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The LNP MPs paid extra to lead scrutiny of the government’s new laws

While those elevated to chair parliamentary committees may get less attention than ministers or opposition frontbenchers, they wield a lot of influence.

Matt Dennien
Matt Dennien

Reporter

Where to find the Christmas magic in Brisbane this year

For decades, the Myer store Christmas window display captured the essence of the holiday season. The store has left the CBD, but did the spirit of Christmas go with it?

Courtney Kruk
Courtney Kruk

City Reporter

Victims support harsher sentencing, but it’s not all they want

The LNP is standing firm on its plan to cement “consequences for actions” and punish young offenders. Will it deliver what victims of violent crime say is missing?

Courtney Kruk
Courtney Kruk

City Reporter

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Urban Affairs

When the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge opens on December 15 an adjoining dedicated bike and pedestrian path will be several years away.

From river to road: Why the new Kangaroo Point Bridge has no Riverwalk

The Kangaroo Point Bridge opens this weekend, but those hoping for a riverside route from Brisbane’s east into the CBD will be left waiting.

  • by Catherine Strohfeldt
****CAPTIN TO COME****Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie (second from right) with the GIILDA board (from right) Sue Johnson, Tony Cochrane, Jill Davies, Jamie Fitzpatrick, Jess Caire, chairman Stephen Conry and Lawrence Lancini.

Confusion over Olympic review processes to end ‘imminently’

The independent review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure will “imminently” open its doors to public submissions, ending weeks of uncertainty for venue opponents and proponents alike.

  • by Cameron Atfield

City Life

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Crime & Courts

Onlookers after the mysterious explosion in Surfers Paradise.

Underground blasts in Surfers Paradise caused by electrical fault

Tourists and workers scattered after the first of several explosions rocked the Glitter Strip on Sunday afternoon.

  • by Marissa Calligeros
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington (left) has conceded the LNP’s new youth crime laws are ‘incompatible’ with human rights, but Premier David Crisafulli (right) is standing by the legislation.

Crisafulli uses new data to defend youth crime laws ‘incompatible’ with human rights

Premier David Crisafulli has defended his government’s new youth crime laws after his own attorney-general conceded they would be a violation of human rights.

  • by Cameron Atfield

Politics

Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Ipswich product Gout Gout has put the athletics world on notice.
Opinion
Olympics

There’s really no doubt about Gout Gout

Gout Gout has lightning speed and will need big shoulders to bear the expectations placed upon him. But he doesn’t look the least bit daunted.

  • by Greg Baum
****CAPTIN TO COME****Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie (second from right) with the GIILDA board (from right) Sue Johnson, Tony Cochrane, Jill Davies, Jamie Fitzpatrick, Jess Caire, chairman Stephen Conry and Lawrence Lancini.

Confusion over Olympic review processes to end ‘imminently’

The independent review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure will “imminently” open its doors to public submissions, ending weeks of uncertainty for venue opponents and proponents alike.

  • by Cameron Atfield

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