‘In crisis’: UN experts condemn youth justice systems, Queensland laws
A special rapporteur on torture has been investigating Australia’s youth justice system following a confidential submission.
Mon, 19 May 2025 20:01:35 +1000
Open Original WebsiteOlympic boss says Brisbane needs new venues, will benefit from Games
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach insisted the Games were adapting to the growing city, not the other way around.
Mon, 19 May 2025 19:28:19 +1000
Open Original WebsiteEmergency zone declared south-west of Brisbane after gunshots reported
Reports of gunshots south-west of Brisbane near Ipswich Boonah Road have prompted an emergency zone declaration from police.
Mon, 19 May 2025 18:52:31 +1000
Open Original Website‘Systemic failure, ballooning costs’: Government to spend $20m on child safety inquiry
Reform advocates say despite a previous inquiry into the system, there are still tragic outcomes for children under the government’s care.
Mon, 19 May 2025 15:53:49 +1000
Open Original WebsiteScout leader accused of watching kids in camp bathroom, stealing underwear
A former Scout leader has been arrested on suspicion of looking at children in a campground bathroom north of Brisbane, and taking underwear from their tents.
Mon, 19 May 2025 14:44:20 +1000
Open Original WebsiteBrisbane news live: Premier’s new directive to all departments; Highway reopens early after wind turbine crash; PM speaks to Pope Leo XIV about his mother
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Mon, 19 May 2025 14:32:38 +1000
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The Brisbane suburbs where hundreds of homes are empty
Prime real estate is sitting empty in some of Brisbane’s most sought-after suburbs, while thousands more homes are being used as secondary residences.
Sun, 18 May 2025 22:55:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteHere’s what walking the council’s Story Bridge footpath detour is really like
It is possible to take council’s detour since it closed the Story Bridge footpaths more than two months ago. But would you want to?
Sun, 18 May 2025 18:08:55 +1000
Open Original WebsiteQld man’s waterfront mansion seized by police amid Bitcoin probe
Assets worth $4.5 million have been seized in relation to a Queensland “computer whiz” previously convicted of hacking a US gaming giant.
Sun, 18 May 2025 09:41:55 +1000
Open Original WebsitePolice launch probe into wind turbine crash on SEQ highway
The transport minister said the turbine caused major damage when it became wedged under an overpass, but the road will be opened much sooner than feared.
Sat, 17 May 2025 15:38:30 +1000
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My dream trip led us to a famed zoo. It changed how I felt about Japan
In a hushed voice, a fellow Australian tourist summed up what we were thinking: “It’s naive, but I never expected this.”
Fri, 16 May 2025 19:57:22 +1000
Open Original WebsiteDefence department to go to trial over crocodile attack on soldiers
The trial could be held in crocodile country in far north Queensland, which a Brisbane magistrate said could be potentially triggering for witnesses.
Fri, 16 May 2025 16:04:31 +1000
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Gable Tostee cries sexism following casino ban after alleged strangling
The Gold Coast man, who was acquitted after being charged with murdering his Tinder date in 2014, said the casino responded unfairly to the alleged domestic violence incident.
Fri, 16 May 2025 11:12:47 +1000
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‘Every empty seat is a missed opportunity’: QPAC’s new boss brings back kids’ festival Out of the Box
The return of the theatre festival for under eights is the perfect example of the state performing arts centre doing what it was meant to do, Rachel Healy says.
Thu, 15 May 2025 20:39:32 +1000
Open Original WebsiteAs it happened: Brisbane on Thursday, May 15
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Thu, 15 May 2025 14:28:44 +1000
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