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At 20 years old, he may be the most important player in Queensland
Perspective
NRL 2024

At 20 years old, he may be the most important player in Queensland

Given the state of the Queensland clubs, this rookie halfback may be the most important player in the state. Here is why.

  • by Nick Wright

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Life in a tight spot not for all, but Brisbane homes might be heading that way

Life in a tight spot not for all, but Brisbane homes might be heading that way

No longer backyard shoeboxes, granny flats could be mutually beneficial for struggling renters and homeowners.

  • by Courtney Kruk
A Queensland Senate may be the only thing to protect the LNP from itself
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Government

A Queensland Senate may be the only thing to protect the LNP from itself

A proportionally representative Queensland upper house would protect future state governments from their worst instincts.

  • by Cameron Atfield
Meet the Allards, a family who take their kids on holiday during school
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Schools

Meet the Allards, a family who take their kids on holiday during school

An education expert says she would not be surprised if COVID did not have a radical effect on parents’ willingness to just say “stuff it, pack your bags, we’re off”.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
‘Small, loud and a bit hot’: Brisbane venues where bands most love to play
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Live music

‘Small, loud and a bit hot’: Brisbane venues where bands most love to play

From a little studio above a tyre shop to the Aussie Nash – we asked local musicians about their favourite places to play, and this is what they told us.

  • by Courtney Kruk
Queen’s Wharf will be a winner but no denying many visitors will lose
Perspective
Casinos

Queen’s Wharf will be a winner but no denying many visitors will lose

At a time so many people are already struggling to keep a roof over their heads, this shiny new palace won’t help.

  • by Cameron Atfield
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Smaller is not necessarily better when it comes to class sizes
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Schools

Smaller is not necessarily better when it comes to class sizes

Most Brisbane classrooms aren’t ‘overcrowded’ because they don’t break targets, but what is the perfect class size?

  • by Felicity Caldwell
No Origin players in NZ for Broncos desperate to save season
Perspective
NRL 2024

No Origin players in NZ for Broncos desperate to save season

Kevin Walters has revealed he will not field any of his State of Origin players as his side seeks to arrest a three-game losing streak in New Zealand.

  • by Nick Wright
Ranking cities risks papering over their cracks (even if it’s Brisbane’s turn to brag)
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City life

Ranking cities risks papering over their cracks (even if it’s Brisbane’s turn to brag)

City rankings can be good for bragging rights, but it’s not always helpful to look at your neighbours to assess how you’re going at home.

  • by Cameron Atfield
The jury reaches verdicts, plural. Gregory Lynn is a murderer, singular

The jury reaches verdicts, plural. Gregory Lynn is a murderer, singular

Four years of investigation into a ghastly mystery, five weeks of trial and almost seven days of jury deliberations brought us to an ear-popping climax.

  • by Tony Wright
Is Queensland’s west off the table? It shouldn’t be
Perspective
NRL 2024

Is Queensland’s west off the table? It shouldn’t be

It’s a region with a rich rugby league history, so why has Queensland’s west seemingly fallen down the NRL expansion pecking order?

  • by Nick Wright