Kaleb and Jonathon (pseudonyms) in 2023,when their case was the subject of a public hearing of the Disability Royal Commission.

Disabled brothers left to suffer due to systemic Queensland failures

A damning investigation into the brothers’ case found clear warnings of chronic mistreatment went unreported due to ineffective government systems and poor staff training.

  • byCourtney Kruk

Perspective

Toddler v e-bike:We test 10km/h speed rule in a race with a two-year-old

Shared paths should be built to a 30km/h standard. But the government is thinking about making e-bikes and e-scooters ride at 10km/h,even though they can be unstable at jogging speed.

What’s it like to see a show at Queensland’s new $184 million theatre? We found out

The Glasshouse Theatre Opening Gala showcased a lot more than the architecture. Nothing less than a vision of the state’s performing-arts future was on display.

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Nick Dent

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Labor finds some spine on hate laws – and the LNP reaches for outrage

The opposition’s most significant symbolic gesture since it was swept from power at the 2024 state election carries risk for the party on two fronts.

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Matt Dennien

Reporter

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Urban Affairs

150 Charlotte Street,Brisbane.

Largely empty CBD tower sells for less than half its price a decade ago

It previously had tenants including Boeing Defence Australia and the federal government,but was largely empty by 2026.

  • byWilliam Davis
Natalie Taylor says the flood maps have unfairly affected her land.

Natalie had grand plans for her home. Then the flood maps changed

The updated maps,already reviewed twice,are being looked at again by an independent adviser as the council deals with the fallout of the widespread changes.

  • byJulius Dennis

City Life

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Crime&Courts

The accused told reporters he was arrested during a protest outside aerospace company Boeing’s headquarters in Brisbane.

‘River to sea’ accused claims charge over Boeing banner ‘insane’

A 70-year-old man accused of using a banned phrase appeared in court dressed in a T-shirt and shorts,as he had taken a vow of simplicity over material possessions.

  • byRex Martinich
Igor (left) and Kira Korolev are charged with preparing to carry out an act of espionage.

Evidence ruled secret to protect national security in case against alleged Russian spies

“The proposed orders only restrict open justice to the extent necessary to do so in the interest of national security.”

  • byWilliam Davis

Politics

Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Lachlan Kennedy and Gout Gout stunned at the Australian Athletics Championships.

Gout Gout and Kennedy are just the start:Olympic great says new deal will create more heroes

Two sprint sensations are on a collision course with history,but Sally Pearson believes a key change could open the floodgates.

  • byNick Wright
The NFL has arrived in Queensland:(from left to right) Mexico flag football captain Diana Flores,global flag football ambassador Kodie Fuller,NFL commissioner Roger Goodell,Australian women’s star Abbie Leyshon and Australian men’s star Jared Stegman.

‘We believe in this market’:NFL presents its case for Brisbane 2032 takeover

NFL commissioner Roger Goddard has met with Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games organisers to push flag football’s case for inclusion.

  • byNick Wright

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