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After watching her mum die in agony, Angie wants to change the law
The proposed legal provision would permit a family member or legal representative to “choose a peaceful and humane death” on behalf of a person with dementia.
- by Courtney 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.
Felicity Caldwell
Journalist
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.
Nick Dent
Journalist
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.
Matt Dennien
Reporter
Urban Affairs
Height increase for billion-dollar twin towers in CBD as construction begins
New details on the colossal towers over the Botanic Gardens – due for completion in 2030 – have been revealed.
- by William Davis
Billionaire facing criminal charges following long-running land dispute
The charges come after a long-running feud between businesses in an industrial area on the banks of the Brisbane River.
- by James Hall and Cloe Read
City Life
Crime & Courts
Crime scene declared after sudden death of woman north of Brisbane
A woman has been found dead in a home at Morayfield, sparking a criminal investigation.
‘Frenzied attack’: Man allegedly thrown off cliff into quarry after stabbing
One of Jai Gray’s alleged killers eventually admitted to police he had pushed the body off a cliff but had not stabbed him, a court has heard.
- by Cloe Read
Politics
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Queensland government
Watchdog’s silence on controversial government bill sparks alarm
- by Matt Dennien
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
‘Out of his depth’: Rowers escalate Rocky revolt against Bleijie
The row over a regional 2032 Games venue has boiled over after the deputy premier accused Olympic gold medallists of “turning up their noses” at Rockhampton.
- by Cameron Atfield
Victoria Park to be totally fenced off within 10 weeks for new stadium
Public access to Victoria Park will end on June 1 to make way for the new Brisbane Stadium and National Aquatic Centre, much to the disgust of the projects’ opponents.
- by Cameron Atfield
Transport
Updated
Public Transport
Hour-long delays for northern rail lines, delays to last all morning
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Updated
City life
E-bike crackdown might have ‘serious unintended consequences’ for tourism
- by Felicity Caldwell and Catherine Strohfeldt
