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‘Created a movement’: Old-school idea helps avoid car drop-off lines

Meet the kids who wake up early before their parents, get dressed and make themselves breakfast because they’re excited to travel to school. The secret? It’s free and totally joyful.

He’s been lauded the Broncos’ slumbering talent. Is now the time to test Mozer?

So much hype surrounds Blake Mozer, it is difficult to believe he has just three NRL appearances to his name.

Nick Wright
Nick Wright

Sport reporter

The unexpected ways car sharing could revolutionise Brisbane

Browse the comments section on any infrastructure or transport story and you’ll quickly get a sense that if you come for cars, the people of Brisbane will come for you.

Courtney Kruk
Courtney Kruk

City Reporter

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Urban Affairs

An artist’s impression of the new copper awning proposed for heritage-listed Toonarbin in Brisbane’s West End.

Copper topper showstopper? The plan for one of Brisbane’s oldest homes

It was home to Captain Henry O’Reilly in the 1860s, then became a convent. Now, Toonarbin is set for a modern makeover featuring a new entrance and balconies.

  • by Sean Parnell
A 2018 concept image for part of the Toondah Harbour project.

‘Gateway to Straddie’ plan in limbo until developer makes next move

More than a decade after it was proposed, and eight years after an infrastructure agreement was signed, there is nothing to show for the Toondah Harbour project.

  • by Tony Moore

City Life

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Crime & Courts

A BearCat armoured vehicle was used to help tactical police take down shooters Nathaniel, Gareth and Stacey Train at the Wieambilla siege.

‘Blood on my face’: Harrowing ambush videos shown at Wieambilla inquest

The deadly shooting at a remote Queensland property began soon after one officer could be heard asking his colleagues: “There’s a warrant for this fella?”

  • by Rex Martinich
Lauie Michael Tagaloa seconds before he was allegedly stabbed.

Man will claim he was defending himself in Valley station stabbing

Seyram Kwami Djentuh is on trial for murder after stabbing Lauie Tagaloa in the neck. His defence lawyer has told the court Djentuh ran out of options.

  • by Cheryl Goodenough

Politics

Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Then-lord mayor Graham Quirk in 2016, when the plan to secure the Olympics was in its infancy.

Quirk warns Brisbane will be judged by state of 2032 Games venues

Former Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk believes the economic benefit of hosting the Games will only come if the city can show off “modern, contemporary” venues.

  • by Sean Parnell
John Coates was central in securing the Olympics for Brisbane in 2032.

With Coates clause, Olympic supremos build influence on Brisbane 2032

Olympic powerbroker John Coates has been joined as a vice president of the Brisbane organising committee by AOC president Ian Chesterman under new Queensland law.

  • by Chris Barrett

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