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Five new schools in Logan and Ipswich named

The first five of 22 new state schools for Queensland have been officially named, with foundation students to begin classes in Term 1, 2027. The 22 new schools include

Brisbane shopping centres key to more housing

Carindale, Indooroopilly, and Nundah shopping centres have been earmarked for 25-storey residential buildings in a bid to unlock more housing stock in Brisbane. The

One Nation plan cuts temporary population by 750,000

By Michelle Grattan One Nation this week released a radical policy proposing Australia’s net overseas migration (NOM) be negative over three years, as the country

Major parties explore pact on immigration

By Michelle Grattan Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Angus Taylor have met twice to explore the possibility of a deal on measures to tighten the

AI traffic system being piloted at Brisbane intersections

A traffic control system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) will be piloted at 37 intersections in Brisbane. The system is designed to reduce average travel times

Keating’s global harmonisation vision emerges from past

By Frank Bongiorno There have been two topics on which former Australian prime minister Paul Keating has been a persistent, passionate commentator in the three decades

Draft digital duty of care laws to address online harm

By Lisa Given The Federal Government has introduced draft digital duty of care legislation, designed to protect Australians from online harms. The legislation was first

Brisbane pubs cleared to provide more accommodation

There will be more room at the inn when Brisbane pubs are allowed to provide extra hotel accommodation. The Brisbane City Council will introduce “practical changes”

Employers seeking rethink of ban on non-compete clauses

A peak employer group says the banning of non-compete clauses for many workers will have “predictable problematic consequences” for businesses. The Australian

Hanson’s super plan shakes up mortgage debate

By Michelle Grattan Pauline Hanson’s attention-grabbing policy to give mortgage holders and renters greater access to their super is high populism while being –

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