Government faces flood of claims over migrant detention
By Ellen Rock
For nearly 20 years, the Commonwealth operated under the mistaken assumption that it was allowed to hold people in immigration detention indefinitely.
In
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Flights from Brisbane to Queenstown boosted for winter
The growing appeal of New Zealand’s alpine ski mecca Queenstown has prompted new flights from Brisbane.
Jetstar’s inaugural flight to Queenstown takes off today as
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New health program to support Brisbane’s ‘dawn economy’
Brisbane residents will have access to new, free health and fitness programs as part of efforts to capitalise on its early-morning economy.
Locals will also be consulted
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Human rights protections to be reviewed by ex-judge
There will be a review of Queensland’s human rights and anti-discrimination protections that govern everyday activities like renting a home, accessing services,
Read more11 June 2026
Bluey’s World given extension to stay in Brisbane until 2028
Bluey’s World in Brisbane has been given a two-year extension of its temporary facility at Hamilton Northshore.
More than half a million international and domestic
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Brisbane students take on community leadership roles
Three Brisbane students have been awarded significant leadership positions designed to help shape the youth conversation beyond the classroom.
The students from Brisbane
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The implications of the landmark forever chemicals case
By Cameron Holley and Carley Bartlett
The Australian government has launched its largest-ever lawsuit, suing American chemical giant 3M and its local subsidiary.
The
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‘Staggering’ jump in the cost of building an apartment
Houses in Queensland are shrinking in size but costing more, and the state now has the highest costs for building new apartments on the East Coast.
A Master Builders
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Charities hit by rising costs and demand for services
Australia’s charities are taking a hit as rising expenses and cost-of-living pressures impact their bottom line.
New data from the Australian Charities and
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Energy changes require delicate balancing of interests
Australia’s resources and energy sector is navigating shifting commodity needs, changing community expectations, and a more complex funding landscape.
For many
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