Brisbane
As it happened: Brisbane on Thursday, August 1
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Area near police shootings known for ‘mantraps’ and threats
Inquest is told a senior policeman approved a rescue mission for a young constable in danger of being shot or burned to death by a fire lit by the Trains to flush her out.
- by Rex Martinich
Adventure playground, bridge in $120 million package for Victoria Park
Here are the first new projects planned for Brisbane’s Victoria Park as it is transformed from a golf course.
- by Tony Moore
Brisbane’s rail level crossing bottlenecks back in spotlight
The state government has brought forward $10 million in funding to examine measures to improve or reconfigure 14 level crossings in south-east Queensland.
- by Tony Moore
Premier attacks LNP leader over time at company that collapsed owing thousands
“If you can’t run a small forklift ticket training company, you cannot run the state of Queensland,” Steven Miles said of the man aspiring to topple his government.
- by Savannah Meacham
Broncos player facing domestic violence investigation
The Broncos confirmed they have been made aware of the matter involving one of their players and have notified the NRL Integrity Unit.
- by Laine Clark
‘He’s coming’: Bodycam footage shows cop’s frantic battle to survive ambush
The young officer had made futile attempts to call for help over the police radio and was forced to ring a colleague on his mobile phone.
- by Rex Martinich
Perspective
Schools
‘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.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Mother and 1yo son missing for weeks from south of Brisbane
Police have appealed for help to find the pair, say their disappearance is out of character.
- by Cloe Read
Exclusive
Medicine
‘Can I get a soda?’ First words from historic artificial heart recipient
In a world-first operation, a revolutionary Australian-designed titanium heart has been implanted in a human.
- by Amanda Hooton
