South-east Queensland
Lizzie and Ryuichi will dance continuously on a lake for 24 hours
A different kind of Gold Coast marathon will take place this weekend, when two dancers will perform for 24 hours as part of the Bleach arts festival.
- by Nick Dent
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AI-generated video dangerous for democracy: Miles
Premier Steven Miles says a deepfake LNP video of him dancing is a “very dangerous turning point” for democracy.
- by Savannah Meacham
Works by art superstar Brett Whiteley come to Logan
The legendary artist’s major exhibition is bypassing QAGOMA and HOTA in favour of an oft-overlooked regional gallery.
- by Nick Dent
How the dust has settled on Queensland's council elections
Three weeks on from the statewide vote, new faces are being sworn in and more than one-third of local government roles in the south-east have changed hands.
- by Matt Dennien
International travellers spent big in Brisbane last year. Have we turned a corner?
International travellers spent a record $2.9 billion in Brisbane in 2023. Now stakeholders are looking further abroad to attract investment.
- by Courtney Kruk
Churches keeping the faith as young Queenslanders look for answers
Fewer people are identifying as Christian. But Brisbane pastor Alex Stark says many are still left wondering “is there more to life than this?”
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Byelections to help Miles gauge Labor’s chances in state poll
Premier Steven Miles will be watching Saturday’s byelections in Inala and Ipswich West particularly closely after a new opinion poll indicated Labor faced defeat in October.
- by Laine Clark
Fred Again fans endure ‘nightmare’ queues for Gold Coast gig
Poor transport and “confusing” set lists left some fans disappointed by aspects of Saturday night’s pop-up gig by the English producer.
- by Brittney Deguara
Taking the leap on a leap year: Brisbane couple’s magical ‘I do’
Callum and Nina Richter tied the knot on Thursday, a leap year, joining the growing trend of couples wanting to celebrate their special day once every four years.
- by Brittney Deguara
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Queensland votes
‘Time wasted, confidence lost’: Mayor fires parting shot over Olympics
Four of south-east Queensland’s most experienced mayors are retiring at the election. One, Mark Jamieson, has given a damning critique of Olympic planning.
- by Tony Moore
‘People love living here’: South-east Queensland suburbs where house prices doubled in five years
Home buyers are flocking to coastal havens and lush hamlets – but on the flipside, a handful of areas are cheaper than five years ago.
- by Sarah Webb