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Brisbane's street artists are transforming public spaces ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, showcasing the city's unique character and talent. A new mural in Newstead is part of a push to celebrate home-grown artists and reduce vandalism.
The lawyer representing Dharminder Singh, the man accused of murdering Toowoomba woman Jana Armstrong, has expressed confusion over the domestic violence charge against his client. The case has been adjourned to November 12 to allow more time for the brief of evidence to be completed.
A new species of prehistoric bird that roamed Australia over 100 million years ago has been discovered in outback Queensland. The fossilised remains of the bird, named Tenuicruris piscanexum, were found near Richmond, about 500km inland from Townsville.
The family of a 17-year-old girl who died in state care in Queensland is demanding answers about the circumstances surrounding her death, which they believe was preventable. The teenager was found dead in an Ipswich residential care home on September 12 at about 10:30am, with police informing her parents that she died of a suspected overdose.
The NRL and NRLW grand finals are set to take place on Sunday, with the Sydney Roosters facing the Newcastle Knights in the men's decider and the Sydney Roosters taking on the Brisbane Broncos in the women's decider. The games will be broadcast on Channel 9 and 9Now, with start times varying across different states and territories due to daylight saving time.
The Socceroos are set to face a fierce response from Brazil in their international friendly match at Brisbane's Lang Park. The Australian team has retained the same starting XI from their previous match, while Brazil has made seven changes to their lineup.
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has been presented with the keys to the city after leading the team to a historic three AFL premierships in a row. The honour recognises Fagan's outstanding achievement and contribution to the city.
Rising coffee prices are forcing Australians to make their coffee at home, with many cafes struggling to keep up with increasing costs. The trend is driven by a 3 per cent rise in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices over the past year.
A Queensland government department has lost over $800,000 in a cyber attack, despite taking immediate steps to contain and investigate the incident. The department plays a key role in strengthening the state's cyber security capabilities.
Recent changes to working holiday visas are driving backpackers away from Far North Queensland, potentially leading to staff shortages and economic impacts. Industry leaders are worried about meeting future demand, citing concerns about workforce availability and the impact on local businesses.
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