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Despite four of the state’s seven public universities budgeting for a loss in 2021 amid ongoing international border closures, only Central Queensland University ended the year in the red.
Education

Pandemic, population, and popularity: Clouds remain for Qld educators

The Queensland Audit Office has outlined challenges ahead across the entirety of the state’s education sector including public universities, TAFE and state schools.

  • by Matt Dennien
Angus Beaumont, 15, died in an alleged stabbing attack at Redcliffe, north of Brisbane, on Friday night
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Queensland courts

Murderers who stabbed 15-year-old in heart seen congratulating themselves

  • by Toby Crockford
Brisbane’s Translational Research Institute wants to demonstrate Queensland’s “Smart State” credentials.
Vaccination

Budget boost for Queensland-made vaccines

  • by Cameron Atfield
Queensland’s free flu vaccine program has lifted numbers, but experts say we’re still some way off where we need to be.
Flu season

Qld’s free flu jabs a shot in the arm for coverage, but more needs to be done

  • by Stuart Layt
“Right now the priority is renters,” Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says.
Brisbane budget

Brisbane rates to rise on short-stay rental properties

  • by Matt Dennien
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Politics

Artists impression of the Walker Group’s planned Toondah Harbour development.
South-east Queensland

Urgent native title mediation over $1.4b Toondah Harbour project

Developers have for a decade planned a large marina and residential complex at Cleveland, but questions around native title are yet to be answered.

  • by Tony Moore
Queensland Attorney-General says a new inquiry into Star will “build on” the NSW probe.
Queen's Wharf

Queen’s Wharf casino can open even if inquiry sinks Star, says attorney-general

Shannon Fentiman says even if a Queensland inquiry finds Star Entertainment unsuitable to hold a licence, “there are things we can put in place” to ensure the Queen’s Wharf casino can open mid-2023.

  • by Cameron Atfield
Monica Mrsic and her brother swing in a Brisbane park under shade cloth. Brisbane City Council will provide shade over every Brisbane playground over the next three years.
City life

Pledge to shatter ‘skin cancer capital’ reputation by shading city’s playgrounds

  • by Tony Moore
Well-prepared e-scotter rider Peter Newcomb from Moorooka says 25 km/h on shared paths is a good compromise.
E-Scooters

New speed limits for e-scooters as police crack down on ‘cowboy’ riders

  • by Tony Moore
Energy Minister Mick de Brenni and Treasurer Cameron Dick announce plans to boost pumped hydro energy production in Queensland in an energy switch designed to lower electricity prices.
Renewables

Pump it up: Queensland unveils hydro power plan to reduce electricity costs

  • by Tony Moore

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