‘Up against the clock’: time ticking for Brisbane 2032
The flag has dropped on the race to the 2032 Games with a venue plan unveiled but organisers are "up against the clock" to finish construction, an expert says.
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Date finally set for Brisbane Olympic stadium reveal
A 2032 Olympic stadium plan is set to finally be revealed, ending years of speculation over what will take centre stage as the Brisbane Games' marquee venue.
‘Living in cardboard box’: child deaths under review
A report into dozens of child deaths has indicated kids were being lost in a state's residential care system that had "forgotten how to care".
Inquiry launched into ‘failures’ of child protection
The failures of a state's child protection and working-with-children checks will be probed following the jailing of one of Australia's worst pedophiles.
Workers fearful over ‘rotten culture’ on building sites
Construction workers are reluctant to make complaints about bad behaviour on building sites, fearing reprisals and lacking confidence any action will be taken.
NSW government reveals plans to fix broken nature laws
Two key recommendations of the Henry review have been pushed aside but the NSW government says it's plan to fix the nature crisis will still work.
Review: Baby Reindeer
Review: Argylle
Argylle is a vibrant spy caper filled with action and intrigue, but its complicated plot and passive protagonist make it difficult for viewers to emotionally connect.
Review: Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 6
"In our house, watching Formula 1: Drive to Survive is like managing the big bag of Aldi chips: we force ourselves to dole it out over several days. "
Review: Anatomy of a Fall
'Anatomy of a Fall' captivates audiences with Sandra Hüller's Oscar-nominated performance, weaving a murder mystery with a deep dive into the dynamics of a troubled marriage and the consequences of artistic aspiration.
5 under-appreciated crime novels you should read
Craving a crime fix beyond the usual suspects? Dive into these 5 under-appreciated gems from around the globe.
Review: Poor Things
Written by Australia’s Tony McNamara (adapted from Alasdair Gray’s novel), with Mark Ruffalo and Willem Defoe starring alongside Stone, this lushly designed film showcases Emma Stone’s memorable acting talents, and has been widely praised.
Review: Reacher Series 2
The face-breaking vigilante with a heart of justice returns to Amazon Prime.
Review: Blue Eye Samurai
For anyone looking for a fresh rebooting of Samurai excitement, Blue Eye Samurai delivers. Currently screening in Australia on Netflix, with series 2 in the works.
Millions in compensation for hospital audiology failure
Families and children affected by serious failures at a north Queensland hospital's audiology unit have been offered millions in compensation.
Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures
An independent review of the federal government's infrastructure program has found $33 billion in cost pressures to the economy.
Letter drop part and parcel of Australia Post shake-up
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the nation's last letter will be sent via Australia Post as she works to make sure the organisation survives.