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US officials beginning to think the truth may really be out there
Three highly credentialed whistleblowers have testified to a US congressional hearing that UFOs are real and that the government is covering up the evidence.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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City life
Word on the street: What ‘hello’ means to the homeless
“Someone acknowledging you or respecting you is sometimes even more profound than clean clothes,” says one of the founders of charity Orange Sky Laundry.
- by Courtney Kruk
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Public Transport
Like trains through the hourglass: Brisbane’s transport problem – and solution
For all of Brisbane’s claims of being a New World City, our public transport system emits some real Old World vibes.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Government
Geese, spivs and C-words: A decade of unparliamentary language in Queensland
MPs can say things in parliament that would land others in hot water. But a newly discovered list reveals the words and phrases deemed too hot to handle.
- by Matt Dennien
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Education
Cracking the code: How to bag a scholarship at a top Brisbane school
If the thought of paying $186k for your child’s education puts you in a cold sweat, you could try for a scholarship using our handy how-to.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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City life
Brisbane, I left you once. But I’ve changed ... and so have you
It’s been 13 years since I called this city home. To be honest, I didn’t think I would again – yet here we are.
- by Courtney Kruk
The offensive reason you can’t shop at night
Queensland’s “simplified” trading-hour rules remain an absurd tangle of zones, exemptions and demographics.
- by Zach Hope
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics
They’re getting a $2.7b Gabba upgrade, but cricket wants another new stadium
The Gabba will have a $2.7 billion rebuild, but cricket’s governing body in Queensland also wants to overhaul a charming suburban ground.
- by Cameron Atfield
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City life
Welcome to your new-look Brisbane Times. What would you like to see?
We want to continue telling the stories of our time, and the stories of our city, to the people who matter. To do that, we need your help.
- by Sean Parnell
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Social media
From Threads to TikTok: What you’ll get from Brisbane Times on social
We’re on the platforms you frequent, sharing stories from our local newsroom and painting a picture of what life in Brisbane is really like.
- by Brittney Deguara
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Family
The simple change that could slash travel times during school terms
School travel makes up one in four car trips during Brisbane’s morning peak hour. Could reviving a trend from an earlier era make for a better experience?
- by Felicity Caldwell