Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe Construction giant Multiplex sank deeper into loss last year after it wrote off $192.6 million for building work on Brisbane’s Queen's Wharf casino, resort and residential project as the financial position of its Star Entertainment joint venture client deteriorated The impairment pulled Multiplex’s net after-tax loss to $219.5 million last calendar year from $34.6 million even as revenue jumped by one-third to $4 billion the Sydney-based company revealed in financial documents lodged with corporate regulator ASIC last week SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Graeme Davidson lived in Thailand for a ‘number of years’ and was arrested and charged with murder fraud and attempted fraud while visiting Brisbane Years after his wife died while kayaking a man has been accused of murder and trying to claim more than $1m in life insurance Jacqueline Davidson, 54, drowned while kayaking with her husband at Lake Samsonvale, north of Brisbane She could not be revived when they returned to shore and died at the scene despite onlookers and emergency services performing CPR Her death was considered an accidental drowning Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email But police investigations for a report to the coroner uncovered further evidence and a homicide probe was launched “18 months to two years” after her death “Police are alleging the male person was involved in the drowning in the lake,” Det acting Insp Steve Windsor told reporters on Monday detectives gathered witness and expert statements including information about the lake’s conditions at the time of Jacqueline Davidson’s death The “complex and lengthy” probe led to Graeme Davidson being charged with murder fraud and attempted fraud after his arrest in Brisbane on Sunday “The cause of death was drowning but it was a case of talking to witnesses and gaining further evidence that the matter appeared suspicious,” Windsor said “Incidents are not always what they initially seem so I thank the detectives for their diligent work in this lengthy and arduous investigation.” Windsor said the married couple were living together but police would allege there was “some form of breakdown in the relationship” at the time of Jacqueline Davidson’s death He said police would allege Graeme Davidson made a life insurance claim and attempted to make another after his wife’s death confirming they related to the fraud charges Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks “The combined life insurance was in excess of $1m,” IWindsor said He said Graeme Davidson had been living in Thailand for a “number of years” But Windsor said police chose “not to go down that path” and instead charged Graeme Davidson when he visited Brisbane for family reasons Graeme Davidson was refused police bail and his matter went before Brisbane magistrates court on Monday He did not appear in court and was remanded in custody after his matter was adjourned until 19 May By Millie Muroi Every seat that has changed hands in the election and the seats in the balance.Credit: Marija Ercegovac Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Labor has swept to a second term in government after a massive swing across the country delivered Anthony Albanese and his party a huge majority We’ll keep updating here in real time as each seat is called bringing you the full list of seats that change hands – and keep a firm eye on the seats too close to call as counting resumes Monday Follow our live coverage of the 2025 federal election here. Labor has swept to a second term in government after a massive swing across the country delivered . We\\u2019ll keep updating here as each seat is called, bringing you the full list of seats that change hands \\u2013 and keep a firm eye on the seats too close to call as counting resumes Monday. Link copiedShareShare resultsBy chief election analyst Antony Green posted Fri at 2:00pmFriday 2 May 2025 at 2:00pmFri 2 May 2025 at 2:00pm Updated 14m ago14 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 11:07am updated 1h ago1 hours agoMon 5 May 2025 at 9:58am | This electorate covers the Brisbane CBD and inner-city suburbs on the northern side of the Brisbane River. The electorate extends along the Brisbane River from the Gateway Bridge to Milton and north as far as Stafford Road. It includes the suburbs of New Farm, Newstead, Bowen Hills, Windsor, Kelvin Grove, Newmarket, Enoggera, Wilston, Albion, Clayfield, Hamilton, Lutwyche, Wooloowin and parts of Stafford. The electorate covers 57 square kilometres. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining.) Dr Kirsten Sands describes herself as a wife and mother who has had long experience working the public service and academia. She spent some years studying accounting while caring for her family, raising children and looking after her husband and pets. She earned her PhD before working at Griffith University. She contested the local state seat of McConnel at last year's Queensland election. Wheeler works as a Principal Solicitor and Legal Practice Director for the International Aerospace Law and Policy Group (IALPG). FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whistleblower Protection | Innovation AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) BRISBANE will turn back time on Sunday night, wearing its old heritage Bears guernsey against Gold Coast at the Gabba. That won't be the only retro nod to the past either, ahead of what is the most anticipated QClash on record. With the 'Carrara Koala' (as it was infamously known when Brisbane based itself out of Gold Coast's current headquarters) on their jumper, players will run through a Bears banner to the 'Dare to Beat the Bear' theme song. Keep an eye out for some cheerleaders as well – a staple of many games in the 1980s and 1990s – in the guard of honour. There might also be an appearance from a former blonde-haired full-forward that had a reputation for sky-scraping marks. (Hint: Known as 'The Wiz', he likes referring to himself in the third person). Eccentric champion Warwick Capper speak with Damian Barrett about fame, fortune and his biggest regret, in the second series of Centurions The Bears, who existed from 1987 to 1996, famously merged with the Fitzroy Lions to form the current iteration of the club ahead of the 1997 season. Adrian Fletcher, who had already played for Geelong and St Kilda, headed to Brisbane in 1993 at the same time the Bears moved from Carrara to the Gabba. "We started in poverty at the Gabba and ended up playing in finals," he recalled for AFL.com.au. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brisbane Lions 🦁 (@brisbanelions) "We got to a preliminary final (in 1996) in that Bears strip. "We did a lot of hard yards. 'Wallsy' (Robert Walls) put us through the ringer and toughened us up a bit. "We had a good footy club by the end of it." Fletcher was not exaggerating about "hard yards". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brisbane Lions 🦁 (@brisbanelions) They won just six games in their first year in 1987, seven in 1988 and eight in 1989. In fact, the Bears didn't win 10 games in a single season until 1995 when they stormed into the finals (more on that soon). By this stage, the nucleus of what would become the Lions' three-peat from 2001-2003 was in place. Michael Voss, Jason Akermanis, Justin Leppitsch, Nigel Lappin, Chris Scott, Marcus Ashcroft and Shaun Hart were becoming established. Fletcher played 86 games for the Bears and 21 for the Lions in 1997 before finishing his career at Fremantle. Aside from that preliminary final against North Melbourne in '96 – the last game ever played in a Bears guernsey under that club name – his fondest memory came from 12 months earlier against Hawthorn. Trailing by 45 points at the final change, Brisbane unleashed the biggest comeback in VFL/AFL history in the fourth quarter to snatch victory. "The Hawks went and stood in the shade at three-quarter time and 'Wallsy' wound us up and we kicked something ridiculous, maybe eight goals straight," he said. "We were nearly gone that year, but won a heap of games late and made finals." They would lose to Carlton in an elimination final that year, but storm to the prelim 12 months later in a year Voss would win his Brownlow Medal. With his son Jaspa now at the club, and one of Brisbane's best players to date in 2025, Fletcher said it was terrific to recognise the decade of history that can sometimes be lost in the shuffle. "I think things like this help the club respect where it came from," he said. "It was a lot of hard yards those early days. On the Gold Coast, then in Brisbane, a lot of people, guys like (CEO) Andrew Ireland, did a lot of hard work. "You've got to remember the hard times to appreciate the good ones." Gold Coast Academy’s Usher on her ACL injury, rehab battles and best friend Havana Harris Unusual celebrations, freak goals, incredible misses and more in our look back on the April action of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership season Three-time premiership coach Mick Malthouse gives host Bharat Sundaresan the rundown on how Australian football began, and how it became such a significant part of Australian culture With a challenging month of away clashes ahead, Fremantle needs to find a way to win on the road if it's to seriously contend in 2025, writes Nathan Schmook One of footy's famous rivalries will kick off the AFLW season to mark the 10th season of the competition Check out all the action from the state leagues around the country Damian Barrett and Matthew Lloyd with the latest news and opinions from Round 8. Demons coach confident forward has no case to answer, McQualter stands by his developing side Footy Feed: Sarah Olle and Riley Beveridge with the latest news Check out the Rising Star for AFL’s Round 8, Hugo Garcia Will a hard tag from Jack Viney be the reason Harley Reid leaves the Eagles? Vote now on your favourite marks from Round 8 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season. The Match Review findings for Sunday's round eight games are in In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. 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He asked for a series of short stories. Rather than an uninspiring list of rooms or a Pinterest board, Stuart wanted to understand how the family wished to live. “We received a delightful collection of anecdotes and short stories about love, raising children, eating dinner in the garden, drunken friends, sharing a daily bath and Sophie the dog,” Stuart says.  “A wonderful evocation of a house!” The rest of the brief was formed on the shared belief that urban homes should embrace life on their streets and surroundings, in all its sound and motion. “When you choose to live in a city, you live in it. You don’t cut yourself off from the city,” John says. “You open yourself up to it as much as you can.” Balmoral House backs onto a nature reserve and is close to a local school, both factors Vokes and Peters and the Birminghams embraced. “I can hear the bells going off, I can hear the kids in the playground,” John says. “When they have school discos, once or twice a year, you get the fantastic hits of the ’70s floating across the gully on the warm night air.” An open-air lounge and deck connect to the front garden, which features a set of “Pompeii walls”, as Stuart referred to them at the time, as they resemble well-maintained ruins. “When the kids were young, we would take his Pompeii walls and project movies and TV shows, rather than sitting inside with the doors closed and the air-con on,” John says. Passing neighbours would stop and watch whatever was playing, opening the community up to connection. “You got to talk to the people around you, which is not something that always happens in the modern city.” While movie nights were special, the writing room is a favourite space for John. It reminds him of a past sharehouse – in an old fibro shack on Mount Coot-Tha, with a writing room that had louvred glass walls and polished wood floors. For Balmoral House, John asked Stuart to recreate this effect. He says he faces a huge pane of glass that looks directly into the canopy of the subtropical rainforest at the back of the home. For Vokes and Peters, working on Balmoral House helped shape their approach to future design and architecture projects, with a focus on connection to surroundings. There’s something to be said for being connected – and open to – the world around you. Even at home. 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Stay on current site or go to US version Round 9 of the AFL season gets underway Thursday night with a blockbuster clash between Fremantle and Collingwood at Optus Stadium before the Saints host the Blues on Friday night Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL and AFLW analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast Veterans Max Gawn and Patrick Dangerfield showed they can still star but finals hopefuls Carlton and Fremantle got a massive reality check Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 8 The Western Bulldogs have navigated injuries and drama in the early part of the season but now sitting 5-3 with stars back on the park Jesse Hogan ended Charlie Curnow's Coleman Medal reign in 2024 by booting 69 majors to claim the award The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor Brisbane has stormed to the top of the competition table with a 17-point QClash victory over Gold Coast at a sold-out Gabba on Sunday night Billed as the most anticipated match of their 28-game rivalry with the Lions playing their most complete game of 2025 in winning 9.12 (64) to 7.7 (49) It was their 12th win from the past 13 contests against the SUNS and moves them to a 7-1 record so far this year ahead of matches against North Melbourne and Melbourne in the next fortnight the premier put the game away with a powerful five-goals-to-one third quarter Gold Coast kicked the final three goals of the match but the scoreboard flattered the SUNS in the end The Lions overwhelmed their Little Brother in front of a record QClash crowd of 33,612 dominating the clearances (47-28) to provide great field position with 56 inside-50s to just 40 Hugh McCluggage (30 disposals and eight clearances) and Lachie Neale (25 and 10) dominated the midfield battle in slippery conditions Josh Dunkley (26) kept Matt Rowell to 16 disposals and just one clearance while SUNS skipper Noah Anderson (27) was down on his high standards With Sam Day (hamstring) injured in the first quarter and Logan Morris (calf) unable to play Charlie Cameron returned to form in the smaller forward line with three goals Cameron had not kicked a goal for the previous three matches but broke the drought with two in 60 seconds in the second term The first quarter had all the intensity you’d hope for from two top four teams Although Brisbane had the better of the stoppage battle and pumped the ball inside 50 regularly giving the home team little time or space for clean disposals Dashing winger Lachie Weller was subbed out of the match for the SUNS in the first quarter with a hamstring injury After Jarrod Berry kicked a goal on the quarter-time siren to give the Lions the lead they rattled on three quickly early in the second quarter to extend to a 22-point buffer evening things up around the contest on the back of a huge Touk Miller quarter Mac Andrew was magnificent in defeat for the SUNS but Damien Hardwick’s team has a lot to work on ahead of a fortnight in Darwin that includes matches against the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Will Ashcroft won the Marcus Ashcroft Medal as the best player afield with 34 disposals and nine clearances Both teams hamstrung in the opening termAfter 155 games in 14 seasons for Gold Coast this was the first time Sam Day would run out against the SUNS Day injured his hamstring just before the first change and was immediately subbed by Will McLachlan leaving the Lions one tall – and their back-up ruckman – short in the front half of the ground Gold Coast had similar problems of their own with dashing winger Lachie Weller suffering the same hamstring fate during the opening term and being replaced by Jake Rogers BRISBANE        1.4    4.8    9.9    9.12 (64)GOLD COAST    1.1    3.3    4.5    7.7 (49) GOALSBrisbane: Cameron 3 Humphrey INJURIESBrisbane: Day (hamstring)Gold Coast: Weller (hamstring) SUBSTITUTESBrisbane: Will McLachlan (replaced Day during the first quarter)Gold Coast: Jake Rogers (replaced Weller during the first quarter) Crowd: 33,612 at the Gabba Zambrero will be the club’s exclusive quick service restaurant partner and will feature on the top-back of the club’s 2025 playing and training guernseys We FINALLY got the big man in to chat how he got into playing footy fatherhood and captaining a footy side through COVID as well as some childhood antics along the way two knee reconstructions and 99 games into phase #2 of his AFL career after a life-changing decision made in 48 hours seven and a half years ago The Gold Coast SUNS have revealed the club’s 2025 ANZAC Appeal Round guernsey to be worn in the Round 7 ANZAC Appeal Round match against the Sydney Swans at People First Stadium It’s a bold new era for the Gold Coast SUNS who are taking our fearless identity to the Barossa for Gather Round in 2025 Voting is now open for the Austworld Player of the Round after the QClash at the Gabba The Gold Coast SUNS' VFL side played their system to their advantage last Sunday and will be looking to again in the upcoming QClash Watch Coach Damien Hardwick's press conference after round eight’s match against Brisbane The Lions and SUNS clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Mac Andrew shows why he's one of the most versatile players in the league with a brilliant major on the run Coach Damien Hardwick speaks to media in the upcoming QClash 28 this Sunday Night The SUNS will take a wealth of experience into Sunday’s VFL QClash at Brighton Homes Arena The Gold Coast SUNS would like to respectfully acknowledge all the traditional custodian groups from the Yugambeh language speaking region We acknowledge all First Nations people and Traditional Custodians of Australia’s land and waterways We pay our respects to Elders of the past to the present and those of the future as they hold the stories culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Essendon's injury issues are starting to bite plus much Check out what we learned from round eight of the 2025 season Sarah Olle and Kane Cornes unpack the big issues from the round of footy the 28-year-old finished with 26 disposals and six clearances but it was his diligent shutdown job on Gold Coast terrier Matt Rowell at stoppages that was just as important ball-winning complement that glues the Lions midfield together Although coach Justin Longmuir is reluctant to admit it, Fremantle is too reliant on ball-magnets Caleb Serong and Andy Brayshaw to get going. On Friday evening when St Kilda came at the contest with all guns blazing the Fremantle pair were shut out of the game losing clearances by 28 and contested possessions by 48 from which they were forced to defend grimly for the duration of the game With the duo unable to get their hands on the footy and Hayden Young going down with a third hamstring injury in as many months Fremantle was dangerously exposed in the midfield and it's shown the footy world how to shut down the Dockers; stop them at the source Greater Western Sydney could not quite rein in Sydney after giving its heated rivals a five-goal head start on Sunday but the Giants should take heart from Finn Callaghan being the one to stand up and spark a fight back The 22-year-old partnered with on-ball bull Tom Green to lead the Giants' engine room that was outmuscled early and appeared to have a huge hole without the injured Josh Kelly and Stephen Coniglio Callaghan had 15 disposals just in the second term to drag the Giants back to within a goal and finished with 33 touches and six clearances in a powerful but typically stylish display The former No.3 pick has loomed as the future of the Giants midfield since inking a long-term deal but the time has come for Callaghan to take control now while he waits for experienced reinforcements to return With talls Sam Draper, Nick Bryan and Tom Edwards already out for the season and key midfielder Darcy Parish not yet sighted in 2025, Harrison Jones (ankle), Jordan Ridley (hamstring) and Jade Gresham (adductor) all went down on Thursday night Essendon has registered four wins this season by an average of 14 points; the biggest against Melbourne by 39 points with the other three by margins of two (West Coast) three (North Melbourne) and 12 (Port Adelaide) But the injury toll to key personnel in all parts of the ground is starting to mount While the 4-3 Bombers are hanging tough for now matches against the in-form Western Bulldogs and Brisbane in the next month will be massive tests the only side to be hit as hard by injury so far this season Tyler Brockman hasn't clicked as a forward yet at West Coast, but his second half against Melbourne on Saturday night showed he can contribute as a midfielder The Eagles have big issues in the centre and turned to their small forwards at stages for some fast feet in the engine room Brockman delivered and had an equal game-high five clearances after half-time attending eight centre bounces in the final quarter The Eagles are wrestling with how much positional change is useful versus how much it can be destabilising within games But they have midfielders who aren't performing at ground level and experimenting with Brockman both taught them something and helped on-field There's no doubting James Sicily's football ability or his leadership qualities, but his temperament can still be a problem. Suspensions seem to be a thing of the past, but the Hawthorn skipper remains capable of elevating a situation unnecessarily and did so against Richmond on Sunday when he dumped Maurice Rioli after winning a free kick The resulting melee saw the Hawks get a 50m penalty and an easy goal but it also set a fire under the Tigers at time when the Hawks had it all their own way Richmond does not currently have the ammunition to explode but plenty of better teams do and an uncalled-for firestarter could turn a big game Tim Taranto flies the flag for teammate Maurice Rioli jnr after being run down by the Hawks’ skipper prompting big fireworks on the half-back flank With Matt Crouch injured and No.4 draft pick Sid Draper dropped, plenty of eyes were on the Crows' midfield in Saturday's clash against Carlton And it was James Peatling and Josh Rachele who had an uptick in midfield responsibility who won centre clearances by 10 (and overall clearances by eight) in an impressive display through the middle mostly in the first half when used at centre bounces who attended his biggest percentage of centre bounces as a Crow had five clearances (the equal second most for the home side) The dynamic duo added to the flair of Izak Rankine and power of captain Jordan Dawson plus the evasiveness of Jake Soligo to give Adelaide what may be its ideal midfield mix The 90-point thrashing of Port Adelaide would have been a delight to watch if you were a Bulldogs supporter with Luke Beveridge labelling it his team's best win of the year But the redevelopment of Mars Stadium in Ballarat with half the stadium brown dirt and machinery meant a crowd of just 4,814 was able to attend Saturday's win was the Dogs' 10th from 14 appearances in Ballarat with Beveridge saying in his post-match press conference we're winning most often when we come here" Clubs often come unstuck when they sell home games to new regions but the Dogs have found a second home on Mars Gold Coast Academy’s Usher on her ACL injury rehab battles and best friend Havana Harris incredible misses and more in our look back on the April action of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership season Three-time premiership coach Mick Malthouse gives host Bharat Sundaresan the rundown on how Australian football began and how it became such a significant part of Australian culture With a challenging month of away clashes ahead Fremantle needs to find a way to win on the road if it's to seriously contend in 2025 Damian Barrett and Matthew Lloyd with the latest news and opinions from Round 8 The next edition of AFL.com.au's The 25 will be published on Tuesday Check out the Rising Star for AFL’s Round 8 Will a hard tag from Jack Viney be the reason Harley Reid leaves the Eagles Vote now on your favourite marks from Round 8 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today The Brisbane Lions have named their final team to take on the Gold Coast SUNS in QClash 28 at the Gabba on Sunday night Jack Payne, Conor McKenna and Will McLachlan have all been included Payne returns after missing last week’s win over St Kilda with illness while McKenna and McLachlan have been given another opportunity at AFL level The Club has confirmed young duo Kai Lohmann (shoulder) and Logan Morris (calf tightness) will both miss the match through injury, while James Tunstill returns to VFL who was subbed out last week following a heavy collision against St Kilda was cleared following scans on Monday though has been given more time to recover Morris experienced calf tightness at training this week leading to the Lions taking no risks with the young forward Sunday night’s QClash 28 is scheduled for 7:20pm at the Gabba and will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and 7Mate Heading to the Gabba? Plan your trip! →  The Brisbane Lions are proud to launch their 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey. For the 2025 season, we're asking you to vote for the Brisbane Lions player that was the ultimate MVP. The player who stood up and put forward a performance that separated them from the rest of the pack. Brisbane is still king of the Queensland hill, storming to the top of the competition table with a 17-point QClash victory over Gold Coast at a sold-out Gabba on Sunday night. Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round eight’s match against Gold Coast Will Ashcroft delivers a standout performance and shares a special moment with his dad while accepting the Marcus Ashcroft Medal The Lions and Suns clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Watch the Lions celebrate their round eight win The Brisbane Lions VFL side have defended home turf with a late Harry Arnold goal sinking the Gold Coast SUNS by two-points at Brighton Homes Arena. QClash28 at the Gabba is officially a sell out! We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land the Yuggera and Turrbal people and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. 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with dwelling prices hitting a record $882,000 median the latest PropTrack Home Price Index out Thursday found its 8.7 per cent annual rise was at the lower end of surges the state has seen this past year MORE: Shock: Brisbane prices to smash Sydney Australia’s biggest political property moguls revealed REA Group senior economist and report author Anne Flaherty said “less than 12 months ago the median price of a home in Brisbane was less than Melbourne it is $101,000 higher” – which sees it remain one of the strongest performing capitals following closely behind Adelaide (+10.8pc) and Perth (+9.3pc) Bu at least five Queensland regions have beaten Brisbane home price growth significantly led by Townsville where the dwelling median spiked 22.02 per cent in the past year alone to hit $534,000 Central Queensland surged 18.09pc to $527,000 thanks in part to resource sector resurgence Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday was up 14.84pc to $547,000 Darling Downs-Maranoa rose 13.17pc to $483,000 and Ipswich beat Brisbane’s regional level to log 12.28pc to $738,000 MORE: Four cuts: Aus bank’s huge move before RBA May interest rate decision already made for Reserve Bank Townsville continues its reign as the strongest area of growth in Queensland “It’s kind of amazing actually that Townsville has emerged as this investor hotspot there was a lot of value in the Townsville market.” “There’s very hot competition for those homes that do hit the market so that dynamic is really starting to shift.” Brisbane’s median house price is now $989,000 and regional Queensland $763,000 while units were at $683,000 and $669,000 respectively Queensland’s regional markets have absolutely been booming The fact that we’ve seen 0.43pc growth in just one month over April is really really strong,” she said of monthly rise the rest of the state has logged “We’re seeing across the whole of the state a massive shortfall in the homes being built versus the population growth A lot of Queensland’s regions are really feeling this.” MORE: Negative gearing cull: Real victims revealed Builder’s marvel named Aus hottest house REA Group senior economist Anne Flaherty said Queensland was different to other Australian states because of its decentralised economy which allowed for multiple cities to thrive at once Ms Flaherty said Queensland stood out from other Australian states because there are a lot more people living across the regions than greater Brisbane If we look at a lot of those regional markets they are areas with good economic activity So that buyer demand is being driven by a lot of different demographics.” She said Brisbane was now a far cry from a decade ago when it was in the middle of an apartment oversupply with prices set to continue to rise driven by not just the Olympic infrastructure build program but continued surges in population growth and within weeks another expected fall in interest rates we may see the rate of growth pick up again as borrowing capacities increase and 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. The Brisbane Lions VFL side have defended home turf with a late Harry Arnold goal sinking the Gold Coast SUNS by two-points at Brighton Homes Arena In a see-sawing affair, the Lions clawed their way back after a blistering SUNS start, to record their third win on the trot 14.11 (95) to 14.9 (93) with Arnold and fellow VFL-listed forward Jack Manly bagging three goals each The SUNS booted the opening five goals of the game to storm out of the gates before majors to Ty Gallop, Charlie Offermans and Brandon Ryan steadied the ship before quarter-time trailing by 12 points Keidean Coleman made a successful return to football staking claim as one of the Lions best on the day with 27 disposals He was supported well by fellow defenders Luke Beecken, who collected 25 touches and seven marks, and Tom Doedee who impressed as he continues his return from injury The Lions roared to life in the second term booting six goals with Arnold kicking the first two majors after being swung forward by VFL coach Ben Hudson Two majors to Jimmy Tunstill along with goals from Darcy Craven and Ben Thomas helped the Lions to an 18-point half-time lead Tunstill continued his strong VFL form after two weeks in the AFL with 25 possessions and five clearances booting five goals to two for the quarter leaving the game evenly poised at the final break Manly slotted both his opportunities in the third quarter in what was a strong showing for the Youi Brisbane Lions Academy graduate Gallop’s second opened proceedings in the final term as both sides traded blows throughout the fourth quarter Manly’s third looked to seal the win but the SUNS answered with a goal and a minor score to lead by four-points with less than three minutes on the clock took a chest mark in the goal square and nailed his set shot in what would be the game winning score Sitting on four wins and one loss for the season the Lions now travel to Arden Street to take on North Melbourne next weekend in Round 7 Smithy's VFL action Brisbane 14.11 (95) def Gold Coast SUNS 14.9 (93) The Brisbane Lions are proud to launch their 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey we're asking you to vote for the Brisbane Lions player that was the ultimate MVP The player who stood up and put forward a performance that separated them from the rest of the pack Brisbane is still king of the Queensland hill storming to the top of the competition table with a 17-point QClash victory over Gold Coast at a sold-out Gabba on Sunday night The Brisbane Lions VFL side have defended home turf with a late Harry Arnold goal sinking the Gold Coast SUNS by two-points at Brighton Homes Arena Imagine waking up in your own luxury retreat nestled in the heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land the Yuggera and Turrbal people and pay our respects to their Elders past and present We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples took to the streets of Brisbane in their thousands on Monday to celebrate Labour Day less than 48 hours after the Albanese government’s stunning election win But while the labour movement was celebrating a huge victory for its political arm some unions were steeling for imminent battles ahead Queensland Opposition Leader Steven Miles was at the head of the march to the RNA Showgrounds, alongside Dickson MP-elect Ali France, who defeated federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton on Saturday night Ali France and Steven Miles joined Labor and union members at the Labour Day march in Brisbane.Credit: Cameron Atfield France took pride of place at the front of the march on a mobility scooter speeding ahead of Miles and other Labor luminaries and urging them to “keep up” Petrie and Longman and it looks like we’ve got a chance to pick up all three with really An effigy of Peter Dutton’s head on a stick at the Queensland Labour Day march on Monday Pic credit: Cameron AtfieldCredit: Cameron Atfield while Rhiannyn Douglas remained in a tight race with Coalition MP Terry Young to claim Longman “I’m looking forward to being able to work with them to deliver for our community,” Miles said Acknowledging it was a fraught exercise to read too much into the state ramifications of a federal election Miles said it was a “big result” for the party in Queensland it was a rejection of Peter Dutton and those Queensland LNP values and that’s what I’m taking from it,” he said “You saw [Prime Minister Anthony Albanese] campaigning on healthcare while the LNP stuck to their bread and butter of fear and strongman tactics.” Queensland Labor Senator Murray Watt was more willing to draw some state political parallels performed very strongly for labor at the state election as well and we’ve now won almost every seat at the federal level in Brisbane as well,” he said Senator Murray Watt joined Labor and union members at the Labour Day march in Brisbane.Credit: Cameron Atfield “So I think this sends a message to [Queensland Premier] David Crisafulli that he should think twice about cutting jobs because Queenslanders have spoken up on the weekend that that’s not what they want I’d be thinking twice about making the types of cuts that they’re already starting to flag.” Speaking across town at an Upper Mount Gravatt police station Crisafulli said he had a good working relationship with the federal Labor government the sports minister would continue to be from Queensland – member for Lilley Anika Wells currently holds that position in the Albanese ministry and at the moment the federal Liberal and National parties have got soul-searching to do,” he said of his side of politics as the unions marched through the streets of Brisbane Crisafulli said the government needed a public service that had job security and flexibility in order to deliver the LNP’s election promises “We’re continuing to negotiate and we’re doing it in good faith,” he said adding that “offers should be made and discussed in good faith” “It’s important that unions are part of that process.” Labor and union members at the Labour Day march in Brisbane.Credit: Cameron Atfield One potential flashpoint was with the Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union who have been threatened with a loss of backpay in its enterprise bargaining with the state government QNMU secretary Sarah Beaman said “deeply concerning” move from the LNP “The offer that’s being put forward to members is about reducing the number of entitlements,” she said but anything that talks about being able to contract out services to private providers using public money is of deep concern to our members.” Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union secretary Sarah Beaman.Credit: Cameron Atfield Queensland Council of Unions general secretary Jacqueline King said the state’s public sector workers were like anyone else feeling the pressure of cost-of-living increases and they will walk with their feet to the private sector They’ll go in a state where they can get better wage offers,” she said has to put an offer on the table for fair and decent wage rises.” less than 48 hours after the Albanese government\\u2019s stunning election win Queensland Opposition Leader Steven Miles was at the head of the march to the RNA Showgrounds speeding ahead of Miles and other Labor luminaries and urging them to \\u201Ckeep up\\u201D \\u201CI\\u2019m just so proud of Ali,\\u201D Miles said Petrie and Longman and it looks like we\\u2019ve got a chance to pick up all three with really \\u201CI\\u2019m looking forward to being able to work with them to deliver for our community,\\u201D Miles said Miles said it was a \\u201Cbig result\\u201D for the party in Queensland and that\\u2019s what I\\u2019m taking from it,\\u201D he said \\u201CYou saw [Prime Minister Anthony Albanese] campaigning on healthcare while the LNP stuck to their bread and butter of fear and strongman tactics.\\u201D and we\\u2019ve now won almost every seat at the federal level in Brisbane as well,\\u201D he said \\u201CSo I think this sends a message to [Queensland Premier] David Crisafulli that he should think twice about cutting jobs because Queenslanders have spoken up on the weekend that that\\u2019s not what they want I\\u2019d be thinking twice about making the types of cuts that they\\u2019re already starting to flag.\\u201D the sports minister would continue to be from Queensland \\u2013 member for Lilley Anika Wells currently holds that position in the Albanese ministry and at the moment the federal Liberal and National parties have got soul-searching to do,\\u201D he said of his side of politics Crisafulli said the government needed a public service that had job security and flexibility in order to deliver the LNP\\u2019s election promises \\u201CWe\\u2019re continuing to negotiate and we\\u2019re doing it in good faith,\\u201D he said adding that \\u201Coffers should be made and discussed in good faith\\u201D \\u201CIt\\u2019s important that unions are part of that process.\\u201D One potential flashpoint was with the Queensland Nurses and Midwives\\u2019 Union QNMU secretary Sarah Beaman said \\u201Cdeeply concerning\\u201D move from the LNP \\u201CThe offer that\\u2019s being put forward to members is about reducing the number of entitlements,\\u201D she said but anything that talks about being able to contract out services to private providers using public money is of deep concern to our members.\\u201D Queensland Council of Unions general secretary Jacqueline King said the state\\u2019s public sector workers were like anyone else feeling the pressure of cost-of-living increases \\u201CIt\\u2019s hard out there for a lot of people They\\u2019ll go in a state where they can get better wage offers,\\u201D she said \\u201CIt\\u2019s a reality that this government whether it\\u2019s in deficit or otherwise has to put an offer on the table for fair and decent wage rises.\\u201D Round 8 in the 2025 AFL season concludes on Sunday night with what may just be the best ever QClash as top four sides Brisbane and Gold Coast do battle at the Gabba Top spot is up for grabs for the winner and as always we have you covered with a full betting preview for the match below Also, Before You Bet will be providing free previews and betting tips for EVERY game in the 2025 AFL season, so make sure to head over to out our AFL Tips regularly to keep up to date with all of our free content Odds: Brisbane ($1.55) vs Gold Coast ($2.45) Odds and lines provided with thanks to Dabble Note that odds and lines can fluctuate throughout the week The final game of Round 8 shapes as one of the most anticipated QClashes in years with both Brisbane and Gold Coast sitting inside the top four and a spot at the top of the ladder up for grabs history suggests this might follow a familiar script The Lions have absolutely dominated this rivalry in recent years winning 11 of the past 12 meetings between the two sides Gold Coast haven’t won at the Gabba in their last nine attempts and the Lions have shown time and again that they love turning up the heat at home Brisbane took care of business in both encounters and they’ll come into this one full of confidence that they can keep that trend rolling the Suns aren’t the easybeats they used to be They’ve started 2025 in impressive fashion and they’ll be desperate to not only break their Gabba hoodoo but to make a statement that they’re a genuine top-four side beating Brisbane at home is a challenge that’s proven too big for many in recent years The Lions haven’t been flawless this season but they’ve done enough to sit comfortably near the top of the ladder and they rarely let games like this slip — especially in front of a home crowd While Gold Coast will no doubt bring intensity and try to rattle the Lions early and they know how to wrestle back momentum when it matters most physical clash with a finals-like atmosphere The Suns will push hard and might even lead at stages it feels like another QClash where the Lions do enough to pull away late and stamp their place at the top of the ladder Throughout the 2025 AFL season we’ll be putting together a fun same game multi for every match at BoomBet using their BetShare feature just click on the BoomBet BetShare button below and our same game multi selections will be added straight into your bet slip on BoomBet You can then enter how much you wish to wager John Noble 25+ Disposals – He’s been a great pickup for the Suns and comes into this one having notched up 25+ disposals in four of his last five games Dayne Zorko 25+ Disposals – Always gets himself up for the QClash matches and was enormous in both meetings with the Suns last season Jaspa Fletcher 20+ Disposals – A move to halfback this season has seen Fletcher’s disposal numbers increase dramatically He’s had 20+ in three of his last four games SGM Odds: $4.75 at BoomBet Jake has been an avid sports fanatic since he could walk but he's also got a soft spot for countless other sports Besides being a major contributor to our 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to date with all the latest stats in our ScoreCentre, and tune in to our live radio coverage Submit a comment or question Log in to commentLive updatesLatestOldestPinnedYesterday 2:40amSun 4 May 2025 at 2:40amAFL Sunday scoreboardLBy Luke Pentony ReactReactCopy link23h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 12:13pmThat's it from the blog for round eightDBy Dean Bilton and at the end of it the Brisbane Lions sit a game clear on top of the ladder and hope you make your way back to the blog on Thursday night as Fremantle takes on Collingwood to kick off round nine ReactReactCopy link23h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 12:09pmMatch report: Lions keep Suns at arm's length againDBy Dean Bilton Charlie Cameron has burst to life as the Brisbane Lions shot to the top of the AFL ladder and put Gold Coast in their place in a lopsided QClash sitting third with ambition to prove their mettle against the reigning premiers in driving rain and after a hard-fought first half the Lions' midfield dominated the clearances and their small forwards profited in a 9.12 (66) to 7.7 (49) Sunday night Gabba win Three late goals flattered the Suns and helped them narrowly avoid their lowest score in 28 meetings as a QClash record crowd of 33,612 gathered to watch the Lions' 12th win from these teams' past 13 meetings Will Ashcroft and Hugh McCluggage had 27 of the Lions' 47 clearances Will Ashcroft won the medal for best afield in a QClash Josh Dunkley kept Matt Rowell quiet to complete the Lions' midfield masterclass Cameron (three goals) hadn't kicked a goal in three games but had two in as many minutes in the second term thanks to some quick footwork and a handy grubber off the deck He missed two snaps he would usually swallow up but marked strongly and moved well to look back to his threatening best after a quiet start to the season The margin was just 11 points at halftime and the Suns looked ripe to push the Lions after halting the hosts' momentum and getting forward themselves But they wasted opportunities with long bombs into the Lions' defensive zone who repelled and allowed Cameron and Callum Ah Chee (three goals) to prosper A 12-clearance difference in the third term was the biggest for the Suns since 2019 and led to a five-goals-to-one quarter that ended the fight wearing their inaugural 1987 Brisbane Bears guernsey in a retro throwback jumped to first after Collingwood's loss to Geelong on Saturday ReactReactCopy linkKey Event23h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 12:01pmWill Ashcroft wins the Marcus Ashcroft MedalDBy Dean Bilton There's one way to win your father's approval The best on ground medal is named after former Lion Marcus and has been won tonight by current Lion Will I thought there were a couple of other Lions slightly more deserving but Will certainly had an excellent game A game-high 34 disposals and nine clearances are tough to argue with ReactReactCopy linkKey Event23h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 11:52amFT: Brisbane 9.12 (66) def Gold Coast 7.7 (49)DBy Dean Bilton The Lions spent the last few minutes chipping the ball around among themselves winding down the clock and winding up the crowd But when we get to the end of the season nobody will care how it happened The Lions were comfortably the better team more mature and composed when the game was there to be won Crucially the Brisbane midfield was dominant and without the engine room firing the Suns had no platform for victory The reigning premiers are looking as strong as ever The Suns still aren't quite at that level ReactReactCopy link23h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 11:46amBen Ainsworth sneaks through another for Gold CoastDBy Dean Bilton The Suns are rescuing the margin a bit here late in the last Again King wasn't able to outmark Payne in the contest but again a Sun was lurking nearby for the crumbs Ainsworth gets out the back to make it a 24-point game ReactReactCopy link23h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 11:43amEthan Read breaks the deadlock at lastDBy Dean Bilton The giant young ruck gets a goal thanks to a crafty toepoke from three metres out The ball spilled from the marking contest and Read was clever to nudge his boot towards the falling pill Back to 30 points with five minutes to play ReactReactCopy link23h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 11:42amSix minutes to play at the GabbaDBy Dean Bilton this probably isn't the greatest advertisement for Sunday night footy ReactReactCopy link23h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 11:34amStalemate as QClash 28 peters outDBy Dean Bilton We're halfway through the last quarter now with no goals yet on the board in it who have missed a handful of gettable chances but still look entirely comfortable Yet more questions will be asked about the Suns after this one ReactReactCopy link23h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 11:29amMatt Rowell has been sent forwardDBy Dean Bilton Rowell has been blanketed by Josh Dunkley all night and has been sent forward to try to get a kick but it speaks to the work of Dunkley tonight ReactReactCopy linkKey EventYesterday 11:17amSun 4 May 2025 at 11:17am3QT: Brisbane 9.9 (63) leads Gold Coast 4.5 (29)DBy Dean Bilton Brisbane has made its move and surely won't look back from here The Suns have been utterly belted in the midfield tonight which doesn't happen to that Gold Coast on-ball brigade often Hugh McCluggage and the Ashcroft boys have taken their highly rated Suns opponents to the cleaners tonight It would take a six-goal turnaround in the last for the Suns now ReactReactCopy linkYesterday 11:13amSun 4 May 2025 at 11:13amCallum Ah Chee has three in the quarter for Brisbane!DBy Dean Bilton The Lions have upped the heat and the Suns have wilted Brisbane has made its move in this third quarter and might have kicked out to a winning lead Ah Chee's checkside set shot makes it a 34-point game 11:09amSun 4 May 2025 at 11:09amDarcy Gardiner gets a gift in the goalsquareDBy Dean Bilton Fair to say Mac Andrew doesn't agree with that call on the goal line The umpire said Andrew had a tug on Gardiner's guernsey and Andrew was the one facing the football Bailey Humphrey missed one from right in front moments earlier and now that feels like a doubly bad miss 11:02amSun 4 May 2025 at 11:02amCal Ah Chee has snapped through another one for BrisbaneDBy Dean Bilton There was a whistle in the forward 50 stoppage but Ah Chee wasn't hanging around to find out He sharked the crumb and immediately threw it on the boot while others waited and watched The clearance battle is being dominated by Brisbane and is deciding this match 10:54amSun 4 May 2025 at 10:54amBen King's first touch of the night is a goalDBy Dean Bilton but a mark in the goalsquare is just the tonic for King Going to be all about territory for the rest of the game and the Lions are holding a strong advantage in the clearances Look what happens when the Suns can win one 10:52amSun 4 May 2025 at 10:52amCharlie Cameron has three Excellent bodywork from Cameron took Powell out of the marking contest in the pocket but he still had to dive to his left to take a good mark The snap would have been tough for most players on their opposite side 10:50amSun 4 May 2025 at 10:50amCallum Ah Chee gets on the boardDBy Dean Bilton The Lions have started this term much like they started the second 10:45amSun 4 May 2025 at 10:45amBack underway at the GabbaDBy Dean Bilton The top of the ladder beckons for the winner tonight Can the Suns rise to the occasion or will the reigning champs flex some muscle again in the second half 10:27amSun 4 May 2025 at 10:27amHT: Brisbane 4.8 (32) leads Gold Coast 3.3 (21)DBy Dean Bilton but that was a more watchable second term for sure The Lions got a jump on the Suns to start the quarter piling on the goals as the rain poured down But once it dried up Gold Coast began to get some control of the ball and field position Short kicking and patient possession isn't always the Suns' MO Eleven points is a very slender margin in a game like this 10:12amSun 4 May 2025 at 10:12amJed Walter kicks another for Gold CoastDBy Dean Bilton A free kick in the marking contest earned Walter the shot but there was some lovely footy from the Suns getting the ball from half-back to deep in attack straight through the middle of the ground Walter was clearly held by Andrews and made no mistake with his set shot Why Trump wants to reopen an infamous US prison — and whether it's possibleTopic:Explainer with leader Adam Bandt's Melbourne seat also at riskIt was a night of mixed results for the Greens with the party losing two of its Brisbane seats.Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt addresses the crowd at the 2025 federal election reception in Melbourne Labor has won the 2025 federal election and Peter Dutton has lost his seat ShareGet SBS News daily and direct to your InboxSign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.Your email address *Morning (Mon–Fri) the foremost global event for the Angus beef industry today announced plans for the international gathering in Brisbane after the outstanding success of the Zoetis AngusTREK and AngusEXPO in Tamworth All articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueThe past weekend's Tamworth showcase drew more than 4,000 attendees twice the expected number from across the globe researchers and industry leaders for a comprehensive 2.5-day celebration of Angus genetics and agricultural advancement With the main Brisbane event on Wednesday and Thursday of this week attracting almost 1000 representatives from more than 26 countries to play a role in shaping the future of Angus beef genetics and farming attendees should expect 'meaty discussions' "Beef has never been more on the agenda than right now," Angus Australia CEO Scott Wright said technology and the food that will feed our future to be key to the event's importance "This forum brings the world's most progressive voices in beef production to Brisbane to challenge thinking share breakthroughs and show why Australian Angus genetics are at the centre of a global solution." The Tamworth event marked a significant moment for the global Angus community showcasing a broad spectrum of activities such as cattle displays live demonstrations and youth competitions alongside industry panels One major highlight featured the Elite Angus Female Sale which included 23 lots and 41 outstanding cattle attracting considerable competitive attention Additional key events were the TEYS Australia Angus ShootOut Cattle Chats and exhibitions by more than 55 trade participants focusing on advancements in animal health agricultural technology and livestock services The forthcoming Brisbane forum will operate under the theme 'Beef for a Better Planet' and aims to examine urgent global topics such as climate and sustainability at a juncture when these concerns are facing increasing international scrutiny delegates will access an extensive agenda of workshops and keynote sessions led by industry luminaries Discussions will address contemporary and future challenges in beef production sustainable breeding practices and international collaboration in meeting global demand the 2025 Forum seeks to deepen conversations on the vital link between genetics and environmental responsibility "Australian Angus genetics consistently set benchmarks within the global supply chain reinforcing our community's commitment to responsible stewardship and innovative practices," Mr Wright said our focus goes beyond business as usual to tackle complex questions about feeding a growing population while prioritising animal health resource conservation and market resilience "We are witnessing a groundswell of discussion for the Angus breed which was evident in Tamworth as well as in the global interest ahead of the Brisbane forum "This event gives voice to the latest science trade insights and the future of genetic breeding ensuring participants take away practical strategies and relationships that drive progress for years to come." "We look forward to welcoming delegates from more than 26 nations each bringing unique perspectives to the evolving conversation about beef and its place in a balanced Today's top stories curated by our news team Our twice weekly wrap of the latest in rural property sales Our twice weekly wrap of the big news in the red meat sector Industry news from Australia's dairy sector The week's top stories curated by our news team Credit: AAPA man has been accused of murder and fraud more than four years after a woman died while kayaking was arrested on Sunday while visiting Brisbane drowned while kayaking with the man at Lake Samsonvale north of Brisbane in November 2020 Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The woman could not be revived when they returned to shore despite onlookers and emergency services performing CPR the woman’s death appeared to be non-suspicious,” Queensland Police said in a statement Woman dies when bomb she's carrying explodes in GreeceWorld1 Min Read03 May 2025However a coronial inquiry led to detectives declaring it suspicious and launching Operation Victor Harlow The “complex and lengthy” probe gathered witness and expert statements including information about the conditions of the lake at the time of the woman’s death “Police will allege the man was involved in the drowning death of the woman,” police said He was refused police bail and was to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday Harvey Weinstein accuser insists: 'He did that to me!'USA3 Min Read03 May 2025“Incidents are not always what they initially seem so I thank the detectives for their diligent work in this lengthy and arduous investigation,” Detective Acting Inspector Steve Windsor said “This is also an important reminder to the community to report any suspicious circumstances to police as you see them they may be an important piece to the puzzle in an investigation.” Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Rugby league’s annual expo would lose much of its sparkle if the NRL moves the festivities to another host city after the current deals ends in 2027 but it did – for a moment at least – let the imagination wander Perth could work, given WA premier Roger Cook’s preference for rugby league and the imminent arrival of the Bears. Elsewhere, Adelaide Oval’s proximity to the CBD is kick-on heaven, just ask AFL fans. Melbourne and of course Sydney can put on a show. Or could the NRL try the Gold Coast, Townsville, Newcastle, even New Zealand? “It’s great for Queensland.” Mander’s proud but suddenly desperate words echoed through the fan festival on the Lang Park forecourt. “But it’s also great for the NRL,” he said. “We hope that the relationship will continue.” Read moreJust as an estimated 50,000 rugby league fans descend on Brisbane for this weekend’s festivities the relationship that Mander speaks of is far from certain to endure A deal with the Queensland government to host Magic Round expires at the end of the 2027 season very happy for that relationship to continue The heart sinks when a friend showers love and affection on their partner and the next two years are about investing and growing the game here “And for as long as we see people enjoying coming to Brisbane But the country’s rugby league expo is now rightly seen as an asset by the code’s officials and some believe there is a need in the competitive environment of Australian sport to realise its full economic value Players from each NRL club playing in the 2025 Magic Round pose for a photo at the launch event in Brisbane Photograph: Jono Searle/AAPSydney is the obvious alternative Accor Stadium at Homebush became a carnival during the 2023 Women’s World Cup food trucks and bars between the arena and the train station might just sustain the thousands of NRL fans who think 240 minutes of rugby league on a Saturday is not enough Allianz Stadium offers a more upmarket option and would give rugby league fans from Bowen to Bega an invitation to sample the shinier side of the Emerald City But in both cases, Magic Round would lose much of its sparkle. It takes an Olympics to unite Sydney across its vast geography and isolated centres. And down in Richmond across from AAMI Park, there is only room for one Tigers. Free newsletterGet a daily roundup of the latest sports news, features and comment from our Australian sports desk Read moreBrisbane still has a few cards to play. Suncorp Stadium may have been left out of the Queensland government’s Olympics infrastructure plan announced in March But the venue is a source of pride for the city Mander described it on Thursday as “the best rugby league stadium in the world” and added “we want to make sure that it maintains that standard” Few places exude rugby league culture like the strip of asphalt leading down to Lang Park There is a reason the NRL bought a hotel halfway up the road The pubs and restaurants within earshot of the main stadium act as Magic Round’s beating heart Looking out over the city’s famous brown snake in the hours before Women’s State of Origin as a tyre – complete with rim – bobs by one is left to wonder whether the grass may be greener elsewhere how much another state might pay for the privilege of putting up tens of thousands of men in coloured polyester Match: Brisbane vs Gold Coast Suns Date: Sunday 2025Start Time: 7:20pm (AEST)Stadium: Gabba This QClash should be a ripper as we end Sunday night with a bang at the Gabba with the Lions winning 20 of the 27 clashes so far But this is the first time we've had a QClash with Brisbane in second and Gold Coast third on the ladder the two teams having lost one and two games respectively so far this season The Lions were well beaten by Collingwood in the Easter Thursday game a short turnaround and a very good Collingwood shutdown effort it may just have been the loss the reigning premiers needed as they bounced back with a comprehensive 45-point win over St Kilda last week fired up by Lachie Neale's three goals and 31 disposals In that clash it was Brisbane's midfield doing some serious damage as Neale was joined by his midfield mates Will Ashcroft (35 possessions) and Josh Dunkley (24 possessions while Dayne Zorko (34) and Darcy Wilmot (30) also did their thing had a more mixed performance in many ways despite the 38 point margin over Sydney The Suns were coming off an 11-point loss to Richmond at Marvel and looked up against it when Sydney led by 29 with three minutes to go before half-time But two goals in a minute to Jed Walter turned the tide big time as Gold Coast piled on 12 unanswered majors to show a new-found maturity the 38-point final margin flattered Sydney as Nick Blakey scored three late junk time goals for the Swans their forward line was doing plenty of damage with Ben King nailing five goals Bailey Humphry scoring four opportunistic ones and Walter booting three for the day as Gold Coast showed some grit to fight back from a loss and adversity during the game it was defender John Noble picking up the most touches with 30 although his stats are padded by kick ins at times while most of their midfield of Touk Miller Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell – who was held to just 16 touches – didn't have huge days they'll need to be at their best to take on Brisbane's on-ball division which is humming along quite nicely so far this season we think they'll have too much in the tank for Gold Coast this time but it promises to be a superb contest and possibly the round's best match despite the epic Collingwood v Geelong clash on Saturday night Look for more possessions from Noble and maybe a big game from Charlie Cameron as he hasn't quite fired so far in 2025 and is due a big one Brisbane have won four of their last five clashes with Gold Coast and hold a commanding 20 wins overall from 27 QClash matches 2025 – 12:25pm) for Lions vs Suns on Sunday across multiple bookmakers Brisbane vs Gold Coast Suns – AFL Round 8 | 2025 Check out our Brisbane vs Gold Coast prediction now See all the Lions vs Suns odds for the AFL Round 8 match at the Gabba Match: Brisbane vs Gold Coast Suns Date: Sunday A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. 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Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out Healthcare Asia Magazine website works best with Javascript enabled Please enable your javascript and reload the page The facility offers cognitive and functional assessments and restorative care A new clinic has been launched in Brisbane’s northside to provide care for elders aged 50 and over in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic (HAC) provides specialist geriatric services such as cognitive and functional assessments HAC operates every Tuesday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm alternating weekly between the MATSICHS Caboolture and Strathpine locations Access to the clinic requires a referral from a general practitioner to Metro North Hospital and Health Geriatric Services immediate family members of eligible patients can also access the service This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the North Melbourne vs Brisbane game Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's North Melbourne vs Brisbane AFL match 10,000 times Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Lions an 88% chance of beating the Kangaroos in Round 9 of the 2025 AFL season The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed below: Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change Bet365 currently has North Melbourne at $6.25 and Brisbane at $1.12 The Kangaroos are listed as 36.5-point underdogs against the Lions For the favourite Lions (-36.5) to cover the line Our North Melbourne vs Brisbane betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365 Stats Insider's predicted final score for North Melbourne vs Brisbane at Marvel Stadium this Sunday is Brisbane winning 104-71 This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the North Melbourne vs Brisbane match on Sunday including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the North Melbourne vs Brisbane game As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every AFL match plus predictions for a wide range of other sports The AFL Round 9 clash between the Kangaroos and Lions at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:40pm AEST on Sunday All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Our North Melbourne vs Brisbane predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. 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Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) A female teacher previously facing trial accused of grooming a 15-year-old male student for sexual abuse has had all charges against her dropped was committed at Brisbane Magistrates Court in January 2024 to stand trial on two charges of facilitating the procurement of a child to engage in a sexual act as a carer was working as a teacher at Indooroopilly State High School when prosecutors previously alleged the offences took place Chelsea Jane Edwards was teaching at Indooroopilly State High School when prosecutors previously alleged the offences took place.Credit: Nine Crown prosecutor Hannah Mangione in January 2024 claimed Edwards wrote an email to herself about her fondness for the 15-year-old student at a time when she was previously alleged to seek engagement with the boy outside of school in Brisbane District Court and all charges and the entire case were discharged by Chief Judge Brian Devereaux A spokesperson for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed the case would not go ahead “The matter was discontinued after a consideration of all the admissible evidence when it was determined that there were not reasonable prospects of securing a conviction on either charge,” the spokesperson said a formal notification to the judge that the Crown would not proceed with a matter before the court In January 2024 magistrate Ross Mack dismissed a single charge of indecently filming a child against Edwards as police did not have evidence as to when a photo of alleged indecency with a child was taken Defence solicitor Alex Somers told Mack the alleged victim had “expressly disavowed [Edwards] being predatory or aggressive towards him in any way and he denies being taken advantage of” \\u201CThe matter was discontinued after a consideration of all the admissible evidence when it was determined that there were not reasonable prospects of securing a conviction on either charge,\\u201D the spokesperson said Defence solicitor Alex Somers told Mack the alleged victim had \\u201Cexpressly disavowed [Edwards] being predatory or aggressive towards him in any way and he denies being taken advantage of\\u201D The Australian Tourism Exchange 2025 (ATE25) has officially wrapped up in Brisbane marking a triumphant return to the city after nearly two decades The event delivered almost $14 million in economic benefit to Brisbane as the host destination while boosting long-term tourism and business opportunities delivered by Tourism Australia in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland with support from Brisbane Economic Development Agency provided an unparalleled platform for local and national tourism businesses to forge valuable connections with over 700 key international and domestic travel buyers from over 30 countries to inspire future travel Representing Brisbane’s largest exhibitor contingent of over 30 tourism operators world-class experiences – from immersive Indigenous cultural tours and eco-adventures to luxury island escapes and vibrant food and arts scenes UPDATED GALLERY: Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE25) New Brisbane experiences showcased included: “Hosting ATE25 has thrust Brisbane onto the global stage and reaffirmed our status as a premier world-class destination,” Brisbane Economic Development Agency CEO “Our local tourism operators have truly shone this week – showcasing exceptional experiences and signature Brisbane hospitality “They’ve not only left a lasting impression but also sparked the next wave of international and domestic visitation delivering real momentum for Brisbane’s $11.3 billion visitor economy.” Furthering Brisbane’s reputation as an inclusive and welcoming host city BEDA partnered with tertiary institutions and local volunteer organisations to establish the ATE25 Volunteer Program Volunteers played a key role in event delivery All volunteers were equipped with specialised training through the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program and the Brisbane Region Welcomes You Program ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for ATE25 delegates the program has strengthened Brisbane’s volunteer network and enhanced the city’s capability to deliver major global events in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games This landmark event connects Australian tourism operators with both international and domestic travel buyers and media driving opportunities for Australia’s $177 billion-dollar tourism industry openly gay Greens MP Stephen Bates reflects on “the privilege of a lifetime” Queensland was a Greenslide with three Greens MPs winning inner-Brisbane seats from Labor and the LNP Gay Greens MP Stephen Bates lost the seat of Brisbane Bates had won the seat from Liberal incumbent Trevor Evans and it has now gone to Labor’s Madonna Jarrett. Bates was also the Greens LGBTIQA+ spokesperson When he first ran in 2022, Bates also faced an offensive whisper campaign trying to discredit his age and work experience “There have been two pivotal moments for me that have shaped who I am and my politics,” he said “My experiences of working poverty-wage jobs “Both impacted me deeply and forever changed how I saw the world.” “I spent my teenage years knowing I was gay and doing everything in my power to hide it “I told myself I would force myself to get married to a woman “I was lucky enough to have a very supportive family to come out to “But I spent years hiding myself because I couldn’t see anyone in my world that was openly gay “I made a promise to myself once I came out “If I ever found myself in a public role that I would be open and proud of who I am “That I would be that person that I never saw growing up “Because if I can even help one person out there then this life will have all been worth it.” Meeting the community where they can be found Bates used Grindr and OnlyFans to engage with voters Ending HIV is too important to fly under the radar,” Bates said “I campaign on OnlyFans and Grindr because it gets attention “Sometimes you have to make a splash to make people pay attention to the things that matter.” Bates and his team ran free BBQs across Brisbane to bring our communities together A great opportunity to grab a free sausage and have a chat with your neighbours he and his team served up more than 6,000 free meals Bates called out the Prime Minister over reports of a potential visit by US President Donald Trump Comparing Peter Dutton to a knock-off of the US president The brand that stuck with Dutton throughout the election A post shared by 6 News Australia (@6newsau) “It has been the privilege of a lifetime to be your Member for Brisbane.” Bates wrote on social media on Sunday “I want to thank everyone who put their trust in me three years ago “While we maintained our vote here in Brisbane the collapse of the Liberal vote has all flowed to the Labor Party “I wish Madonna Jarrett the best with the next three years “It’s a massive learning curve going from working in retail to being the federal representative of 180,000 people and I am so proud of the work my team and I did “I am proud of what our Greens team negotiated in the parliament for over the past three years “Extra funding to build public housing preventing government funds going to coal and gas projects “Our office dedicated every resource to the benefit of our community “We hired social workers and community organisers to help residents as much as humanly possible “I donated my salary to fund our community meals program our community pantry and our community grants program for groups and frontline services “We changed lives – found temporary and permanent housing for so many Brisbane constituents navigated the nightmare that is Centrelink and the NDIA to get people access to the pension and to the NDIS and reunited families from war-torn countries “There is no less need now than there was in the community in 2022 “I hope this critical work to support our community is undertaken by the new MP.” A post shared by Stephen Bates (@batesforbrisbane) Bates thanked volunteers and his staff for working together over the past three years “It’s not easy to upend the political consensus and economic system that has been so entrenched for the past 200 years.” we subverted what the expectation for a politician and political office is “I want an Australia where everyone has a safe roof over their head and everyone has a future free from climate change “I will keep fighting for these things alongside all of you and the Greens and the powerful way you platformed our LGBTQ+ communities in parliament A post shared by Stephen Bates (@batesforbrisbane) community darling and all-round busy homosexual with over a decade of experience documenting Australia’s LGBTIQ+ communities passion and joy of our communities is what he is about Having lived in the Brisbane electorate for 22 years I can honestly say I haven’t seen Stephen Bates actively engaged in the community over the past three years but after observing a lack of visibility and broader representation We celebrate diverse stories and voices through daily LGBT news content and a monthly print edition covering a range of topics from pop culture to politics We aim to inspire and positively impact our readers facilitating engagement and inclusivity within businesses Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Josh Dunkley and Will Ashcroft powered a midfield mauling and Charlie Cameron added the sizzle up front as a vintage Brisbane performance put the Suns in retrograde to take a 9.12 (66) to 7.7 (49) win in the first Q Clash of 2025 The trio led the way in what was a fairly uninspiring contest who sat on Suns stud Matt Rowell all night while also providing plenty for the Gabba crowd to cheer about The veteran midfielder was prolific in keeping his direct opponent to a quiet 16 disposals and a measly lone clearance while compiling 26 disposals and six tackles himself Ashcroft would go on to win the best afield medal named after his very own father as he skated around the wet ground collecting possessions at will to finish with 34 disposals and nine clearances Charlie Cameron nailed three goals in a return to form and could have had a couple more Most of the damage was done in the third term as the Lions nailed five goals through Callum Ah Chee (who bagged three of his own the reigning premiers were largely the better side across most of the four quarters as the Suns fell short in a litmus test The visitors looked competitive early on when David Swallow booted the first goal while Joel Jeffrey and Mac Andrew won their share of contests in defence Brisbane was unable to kick a goal until after the quarter time siren when a Bailey Humphrey brain fade allowed Jarrod Berry to convert and perhaps in a tribute to our federal politicians on election weekend Humphrey decided to throw some mud (unlike our politicians not figurative) resulting in a 50m penalty that waltzed Jarrod Berry to the goal line dominating clearance contests across the entire game winning the final count 47-28 in a smashing Cameron set the crowd alight early in the second term when he mesmerised Will Powell and Touk Miller to snap a fantastic goal He would follow the feat with another one 90 seconds later alleviating some of the pressure that had been building on the veteran small forward following a form slump The Suns continued to threaten to put together passages of play but often fell short when entering forward 50m Young forward Jed Walter broke through eventually but with star forward Ben King not touching the ball in the first half It was a different looking Suns who came out of half time Those threatening passages went up in smoke as the Lions continually punished the Suns for either not being tough Will Ashcroft was joined in racking up the stats by brother Levi who tallied 29 on the night to go with seven marks and three clearances they continued to power the champs past their little brothers and the Suns booting the final three goals on the night did little to affect the result thoroughly outclassing a fairly disappointing Gold Coast The Lions will go into a Round 9 match with North feeling full of confidence next week while the Gold Coast will host the Bulldogs in an important game for both sides Here are some of the things that caught my four eyes: Other coaches wish they had Josh Dunkley sooooo badly what a performance from this impeccable footballer he somehow kept Matt Rowell to a single clearance that’s like keeping Cheech and Chong to one puff Dunkley constantly put body pressure on Rowell doing whatever he could to make sure the number one draft pick never got a clean run at the footy It’s crazy to say a bloke with 26 touches sacrificed his own game The best thing about watching Dunkley is his no-nonsense approach to footy He is ready to take on whatever job his coach gives him Other coaches must watch on with envy when the Lions play and Chris Fagan must gush with appreciation for his work The Lions are living the absolute dream through the Ashcroft boys Will and Levi combined for 63 disposals and 13 marks They love to run around the ground touching the footy as much as they can and the Gold Coast players had no problem letting them do exactly that tonight I thought we might see a tag applied to Will at half time but Dimma made little change to his midfield plan and the Ashcroft train kept on chugging The brothers were bested by the Daicos lads a few weeks ago but I reckon they’ll win their share of those clashes over the coming seasons Jaspa Fletcher is pretty bloody handy as well Wet weather helped minimise the Lions’ weakness and I will ensure it does not happen again moving forward like every good politician (another election weekend reference there for ya) I thought missing Logan Morris would seriously hurt the Lions in this game I like the way the Suns’ backs stacked up against the Brisbane forwards The wet weather essentially made an absent key forward a non-factor and even the loss of Sam Day in the first term didn’t really affect the game the lack of tall forwards allowed space for Ah Chee and Cameron to combine for six goals I think he was among the Suns’ best… I think He does things defensively that make me nod and say “nice” when he affects the contest and he had his share of contest wins in this game But he also has at least one brainfart per match It came when he took a mark and played on straight away into the arms of Eric Hipwood who was on his hammer but he was lucky to avoid giving away a 50m penalty when he overstepped the mark by five metres just to go remonstrate He’s lucky the umpire was oblivious to it tonight Mac is making a habit of some pretty stupid shit and I’ve typed the word “Ashcroft” out way too much for my liking Unfortunately there were a few cyclonic style rainbursts over South Brisbane which really dampened the ground for this game. Ben King just couldn’t get into it. I still rate Gold Coast, and may these two be re-playing this in September. Thanks for the review – short, concise, fun to read. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Updated 16m ago16 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 11:07am updated 2h ago2 hours agoMon 5 May 2025 at 8:31am | Elizabeth Watson-Brown (Greens) since 2022. Ryan lies in Brisbane's leafy western suburbs on the northern side of the Brisbane River generally west of the Brisbane CBD. It runs up the river from Auchenflower through Toowong, Indooroopilly, Fig Tree Pocket, Kenmore, Brookfield and Moggill, and also extends north to include Mt Coot-tha, Ashgrove, The Gap, Ferny Grove and Keperra. The electorate takes in extensive areas of national park, forest and catchment area in the hills to the west of Brisbane. Covers 370 square kilometres. Of the three Brisbane seats won by the Greens, Ryan is the most Liberal leaning. The final Greens margin versus the LNP was 2.6%, and the alternate Labor two-party preferred margin versus the LNP 2.4%. The Greens margin versus Labor in the race for second place is 4.8%. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced