Brisbane Times

The several-times delayed Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is finally ready, with The Star Entertainment Group Brisbane making its debut. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/Mjhem Video: Kristen Camp

Former Qld CFMEU sec Michael Ravbar, swept from role w officials nationwide, has told the Brisbane crowd of ~4k members & supporters he would be the applicant for a High Court challenge to the administration laws, as 65k+ rally nationwide to protest them. https://lnkd.in/gzFXsTdk

Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather gave a speech at the CFMEU rally in Brisbane, telling members they’re being attacked with the “most draconian anti-worker” laws in Australian history.⁠ ⁠ Read more: https://shorturl.at/ExLbW

There’s more to street artist and high school teacher Matt Tervo than a first impression might have you believe. “It’s funny. I’ll make fun of the kids at school’s haircuts, and they’re like, ‘But sir, you have a mullet’, and I say, ‘Yeah, and a master’s. You can criticise me when you’ve gone through this much higher education.’” Adrian Schrinner has become an avid supporter of Brisbane’s street art scene, and describes Tervo as one of the most “ambitious and creative street artists” he’s ever met. Read the full profile here: https://shorturl.at/yQcOL Story: Courtney Kruk Photos: Markus Ravik

With the incumbent Treasury Casino closing on Sunday, ahead of The Star Entertainment Group opening at Queen’s Wharf, locals will have to wait to cash in their chips.⁠ ⁠ Read more: https://shorturl.at/XwoSy ⁠ Report: Catherine Strohfeldt

E-scooter riders have been urged to take better care of their own safety after another two people wound up in hospital overnight. It comes as more than 1000 people attended Queensland hospitals with e-scooter injuries last financial year. Read more: https://shorturl.at/nQ3I5 Report: William Davis and Cameron Atfield

The Bank of Queensland will axe up to 400 jobs and acquire more than 100 franchised businesses in a move its chief executive Patrick Allaway says is aimed at simplifying the business. Report: Sumeyya Ilanbey

It’s probably about time Brad Cooper had his own restaurant. Over the past five years he’s earned a reputation as one of this city’s best young chefs. Now he and partner Matilda Riek are set to open a new restaurant, August, in November. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/UqIhJ Story: Matt Shea Photo: Markus Ravik

She’s been behind some of the biggest arts festivals, including co-founding Dark Mofo and now she's back where it all began at Brisbane Powerhouse. And with the history of Brisbane’s art culture in her blood, it’s time to make noise about Kate Gould’s homecoming. Read the full profile by Courtney Kruk here: https://shorturl.at/QW8LD Photos: Markus Ravik, Tammy Laws and Brisbane City Council archives

On equal pay day, with just two months to the state election, Queensland unions have launched a push to boost parental leave for public servants – from teachers to tax officers – & help bridge the gender pay gap, incl 18 weeks paid leave for both parents. https://lnkd.in/gi9tQzMb