66 h. ago ‘Footy was getting in the way of what I wanted to do’: Eels star explains decision to quit NRL

The realisation that he could contribute more off the field than on it came to Shaun Lane in the most unexpected time and place.

Politics

2 d. ago The cult author who refuses to play by the book world’s rules

Yellowface author Rebecca F. Kuang won’t stick to anyone’s pigeonhole.

Culture

3 d. ago The curious case of the disappearing Queensland Health appointee

Health Minister Tim Nicholls has refused to reveal why job ads for chief health officer have reappeared when the role had already been filled.

Politics

3 d. ago Middle Eastern restaurant turned away people wearing Palestinian scarves

Seven people have said Merivale’s Jimmy’s Falafel refused them entry after last weekend’s Harbour Bridge protest.

Politics

4 d. ago Brisbane news live: Story Bridge Palestine march rejected by police | Bleijie echoes premier’s refusal to admit whether he had jab | Fireworks explode into crowd at Brisbane carnival

For today’s latest news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Not going to force people’: Bleijie OK with country’s worst flu jab rate

After Premier David Crisafulli’s refusal to say if he had personally had the vaccine, Bleijie echoed the comments it was “between me and my GP” – but went further.

Politics

4 d. ago Brisbane news live: Bleijie echoes premier’s refusal to admit whether he had jab | Why were flu vaccinations axed at the Ekka? | Fireworks explode into crowd at Brisbane carnival

For today’s latest news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here.

Events

9 d. ago Think tank accused of ‘retaliatory action’ after staffer complaint about high

Emilie Dye says the Centre of Independent Studies engaged in ‘retaliatory’ action after she refused to sign a confidentiality agreement over an incident with Tom Switzer.

Events

1 week ago ‘There’s nothing that I’ve made that will last’: Shaun Micallef refuses to be sentimental

As one of the nation’s best political satirists, he used to be mad as hell, but now the comedian is ready to listen.

Politics

3 w. ago Greg made an insurance claim after a serious bike crash. Then a private investigator came calling

The insurance company rejected the cyclist’s claim but refused to delete personal information that the investigator collected from him.

Events

4 w. ago AFP argues corrupt agents will escape scrutiny if war crimes leak disclosed

The nation’s premier crime-fighting agency refused for a fifth time to release details of its investigation into a leak that threatened to derail a war crimes inquiry into Ben Roberts Smith.

Events

4 w. ago ‘I’m not a cheat’: The moment that cost former British Open champion a two

Australian Marc Leishman is within striking distance at The Open as Shane Lowry refuses to be called a “cheat” after a contentious ruling on the 12th hole.

Politics