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‘There’s no way to get home’: the public transport deserts on Brisbane’s northern fringe

Two-thirds of households in Caboolture have at least two cars – and locals say that’s because both public transport and cycling infrastructure is lacking

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Power, corruption and lies: the TV show that could teach Keir Starmer a lot about being bold

First shown in the dying days of a Tory government, with Labour on the brink of power, the BBC drama offers warnings for a PM-in-waiting, writes Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Queenslanders who sell food from home could soon face tougher licensing laws

Ever bought a cake from a home business or ordered food online from a "dark" kitchen? Queensland is proposing stricter food safety laws for businesses operating from home.

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Bribie Island's Brennan Park upgrade met with disappointment over accessibility concerns

One-fifth of the region is living with a disability, so why would a community park makeover leave some unable to play? This seven-year-old who uses a wheelchair is asking council to reconsider.

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How the Dolphins entry into the NRL has reignited Redcliffe

The first thing the Dolphins did when they joined the NRL was drop "Redcliffe" from their name — but that hasn't stopped the normally quiet town from getting a little bit euphoric about their local side making the big time.

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From bush to beach: new NRL club offers hope for a region ‘people usually drive through to get to Sunshine Coast’

The Dolphins represent a region quietly shedding its small-town vibe. Can the team provide the area with an identity worthy of the national stage?

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Newcastle premiere, classic ballet and The Levellers feature in top theatre shows to see in March

Here are some cracking shows to book now, from a Titanic musical to football and politics drama Love It If We Beat Them which will make its debut at Live Theatre

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Queensland's Moreton Bay Regional Council pushes to become city in ambitious redefinition bid

With a population bigger than Canberra's, Moreton Bay between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast has struggled to define itself, with the region's combination of sprawling suburban centres and quiet rural stretches. But now it wants to be classed as a city.

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Diana makes explosive revelations and Partridge devours the hand that feeds him: 100 years of the BBC, part eight

Steve Coogan’s alter-ego appears, as does Ricky Gervais’s in The Office, while Panorama rocks the royals

The Guardian - UK

Christopher Eccleston looks back on Our Friends in the North on BBC tonight

The BBC will screen a special with the actor as he reflects upon the Newcastle-set show where he made his name, the BBC will then air the first series

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Moreton Bay Regional Council push flood-risk disclosure for Queensland property buyers

At present, Queensland does not have a comprehensive statutory disclosure scheme for home buyers.

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Couple learn of four-lane highway plans months after buying Moreton Bay property

Months after buying their "forever home", a young couple is told by a neighbour that it could be in the path of a four-lane highway.

ABC News

Our Friends in the North still depressingly relevant, says writer

Themes of corruption and attitudes to poverty still resonate today, says Peter Flannery ahead of new Radio 4 adaptation

The Guardian - UK

Our Friends in the North adds 25 years with a new chapter for radio

Radio 4’s new adaptation of Peter Flannery’s landmark saga follows the characters through to 2020 in a new 10th episode

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Our Friends in the North to return as BBC radio series from March - with new ending

Writer Peter Flannery revives his nineties TV hit with the addition of an extra episode to bring the story into the present day

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