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In our top local stories, the urban designer who first proposed a stadium for Victoria Park has lamented Premier Steven Miles’ decision to reject the concept.

Meanwhile, after the state government denied it sought advice on scrapping the Olympic Games, the head of the Brisbane 2032 organising committee says Queensland has to get on with “delivering the best and biggest event on Earth”.

In real estate, new data reveals the Brisbane suburbs where home buyers pay a premium for space.

And in housing, long-awaited Queensland reforms will boost tenants’ privacy by cracking down on information requests from owners and agents.

In today’s Perspective, Courtney Kruk, who attended the mudfest that was Splendour in the Grass 2022, reveals why she believes the festival can’t afford to fold.

And in exciting news for budding journalists, Brisbane Times is offering a rare opportunity to learn and work alongside our award-winning journalists, with traineeship applications open now.

In local sport, the Broncos have been dealt a devastating blow, with news that Payne Haas will undergo knee surgery, and will not return to the side as soon as hoped.

And we uncover four of the best local chocolatiers producing unique Easter eggs this holiday season.