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Hayden JohnsonState Political editor

Hayden Johnson is State Political editor for The Courier-Mail. He previously worked at The Australian, in Tasmania and regional Queensland.

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Premier won’t enter bidding war for First Test – he’ll do this instead

The second Test’s 137,000-strong crowd has given Queensland ammunition to revolutionise how cricket’s biggest matches are awarded.

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Ben Stokes and Mark Wood.

Stokes, English stars off the hook after breaking Qld laws

Several England cricket stars including captain Ben Stokes have been snapped breaking road rules in Brisbane – but it seems police are unlikely to take any action.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: A general view during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and Victoria at The Gabba, on November 22, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

One million dollars: CA names its price for First Test at the Gabba

Queensland faces paying over $1m to Cricket Australia if it wants the prestigious first Test back at the Gabba after 2027.

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‘Tongue in cheek’: Premier plays down blow to Gabba hopes

Queensland refuses to concede defeat in its bid to bring First Test cricket back to the Gabba, despite Cricket Australia’s public pledge to keep the opener in Perth.

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Push for iconic Gabba to host one more First Test before stumps

The Queensland government is in talks with Cricket Australia to bring the First Test back to the Gabba before it is bulldozed.

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Olympics & Paralympics

Stadiums for the olympcis art

Three stadiums, 135k seats, within 3km: Shock Olympic shake-up no one saw coming

Three stadiums within a shock new multibillion-dollar sport and entertainment precinct will anchor Brisbane’s landmark 2032 Olympic Games plan.

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Olympics & Paralympics

Future Brisbane event at Howard Smith Wharves- Premier David Crisafulli to announce Brisbane 2032 venues and infrastructure plan. Pics Adam Head

Qld’s Olympic spark reignites as Premier praised for ‘absolutely nailing’ plan

Interest had waned significantly following three-and-a-half years of little Olympic progress. David Crisafulli flipped the script with one passionate call to arms to every Queenslander.

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PollOlympics & Paralympics

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One that got away: Decision that robbed Brisbane of world-class arena

Queensland previously rejected plans from the world’s largest venue manager to help build the now-endangered Brisbane Arena. VOTE IN OUR POLL

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PollOlympics & Paralympics

Former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has cut loose live on air over the handling of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games by her successors.

IOC throws out rule book as Brisbane makes history for wrong reasons

Four years of dithering by politicians has forced the International Olympic Committee to break its own rules for a key Brisbane 2032 deadline. VOTE IN OUR POLL

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ExclusiveOlympics & Paralympics

Greg Norman has been selected to the organising committee for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Golf legend’s new role after high-powered 2032 Games pick

Greg Norman has been hand chosen by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to join the powerful board organising Brisbane’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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