Brisbane morning briefing

Public transport beats the car in 72 Brisbane suburbs

Morning, Brisbane. A clear 12 degrees out there, perfect for those of us on the bus or train.

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Public transport is faster than the car in these 72 Brisbane suburbs
Public transport is faster than the car in 72 Brisbane suburbs, according to analysis across 205 suburbs. The best suburbs for a quick commute to the city are not all in the inner suburbs.
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FIFO boss leads Victoria’s flagship youth mental health service amid reports of patient deaths and violence
Staff at the Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service have warned of deteriorating patient care and frustration that their CEO is running the troubled service from Queensland.
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ASX set to dip on RBA day, Wall Street drifts; Oil rises on Hormuz uncertainty
The Australia sharemarket is set to dip on RBA day, with the rates decision announced this afternoon. Oil prices are rising on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Car insurance surged 50% in six years. Insurers don’t tell customers why
Car insurance has surged 50 per cent in six years, and the corporate regulator has found drivers are effectively being taxed for their loyalty to their insurers.
brisbanetimes.com.au
‘Breaking point’: Insiders say Australia’s air traffic control system is still a ‘boys’ club’
Former employees and insiders say Australia's air traffic control system is still a 'boys' club', and that this is a deeper reason for delays and dysfunction at airports.
brisbanetimes.com.au

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