The Daily Brisbane: 2026-07-17

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1. The 'Take it to the Streets' program is currently rolling out across Brisbane's north, providing free training in 3x3 basketball, 3v3 soccer, pickleball, Boxfit, and Esports to youth aged 13–18, with

   The 'Take it to the Streets' program is currently rolling out across Brisbane's north, providing free training in 3x3 basketball, 3v3 soccer, pickleball, Boxfit, and Esports to youth aged 13–18, with over 130 participants so far [1].. Brisbane held the inaugural World Breaking DanceSport Festival in January 2026, where youth categories took center stage with crucial ranking points for the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 [4].. The Queensland Government partnered with Brisbane Roar FC to expand the 'Football in the Community Program' through 2025, aiming for over 10,000 young Queenslanders to participate in more than 270 clinics [10].. Upcoming youth sports events at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre in July 2026 include the Northern Eagles District Track & Field Carnival (July 22) and the Brisbane State High School Interhouse Athletics Carnival (July 29) [7].. Brisbane Bullets have launched a new partnership with Beenleigh State High School in Logan City to enhance student growth on and off the basketball court, serving nearly 2,000 students [12].

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2. ‘She’s the future’: Hanson reveals daughter’s leadership potential

   Hanson tells controversial podcaster Tommy Robinson her daughter, Lee, would have to prove herself because there would be no nepotism in decisions on the future of her One Nation party.

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3. Taylor Swift was her mentor, but Gracie Abrams’ new album is tepid and toothless

   In a landscape crowded with confessional folk-pop, the rising star’s point of difference feels increasingly unclear.

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4. There’s no Sweet Caroline at the Wests Tigers, the team still looking for a home

   Awash with taxpayer-funded facilities and poker machine cash, the Wests Tigers have a problem that no amount of money has been able to fix.

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5. There’s no Sweet Caroline at the Wests Tigers, the team still looking for a home

   Awash with taxpayer-funded facilities and poker machine cash, the Wests Tigers have a problem that no amount of money has been able to fix.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

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