As it happened: Brisbane on March 15

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That’s where we’ll leave our live updates. We’ll be back with you on Monday. Here are the stories that mattered today:A Brisbane woman whose fight to avoid eviction became an election issue, backed by Greens mayoral candidate Jonathan Srirangathan, had no right to stay, a tribunal has ruled.And speaking of candidates, here’s the only Brisbane council election guide you’ll need, along with every key promise from the major parties. Here’s how much they spent to win your vote.

Australia’s aviation watchdog has criticised Singapore Airlines and on-duty ground crew for lax pre-departure safety checks at Brisbane Airport, in a report released almost two years after a plane nearly took off with vital airspeed monitors covered up.Lawyer Stefanie Costi was humiliated by a senior partner. Her fightback has inspired thousands.In rugby, sport reporter Nick Wright talks to established and emerging women rugby players about the challenges to keep talent in the code.

 

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