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Aaron Goodwin is a reporter for the Quest branch of the Courier Mail, covering court and other local news in the Moreton Bay region. Aaron has previously worked in reporting roles across regional and rural Queensland.

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Forensic Crash officers on scene at Bongaree where a mother, a baby and toddler were hit by a car outside the Bribie Island Shopping Centre. Picture Lachie Millard

‘Am I dreaming?’: Moment baby hit by ute, flung on to road

Witnesses have recalled the terrifying moment a baby, toddler and woman were struck by a ute driven by a 95-year-old man on Bribie Island.

Moreton

Robert Paul Laffey, 22, leaving the Caboolture Magistrates Court after being sentenced for failing to report under the Child Protection Act.

Would-be meatworker who filmed sex with 13yo ‘couldn’t set foot’ in court

A Caboolture man, who shared the same bed with a 13-year-old for months, said he was so terrified of facing court for failing to report interactions with minors that he became too sick to attend.

Moreton

REVEALED: 7 pivotal developments to transform booming Redcliffe

A $30 million retail hub opening by Christmas and luxurious apartment towers under construction, these are the developments set to make Redcliffe boom. SEE THE FULL LIST

HyperLocal

Aerial photo of Caboolture West, which is set to boom.

Major overhaul to plans for $9.5b Brisbane satellite city

This 3480ha future city north of Brisbane is destined to generate 17,000 jobs and boast 26,000 homes. But after public “feedback’’ the State Government is having a rethink. HERE’S WHY

Local

It was a show of speed and strength in the jockey racing.

A battle of the strongmen at Oktoberfest Brisbane

Eight teams of three men, with a bit of liquid courage, put down their steins and fought it out in the Bavarian Strongman competition at Oktoberfest Brisbane 2022.

Local

Kim Csoka and Hayden Williams at Oktoberfest Brisbane. Picture: Patrick Woods.

Every photo taken at Brisbane Oktoberfest and best dressed winners announced

With more colour and movement than you can poke a pretzel at, thousands have descended on the Brisbane Showgrounds for Oktoberfest 2022.

Moreton

Samuel Raymond Smith viciously attacked his pregnant partner outside the Caboolture IGA and Chemist Warehouse. Picture: Contributed

Dad hunts down pregnant partner in ‘animalistic’ shopping centre attack

A father-of-four has been told he acted like an animal when he chased down and overpowered his pregnant partner outside a Moreton Bay shopping centre.

Moreton

Chemist Warehouse and Coles are the two feature tenants who will open at the Sungate Business Park on November 18. Picture: Contributed

REVEALED: Every shop confirmed for new $80 million retail precinct

Developers of an $80 million new retail precinct along the Bruce Highway have revealed the major and speciality tenants they’ve secured for open day. SEE WHO’S COMING

Moreton

Skippy's Fresh Market Rothwell. Picture: Contributed

$20k ‘Mango King’ brings 30 jobs in Moreton Bay move

A popular discount fruit and vegetable shop, the owner of which is known for splashing $20,000 for a tray of mangoes for charity, is expanding to a key Moreton Bay shopping centre.

Moreton

Redcliffe Hospital. Friday, May 22, 2020. Picture: Renae Droop

$1.17b hospital expansions to deliver bed boom north of Brisbane

As demand for health services grows across the state, one pocket of Moreton Bay is poised to gain more than 300 new beds across two hospitals as part of $1.17 billion-worth of expansions. HERE’S WHEN

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