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Andrea Macleod is a senior writer with three decades of experience working in news and magazines both home and abroad. She is part of the Quest Community Newspapers team and contributing books reviewer for Brisbane News.

Andrea Macleod

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Moreton

Suburb’s cruelty rates worst in state for a decade

Every year since 2009 this suburb has recorded the highest number of animal cruelty cases in the state. But behind the shocking figure lies a reason that gives the RSPCA hope.

Local

Frank the bulldog who died on QANTAS flight from Sydney to Melbourne pictured with his owner Anthony Balletta. Source: Facebook Anthony Balletta https://www.facebook.com/anthony.balletta.7

Is it time to let dogs on planes?

The deaths of two pet dogs on Australian flights has sparked calls from the RSPCA for a shake-up of how pets travel across the country.

Moreton

A water restrictions sign is seen at the entrance to Stanthorpe, Queensland, Wednesday, October 16, 2019. With Storm King Dam water level at twenty five per cent, the town could run out of water by December. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

Expert’s dire warning for southeast water security

One of the state’s leading water management experts has issued a dire warning about the future water security in southeast Queensland and has urged governments to act now as dam levels continue to fall.

North

There have been a series of dog baitings at New Farm Park which has led to some deaths.Photo of the empty off leash area at the park.11th August 2019 Brisbane AAP Image/Richard Gosling

‘Contaminated soil’: Call to close popular dog park

Neighbours near one of Brisbane’s most popular dog parks say they want it closed while soil testing and health impacts of the “contaminated” site are investigated, amid fears over what visitors, their dogs and residents are being exposed to.

North

PROTEST: Extinction Rebellion protest in Surfers Paradise. 2 men arrested after a fight broke out. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

XR protester punch claims disputed by police

Southeast Queensland police say security camera footage contradicts Extinction Rebellion claims that a man allegedly punched by a protester was attacking the activists at popular tourist destination.

North

Artist’s exhibition responds to bushfires

In her first exhibition Eatons Hill artist Yuliana Kusumastuti embraces her cultural heritage to try and make sense of Australia’s devastating bushfires.

Gold Coast

Extinction Rebellion defends protest punch

A Gold Coast man marching with ‘non-violent’ Extinction Rebellion protesters who punched a member of the public says he was only defending his fellow marchers – but a witness disputes the claim.

Southeast

Why XR activist punched a man

Extinction Rebellion activists say the real reason one of their own threw a punch at a man during a Gold Coast march at the weekend was ‘heroic’.

North

Madeleine Daley, 6, Mason Daley, 6, and Georgina Neil, 5, pose at Portside Wharf, Brisbane on Tuesday, December 18, 2019. Photo: Claudia Baxter

NYE: Last minute ideas to bring in 2020

If you haven’t made plans yet don’t worry some of Brisbane’s best venues and fab locations still have spots available to see in 2020. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer.

South West

Toy drive delivers for kids first Aussie Christmas

The spirit of Christmas is alive and well with thousands helping to bring toys to refugee and asylum seeker children. For many it will be their first Aussie Christmas.

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