Our Journalists

Brayden is a Community Reporter for Quest Newspapers and The Courier-Mail. He has covered community news in Brisbane’s southeast for almost a decade and writes on everything from general news, development, crime, sport and more.

@bheslehurst

Brayden Heslehurst

Latest

Southeast

Living on Wheels founder George Kambouris is running Active Parks Wheelchair Skills programs across Brisbane to help people in wheelchairs develop their skills. Photographer: Russell Brown.

‘Always a legend’: Tributes pour in for loved Brisbane charity worker

A man who overcame the odds and did whatever he could to help others – that’s how a beloved Brisbane charity worker has been remembered after his death.

Southeast

‘Makes me angry’: Widow demands action on youth crime

The widow of a Brisbane man killed in a hit and run has asked what it will take for youth crime to be curbed as memorial plans for scooter crash victim revealed.

Southeast

Bayside United FC life member, Calvin Thomas. Picture: Facebook

‘Dad‘s proudest moment’: Sons to lead tribute to football legend

The Brisbane football community is in mourning after the sudden death of a man who helped shape a club on the city’s bayside.

Southeast

Press and Brew Cafe at Greenslopes has closed as it makes way for a proposed medical centre.

‘Best coffee by far’: Popular cafe makes way for mega development

A popular cafe in Brisbane’s southeast has closed as it makes way for a mega medical centre project after a development application was submitted last month.

North

CH149462 (aug7) Pine rivers high student Jerome Leedy selected in the Aussie U15 merit team.

‘Light up the room’: Family’s emotional tribute to former Broncos prodigy

A former Queensland rugby league prodigy, who spent time with the Brisbane Broncos, has been remembered as a man who would “light up the room”. SEE HIS CAREER IN PICTURES

Southeast

A car fire sparked the Greenslopes Mall to be evacuated. Picture: Peter Shaer

WATCH: Brisbane shopping mall evacuated as car goes up in flames

A car fire in an underground parking area generating a cloud of smoke has forced shoppers to be evacuated from a mall in Brisbane’s south. WATCH THE VIDEO

Southeast

Queensland Ambulance Service leaving Mackay, generic. Picture: Heidi Petith

Man seriously hurt after being hit by car at busy Brisbane intersection

A man has suffered serious injuries after reportedly being hit by a car at a busy intersection in Brisbane’s inner-south.

Southeast

Rumours are swirling about Councillor Peter Cumming's replacement for the Wynnum Manly Ward.

Fierce backlash over retiring councillor’s ‘outsider’ replacement

Supporters of a local candidate are concerned that ALP head office will parachute a candidate from outside the area to replace retiring councillor Peter Cumming.

North

Max's Diner and Bar at Narangba has closed. Picture: Facebook

Shock closure of popular American-themed diner

Foodies across southeast Queensland have expressed their shock after a popular diner noth of Brisbane, known for its American food, drinks and live music, announced its sudden closure.

Moreton

Three woman have been charged as part of a five-month drug operation from Queensland Police.

350+ CHARGES: Three women allegedly behind SEQ meth sting named

The three women allegedly behind a meth operation north of Brisbane have been identified as they prepare to face court on more than 350 charges between them.

Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/journalists/brayden-heslehurst/page/23