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Brendan O’Malley has been a journalist with The Courier-Mail and Quest Newspapers for 30 years, covering Council, state politics, the environment, science and the far north Qld bureau. He currently covers courts and local issues in Brisbane’s inner-west, southwest, inner south and inner north suburbs.

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Artist's impression of how the project will look.

Developer’s bizarre defence of $1bn controversial 174m triple towers

The LNP and Greens have united to oppose three mega towers that will rival the height of Mt Coot-tha in an upmarket inner-Brisbane suburb.

Comedian Jimmy Rees has poked fun at Brisbane's Metro, sparking a Facebook riposte from Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner.

Metro, tram, train? Lord Mayor responds to comedian Jimmy Rees reel

Comedian Jimmy Rees’ hilarious take-down of Brisbane Metro’s name has sparked an unexpected response from the Lord Mayor. SEE THE VIDEO

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Renders of the proposed Stockwell tower, the old canning factory and how the site looks today.

Inner city residents fight luxury tower next to overcrowded school

More than 100 objections have been submitted against a 16-level luxury highrise complex opposite a primary school bursting at the seams at West End, with residents saying enough is enough.

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Strippers, giant dildos, nudie runs: Wild Airbnb scandal engulfs millionaire’s row

Allegations of drunken nude frolics, strippers and giant “rodeo’’ penises are at the centre of a wild riverfront millionaire’s row battle – and neighbours say they’ve had enough.

Fireants have been found at more central Queensland mines after a detection at the Broadmeadow coal facility.

‘Catastrophic breach’: Anger, fears as outbreak spreads to more Qld mines

Fire ant detection dogs have found the pest at more central Queensland mines only weeks after a shock discovery at a coal mine 800km north of the main exclusion zone.

Organiser Justice for Palestine Remah Naji during a media conference at Brisbane Magistrates Court. Picture: Liam Kidston

Fears cars could be used as weapons if Story Bridge partially shut for pro-Palestine protest

A pro-Palestinian group has threatened to shut down the Story Bridge for a mass protest – even if their bid is rejected by the court.

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Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson in Melbourne on March 11, 2025. Picture: Supplied/Instagram

Do these ‘racist, divisive’ shock jocks belong in Brisbane?

Brisbane’s LNP council has used its numbers to vote down a Labor motion to ban council advertising on the controversial Kyle and Jackie O Show.

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Police & Courts

Dr Reza Adib leaving court, Brisbane. Picture: Liam Kidston

Double shifts, ‘unease’ over flooding on day Dr Adib’s patient discharged

Staff at a major Brisbane private hospital were asked to work double shifts on the day a woman operated on by former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s partner was discharged. She died three days after surgery.

Police & Courts

Drink driver allegedly killed father and son

Family’s agony as ‘cheeky, beautiful’ boy and dad killed by alleged drink driver

Minutes after a neighbour waved goodbye to a Logan father and son, heading for ice cream, their trip ended in tragedy when an alleged drunk driver crashed, killing them both.

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Sunrise beneath the Story Bridge. Picture Lachie Millard

Revealed: When Story Bridge footpaths will reopen

Brisbane City Council has provided an update on when footpaths on the Story Bridge will reopen.

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