New development threat to historic bowls green
One of Queensland’s oldest bowls clubs has sold an historic green to a developer which has lodged new plans to build over the green, despite howls of protest.
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Drunken scenic drive ends in spectacular crash
A southside magistrate has blasted a man who demolished a set of traffic lights after setting out on a drunken trip to a lookout.
Historic pub’s demolition revived in controversial new plan
It has survived two fires, vandalism and neglect. But now the owner of this historic pub says parts of it can’t be saved and must be bulldozed.
Teen ghostbusters fined for ‘haunted’ warehouse trespass
Two teens who tried to photograph a ghost “haunting’’ a disused Brisbane warehouse have been charged with trespass.
Revealed: 10 of Queensland’s worst neighbour disputes
Feuds about love affairs, a scissor assault sparked by a disused pool; a seven-year battle over a poinciana tree; accusations against a former MP; and aerial bombardments involving jam jars, electric fans and lumps of steel. Meet the southeast Queensland neighbours from hell.
Locals ‘appalled’ by approval of house near lookout
A house westside residents fear will block views of a historic lookout has been approved by both Brisbane City Council and the State Government, despite being against neighbourhood planning for the area. Earthworks started at the site before approval.
Brisbane’s new $55m, five-star aged care centre
Billed as a “five-star’’ experience, a new 106-room aged care facility has opened in Brisbane’s east. SEE THE VIRTUAL TOUR
Southside’s drunkest drivers in Holland Park court
On a day of road carnage, these drivers fronted a Brisbane court for drink driving. Some blew four times the limit, prompting a magistrate to warn about the perils of booze and cars.
The biggest snake catches of 2020
A leading southeast Queensland snake handler reveals his scariest and most memorable catches. A timely warning as the spring breeding season begins. SEE THE PICTURES.
Elite westside school’s rare double in teacher ‘hot list’
It’s a big enough honour just to have one of your teachers named in this prestigious award. But two at the same school is off-the-charts good.
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