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Brendan O'Malley

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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Member for Pumicestone Rick Williams has his campaign launch on Bribie Island, Saturday August 26, 2017. (AAP Image/Jono Searle)

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.

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Sherwood residents Cindy Murray is worried about a proposed development that is beside Francis Lookout, Sherwood. 11.07.2020 Picture: Renae Droop

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.

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The baddest snakes caught in 2020.

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.

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Generic exterior of the Calamvale Hotel, Calamvale, Tuesday 18th February 2020 - Photo Steve Pohlner

New look for popular eastside pub

It has been one of Brisbane’s most popular venues since the 1980s. Now, the pub, motel and drive-through are getting a fresh new facade. SEE THE DESIGNS.

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