Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary closes until further notice
Brisbane’s favourite wildlife attraction has survived World War II, the Great Depression and more in its 93 years. But coronavirus has forced it to temporarily shut.
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They have only had a short time to enjoy it, but a new direct bus route to Kelvin Grove State College could cease due to coronavirus.
School vandalised after parent tests positive
Brisbane State High School has been vandalised after a parent sent their child to school after receiving a false negative COVID-19 test.
Cancer fundraising march refuses to be beaten
One of Australia’s biggest and most popular fundraisers, the annual Melanoma March, will push ahead online due to coronavirus.
Ashgrove Golf Club closes, wedding showcases cancelled
Ashgrove Golf Club has closed and wedding showcases at two other westside golf courses have been postponed.
Travel ban trips up Irish dancers
The international flight ban has dealt a cruel blow to the dreams of a group of talented Brisbane dancers.
Church takes cue from breakfast radio in tough times
In uncertain times, many people turn to their church for guidance. This Moorooka congregation has started a YouTube podcast to help them learn from the Bible.
Council pays $7m for cleared paddock under bushland levy
Is it good value to spend $7m on a westside paddock and $3m for a house and land to save wildlife? Some think not.
Crowds flock to westside dam, shun the movies
It was hard to maintain social distancing at Enoggera Reservoir on the weekend as big crowds lapped up glorious weather. but cinemagoers had screenings to themselves.
Watchdog orders overhaul of Brisbane grants program
While Queensland’s corruption watchdog has found no criminal conduct against Cr Kate Richards, it has called for an overhaul to a Brisbane City Council grants program.
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