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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.

Brendan O'Malley

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Southeast

A three-year, $15m-plus renovation has retored "Home'', formerly known as Lamb House, to its former glory.

Three years, $15m: Inside Brisbane’s biggest ever home reno

It took three years, more than $15 million and a huge team of skilled tradies, craftspeople and architects.

Logan

NAMED: Man charged as raids uncover magic mushie operation

The man, who was charged after an alleged commercial-scale magic mushroom grow house was uncovered following raids on two Logan properties, has been identified. WATCH THE VIDEO

North

Tenants at the iconic McWhirters building say it needs desperate attention.

We need help: Retailers, unit owners’ battle to fix Valley icon

Exploding water pipes, million-dollar insurance bills, daunting strata title rules and an unprecedented retail perfect storm — inside the frustrations of owners at Brisbane’s once-glorious McWhirters building.

Ipswich

Prost! Popular SEQ German bar, eatery on the market

A popular bar and eatery near Brisbane known for its German beers, home-baked pretzels and other treats is up for sale.

PicturesNorth

Demolition works at Toombul Shopping Centre.Thursday April 18, 2024. Picture, John Gass

Goodbye Toombul: Demolition gathers pace as centre icon announces tribute

As the demolition of Brisbane’s landmark Toombul Shopping Centre is gathering pace, the owner of its once-famous music store has revealed details of a commemorative “concert’’. SEE THE PICTURES

North

The overnight fire in Alderely. Picture: Facebook

WATCH: Nine fire crews fought multistorey northside carpark fire

Nine fire vehicles including one with a large ladder battled to control a fire on the fifth level of a carpark in Brisbane’s northside overnight. WATCH THE VIDEO

North

(Clockwise, from top left) The iconic travelator is closed for repairs; a constriction area; McWhirters in its heyday; the near-empty food hall.

Ghost town: Sad decline of grand old lady of Brisbane retailing

Once Brisbane’s most fashionable department store, boasting a tea room and lavish displays, this landmark retail centre is struggling to attract customers amid depressing scenes of decline and decay. SEE THE PHOTOS/VIDEO

Logan

(clockwise from left) Parents protest outside Rochedale State School; classrooms were closed until 'make safe'' works were done; asbestos rained down from unsealed ceiling tiles.

Raining down on desks: Parents in snap protest over school asbestos find

Children are being supervised in a Logan school library after scared parents refused to allow their children to return to classrooms where asbestos was found in the ceilings. They have staged a protest to warn other parents of a “ticking time bomb’’.

North

Plane landing at Brisbane airport with the city in the background. Picture: Liam Kidston

Passenger levy the best way to help plane noise victims: Inquiry

Plane passengers would be slugged a special levy to fund noise insulation for people living under Brisbane’s controversial new flight paths, a Senate inquiry has heard. TAKE OUR POLL

Moreton

** Correct NAME/ please check story ** Karen-Rose Dailly, 4 who is Queenslands under-5 BMX champion.Picture: Nigel Hallett

Pedal powered Preppie: Meet Qld’s four-year-old BMX queen

She could make motorbike noises before she could talk, was on a pushbike before she could walk and is now a state BMX titleholder. Meet Caboolture’s pedal-powered Preppie.

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