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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 impressions of how the lifestyle and arts precinct of the Yeronga paint factory project could look.

Major inner-city unit project near sewerage plant approved

Future buyers at a huge new southside unit project will be warned about a sewerage plant and noise and floodlights after the controversial development was given the green light.

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AI impression of river taxis

Future vision: How brown snake will look with water taxis, restaurants

Artificial intelligence has helped visualise the Brisbane River’s future, as struggling operators hail a plan for water taxis and floating venues. SEE THE IMAGES

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Lord Mayor of Brisbane Adrian Schrinner is looking at opening up the river to more commercial use, Brisbane. Picture: Liam Kidston

Floating restaurants, water taxis: Radical plan to supercharge Brisbane River

Brisbane City Council has unveiled plans to transform eight recreational river pontoons into commercial hubs, paving the way for river taxis and floating restaurants ahead of the 2032 Games.

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Art work for Islamophobia Qld

School, mosque bomb threats: Qld Muslims targeted amid rising hate

Muslim schoolchildren are being heckled in the streets and fear going to class as Queensland grapples with an unprecedented wave of Islamophobic attacks.

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A badminton centre has opened at Coorparoo despite no council approval and concerns about parking and the need for industrial land in the area.

Outcry over controversial opening of sports venue with no approval

A Brisbane badminton centre backed by the Deputy Mayor has begun operating and taking bookings despite having no council approval to open.

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Police at the Story Bridge . Pic Annette Dew

Major milestone hit, as work to reopen Story Bridge gathers pace

Half of the first replacement footpath on Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge has been installed, with an expected timeline for reopening to pedestrians firming up in the process.

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Johnny's Furniture at Bundall which has gone into administration leaving lots of angry customers. Friday June 7, 2024. Picture, John Gass

Furniture boss cops tiny fine for ripping off Qld customers

The director of a furniture chain with four Queensland stores has copped a paltry fine after leaving dozens of angry customers owed thousands for items that were never delivered.

Pets and Wildlife

13-year-old Tanishqa Gangurde of Kenmore with four-year-old Coco, Sunday, January 14, 2024 - Picture: Richard Walker

Poodles out, Labs in: Brisbane’s top dog breeds, names revealed

Bluey has inspired hundreds of dog names across Brisbane, as new data reveals the most popular breeds and quirky pet names.

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Translink data shows complaints about Brisbane's New Bus Network have not kept passengers away, but it also hasn't bene a roaring success.

What commuters really think of Brisbane’s biggest bus shake-up

The verdict is in. TransLink passenger data has revealed what Brisbane bus commuters really think about the city’s biggest public transport change in years. 153 ROUTES REVEALED

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CBD speeds could be lowered to 30km/h as left turn on red plan slammed

Roads in Brisbane’s CBD could have a top speed of 30km/h in a radical alternate plan to Adrian Schrinner’s “bulls**t” red light proposal.

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