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Kara SonterCommunities News Director

Kara Sonter is news director with more than 15 years’ experience in journalism. The content she focuses on includes court, crime, development, business and community news across southeast Queensland and is based in Brisbane.

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Kara Sonter

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QWeekend

LA beckons: The delights behind more than a celebrity Mecca

Luxury hotels, culinary delights, and intriguing neighbourhoods make the Californian city much more than tinsel town alone.

Ipswich

Apology to Aiden Mathew Lane

The Queensland Times sincerely apologises to Aiden Mathew Lane.

Moreton

‘Raw sewage up pipes’: Redcliffe residents reel from flooding as Bribie Island evacuates

“We now have raw sewage coming back up our pipes” — Redcliffe residents have been hit by flooding today as emergency services evacuate parts of Bribie Island.

Logan

Bodybuilder, powerlifter, model: Qld gym junkies’ crimes revealed

The enviable lifestyles of these bodybuilders, personal trainers and models were all undone by crime. Here are some of the state’s gym junkie criminals.

Redlands Coast

Sports stars penalised for poor form off the field

We admire their physical prowess and revel in their on field success but some of Qld’s popular athletes had to answer for their offending at court. SEE THE LIST.

North

Dizzy, tube-fed, hospitalised: Teen’s battle with food phobia

Ice-cream, hot chips and nuggets – that was all this Brisbane teen could eat due to a serious eating disorder – she is sharing her story for the first time.

Local

Ex-private school students before Queensland courts.

Private school to prosecuted: How 12 old boys and girls ended up in court

These are the shocking circumstances that led former private school students to face court for their crimes.

Local

REVEALED: The dumb things these 16 parents did to land in court

They’ve been labelled “dumbasses”, “fools” and “bullies” and have been responsible for everything from Maccas punch-ups to Domino’s assaults and even using a five-year-old to steal clothes.

North

Thumbnail artwork for Breakfast Creek retrospective/

Flashback: 200 pics reveal Brekky Creek fun over the years

Whether it’s for the footy, a party or just a good feed and a (fresh from the wood keg) beer, many of us have had a good night at the Breakfast Creek Hotel. SEE THE HUGE GALLERY

North

Owners of pop-up shop the Green Space New Farm will open new business The Green in James St at the Valley. Picture: Google Maps

Inner-city plant haven announces bigger, permanent store and cafe

The owners of a garden business and cafe have made Brisbane plant-lovers’ dreams come true with the revelation of a permanent new premises in Fortitude Valley after their pop-up shop success.

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