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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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Caboolture grandmother Margaret Ball was lucky to escape an oncoming train after she was trapped at a level crossing

‘Nowhere to go’: Terror of driver trapped in path of oncoming train

A Caboolture grandmother has come within centimetres of being collected by a commuter train as she got caught between the boom gates at a level crossing.

North

Five-storey plan: Clock ticking on bayside suburb’s future

A Brisbane City Council neighbourhood plan for one of Brisbane’s most historic bayside villages is drawing fire from some residents, while other says it could help fix a business exodus.

Local

Sapphire Series Netball. Northern Rays against Brisbane North Cougars at Townsville Stadium. Rays Chloe Cooper and Cougars Mia Stower. Picture: Evan Morgan

REPLAY: Brisbane North Cougars vs Carina Leagues Club Tigers

It was a Brisbane netball talent showcase as season dominators Brisbane North Cougars took on the tenacious defending lineup of Carina Leagues Club Tigers. FULL MATCH REPORT AND REPLAY

Moreton

Claire Reid is excited to open Byron Bay Temple Tattoo with a focus on providing customers with a quality experience and intricate and detailed pieces of work for clients.

‘Like a snapping rubber band’: Dad held son’s hand while friend tattooed 9-year-old

A schoolboy has been tattooed at home while his father held the young boy’s hand, a court has heard.

North

This White Toyota Landcruiser wagon (226XZP) was stolen from Carrington Rd, Torrington, between 6pm, October 29 and 5.23pm, October 30.

Police swoop on Landcruiser theft ring in Brisbane

Two men have been charged and multiple commercial properties raided in north Brisbane following a string of Toyota Landcruiser thefts.

Local

Monuments to grief: The moving tales behind roadside memorials

They are everywhere on our roadsides: Crosses, flowers and mementos to loved ones. We look at the tragic and beautiful tales behind them.

North

Death trap road’s awaited change: Could these be the last lives it claims?

One of Brisbane’s most deadly roads — and Sunday drive destinations — will finally receive vital upgrades. Here are just some of the lives it has claimed.

Local

Kristen Oxenford in action. Pic: Supplied.

Replay: Mendi Rays vs Bull Sharks in Sapphire clash

Gold Coast’s Bond Bull Sharks have held firm against the Northern Mendi Rays at Townsville Stadium. WATCH THE REPLAY

Moreton

Chloe Lee, 10, with her mother Sommar. Picture: Contributed

A parent’s worst nightmare: Mum relives heartbreaking goodbye

“I thanked her for choosing us to be her parents’: A mother lying helpless in a hospital bed has shared the devastating way she had to say goodbye to her ‘tiny dancer’ who was left on life support following a tragic family car accident.

North

Generic police tape. Investigation scene. Photo: Luke Simmonds

Sentence over drug debt home invasion that rocked northside suburb

One of three men has been sentenced for his part in a north Brisbane home invasion where one man was held against his will.

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