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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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Southeast

Scene of a crash site near a Brisbane train station this afternoon

Luxury Merc’s path of destruction after ploughing into carpark

Commuters have been left shocked after a flash sedan smashed into a busy Brisbane train station carpark near a “precarious corner”.

Local

Brisbane North Cougars in action against the North Qld Mendi Rays

Cougars dominate in north Qld appearance against Rays

North Brisbane Cougars have again shown why they are at the top of the pack, with a runaway lead over the Northern Mendi Rays in a north Queensland showdown.

Moreton

Blake Dickins stole $14,000-worth of stock from his Brendale employer. Picture: Supplied

Worker’s $14k rip-off of north Brisbane outdoor centre

A staff member at a Brisbane outdoor centre had been given a jail term after carrying out a lengthy ploy that saw his employers out of pocket by $14,000.

Moreton

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 29, 2020. General views of the RBWH in Brisbane. Health Minister Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has said Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital will be part of Queensland's six "hubs" for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: NCA NewsWire /Jono Searle

‘No sympathy’: Terminally ill patient kicks nurse in the head

A Brisbane nurse has been violently kicked in the head while trying to help a man with terminal kidney disease.

North

Defendant Trevor Church who was in Pine Rivers Court.

‘You look good on your knees’: Customer stalks teen staffer

An IGA customer has been jailed for stalking a 16-year-old staff member and sending her vile messages for almost three years.

Moreton

Brisbane Girls Grammar School is holding its open day next month.

FULL LIST: Every Greater Brisbane school’s open day

From band performances, festival rides, barbecues and tours southeast Queensland schools go all out for their open days. SEE THE FULL LIST

VideoNorth

Soft toys are one of Bindi's favourite things. Picture: Supplied

Tongue cut off, teeth smashed in horrific animal abuse case

A dog that suffered horrific abuse at the hands of a violent owner is now looking for a new home after being nursed to health by a Brisbane rescue organisation. SEE HOW SHE’S BOUNCED BACK

North

Owners of Pizzeria Violetta in Wilston made the decision to close the restaurant at the end of its lease. Picture: Mark Calleja

Revealed: Why beloved restaurant suddenly closed

It was part of Wilston’s iconic retail strip for half a decade but now the reasons for Pizzeria Violetta’s abrupt closure have been shared.

Logan

Ashleigh Ervin, Bull Sharks. Darling Downs Panthers - Ruby vs Bond Uni Bull Sharks - Ruby. Hart Sapphire Series Netball. Sunday, 23rd Aug, 2020.

Replay: Wildcats v Bull Sharks in Sapphire Series

Brisbane South Wildcats have taken on the Bond Bull Sharks at sold-out arena on the Gold Coast in Round 5 action of Netball Queensland’s HART Sapphire Series. WATCH THE REPLAY

Southeast

Four people have been charged after a fight at a junior football game at Wynnum Sunday. Picture: Supplied

Games cancelled, kids ‘feel unsafe’ following footy brawl

At least three scheduled games between Wynnum-Manly and Logan have been cancelled this weekend, with reports children don’t feel safe following last weekend’s on-field footy brawl.

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