A depraved teacher who allegedly drugged and raped young students during a decades-long reign of terror at elite Brisbane school Churchie is still celebrated as a “hero” by some old boys. Victims want the school to face up to its ”disturbing” past.
Incoming headmaster of the beleaguered Brisbane Boys’ College has promised a “no-arrogance” approach to rebuilding the elite school, which has been embroiled in controversy for some time.
Queenslanders from around the state have been recognised on this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Here are some of the names that made it.
The name of a new Brisbane noshery is offensive, crass and tasteless, writes Kylie Lang. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Former Courier-Mail journalist Sylvia da Costa-Roque, who covered some of the biggest stories of her day, has been remembered as “stylish, smart” and a presence in the newsroom.
The new owners of Brisbane’s Lamb House have been revealed, and while their plan is to turn the landmark building into a family home, the doors will still occasionally open to the public.
A former student is suing Brisbane’s Anglican Church Grammar School, saying he was subjected to a vicious gang-rape involving a former teacher a boarding housemaster and an unidentified policeman. TRIGGER WARNING
The Brisbane Grammar Old Boys’ Association has hit out at a teenage member who went public after a Facebook post supporting a sexual abuse victim was taken down.
The victims of child sexual abuse deserve compensation and should not be forced into court by schools that refuse to take responsibility for shocking crimes, writes Kylie Lang.
Sir Llew Edwards, who helped put Brisbane on the map with Expo 88, has been farewelled at a state funeral, with family, friends and political identities paying tribute to his life and legacy.
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