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Michelle Smith is Editor of the Northside Chronicle/Bayside Star, which is part of Quest Community News.

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The heritage-listed gates at the entrance to the former Pinkenba State School. Source: Brisbane City Council PD Online

Investigation launched into ‘disgraceful’ memorial damage

A heritage-listed Brisbane war memorial has been accidentally damaged in what has been described as a “disgraceful desecration”.

North

Teen hit speeds of 170km/h on freeway

A 19-year-old man who drove at 174km/h on a Brisbane North freeway has been fined $1245.

Local

Ella Gynther is in Year 12 at Mueller College and will head back to School on Monday. May 8, 2020. Picture: Renae Droop

Students to bounce back today

Meet some southeast Queensland students who can’t wait to get back into class today. They have been homeschooled for weeks and now they, and their parents, are keen for Term 2 to officially begin.

North

Nudgee College’s most outstanding alumni revealed

From scientists, politicians and judges to musicians, fashion designers and sportstars, Nudgee College has a long list of amazing graduates. We profile some of its most notable alumni.

Redlands Coast

Generic image of Cranbrook High School students in Sydney.

New normal: What parents need to know before Monday

From temperatures taken at the gate, to water bubblers being out of bounds, Brisbane schools have shared everything parents and students need to know before school goes back tomorrow. SEE THE FULL LIST

North

Local artist Tersia Elliott with some of her Meraki Design Studio prints which are available at VEND Market Place, Virginia.

Popular market place reopens this weekend

A popular Brisbane market place showcasing 100 local small businesses will reopen tomorrow, following a “massive” clean and the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

North

Maree Young poses for a photograph at her manufacturing company CNC Components, Brendale, Wednesday May 5, 2020. The company has just moved to new larger premises at Brendale and are doing well despite the Covid 19 scare. (AAP/Image Sarah Marshall)

Coronavirus boosts business for Brisbane company

Cash splash to help Brisbane manufacturing company continue expansion with new machines and staff amid coronavirus crisis.

North

Driver busted almost six times over the limit

A Brisbane man who drove with an alcohol reading almost six times the legal limit has apologised for his stupidity.

North

Liam Davis poses for a photograph at CNC Components, Brendale, Wednesday May 5, 2020. The company has just moved to new larger premises at Brendale and are doing well despite the Covid 19 scare. (AAP/Image Sarah Marshall)

Cash splash creates 30 jobs in Brisbane’s north

More than 30 new jobs could be created in Brisbane’s north, with a federal government cash splash offering a post-coronavirus lifeline for local companies. WHERE THEY’LL BE HIRING

Local

Eleven jail terms for thief’s mind-blowing Brisbane crime spree

A Brisbane man has been handed 11 jail sentences after he went on a massive crime spree from north to south taking everything in his wake. SEE WHAT HE STOLE

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