Sophie Monk’s terror on 52nd floor as massive quake hits
Queensland TV personality Sophie Monk has described the horrifying moments she endured in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Southeast Asia.
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Brisbane residents to get special red bin collection service
A special red-top bin collection service will occur on Sunday for Brisbane City Council homes.
‘Disgusting’ thieves steal sandbags and tarps from SEQ council depot
Callous thieves have stolen sandbags and tarps from council depots as temporary sandbag sites have reopened in Brisbane and Moreton Bay, following a slowdown of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. SEE LIST
‘Nervous’: Gold Coasters prepare for Cyclone Alfred worst-case
At-risk Gold Coasters are securing houses and businesses ahead of “the most severe weather event in more than 70 years” with widespread flooding expected for big parts of the tourism capital.
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Bridge bungle: When ‘game-changer’ crossing will finally open
There’s been a fresh twist in the case of a brand new bridge closed for major construction less than a year after opening. Read when work will be finished.
Child pulled unconscious from Surfers hotel pool
Paramedics have performed CPR on a little girl at a Gold Coast hotel after she was found unconscious on the bottom of a pool. Read what happened.
Residents rejoice as council workers end bin collection strike
The week-long strike that has seen over 90,000 bin collections missed in Ipswich has come to end, with the workers earning an ‘incredible’ payrise win.
Highways closed, flood rescues in dramatic overnight escalation
Highways were cut and swiftwater rescues conducted as South East Queensland’s rain emergency continued overnight.
School’s out, but someone forgot to turn off the flashing lights
Drivers have been left confused as flashing speed limit signs remain active outside some Brisbane schools, despite holidays starting more than a week ago.
‘Ludicrous’: Brisbane park not safe for dogs … but OK for kids
A rubbish tip-turned park southwest of Brisbane has been deemed safe for children to play on but not for dogs, sparking concern among locals.
Check your email: Warning as ‘local’ scams $40k from Brisbane family
A Brisbane family have issued a warning after losing their $40,000 house deposit to a “local” scammer who hacked into an email thread between them and their lawyer.
Qld’s $2.6bn Black Friday frenzy – and why it will only get crazier
Queenslanders’ Black Friday sales bill is surging to new highs in 2024, with some shoppers going to extraordinary lengths to nab a bargain.
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