‘I got my son drunk, and I didn’t mean to’: Radio star’s parenting blunder
Brisbane radio presenter Kip Wightman has revealed how an innocent mistake led to his five-year-old son getting drunk at the dinner table.
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AFL star allegedly punched, broke man’s jaw at Burleigh Heads
An AFL young gun has been charged after a former NRL star’s nephew was allegedly assaulted and left in hospital with a broken jaw. Read the latest
Watch: Runaway dog’s near-miss with oncoming train
CCTV has captured the heart-stopping moment a small dog came within metres of an oncoming train, triggering a swift rescue operation to avert a potential tragedy.
Car stolen from garage – but insurer refuses to pay out
A Gold Coast couple who had their car stolen from their garage while they slept have been dealt another blow, with their insurance company refusing to pay out on the vehicle. Here’s why their claim was denied.
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Brisbane bakery closure fears: Industry losing battle to earn a crust
Fears are growing for the futures of humble boutique bakeries across Brisbane following two high-profile closures this week, with the prices of cake, bread and croissant-making staples going through the roof.
$1m city: Brisbane house prices close in on seven figures, as regions soar
Brisbane’s median house price has surged by nearly $500k in just five years, cementing it as the second most expensive capital city to buy a home in. But regional Queensland prices are also soaring.
‘No plans to re-open’: Cult Brisbane bakery mysteriously closes
An inner-city bakery that’s forged a near-decade long legacy and attracted a loyal legion of customers has quietly closed its doors.
WATCH: Hands in the air as wild rave takes over Brisbane train
A Brisbane train was dubbed the “best club in the Valley” on Sunday after an unauthorised, impromptu rave took over a packed carriage. SEE THE FOOTAGE
‘Welcome to the suburbs champ’: Uproar over barking dogs letter
A fierce debate has erupted on social media after a Brisbane woman criticised her neighbour for giving her a council-provided letter in relation to her barking dogs. Was it the right move?
HUGE GALLERY: Hundreds board Pride of Toowoomba for maiden run
After more than two decades of hard work and determination, the Spirit of Toowoomba is back in action and ready to take passengers on jaunty rides across the Downs. The Chronicle was at the station for trains first departures.
Rent versus buy: How suburb numbers stack up across Qld
Shock new figures show home ownership even further out of reach of many Queenslanders, with five out of six suburbs cheaper to rent in than buy, but there’s some hope. SEARCH SUBURB BREAKDOWNS
‘Tried to take my own life’: Qld mum’s battle with common skin condition
A Brisbane mum of three has revealed that she tried to take her own life due to her struggle to live with a chronic manifestation of a skin condition that affects 30 per cent of Australians. Read her story of survival.
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