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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‘Discriminatory’: Outrage over popular dog beach plans
More than 2500 people have signed a petition opposing the changes which could see Sunshine Coast beach areas where dogs are allowed, both on-and-off leash, heavily slashed.
Truckie’s servo punch-up fuelled by ‘communal squeegee’
A Gold Coast truckie charged over an unprovoked assault at a BP servo says the fight was sparked over a window squeegee. Read why
Shock photo shows feared bikie gang’s Gold Coast move
The feared Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gang have begun patching members to a newly formed Gold Coast chapter with a shock photo showing a convicted killer is its boss.
‘Targeted attacks’: Cops reveal new info on home invasion, shooting
Police have located a Suzuki motorcycle stolen by five masked males late last week at Nerang but remain on the hunt for the offenders, who were linked to a later Worongary shooting.
War veteran’s ‘stupid’ reason for pointing laser at police helicopter
A Gold Coast war veteran has offered up a confronting excuse for why he pointed a laser at a police helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot and crew. Read what he said.
Punched ‘to the ground’: Violent robbery at Burleigh Heads
Police are investigating another violent incident at Burleigh Heads in which a man was assaulted and robbed. Here’s what we know so far.
Dying woman granted heart-wrenching vow renewal wish
A woman diagnosed with stage four brain cancer received her dying wish surrounded by family and friends in a Brisbane park.
Warning: Don’t be fooled by these fake social media profiles
Fake social media profiles are impersonating two trucking companies, with customers losing thousands of dollars to the online scams.
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