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Queensland Police Superintendent Brett Jackson speaking to media on February 17, 2025. Picture: Alex Treacy

‘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.

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James Hamilton Henry, 73, pleads guilty to shining laser at POLAIR helicopter in September 2024. Picture: QPS

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.

Man bashed and robbed in violent alleged assault at Burleigh Heads. Picture: Archive.

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.

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Dying woman wish granted art work

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.

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The cat was found with the deadly brown snake tightly coiled around its neck. Thankfully the cat was not harmed. Picture: Rebecca Daynes.

Terrifying moment owner finds eastern brown strangling pet cat

A Brisbane woman was horrified to find her cat being strangled by a deadly brown snake in her home yesterday. SEE THE PHOTOS

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Burgers at Benny's Burgers, which has big expansion plans for Queensland.

‘It’s a great combo’: SA burger franchise’s Qld explosion

An Adelaide-born burger business has set its sights on Queensland – and there are big plans on the way. ALL THE DETAILS

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Luxe new spa to open in Brisbane

Hollywood laser peel, -115C cryo chamber: Inside Brisbane’s $250-a-week luxe day spa

Luxe treatments usually associated with models and movie stars will be available at a massive new day spa set to open in inner Brisbane.

Real life Legally Blonde: ‘If people underestimate me, that’s their problem’

Real life Legally Blonde: ‘If people underestimate me, that’s their problem’

Inspired by her movie idol, a young solicitor and former NSW police officer is bringing a bit of Elle Woods to Queensland’s legal scene, armed with a background in counter-terrorism and a walk-in wardrobe of pink-hued suits.

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Concept images for a second bridge connecting Bribie Island to the mainland. Picture: Department of Transport and Main Roads.

‘How long? 20 years again?’: Bribie Island $4m bridge plan divides locals

The design for an additional bridge connecting Bribie Island to the mainland was revealed on Thursday, with residents divided over the plan. SEE THE PICTURES

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Construction of a new bridge over tiny Flat Rock Creek at Currumbin on the Southern Glitter Strip is dragging into its third calendar year. Picture: Greg Stolz

$500k a metre, frustrating delays: Gold Coast’s tiny bridge saga

It’s the bridge too far for frustrated Gold Coast locals – too far off, that is. Find out what’s taking so long.

The compost fire burned over the Christmas period. Picture: Michelle Kate

Qld waste company fined $30k for ‘nauseating’ compost fire

An Ipswich company has been fined more than $30,000 over a compost fire that made breathing “unbearable” for residents over Christmas.

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The Gray family. Picture: Supplied

Family’s heartache as infant son placed into palliative care

A six-month-old boy’s shock diagnosis just before Christmas has devastated a South East Queensland family and left them grappling with the heartbreaking dilemma of how to share the tragic news with his doting three-year-old sister.

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Best of Brisbane

Hanlon Park in Stones Corner in Brisbane's inner south has been named by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner as one of the city's best natural greenspaces. Photo: Brisbane City Council.

Revealed: Brisbane’s top water playgrounds, nature walks, kids’ parks

From pickleball, disc golf, water playgrounds and nature walks, these are Brisbane’s budget-friendly ways to keep kids occupied these school holidays, as the city’s best parks are named. SEE THE LIST

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Qld most affordable suburbs: 21 Abbotsford St, Toogoolawah, Qld 4313: A two bedroom house on an 890sq m block is listed at offers over $379,000.

Revealed: Our cheapest suburbs to buy a home in

The cheapest suburbs to buy homes in have been revealed, with new data showing prices in some pockets falling up to $24,000 in rare areas sheltered from rampaging inflation. FULL LISTS

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