Highways closed, flood rescues in dramatic overnight escalation
Highways were cut and swiftwater rescues conducted as South East Queensland’s rain emergency continued overnight.
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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.
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Working parent? You could soon have your own office nanny
A whole new world of possibilities could soon be open to working parents as a revolutionary space comes to Queensland.
Revealed: Where you can buy Australia’s best bacon
A humble butchery tucked away on a suburban street is producing Australia’s best bacon, according to a panel of expert meat eaters. Here is where you can find it.
Final piece in $11.8m Home & Life precinct puzzle revealed
A mammoth $11.8m development is gearing up to open the final tenant in its landmark precinct which has brought nationwide tenants to the Rose City.
‘Eyesore’: Luxury city apartment complex slammed by locals
Furious residents are demanding lighting be changed at a new luxury apartment complex in inner-south Brisbane, claiming it is an “eyesore” that constitutes as light pollution.
Parents fume as teen passengers left stranded at bus stops
Brisbane parents have unleashed on bus drivers who refuse to pick teenage passengers up at public bus stops, demanding the unsafe practice stop.
Native Title flashpoint as Elder berates ‘waste of time, money’
An Indigenous Elder has raised major concerns over a controversial freehold transfer of land in a tiny Queensland town to the local Aboriginal corporation.
Little-known hack to avoid parked cars ruining bin day
A Brisbane resident has found a useful tip to avoid having a bin full of rubbish left on the kerbside for a week due to parked cars – and it’s easier than you think.
The common household item that could kill your cat
A Mango Hill cat owner is warning about the dangers of a common piece of household furniture after her cat became trapped and severely injured.
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