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Courtney Kruk is City Reporter at Brisbane Times, writing about the city and its people.

The best thing about Christmas is being able to shop at midnight
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Retail

The best thing about Christmas is being able to shop at midnight

Extended trading hours aren’t just convenient, they provide a taste of what Brisbane could be with a more diverse nighttime economy.

  • by Courtney Kruk
The enduring legacy of one of Brisbane’s most beloved bowling clubs

The enduring legacy of one of Brisbane’s most beloved bowling clubs

It’s not just the view and atmosphere that speaks volumes about this club.

  • by Courtney Kruk
‘Wherever the wind takes me’: Year 12 graduates celebrate top ATAR scores

‘Wherever the wind takes me’: Year 12 graduates celebrate top ATAR scores

More than 28,000 Queensland students received an ATAR this year, with 36 hitting the top mark.

  • by Courtney Kruk
Want to buy a good gift? Start by thinking about where you live
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City life

Want to buy a good gift? Start by thinking about where you live

The pain of feeding into consumerism hits hard this time of year, but there’s a way to inject extra thought into a good present and show support where its needed.

  • by Courtney Kruk
Police aren’t keeping records of drink spiking, even though it’s a crime

Police aren’t keeping records of drink spiking, even though it’s a crime

The database used by Queensland police to record criminal offences does not capture statistics for drink spiking alone – only when it is linked to another crime.

  • by Courtney Kruk
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Good Things festival accused of ignoring groping, upskirting and harassment reports

Good Things festival accused of ignoring groping, upskirting and harassment reports

One email to organisers includes claims of witnessing “men filming up girls’ skirts the whole day” and seeing people being groped.

  • by Courtney Kruk
Where to find the Christmas magic in Brisbane this year

Where to find the Christmas magic in Brisbane this year

For decades, the Myer store Christmas window display captured the essence of the holiday season. The store has left the CBD, but did the spirit of Christmas go with it?

  • by Courtney Kruk
Jingle Street started with a tragedy. Now it spreads Christmas cheer

Jingle Street started with a tragedy. Now it spreads Christmas cheer

Thirty years ago, Peter and Carolyn Hoffman faced the worst day of their lives. Now they spend the holiday season bringing joy to their local community.

  • by Courtney Kruk
Jet Black Cat Music is closing after 14 years – but this isn’t the end of Shan Logan’s music dream

Jet Black Cat Music is closing after 14 years – but this isn’t the end of Shan Logan’s music dream

From slinging records at the West End Markets to hosting some of the country’s biggest artists in a shop on Vulture Street, this beloved Brisbane institution is ready to welcome a new era.

  • by Courtney Kruk
Victims support harsher sentencing, but it’s not all they want
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Juvenile justice

Victims support harsher sentencing, but it’s not all they want

The LNP is standing firm on its plan to cement “consequences for actions” and punish young offenders. Will it deliver what victims of violent crime say is missing?

  • by Courtney Kruk

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