‘Above all, it’s peaceful’: The families opting out of Christmas stress
This Christmas, Lucy, Dimitri and their two young daughters are more than 1300 kilometres from their suburban home on Brisbane’s southside.
- by Marissa Calligeros
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First-round university offers are out. Here’s how to make the system work for you
Graduates who didn’t get their first preference still have plenty of options open to them, with the advice from experts simple – just wait.
- by Cassandra Morgan and Marissa Calligeros
Why a passion for Christmas made this couple move house
Such is their passion for Christmas, Jamie and Laeticia Lehmann moved house.
- by Marissa Calligeros
As Scott Rush farewelled his prison guards, his parents had no idea he was on his way home
The Bali Nine member was smiling as he left Bangli Narcotics jail in Bali for the final time last Friday. His family still didn’t know he was coming home.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos, Marissa Calligeros, Zach Hope, Amilia Rosa and Marta Pascual Juanola
Oh the humidity: This could be the new norm for Brisbane
Escaping the heat and humidity so far this summer has not been easy, with many relying on running their air-conditioners day and night.
- by Marissa Calligeros
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Underground blasts in Surfers Paradise caused by electrical fault
Tourists and workers scattered after the first of several explosions rocked the Glitter Strip on Sunday afternoon.
- by Marissa Calligeros
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‘Bring them home’: Schapelle’s mum begs mercy for ‘lovely boys’ of Bali Nine
The call came as the wife of one of the men called for the Indonesian president to “have mercy”, while it was revealed at least two former prime ministers sought their release.
- by Marissa Calligeros, James Massola, David Crowe and Michael Bachelard
Where have the kids gone? Brisbane’s shrinking suburbs revealed
As Brisbane’s population booms, something strange is happening in one pocket of the city – the number of residents is shrinking.
- by Marissa Calligeros and William Davis
Sodden or scorching? What the weather bureau is predicting for Brisbane’s summer
The high-risk weather season is under way, with storms already providing a taste of what’s to come.
- by Marissa Calligeros
And the most popular car in Brisbane is ...
Brisbane drivers have a long-standing love affair with one car maker in particular. Check the 10 most popular vehicles in your area.
- by Marissa Calligeros, Craig Butt and Angus Delaney
Lightning strikes twice: Forecaster warns Brisbane will cop repeat of Sunday storm
The most severe storms are expected on Wednesday and are tipped to bring hail, strong winds and up to 50 millimetres of rain in some suburbs.
- by Marissa Calligeros
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