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Caught on film: Koalas using wildlife bridge to cross busy road
Before the images were revealed, researchers had no proof that koalas would use the kind of smaller-scale log bridges that council had installed.
- by Tony Moore
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Convict-era wall unearthed in Brisbane to feature at North Quay
The stone wall discovered under Adelaide Street in 2022 will now feature in landscaping at North Quay.
- by Tony Moore
Brisbane councillor ordered to repay $20,000 for pro-Palestine newsletter
Brisbane’s LNP councillors voted unanimously for the Greens’ Trina Massey to repay the thousands it cost to produce a council newsletter that had two pages of pro-Palestine content.
- by Tony Moore
Cyclists hit back after mayor labels them a ‘Greens mouthpiece’
Bicycle user groups, who found Adrian Schrinner’s May comment “incredibly offensive”, were finally given the right of reply in City Hall.
- by Tony Moore
Brisbane cancels Beam contract amid ‘ghost scooter’ controversy
The purple e-scooters have disappeared from the city’s streets after allegations their operator was running 500 more devices than their contract allowed.
- by Tony Moore
In this suburban church, one congregation thrives as another faces Mass cancellation
On a block of land hemmed by caravan companies, this tiny Brisbane church offers a glimpse of the demographic changes happening in affordable suburbs around the country.
- by Tony Moore
NZ migrants find slice of heaven in Brisbane as citizenship increases six-fold
New Zealanders are settling in Brisbane and seeking Australian citizenship in record numbers after federal legislation last year fast-tracked the ability to switch citizenship.
- by Tony Moore
Major Brisbane road artery to close for 17 days for repairs
One of Brisbane’s earliest toll bridges – a major traffic bottleneck – will close for most of September, but has sparked questions why sudden repairs were needed.
- by Tony Moore
More nighttime and weekend flights over Moreton Bay to reduce noise
Pilots have been formally advised of changes to the operation of Brisbane Airport intended to reduce aircraft noise in residential areas.
- by Tony Moore
Petrol companies could face $100,000 fines under price regulation plan
With some details still lacking, Queensland’s Labor government is defending its promise to limit fuel price rises and boost competition if re-elected.
- by Tony Moore
Residents ‘suspicious’ of government crackdown on waste odour
Residents remain sceptical of the state government’s latest ‘bad smell’ crackdown on compost and waste business after 8000 complaints last year.
- by Tony Moore
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