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Sultan of Brunei challenges Triguboff’s Brisbane skyscraper plan
The Sultan’s local representative has revealed his own plans to redevelop a coveted site overlooking the city’s Botanic Gardens.
- by William Davis
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‘Lack of trust’: Fire service set for reform amid bullying fears
Consultants called in to examine the culture inside the Queensland Fire Department found a “culture of silence” and “fear of retribution” for speaking out.
- by William Davis
Shop owner recounts start of fire, reveals long-term ‘squatter’ problem
‘Within five-to-ten minutes … all the glass was popping and the side of the building was up in flames.’
- by William Davis
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Man seriously injured, The Lussh wedding venue destroyed in Woolloongabba inferno
One person is unaccounted for after a fire spread through multiple buildings in Woolloongabba, including a heritage-listed building booked out for weddings.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt, Marissa Calligeros and William Davis
Beam launches probe into Brisbane e-scooter fleet scandal
The company has commissioned its own investigation into council claims it exceeded its e-scooter cap across Brisbane.
- by William Davis
Brisbane man accused of sharing child abuse material worked at school
“We are aware of a Queensland Police Service matter involving a staff member,” a spokesperson for the Department of Education said.
- by William Davis
New hotel and pool over Brisbane River planned in Howard Smith Wharves redesign
The proposal includes a nine-storey, 77-room boutique hotel with a theatre with a waterfront pool bar and restaurant, and two additional cliff lifts.
- by William Davis
Ambitious Greens say ‘conditions perfect’ to pick up Brisbane seats
The minor party believes it could represent about a third of all Brisbane residents after next month’s state election.
- by William Davis
Mum of boy scalded by coffee losing confidence in police investigation as attacker remains free
“He’s walking and crawling and laughing. You wouldn’t even know he’s been injured like this because he’s just very resilient and strong.”
- by William Davis
Doctor wins payout after ‘mystical’ fault in Mercedes caused crash
On at least seven occasions the brakes of the Mercedes SUV automatically slammed on without warning, leading a judge to find the vehicle was ‘not roadworthy and not safe’.
- by William Davis
Brisbane’s Hilton hotel quietly stops taking bookings
Travellers and holidaymakers have been unable to book rooms at the CBD hotel for dates beyond September, leaving employees and potential guests uncertain about its future.
- by William Davis
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