An “interactive time machine” gives Brisbane residents a chance to look back on just how far the city has come over the past century.
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Ruff justice: Ipswich council funds website for barking dog complaints
Barking dogs rub so many people up the wrong way that the Ipswich City Council has decided to fund a web developer to create a site that helps people notify their neighbours anonymously.
High-tech mountain bikes leaving old-school treadlies in their dust
Super tough and weighing less than a small child, new-generation mountain bikes are enjoying a high-tech metamorphosis, giving an even greater edge to elite riders like Australia’s newly crowned junior world champion Cameron Wright.
CCC officers search Logan City Council chambers and address councillors
Crime and Corruption Commission officers execute a search warrant on the Logan City Council and address councillors about the watchdog’s ongoing investigation.
Phones run hot as LNP contenders consider leadership spill
At least three, and possibly four, LNP MPs are understood to be counting supporters and considering their positions ahead of a possible leadership challenge in the wake of the party’s poor showing in the state election.
Arrest following investigation into SE Queensland organised crime drug syndicate
Detectives from State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Gangs Group, investigating a syndicate involved in the alleged trafficking of cocaine in the south east, have arrested a 31-year-old man charging him with multiple offences, including extortion, and drug and weapons offences.
Operation Oscar Pompeii is a protracted investigation which commenced in August 2016, focusing on the alleged trafficking of illicit drugs primarily into the Gold Coast and South Brisbane areas.
The operation has focused on a middle eastern organised crime network who has allegedly regularly used violence associated with their drug trafficking. It is alleged the 31-year-old is a significant figure in this network and his arrest will have an impact on their operations and activities.
Detective Superintendent Roger Lowe, Commander of the Organised Crime Gangs Group said this is a clear message to those involved in the network, no-one is untouchable.
“We will continue to pursue those causing harm to the community through drug selling,
Dam engineers 'bet against' BOM rain forecasts, flood class action hearing told
Dam engineers were fixated on avoiding minor damage in Queensland’s 2011 floods a class action court case hears and their inaction caused catastrophic inundations and destruction.
Man rescued from flooded car as heavy rain triggers flash flooding in parts of Queensland
Flash flooding grips parts of southern Queensland on another day of heavy rain and authorities say a man is lucky to escape unhurt after driving his car into floodwaters at Gympie.
As it happened: Australian top order collapses but hosts on top
England bowlers cause some mischief when Steve Smith opts not to enforce the follow-on after England falls 215 runs short of Australia’s total in its first innings.
Workers with autism thrive in new program recognising unique skill set
Matt Ormiston knows his 12-year-old son Joshua will face challenges throughout his life that his older sisters won’t, especially when it comes to getting a job. Which is why he’s part of a drive to recruit more workers with autism for the ANZ bank.