Queensland Premier Steven Miles has put the state judiciary on notice after clashing with the legal community amid a political storm on youth crime. Miles has previously flagged the possibility of opening children’s court to journalists, after media access was denied in the case of Ipswich grandmother, Vyleen White, who was allegedly murdered. WATCH THE … Read more
Amazon has made a major call for its Australian customers, announcing its Prime FREE One-Day Delivery service is set to expand into Brisbane, Geelong, Gosford, Newcastle and Wollongong. Customers in these cities can now get free one-day delivery on more than one million products, including pantry staples, household and personal care items, electronics, books, beauty … Read more
People willingly entering floodwaters amid a severe weather event in southeast Queensland has prompted a warning from emergency services. In one instance, a man was filmed jumping into a flooded sporting field from the roof of an interchange dugout in Caboolture, north of Brisbane, on Tuesday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Examples of people’s dangerous floodwater … Read more
The Seven Network’s 7NEWS Brisbane has announced exciting changes to its on-air line-up, with accomplished journalists Katrina Blowers and Samantha Heathwood stepping into new presenting roles. After four years at the helm of Brisbane’s 6pm weekend news bulletin, Blowers will now switch to the 4pm bulletin on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. She will also be … Read more
A 2032 Olympic review will look for a better option than rebuilding Brisbane’s Gabba stadium, with Queensland Premier Steven Miles concerned over its $2.7 billion price tag. Miles said on Thursday his preference was to find an alternative, barely two months after announcing the bold stadium project. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Debate over merit of … Read more
A major wellness chain has closed more than 20 stores, a month after administrators were appointed to the business. Body Catalyst passed a resolution on January 16 to wind up operations at 26 locations. The company marketed itself as Australia’s largest and leading body shaping and wellness company with stores across the country. Watch the … Read more
A second Woolworths store in Queensland has been vandalised after the company decided to stop selling Australia Day merchandise. The Woolworths store at Cleveland Central shopping centre, east of Brisbane, was targeted two days before the Teneriffe Metro shopfront was damaged in an incident on Monday morning. The shops are about 30km from each other. … Read more
“Don’t get me started on Karen’s Diner … Karen’s Diner behaved like total Karens.” Andy Pobjoy, one of the owners of Piano Bar Geelong, has bitten his tongue until now about his experience working with Karen’s Diner. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Karen’s Diner closes three stores. Pobjoy is just one of the people involved in … Read more
An Ella Bache franchisee says “COVID impacts” have contributed to her decision to close her stores. Roslyn Rudd announced the closure of her beauty therapy salon in Logan Hyperdome this month on Instagram, following her decision to shut her Toowong franchise in Brisbane in 2021 due to similar reasons. “To all our valued clients, we … Read more
An elderly Brisbane man has been told he has until Christmas to leave his home as the state government pushes forward with Gabba redevelopment plans. Trevor Connolly, 93, had been living in his Coorparoo home for 60 years, with no plan of leaving, when he received a resumption letter, also known as a compulsory acquisition … Read more
