Police are continuing to investigate the death of a man in Petrie on Friday, Detective Superintendent Tony Fleming said today. Detectives have spoken to a number of witnesses over the last few days, including some who were present in the unit on Young Street at the time the man was allegedly shot, as well as […]
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Health of platypus habitat trumps development on city's outskirts
Residents on the rural outskirts of Brisbane fight back against advancing housing developments that could put platypus populations under pressure.
American submariners honoured in special Brisbane dawn service
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Brisbane author Emily O'Grady wins $20,000 Vogel Literary Award
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Super Netball draws world's best, but questions raised over import policy
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'We can put a bullet in your head': Ex-ASIO officer sues police over arrest on honeymoon
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Queensland's interstate migration 'surging' as state economy turns around
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Man stabbed to death at Macleay Island, woman taken into custody
A woman is taken in custody as police investigate the stabbing death of a man at Macleay Island, on Brisbane’s Bayside.
Listen to the latest 'low-life scammer' claiming to be from the ATO
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