On the walls of a former skate rink in Brisbane, an array of 20-year-old street art has survived fire, vandalism and demolition works to retain a place in history.
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Young people locked up for 10 days in 'disgusting' room with no toilet, bed or water
A riot in the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre prompted staff to unlawfully lock seven detainees in a “disgusting” space for up to 10 days, the Queensland Ombudsman has revealed.
Trawler wheelhouse a 'steel coffin', police diver tells inquest into Dianne sinking
Senior Constable James Hall tells an inquest into the 2017 fatal sinking of the trawler Dianne off Queensland that its wheelhouse, near where he found two bodies, was cluttered, and that boats should be fitted with emergency underwater breathing apparatus.
Western Queensland kids seeing rain for the first time, thanks to ex-cyclone Trevor
Young kids in parts of Western Queensland suddenly have puddles to play in, with the first rain of the year also filling up dams and putting a “positive spin” on the rest of the year.
Dashcam captures moment prisoner escapes police van
A handcuffed prisoner manages to escape from the back of a police van, outrunning officers to be on the loose for nearly an hour. Schools were sent into lockdown before the 29-year-old was found by the dog squad.
Two girls and boy seriously hurt after car crashes into Caboolture school
Two teenage girls and a boy are taken to hospital with serious injuries after a car crashes into a wall at a school north of Brisbane about pick-up time.
PFAS compensation settled for landowner in Australian first
The Federal Government has settled its first compensation case over the contamination of land by toxic firefighting foams at Defence Department facilities.
Why a woke dog cartoon is keeping parents sane and kids entertained
People often say there isn’t a handbook for parenting, but if there was, it would likely list Bluey as essential viewing. Why are we all addicted to a dog cartoon and are our kids getting as much out of it as we do?
Elective surgeries cancelled as Queensland hospitals reach capacity
Queenslanders are being urged not to go to a hospital unless it is a medical emergency, as almost every public facility in the south-east hits capacity, prompting the cancellation of elective surgeries.
Driving a hard bargain is about more than just the price you pay
Before you start negotiating with a sales rep, take a minute to consider if you’ve equipped yourself with the right tools to secure a good deal.