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Just before dawn on 14 November 1963, a cook aboard a trawler called Ísleifur II spotted…

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Meet the Woman Behind Wavell Heights’ Favourite Honey
by Wavell Heights News
Did you know Queensland’s honey bee industry contributes an estimated $2.4 to $2.9 billion to the state economy every […]
'Count on a Queenslander': Brisbane's Thomas Sugget Recognised for Years of Volunteering With St John Queensland
by Nundah News
A Brisbane volunteer whose work with St John Queensland has taken him from the front lines of major public events to […]
Wavell Heights Home Tops Australia's Most-Viewed Property List in Stunning Debut Week
by Wavell Heights News
A newly built Wavell Heights home became the most-viewed property in Australia in the first week of May 2026, drawing […]
Ascot School Alumna Xenia Puskarz Thomas Takes Her Voice To The World
by Ascot News
From school years in Ascot to performances across major opera and concert stages, Brisbane-born mezzo-soprano Xenia […]
Zillmere Teacher Ryan St John’s Full-Circle Journey Into The Classroom
by Aspley News
Ryan St John’s path into teaching has come full circle at St Flannan’s School in Zillmere, where the former […]

INNER BRISBANE NEWS FEED

More Homes but Less Guest Parking for New Kangaroo Point Tower
by Kangaroo Point News
Finding a parking when visiting friends in Kangaroo Point might soon get a little harder, as a local high-rise […]
Beyond Concrete: The New Tower Aiming to Soften the Newstead Skyline
by Newstead News
Breaking away from traditional skyscraper aesthetics, a new proposal for a 30-storey Newstead tower uses stepped […]
Disney Fans, Get Ready: Australia’s Biggest Disney Pop-Up Is Coming to Brisbane
by Fortitude Valley News
An official Disney Store pop-up is opening at Wintergarden on Queen Street Mall, bringing what the brand describes as […]
Brisbane Gets a Blooming Good Surprise as CJ Hendry’s Flower Shop Arrives
by Fortitude Valley News
CJ Hendry's Flower Shop, the travelling pop-up that drew hour-long queues at Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden last month, […]
Caravan and Camping Enthusiasts Gather at the Brisbane Showgrounds for Major 5-Day Event
by Newstead News
Thousands of outdoor travel enthusiasts are expected to head to Brisbane as the 2026 Let’s Go Queensland Caravan and […]

SOUTH BRISBANE NEWS FEED

Annerley Rail Travellers Face School Holiday Service Changes
by Annerley News
Annerley rail travellers using nearby southside connections are being encouraged to plan ahead, with school holiday […]
Illegal Dumping Faces Growing Surveillance Network Across Forest Lake
by Forest Lake News
Illegal dumping continues to leave its mark across Brisbane, especially in the suburbs around Forest Lake. With […]
Inside the Market Forces Shaping Forest Lake and Brisbane’s South-West
by Forest Lake News
Forest Lake remains one of the busiest and most closely watched property markets in Brisbane’s south-west corridor, […]
Salisbury Bearing the Brunt of Upcoming Rail Network Overhaul
by Tarragindi News
Salisbury commuters are set to anchor a massive, month-long transport disruption as the primary junction point for a […]
Annerley Among Brisbane Suburbs Under the Spotlight in Illegal Dumping Crackdown
by Annerley News
As household waste and dumped furniture continue to clutter Brisbane streets, Annerley has emerged as one of the city's […]

MORETON BAY NEWS FEED

'Buy Local for Big Wins' at Bald Hills Village
by Bracken Ridge News
Think you know Bald Hills Village? With the Buy Local for Big Wins campaign now underway, we thought we'd put together […]
Nature Gets a Helping Hand: Native Planting Begins at Bribie Island's Newly Formed Coastline
by Caboolture Today
Crews have begun planting hundreds of native tube stock plants across the newly formed beach area at Bribie Island's […]
Burpengary East's Young Entrepreneur Turns Market Idea Into a Winning Success
by Caboolture Today
A young business owner from North Harbour has earned recognition at the 2026 Redcliffe Business Awards, with […]
Bald Hills Puppy Yakka Begins Path to Becoming a Guide Dog
by Bracken Ridge News
Yakka, a puppy training to be a guide dog, may still be learning how to navigate shopping centres, lifts and […]
Bald Hills Ranks Among Top Illegal Dumping Enforcement Hotspots
by Bracken Ridge News
While illegal dumping complaints were highest in several southern suburbs, Bald Hills has emerged as one of […]

EAST BRISBANE NEWS FEED

When Injury Sidelines More Than Sport: Supporting the Whole Student
by Coorparoo News
Few cities embrace school sport quite like Brisbane. Every weekend, thousands of students compete across various […]
When Every Minute Counts: What To Do During Common Dental Emergencies
by Mount Gravatt News
Nobody plans for a dental emergency. One moment you're cheering from the sidelines at a junior sporting match. The […]
Cannon Hill Stabbing Marks the Start of a Violent Weekend Across Queensland
by Camp Hill Today
Emergency crews rushed to a Cannon Hill residence where a severe stabbing left a local man with life-threatening chest […]
Theft Leads Greenslopes Crime Data Ahead of Coffee With a Cop Event
by Greenslopes News
With 341 offences recorded across Greenslopes in the past six months, including a high number of theft-related […]
Greenslopes Eatery Earns National Praise for its Customisable, World-Class Ramen
by Greenslopes News
A modest restaurant in Greenslopes is quietly serving up what food critics and locals alike call the best bowl of […]

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