Meningococcal alert, child diagnosed

A YEAR 2 pupil from a southeast Queensland school has contracted invasive meningococcal disease and is receiving treatment.

Man set alight at house party

A MAN has suffered second-degree burns after he was doused in lighter fluid and set alight at a Queensland house party.

Bittersweet buyout for construction firm

THE proposed $113m sale of a Queensland construction outfit should trigger a payday for founders, key directors or family. But considering the company’s worth six years ago, there might be room for regret.

Census finds southeast growth hubs

DATA from the 2016 Census has revealed the top three suburbs for population growth in southeast Queensland — and there’s no surprises why people are moving there.

Surprise Queensland dwelling results

SURPRISING Census results show the biggest growth in Queensland homes was not units or houses but another category.

Slow death of a Brisbane institution

FOR years it was the gateway to Brisbane. It was also a destination in its own right and put Moorooka on the map. But there are a couple of factors now bringing the ‘Magic Mile’ to its knees.

Shocking plan for historic home

ANGRY locals are taking action after seeing a historic Brisbane home promoted for a significant new purpose despite not having the correct zoning.

Suncorp’s switch from NRL to title fight

SUNCORP Stadium staff will go through 24 hours of madness this weekend, as they transform the ground from a rugby league venue into a boxing arena.

Broncos sweat on Thaiday

BRONCOS enforcer Sam Thaiday is in some doubt for Friday’s NRL clash against ladder-leaders Melbourne, after training separately to the main group on Tuesday.

Broncos boss confronts contract challenge

TWO young guns have been poached and a host of Broncos are still off contract, but Brisbane CEO Paul White is confident of re-signing their stars.