Four Christian zealots who claimed they were “improving” a Toowong war memorial in March 2017 by removing a brasss sword from a stone cross have been found guilty of vandalism.
Category: Updates from Brisbane Times – Queensland
RACQ survey shows Brisbane residents want 10 more bridges
Brisbane residents want more bridges, with 10 projects proposed by peak motoring body RACQ gaining support.
Trio plead not guilty to Australia Day rape with bottle
Three men have pleaded not guilty to the rape of an unconscious teenager with a glass bottle at an Australia Day party in 2015.
Pope Francis 'influenced' vandals of war memorial
Four men accused of desecrating a Brisbane war memorial say Pope Francis inspired them to remove a brass sword from a stone crucifix.
MP Jo-Ann Miller rules out Ipswich mayoral run to fill Pisasale's vacant seat
Maverick Queensland Labor MP Jo-Ann Miller has ruled out a run for the upcoming Ipswich mayoral election, saying the job to ‘clean it up’ is for someone else.
Logan resident crash-tackles gunman
Police have charged an armed man after a citizen’s arrest outside a Logan home.
Boy dies in Queensland buggy crash
A young boy has died after a buggy-style vehicle crashed on a private property north-west of Brisbane.
Man shoots up ceiling of Queensland home
The man entered the property on Saturday night and fired into the roof while demanding residents hand over a set of car keys.
Brisbane's graffiti is on the rise with more than 80,000 tags in the past year
Graffiti in Brisbane has significantly increased with about 24,000 more tags appearing in the city on last year, bringing the past financial year’s tag total to 83,334.
Brisbane landmarks documented in their past and present
The transition of Brisbane’s most recognisable landmarks from past to present day have been shown as part of resident Nick Verburgt’s pursuit to document the city.




