The Department of Environment and Science charges businessman Tony Di Carlo and his company with 56 environmental breaches over the fire risk at a used tyre stockpile in Logan, south of Brisbane.
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Disability charity manager stole $1m to fund pokies habit and holidays, court hears
A Queensland woman is jailed for eight years for syphoning $1 million from a respite centre for disabled youths over a number of years, in a crime a judge called “calculated and callous”.
'Sickheads': Lesbian couple targeted with hateful note, find car tyre punctured
A same-sex couple living with two children north of Brisbane find their car tyre punctured and a note calling “lesbianism an abhorrent practice”. Now they’re encouraging anyone else targeted in the same way to notify police.
Corals build 'cloud umbrellas' to protect themselves from scorching sun
Australian researchers find corals build “cloud umbrellas” to help keep cool and their decline could have wider implications for climate and agricultural production.
Where to go to pay your respects in Brisbane this Anzac Day
Here’s everything you need to know if you plan on attending the dawn service or Anzac Day parade in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Stolen vehicle alert Tuesday April 24
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Ford Ranger
White
512WZE
Utility
23/04/18
Ford Falcon
Red
617HET
Utility
22/04/18
Honda Accord
Grey
678KNQ
Sedan
24/04/18
Holden Commodore
Blue
DAN051
Sedan
23/04/18
Residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
Many vehicles are taken while the victims are at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash have also been stolen after thieves gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: Where are your keys?
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
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
For three years during World War II, Brisbane’s New Farm Wharf hosted thousands of Yankee submariners. Their legacy is honoured at a relatively new dawn service at the wharf that is getting bigger every year.
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