Search for Missing Brisbane Rower
“Once we were notified, we commenced searching.” Acting Inspector Dunstan says a water and land search is now underway, with two water police vessels and numerous units along the river including bicycle support patrols. He says any CCTV from near the river in Toowong or West End would be …
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Missing rower sparks Brisbane River search
“(The) best we can hope for at the moment is, we’re conducting searches and hopefully those searches and efforts bear fruit,” Inspector Dunstan said. Police appealed for residents to keep an eye on the river and contact them if they knew or spotted anything. Any CCTV from near the river in Toowong or …
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Brisbane area with most high-achieving schools revealed
More than 43 per cent of students at Brisbane Boys’ College in Toowong scored an OP 1-5. Picture: AAP Image/Steve Pohlner. St John’s Anglican College in the west also performed exceptionally, with 36.99 per cent of OP students receiving between 1-5. Principal Suzanne Bain said it was the best year …
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Why 2018 could be the year for a riverfront sales revolution
The On the River report from Toowong-based market specialists Dixon Family Estate Agents showed that 2017 was the best year for riverfront sales in Brisbane in a decade. The positive news has convinced Barry O’Rourke put his property at 17 Ningana St on the market and he is hopeful for getting a …
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Opinion: Property speculation by Brisbane council a 'risky' use of ratepayer money
Even more concerning is the CBIC’s second venture, a secretive Civic Cabinet decision taken in August 2016 approving CBIC to invest in a residential property development — building and taking to market 90 units in Toowong to be sold principally to Chinese speculators. Lord Mayor Quirk (pictured) …
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Chinese New Year home hunting surge tipped for Brisbane
The most searched suburb was South Brisbane, where searches increased by a whopping 300 per cent, followed by the inner west suburbs of St Lucia, Toowong and Indooroopilly. Linda and Steve Pearce are selling it during Chinese New Year, which is considered a good time to sell by the Chinese.
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Hail and strong winds could be on the way in a repeat of Sunday's storms
Three schools remained closed, including Crestmead State School, Eagleby South State School and Stuartholme School at Toowong, which was left without water and functioning toilets. RACQ said it had received 101 claims so far from last night’s wild weather event. Ms Ford said the south-east region …
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Man treated for electric shock, tens of thousands without power after severe storms
At least two schools were closed across south-east Queensland due to storm damage, including Crestmead State School and Stuarthold School at Toowong, which was left without water or functioning toilets. Other schools could be closed on Monday as repair crews work to reconnect the power.
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Severe thunderstorms lash southeast Queensland
Crestmead State School, Eagleby South State School and Stuartholme School in Toowong earlier announced they would be closed as a result of damage caused by the storm. Crestmead State School principal Michael Ward said he made the decision to close the school after deeming the area unsafe.
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Severe thunderstorm warning for southeast Queensland
Crestmead State School, Eagleby South State School and Stuartholme School in Toowong have announced they will be closed as a result of damage caused by the storm. A lightning strike and storm clouds at Redbank Plains. Picture: Murray Fox. Energex crews have been rushed in from Bundaberg, …
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