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As it happened: Brisbane on Friday, July 12

As it happened: Brisbane on Friday, July 12

The latest news in and around Brisbane.

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This school’s so small its students could fit on a single bus. And it’s shrinking
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Schools

This school’s so small its students could fit on a single bus. And it’s shrinking

This Brisbane state school has a country vibe, with just 31 students. We’ve analysed enrolment data to reveal the city’s fastest growing and shrinking schools.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
As it happened: Brisbane on Thursday, July 11

As it happened: Brisbane on Thursday, July 11

The latest news in and around Brisbane.

Life in a tight spot not for all, but Brisbane homes might be heading that way

Life in a tight spot not for all, but Brisbane homes might be heading that way

No longer backyard shoeboxes, granny flats could be mutually beneficial for struggling renters and homeowners.

  • by Courtney Kruk
‘Our God is greater’: Group prayed while girl slowly died
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Courts

‘Our God is greater’: Group prayed while girl slowly died

A court has been told the mother of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs, a type 1 diabetic, repeatedly declared her faith that God would save the girl.

  • by Cloe Read
As it happened: Brisbane on Wednesday, July 10

As it happened: Brisbane on Wednesday, July 10

The latest news in and around Brisbane.

  • by Marissa Calligeros
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Labor rules out Chermside connection for Gympie Road bypass tunnel

Labor rules out Chermside connection for Gympie Road bypass tunnel

Despite calls for the proposed tunnel to service the busy and growing suburban hub, Transport Minister Bart Mellish has explained why it “does not stack up”.

  • by Tony Moore
A Queensland Senate may be the only thing to protect the LNP from itself
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Government

A Queensland Senate may be the only thing to protect the LNP from itself

A proportionally representative Queensland upper house would protect future state governments from their worst instincts.

  • by Cameron Atfield
Race driver’s bankruptcy led to ‘medley’ of drug abuse

Race driver’s bankruptcy led to ‘medley’ of drug abuse

A former V8 Supercars driver has been released on a suspended sentence for drug possession after a more serious trafficking charge was dropped.

  • by Rex Martinich
Women say Mount Coot-tha attacks have taken a ‘city escape’ from them

Women say Mount Coot-tha attacks have taken a ‘city escape’ from them

More than 80 secret and visible CCTV cameras have been installed around Mount Coot-tha bushland trails to thwart future attacks targeting female walkers.

  • by Tony Moore