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William Davis

William Davis

William Davis is a reporter at Brisbane Times.

There’s a direct correlation between hotel rooftop pools and the activation of holiday-mode.

Target price revealed as hotel under Story Bridge listed for sale

The hotel was sold in 2021 for about $70 million. Amid a shortage of hotels in Brisbane, its owners are now seeking a lot more.

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Carina Leagues Club CEO Adam Wiencke and Cleveland Bowls Club Chairman Darryl McConochie at Cleveland Bowls Club.

Long-term plans for Cleveland Bowls Club revealed as venue acquired

“When a club closes, the community doesn’t just lose a venue – it loses community connection and reinvestment in its grassroots.”

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A man’s body was found on Navua Street, Strathpine, shortly before 1am on Monday.

Mystery as police reveal dead man had no obvious signs of serious injury

“We have a number of witness versions, and they don’t clearly explain what brought about this death,” detective inspector Phil Hurst said.

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Dorothy Day House in Greenslopes was searched by police on Friday morning.

Police raid house showing ‘from the river to the sea’ banner outside

“There was a lot of fear … definitely I didn’t expect such extreme measures.”

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Cyclone Narelle

Cyclone Narelle: Storm downgraded; makes landfall between Lockhart River and Cape Melville as towns evacuated along Queensland’s northern tip

Follow our rolling coverage as the cyclone makes landfall and hammers communities in Far North Queensland.

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A roof blown off a structure in Coen.

Damaging winds and heavy rain continue as Cyclone Narelle crosses cape

“Do not let stupidity shorten your life … driving into flood water can have fatal consequences.”

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An image of Cyclone Narelle, off the Far North Queensland coast, on Wednesday.

Cyclone Narelle: Warnings issued for Queensland coastline as storm intensifies to category 5

Follow our rolling coverage as the cyclone barrels towards the Queensland coastline, with an updated map from the weather bureau, emergency crews sent north and communities starting evacuations or hunkering down.

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Cyclone Narelle moves towards the Queensland coast.

Far North Queenslanders brace for ferocious category 5 cyclone

“If a category 5 system crosses the coast in this location, it’ll be the first time that’s happened in over 100 years,” the Queensland premier said.

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An artist impression of the cobblestoned restaurant and shopping hub, inspired by Italian streetscapes.

Construction for new 110-metre tower and Italian-themed food hub begins

The Triffid music venue previously went to court to have the design plans altered.

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The duo died after falling from a trail at Mount Beerwah.

Man dies in hospital days after falling from cliff

A 18-year-old girl died at the scene on Sunday, and another hiker has since succumbed to injuries in hospital.

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