Patrick Williams
Python snacks on slipper, undergoes surgery to remove it
There are slippery snakes, and then there’s this slipper-eating snake. A carpet python has confused a man’s footwear for a feed, ingesting...
Stowaway pet galah given private cabin on cruise ship
A companion bird who flew the coop in Brisbane has been discovered as a stowaway on a cruise ship bound for New...
Grieving families asked not to release balloons at funerals
Families planning to release balloons at funerals and memorials for loved ones are being asked to consider alternatives by Keep Queensland Beautiful....
Dog hitches 1500km cross-country ride in truck
A crafty Australian terrier from outback Queensland has crossed 1500 kilometres of the country, ending up in South Australia after stowing away...
Brisbane photographer blending past with present strikes chord with Facebook crowd
An “interactive time machine” is giving Brisbane residents a chance to look back on just how far the city has come over...
Viral ‘Bunnings possum’ caught snacking on saplings most likely just looking for moisture
The so-called Bunnings possum, a common brushtail caught on camera feasting on a smorgasbord of offerings in a Brisbane store is most likely...
Queensland beach battered with 7 tonnes of rubbish in a year
Volunteers expecting to find only 2 tonnes of rubbish on a remote Queensland beach were “blown away” when they discovered more than...
Commonwealth Games 2018 tickets allocated, but not everyone is happy
The first round of tickets for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games were announced on Thursday, and as expected, some people were...
Cancer-stricken toddler gets dream ride in home-built Batmobile
A seriously ill toddler has fulfilled his dream of becoming a superhero for a day, with a drive through Brisbane in a...
‘You were my hero’: Slain policeman Brett Forte honoured by thousands
Slain Queensland police officer Senior Constable Brett Forte has been remembered as a loving son, brother, husband and father. More than a...