Judith Kerr

Brisbane

Journalist at News Corp Australia

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Supermarkets, bottleos, servos: What’s open, closed across SEQ

1 month ago | cairnspost.com.au | Mikaela Mulveney |Ayla Connolly |Judith Kerr

With less than 24 hours before Tropical Cyclone Alfred arrives on the South East Queensland coast, residents are scrambling for last minute supplies. While many retailers have closed in the most severely impacted areas, some have remained open but are expected to close earlier than normal.
Supermarkets, bottleos, servos: What’s open, closed across SEQ

1 month ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Mikaela Mulveney |Ayla Connolly |Judith Kerr

With less than 24 hours before Tropical Cyclone Alfred arrives on the South East Queensland coast, residents are scrambling for last minute supplies. While many retailers have closed in the most severely impacted areas, some have remained open but are expected to close earlier than normal.
New mapping data exposes Redland’s vulnerability to flood, storm surge

1 month ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Judith Kerr

A state-of-the-art flood map of Redland City, released on Thursday, shows thousands of homes could be affected by flooding and tidal surges over the next three days. The new map highlights approximately 8000 island and mainland properties including those around canal estates and along waterfront easements. Redland mayor Jos Mitchell said the map was upgraded on Thursday to combine both anticipated storm surges and potential flood inundation.
New mapping data exposes Redland’s vulnerability to flood, storm surge

1 month ago | cairnspost.com.au | Judith Kerr

A state-of-the-art flood map of Redland City, released on Thursday, shows thousands of homes could be affected by flooding and tidal surges over the next three days. The new map highlights approximately 8000 island and mainland properties including those around canal estates and along waterfront easements. Redland mayor Jos Mitchell said the map was upgraded on Thursday to combine both anticipated storm surges and potential flood inundation.
Tenants Queensland Penny Carr warns renters they can be liable for cyclone damage

1 month ago | cairnspost.com.au | Judith Kerr

Queensland Renters Urged to Understand Responsibilities as Cyclone Alfred approachesThe state’s peak body for renters, Tenants Queensland, has made an urgent reminder to tenants about their rights and responsibilities in the event of storm damage from Cyclone Alfred. Tenants Queensland CEO Penny Carr has warned renters not to assume landlords will cover all cyclone-related damages and to take necessary precautions before the severe weather hits.
Browns Plains State High formal 2024: Year 12 ends with ‘magical mystery’ tour

Nov 13, 2024 | tiny.cc | Judith Kerr

Pretty in pink: It was an unforgettable night for Year 12 Browns Plains State High students at The Greek Club, to celebrate the end of high school in style.
New judge for Redland native title case after three-month delay

Jul 22, 2024 | goldcoastbulletin.com.au | Judith Kerr

A case management hearing for a seven-year native title claim over 3500 lots of land in the bayside city of Redland is expected to resume again this week before a new judge, after a three-month delay. In April, Federal Court judge Berna Collier stepped away from hearing the matter due to a conflict of interest. The next case management hearing, before a new judge yet to be named, will be on Wednesday at the Federal Court in Brisbane.
Judge Berna Collier steps aside as Redland native title case resumes

Jul 22, 2024 | couriermail.com.au | Judith Kerr

A case management hearing for a seven-year native title claim over 3500 lots of land in the bayside city of Redland is expected to resume again this week before a new judge, after a three-month delay. In April, Federal Court judge Berna Collier stepped away from hearing the matter due to a conflict of interest. The next case management hearing, before a new judge yet to be named, will be on Wednesday at the Federal Court in Brisbane.
Boatie guard of honour at Straddie after outboard mechanic Scott Broadbent’s sudden death

Jun 28, 2024 | couriermail.com.au | Judith Kerr

Dozens of boats formed a flotilla guard of honour around Toondah Harbour at Cleveland as a sign of respect for a well-known boat mechanic and engineer, young dad Scott Broadbent, who died suddenly this month. The 39-year-old, who grew up at Point Halloran, ran a successful boat repairs and marine engineering business out of his home at Carbrook, Logan. The bayside boating fraternity followed the car barge with Mr Broadbent’s coffin to Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island, his favourite fishing spot.
Multimillion-dollar Supreme Court claim lodged after Logan council debacle

Apr 19, 2024 | goldcoastbulletin.com.au | Judith Kerr

Seven former Logan City councillors have filed a multimillion-dollar Supreme Court claim for damages against the state government, three years after they were exonerated of fraud charges. Known as The Fab 7, former councillors Jennie Breene, Cherie Dalley, Russell Lutton, Phil Pidgeon, Trevina Schwarz, Laurie Smith and Steve Swenson, lodged their damages claim last week with an amended statement of claim heard before the Supreme Court on Friday.