Rebecca Masters

Gold Coast

Senior Producer at Nine News Australia

Senior Producer https://t.co/lWCUYvBF1y Enjoys gobblefunking around with words. Tweets are sporadic at best. She/Her

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Articles

Things to do in Brisbane this winter with kids: Where to eat, stay and play

3 days ago | travel.nine.com.au | Rebecca Masters

Queensland is synonymous with summer. Endless beach days, sand between your toes, and the smell of sunscreen. This makes it easy to overlook the Sunshine State when you're searching for a family-friendly winter holiday destination. But if you're looking to shake off the woollies with the kids, Brisbane might be your perfect winter playground. Here's just a few things to do in Brisbane. READ MORE: The best places in Australia to take a holiday with your petBrisbane is an ideal holiday spot in winter.
Man dies in Brisbane hospital after attack by fellow patient

3 days ago | 9news.com.au | Rebecca Masters

An investigation is underway after a man died in the psychiatric unit of a Brisbane hospital after being attacked by another patient. Investigators are trying to work out if the attack itself caused the man's death or if it triggered an underlying medical condition. The 39-year-old man died on May 4, but staff approached 9News when no public statement was made.
Body found in bin behind business in Bellerive

4 days ago | 9news.com.au | Rebecca Masters

The body of a man has been found in an industrial bin in Tasmania. Police say the 45-year-old's remains were found in an "industrial-type bin" at the rear of a business on Percy Street in Bellerive about 9am today. Detectives and forensic investigations remain on scene.
Cyclist dies in collision with train in Brisbane

4 days ago | 9news.com.au | Rebecca Masters

A cyclist has died after a collision with a train in Brisbane this morning. Emergency services found a 69-year-old Runcorn man with head injuries near the level crossing at Nathan Road and Penarth Street at 4.30am today. The man died at the scene.Road closures and diversions were in place, but have now reopened.
Calls to ramp up eradication of feral deer causing havoc on Gold Coast

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Rebecca Masters

Video and photos of feral deer roaming the Gold Coast's suburban fringe have led to calls for authorities to ramp up eradication efforts.Chital deer, also known as spotted deer, are considered a pest who trash habitat and compete with native wildlife. Under the Biosecurity Act 2014, landholders and local councils are responsible for managing feral deer populations.
Decision to add shark nets, drum lines to more Queensland beaches draws criticism

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Rebecca Masters

The Queensland government has pledged nearly $90 million to expand its shark control management program, drawing criticism from experts and conservationists. Seven beaches between Palm Beach on the Gold Coast and Moore Park in Bundaberg have been marked to receive additional nets and drumlines. Six beaches between Coolangatta and Agnes Waters have been identified for expansion of the drone surveillance program.
Things to do in Brisbane with kids under five: Top Queensland travel ideas for families

1 week ago | travel.nine.com.au | Rebecca Masters

While older kids can (mostly) entertain themselves, finding something for preschoolers, let alone the whole family, to do on holidays is less simple. But if you are considering a trip to the Sunshine State - maybe you're heading there this week for the first NRL State of Origin match - I spent a some time scoping out the best spots in Brisbane for families with my two preschoolers. Here are my recommendations for some of the best things to do with kids under five.
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1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Rebecca Masters
Young boy missing from Capalaba, east of Brisbane for two weeks

2 weeks ago | 9news.com.au | Rebecca Masters

Police are searching for a young boy who has been missing from Capalaba, south-east of Brisbane for two weeks. The boy was last seen leaving an address in Fanfare Place carrying a black duffle bag around 10.40pm on Friday, May 9. He was not reported missing to police until the following Monday, May 12. The boy is described as Caucasian, approximately 167cm tall, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.
No arrests, search ongoing one week after disappearence of Pheobe Bishop

2 weeks ago | 9news.com.au | Rebecca Masters

Police continue to search areas around Gin Gin and Bundaberg as they investigate the disappearance of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, more than a week after she was last seen. Pheobe had a ticket to travel to Western Australia via Brisbane last Thursday to visit her boyfriend, but she never checked in for her flight at Bundaberg Airport.Her roommates were the last people to see her when they dropped her outside the airport at 8.30am.