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Capalaba MP Don Brown has wrotten to the police ethical standards division asking for the Mayor's crash investigation to be reviewed. 

Capalaba MP Don Brown has been vocal in calling for Mayor Karen Williams to resign after her crash at Cleveland.

MP calls for review of Mayor's crash investigation

The reformed Noiseworks featuring Jon Stevens performs at the 2022 Big Red Bash. Photos: supplied

Aussie rock legends Noiseworks reunited on Tuesday for their first performance in more than seven years for a surprise gig at the Birdsville Big Red Bash.

See the moment Noiseworks reunites at the Big Red Bash

Children are seen on kayaks in floodwaters which have inundated the NSW town of Yarramalong on the Central Coast, north of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Jeremy Piper

A flood watch has been issued for the Mid North Coast.

Flood fears as rain moves to northern NSW

Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face a Canberra court. Picture: Getty Images

The tennis star has been summonsed to face a Canberra court next month on a common assault charge relating to ex-partner Chiara Passari.

Kyrgios charged with assaulting former girlfriend in Canberra

Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook

Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows

Resilient: Hayley Linea moved to Camden with her children Poppy Hallack, 5, and Luke hallack, 8, earlier this year. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Roads cut off, hundreds of residents evacuated, businesses underwater - flood devastation has returned to south west Sydney.

Devastation returns in fourth flood of year

GRIM REALITY: Australia has now recorded more than 10,000 deaths with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Picture: FILE

The average of 50 deaths per day would be equivalent to a passenger bus crashing and killing every passenger on board every single day.

Australia passed a grim COVID-19 milestone over the weekend

Formerly of Cedar Grove, AK has journeyed to Ukraine to help the people of the war-torn country. Picture supplied.

A local man has taken it upon himself to help the people of Ukraine.

'Morally bound' to help: AK's mission to Ukraine

A 35-year-old man has been jailed for killing his 24-week-old son.

Qld baby killer 'should get payback spear'

The Windsor Bridge is submerged under floodwater from the swollen Hawkesbury River, in Windsor, north west of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

See the devastating footage of floods impacting across NSW

A local takes a photo of a road inundated by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

It's the fourth time in just six months that the lower lying areas in our busy little town in south west Sydney have been inundated with floodwaters.

Community spirit swells as flood waters rise - again

Locals save furniture from a house threatened by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney,. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas 

Winds and rains impacted the NSW across the weekend.

20 moments that showcase the wild weather across NSW

'Morally bound' to help

Master Chef recruiters Katie Ross and Peter Adamidis were on the lookout for potential talent.

The popular event has not been held since 2019 because of COVID.

Scenic Rim Eat Local Week topped off with party in the paddock

Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

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Buttler sees new England white-ball peak

Police have arrested 25 men over clashes between rival clans in the NT community of Wadeye.

Dozens arrested in NT over violent riots

PM Anthony Albanese says it's inevitable Australia will roll out additional vaccine booster shots.

COVID boosters a matter of urgency: PM

Twelve people have been charged with murder over the death a diabetic Queensland girl.

Twelve face court over Qld girl's murder

The Nationals want foot dips at airports for arrivals from Bali to ward off foot and mouth disease.

Biosecurity beefed up for foot and mouth

Several LNP members have condemned Mayor Karen Williams after her budget day crash at Cleveland. Photo by Jordan Crick and supplied

Several LNP party members have spoken out to condemn Cr Karen Williams for drink-driving just a year on from her push for Bowman preselection.

LNP goes cold on Redlands Mayor after crash

Musician and author Lucas Proudfoot presents a musical storytelling experience for NAIDOC week

What's on across Redlands Coast - July 6 2022

What's happening across Redlands Coast

Redland City Mayor Karen Williams' future is uncertain after she was charged with high range drink driving this week.

Redland City Mayor Karen Williams has stood aside after police charged her with drink driving and questions have been raised about what happens next.

Mayor charged with drink driving, what happens now?

Redlands mother Lyn Savage said her family would be better informed about their gut health risks thanks to a Mater Research breakthrough. Picture supplied.

A Redlands mother says a gut disease and cancer breakthrough from Mater Research could help her children know their genetic risk and get better treatment.

Mater makes gut health breakthrough

The inaugural Christmas in July event at the Little Ship Club bar and restaurant on Saturday, July 23. Picture supplied.

The Little Ship Club will get into the Christmas spirit early in the year with a white party on the shores of North Stradbroke Island.

White Christmas Straddie style

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting wet weather will ease in the later half of the week. Picture by Joe Colbrook.

Wet weather is expected to ease ahead of the weekend.

Wet weather to linger, but not for much longer

Several councillors have not yet stated whether or not they believe the Mayor should resign.

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Several councillors have not stated their position on whether the Mayor should resign as a motion of no confidence draws closer.

Councillors stay quiet on Mayor's future

Karen McGill has worked with Sibelco since 1998. Photo supplied

A Sibelco staffer has spoken out as the North Stradbroke Island Workers Assistance Scheme comes to an end on June 30.

'Manifestly flawed': Remaining Sibelco workers lose out as support deadline passes

Bowman MP Henry Pike will leave the Redlands for the new federal Labor Government's first parliamentary sitting in Canberra at the end of July. Picture supplied.

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Bowman MP Henry Pike is off to Canberra this month for the first parliamentary session of the new government.

Pike off to parliament

Boat trips explore Coochiemudlo's seaward mangroves at the Coochiemudlo Island Mangrove Festival. Picture supplied.

Coochiemudlo Island's native mangrove forests will be celebrated next week for the annual Mangrove festival.

Explore Coochiemudlo mangroves in festival

Deine Mariner was one of five Seagulls players to cross the stripe in a 28-14 win over Norths Devils. Photo by Jim OReilly

Wynnum-Manly Seagulls have jumped into third on the Hostplus Cup after downing Norths Devils away from home.

Seagulls cement top four credentials with away win

Justin Norris caught a healthy fifty-three cm flathead at Raby Bay as Michael des David reports on this weeks fishing conditions.

The anglers who fished offshore managed to catch good fish with the small day tides allowing for more drifting time over the reefs.

Fishing on for school holidays

Red Devils' Ben Njie scored his second goal within the week for Redlands United to seal the win over SWQ Thunder. Picture by Ray Gardner.

Redlands United have stolen the top spot on the FQPL1 ladder after continuing good form on a drizzly Saturday evening during a scrappy battle against South West Queensland Thunder at Cleveland's Compass Grounds.

Win puts Redlands United back on top

Five students from the Ashfield Ballet School in Capalaba are heading to the ATOD national scholarships. Picture supplied.

Bayside dancers are celebrating their success at state scholarships and preparing for national competition after two years of COVID interruptions.

Redland dancers take the national stage

RACQ fuel price expert Dr Ian Jeffreys recommends motorists take advantage of low prices expected this week.

Fuel prices in the Redlands are set to be lower this week.

Motorists advised to capitalise on fuel price dip

Rachel Boreham and Dekan Westerberg welcomed baby boy Kaelyn Maysen in last week's baby boom at Mater Private Hospital Redland. Picture supplied.

Mater Private Hospital Redland experienced a rare baby boom last week with a record five bayside babies delivered in under 10 hours.

Redland baby boom: 5 bubs in 10 hours

RedCity Roar Simple Promo Co women star Jaylen Cooper nailed six from ten of her three point attempts. Picture by B.rad Sports Photography.

Two games in two days for RedCity Roar men and women's teams led to triumphant defeats and heartbreaking losses for both sides last weekend.

Roar split results in double headers

Mayor Karen Williams will take unpaid leave until her drink driving charge is dealt with in court and (inset) damage at the car crash site in Cleveland.

Mayor Karen Williams will take leave from the city's top job until her matter is dealt with in court.

Mayor receives death threats after budget day crash

Mayor Karen Williams will take unpaid leave until her drink driving charge is dealt with in court. 

Cr Adelia Berridge will move a motion against embattled Mayor Karen Williams at Redland City Council meeting on July 20.

Councillor to move motion of no confidence against embattled Mayor

The Mount Isa Underground Hospital after its completion in 1942.

Australia is home to one of the world's few underground hospitals.

Going underground for health care

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning .

The United States of despair

Samuel Whitsed, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer, backs the proposed bill to overturn a ban on the ACT's right to legislate on voluntary assisted dying. Picture: Karleen Minney

Territory rights' time has come

Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney.

The next leg in the journey must ensure voices are heard

Australians will gather across the country this week in honour of NAIDOC Week celebrations. NAIDOC Week 2022 runs from July 3 - 10 and celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Picture: ACM

Alarm bells are ringing on an issue vital to the future of Indigenous Australians; our lack of economic sovereignty.