Courtney Kruk
Courtney Kruk is City Reporter at Brisbane Times, writing about the city and its people.
Where to find the Christmas magic in Brisbane this year
For decades, the Myer store Christmas window display captured the essence of the holiday season. The store has left the CBD, but did the spirit of Christmas go with it?
- by Courtney Kruk
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Jingle Street started with a tragedy. Now it spreads Christmas cheer
Thirty years ago, Peter and Carolyn Hoffman faced the worst day of their lives. Now they spend the holiday season bringing joy to their local community.
- by Courtney Kruk
Jet Black Cat Music is closing after 14 years – but this isn’t the end of Shan Logan’s music dream
From slinging records at the West End Markets to hosting some of the country’s biggest artists in a shop on Vulture Street, this beloved Brisbane institution is ready to welcome a new era.
- by Courtney Kruk
Perspective
Juvenile justice
Victims support harsher sentencing, but it’s not all they want
The LNP is standing firm on its plan to cement “consequences for actions” and punish young offenders. Will it deliver what victims of violent crime say is missing?
- by Courtney Kruk
‘Our children deserve better’: Proposed youth crime bill draws widespread criticism
A range of experts and advocates presented submissions on the first day of a parliamentary hearing examining the LNP’s proposed changes to youth justice laws.
- by Courtney Kruk
Neuron kid on the block: Rival scooter company back in Brisbane
From Tuesday, 2500 Neuron e-scooters will be rolled out across the city, with “safety ambassadors” on the streets to help new riders get started.
- by Courtney Kruk
Heavy rainfall, flash flooding possible for parts of south-east
Areas west of Brisbane experienced 50 millimetres of rain in 30 minutes as rivers expected to swell.
- by Courtney Kruk
UN criticises Qld youth crime laws as LNP admits policies violate human rights
The legislation introduced on Thursday has been widely condemned, including by the United Nations committee tasked with monitoring the rights of children.
- by Courtney Kruk
‘Downright dangerous’: National body responds to claims officers ‘planted fire ants’
In a statement, the National Fire Ant Eradication Program called the allegations “false and unfounded”.
- by Courtney Kruk
Fake painkiller discovered in Brisbane more dangerous than heroin
The drug was sold as oxycodone and purchased online, highlighting the dangers of counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
- by Courtney Kruk
Perspective
Property prices
What is considered ‘affordable’ housing – and who decides?
We accept the constant calls from politicians at every level for more affordable housing, without a nationally agreed upon standard or definition.
- by Courtney Kruk