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Chess master RICHARD Hixon is the crowd-favourite chess master who sets up a table at the Nundah Farmers Markets every Sunday. He celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday and has spent more than a decade passing on his love of the clever game. Page 9

Dont Lego of your dreams BRISBANE Airport is looking for a "Lego professional" to join their team. Josh Hills has more than $ 15,000 worth of the little blocks at home and sees it as a medium foror artistic expression. Page 1

Napa special DIEHARD Maroons fans will be hoping for a few "Napa specials from former St Patricks College, Shorncliffe enforcer Dylan Napa tonight. The Origin debutante, known for his bruising defence, has been tasked with providing aggression. Page 1

Doco making in the blood NUDGEES Charles Eddy says his son, Lachlan can be a "happy, vibrant little kid". But haemophilia has taken its toll on the 18-month-old. Charles and his partner, Shannon Gracey have are producing a documentary, Bleeding Love, chronicling the familys... Page 1

All hail the comeback king NATHAN Kneen has sung before Oprah and the Pope, but crippling anxiety put a halt to his stellar career with The Ten Tenors. The St Dympnas Catholic Primary School teacher and Aspley resident performed with his heart in his mouth for his debut on The... Page 1

Hole-in-one for Nudgee A BOLD master plan to reinvigorate Nudgee Golf Club will return the course to 36 holes, after four holes were resumed for the Gateway Motorway upgrade. Club president Paul Rigby, pictured, says the future is looking bright for the 1200-member club. Page 1

Have wheels, will travel 515km SANDGATE firefighter Leon Colbert will tackle an endurance event like no other. Ultraman is a 10km swim, 421km bike ride and 84km run held over three days. Page 1

Toxic for business SHORNCLIFFES fishing industry is calling for more clarity on safety guidelines following a toxic foam spill in Brisbane waterways earlier this month. Sam Beckmann, pictured, is one of many fishers stuck in limbo while the full extent of the... Page 1

Hoop dreams BRIDGEMAN DOWNS twins Tara and Maddie Hinchliffe are shooting to the elite level in netball. Fresh after the duo played for Queensland Fusion this season, Tara (pictured, far left, with Maddie) is aiming for Botswana with the Under-21 national squad. Page 1

Dream comes true DISNEY theme parks might brand themselves as the place where dreams come true, but 11-year-old Zoe Elkin only has to go to Boondall to achieve her long-cherished aspiration. The Kedron figure skater is among a troupe of 16 young athletes who will take... Page 2

Mark of change THE success of the inaugural AFL Womens competition has helped usher in a new era of female footy at the Aspley Hornets. Building on their first womens team in 2016, the Hornets have ridden the wave of AFLW excitement to establish a second side this... Page 1

Time to celebrate THE Wavell State High School community is kicking up its heels after a four-year battle to build a new performing arts centre. The State Government has finally come good, kicking in $6 million. Page 1

Safety on the line BANYO resident Troy Lockett (pictured) is worried increased traffic at a dangerous level crossing will result in more carnage. Queensland Rail has built a facility to stable new rolling stock near the St Vincents Rd crossing, but claims it will not... Page 1

Theyre top of the class BRIGHTON and Northgate state schools are among Queenslands most improved. The latest NAPLAN test results, as well as population and financial data, show the schools are churning out fine young scholars. Page 1

Crabbers hooked QUEST Community News is recognising the best in local sport and the extraordinary efforts of junior athletes across southeast Queensland. Today we launch our Quest Local Sports Stars program as part of a national celebration of junior sporting talent.... Page 5

Downs is on the up ACREAGE blocks in Bridgeman Downs are disappearing, replaced with higher density housing. Belle Property Bridgeman Downs principal Jason Martin said developers were snapping up land with development potential as it went on the market. And REIQs... Page 1

Teen gang runs riot Under attack A BRAZEN gang of Zillmere youths has gone on a crime rampage targeting cars, houses and businesses across the northside. The gang is so shameless they boast of their antics on Facebook. Bracken Ridge businessman Riwhi Puru says they have caused... Page 1

Cassidy spruiks safety A PETITION to improve safety on the Sandgate-Brighton foreshore has the backing of Councillor Jared Cassidy. Principal petitioner Dean Gibson said line marking on the popular walkway would help ease congestion. "Its all about trying to make the... Page 2

Hoping for full house NORTHSIDE Bridge clubs flourishing membership is celebrating the opening of its $550,000 clubroom at Hendra. The club, which has around 700 members, needed the upgrade to facilitate new players and teaching space. Club secretary Elizabeth Litzow... Page 2

Magic million A QUAINT Queenslander bought for $56,000 in the 1980s is now Virginias first million-dollar home. The sale of the 1930s-style Royal St house has pushed the mainly light industrial area into Brisbanes elite real estate club. Page 1

Winter Games, here I come HE already has Paralympic and Commonwealth Games medals under his belt, and now Nundahs Simon Patmore is chasing Winter Paralympic glory. The St Patricks College old boy is swapping the track for snowboarding. Page 1

End of the road FED-UP cyclists are calling on Brisbane City Council to end years of delays and fill in a 350m-long "missing link connecting a popular bike path to Brisbane Airport. The local Bike Users Group says the project would mean commuters could ride to work... Page 1

Hello baby SPACE tourism, driverless cars and vertical villages will be part of everyday life for Generation Alpha. Chermside West couple Rawinia and Julie Taylor, who welcomed their "alpha" Wiremu Kai over the holidays, hope to equip their son for whatever his... Page 1

Artists work on show STILL looking for Christmas gift inspiration. Why not purchase a gift that gives twice. Artists from disability service Multicaps social enterprise, Monte Lupo, have been hard at work creating one-of-a-kind artworks perfect to give away this... Page 2

Quartet of champions WHEN Renee Morgan started Brisbane North Physie eight years ago it had 25 members; now it has 160 performers and four state champions. The physie club (known for physical culture, a choreographed sport) claimed its record four champions at the recent... Page 2

Prep helps Zac excel WHEN Naomi Medcalf heard Autism Queensland was offering a fulltime Prep program for the first time in 2017 she "jumped at the opportunity" to enrol her son. "Zac has been attending the kindy program at Brighton and its been absolutely amazing. Hes... Page 2

Science on show Be astounded by the energetic Street Science show at Chermside Library on December 10 from 11.30am to 12.15pm. Not only are the scientific demonstrations exciting and informative, they are also a lot of fun. The free session is suited for children 6-12... Page 2

#SNAPBRISBANE WHAT a day November 16 was! We asked you to snap your favourite places around the Northside Chronicle area, and the south-east, and share them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Over 24 hours you posted more than 4000 images showcasing our beautiful... Page 1

Burlesque wonderland NORTHGATE performer Ella Fontaine will be one of the stars at the premiere season of A Brief History of Burlesque, which is on at the Brisbane Powerhouse as part of the Wonderland 2016 festival. Page 5

Stopped at first hurdle NORTHSIDERS have enjoyed riding at Nudgee Beach for years. But that simple pleasure could be at an end after a group of riders was warned they faced a $600 fine per horse for crossing a 5m strip of parkland - the only access point for horses to the... Page 1

Stay high and dry POLICE are warning northside motorists to stay out of floodwaters this summer. Hendra police officers say they dont want a repeat of an incident at Toombuls Schulz Canal in June when a man was seen standing on the roof of his submerged car. Page 1

Taking a leap of faith CHRISTINE Cross is ditching any thoughts of early retirement as she prepares for one last campaign on the artistic gymnastics Level 10 circuit next year. The 17-year-old hopes to end her decade-long career with state and national titles. Page 1

PROTECT YOURSELF STORMS are an inevitable part of summer in southeast Queensland, but there are simple steps you can take to prepare yourself and your home ahead of storm season. The Bureau of Meteorology warns some areas might be at risk of heavy rainfall and flooding. Page 1

Hospice opens doors TEARS of joy rolled down many faces at the long-awaited opening of Queenslands first childrens hospice, Hummingbird House, on Friday. A crowd of more than 300, including some of the hospices first guests, squeezed into a marquee just outside the... Page 6

Hope for hungry EACH week 80,000 Queenslanders go hungry, more than half of them children. Many are turning up at school without breakfast or lunch - but you can help. Join Quest Community News as we partner with Foodbank to collect 40 tonnes of food by January for... Page 1

ALL ABOARD HISTORY will be made next week when Queenslands newest rail line and connecting bus services start up. The Redcliffe Peninsula Line will transform travel in north Brisbane and beyond, for residents and commuters. Page 1

Commuters derailed HUNDREDS of commuters were forced off the train and on to rail replacement buses following the closure of the rail line from Zillmere to Caboolture last Friday. The closure, which will allow for necessary works on the Moreton Bay Rail Link project,... Page 2

The big SQUEEZE PRESSURE is mounting from fed-up residents and politicians to fast-track an expansion of the Nudgee railway station Park n Ride. Up to 60 motorists vie for the 20 car spaces during the week, forcing some to park illegally. And the squeeze could become... Page 1

Fighting back STUDENTS at Kedrons Mount Alvernia College are fighting back after the school was targeted by a pornographic website. Instead of treating the re-emergence of the website as "hot gossip", students are using it as a safety message. Page 1

Our eyes on the water IF YOU ever find yourself in trouble on the water, Shorncliffe-based Volunteer Marine Rescue will be there to help you. The Northside Chronicle took an up-close look at VMRs hard work ahead of its Emergency and Community Services Expo next week. Page 1

Black mark A GRASSFIRE at Deagon Wetlands which covered the northside in smoke and ash last week was lit by arsonists, Brisbane City Council claims. But police and fire services say they know nothing about the arson claims. Page 1

Woolworths part of $50m upgrade THE northside continues to see a boon in retail investment with the Aspley Hypermarket the latest shopping centre to undergo a multimillion dollar upgrade. The Albany Creek Rd institution, home to 60 retailers, including Kmart, Coles, Aldi and Toys R... Page 3

Black mark A CRANKY motorist has thumbed their nose at parking inspectors by spray-painting over part of a yellow no-parking line on Newman Rd at Wavell Heights. Not everyone is amused, though. It comes after a petition backing the no-parking line, sparked by... Page 1

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Conflict is on the menu over cafe A SHORNCLIFFE cafe is hitting back at Brisbane City Councils decision to install a pop-up kiosk at Shorncliffe Pier amid claims of a lack of community consultation or an open tender process. The Northside Chronicle reported on June 29 that the... Page 3

Final destination ASHES to ashes, stardust to stardust. With cemeteries becoming increasingly crowded, businessman Paul Francis (pictured) hopes to establish a "space burials" company based in Virginia, allowing people to launch their loves ones cremated remains into... Page 1

FURY ROAD THE closure of rooftop parking at Westfield Chermside is making life so bad for shoppers that one has likened the situation to the apocalyptic movie Mad Max. Customers say traffic and the battle for parks is causing serious road rage, but centre... Page 1

Focus on concussion TAKE a hit and play on. Norths Juniors Rugby League club says no way. It is spearheading a push for greater awareness of concussion in the junior league after recent incidents involving professional athletes who have been forced to put their careers on... Page 1

Excitement sky high THRILLS reigned at Kedron State School with the arrival of the RACQ CareFlight helicopter. The chopper landed on the school oval to the delight of students who met the pilot, crew and a former rescue patient as part the organisations new safety... Page 4

Stop clowning around WAVELL State High School is renewing its call for the State Government to help fund a new performing arts facility to replace its 37-year-old possum-infested building. The school has established Schools of Excellence programs in dance, drama and music,... Page 1

Shooting goals CARSELDINES Elizabeth White has devoted countless hours to fostering the next generation of northside netballers. She is one of dozens of Australians recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours list. Page 1

Dare to be free IT IS the dilemma faced by every parent - do you allow your children to roam free, or do you protect them from the risks of the modern world. A new study has found the overwhelming majority put safety first, with only 10 per cent of kids making their... Page 1

Hell of a team NORTHS legend Mark Murray has endorsed a Devils dream team which would match it with the best sides in State of Origin history. Four of the Nundah clubs best will run out on to the field tonight. Find out who else made the team. Page 1