Brisbane weather: Autumn brings heatwave to city and other top stories

Brisbane weather: Autumn brings heatwave to city

The mercury in Brisbane is expected to rise to the low 30s, about four degrees above the March average, each day until Thursday. The city's west and Ipswich are set to sweat through the highest temperatures in the south-east, with the Bureau of ... >> view original

35-year-old Chris Walker eyes NRL comeback for Brisbane Broncos

Although Walker retired in 2011, he was solid against the Brisbane Broncos in Sunday's opposed session at Red Hill and could be an injury stop-gap for the club later this year. With the man who brought out his best, Wayne Bennett, watching on, the ... >> view original

Police search Brisbane River for stricken swimmer

One water police crew will continue to search the Brisbane River until nightfall after reports of a swimmer in trouble at Hamilton. A driver called police about noon after seeing what they thought might have been a swimmer struggling in the river ... >> view original

Perth Glory escape with draw against 10-man Brisbane Roar

Perth Glory escaped with a 2-2 draw over a 10-man Brisbane outfit at nib Stadium on Saturday to remain on top of the A-League despite having failed to win any of their past six matches. Perth appeared destined to lock away top spot when well clear ... >> view original

Brisbane Broncos under-20s conditioning coach Russell Brereton passes away

BRISBANE under-20s players are undergoing counselling as the entire Broncos club mourns the shock death of youth conditioning coach Russell Brereton. In the latest tragedy to engulf rugby league, the Broncos are reeling after Brereton, a former ... >> view original

Pakistan v Zimbabwe Preview, Match 23, Brisbane

Talk of 1992, and cornered tigers, must have started to grate with Misbah-ul-Haq. But when it comes to ground realities, Misbah's team finds itself pretty much where Imran Khan's side was when it took on Australia in Perth all those years ago. If ... >> view original

Security guard slammed for allegedly choking fan at Brisbane festival

A security guard at a music festival in Brisbane has been slammed on social media after allegedly pinning down and almost choking a male fan who came near the stage "just for a high five". The incident happened at the Soundwave festival on Saturday ... >> view original

Brisbane Broncos face Ipswich Jets as Wayne Bennett primes players for South ...

The Courier-Mail was at Red Hill on Saturday morning to capture Brisbane's hit-out. With Bennett whispering instructions, players were sledged, bodies were whacked and friendly fire exchanged as the Broncos tuned-up for Thursday's blockbuster. The game ... >> view original

Brisbane Lions roar against St Kilda

On the run: Lion Ryan Lester is chased by Saint Jason Holmes. Photo: Getty Images. Brisbane Lions 0.2.5 0.4.11 0.7.15 0.7.16 (58) St Kilda 0.2.1 0.4.1 0.6.4 0.8.7 (55) Goals – Brisbane Lions: Taylor 2 Close Redden Mayes McStay Bewick. St Kilda: Membrey ... >> view original

Bipartisan support critical for Brisbane Olympic bid

Securing early support for Brisbane's potential Olympic Games bid from state and federal governments will be critical to the city having any chance of hosting the event, experts say. While Brisbane's Lord Mayor Graham Quirk on Thursday was championing ... >> view original