Brisbane weather: Overnight storm just the beginning and other top stories

Brisbane weather: Overnight storm just the beginning

A spectacular lightning show over Brisbane last night was just the start of the severe weather to come, the Bureau of Meteorology warns. Two separate thunderstorms drenched Brisbane and the Gold Coast overnight. A lightning strike about 8.30pm knocked ... >> view original

Western Sydney Wanderers stun Brisbane Roar in A-League

Brisbane's A-League finals chances were dealt a crippling blow on Wednesday night in a 4-1 defeat to lowly Western Sydney. In front of a season-low crowd of just 6813 at Suncorp Stadium, a hugely depleted Roar outfit – missing eight first-choice ... >> view original

Police believe they have the car that killed Brisbane woman Ashleigh Humphrys

Police believe they have the car that struck and killed Brisbane woman Ashleigh Humphrys in a tragic hit-and-run on her 20th birthday. Investigators are waiting for test results on material from underneath the vehicle before considering charges against ... >> view original

Man hit by train south of Brisbane

A man is in a serious condition after being hit by a train south of Brisbane. Paramedics were called to Woodridge train station in Logan just before 10am and rushed the man of unknown age to the Princess Alexandra Hospital. A Queensland Ambulance ... >> view original

Boy hit by bus in Brisbane

A boy struck by a bus in Brisbane's bayside area has been taken to hospital in a serious condition. Paramedics were called to the corner of Joseph Street and Oxley Avenue at Margate on Wednesday morning. The extent of the boy's injuries are still ... >> view original

Former Brisbane Bullets coach Brian Kerle reveals plans to revive NBL team

A former coach of the Brisbane Bullets is hoping Queensland will get behind the push to reintroduce the team to the National Basketball League (NBL). Brian Kerle has been gauging the interest from investors, fans and supporter to relaunch the well ... >> view original

Brisbane descendant of Richard III, John Somerset, to attend reburial in UK

A Brisbane man confirmed as a direct descendant of Richard III will attend the medieval king's reburial in the United Kingdom. The remains of the former king of England will be laid to rest on Thursday, two years after they were discovered in a dug-out ... >> view original

Brisbane's Mount Maria College goes into lockdown after men pursued by police ...

Brisbane school locked down during chaseNEWS.com.au >> view original

Brisbane real estate: Apartment buyers set for boon

Inner-city apartment hunters are in for a bonanza, with a huge supply of new developments set to flood the Brisbane market in 2015. But property consultancy Urbis moved to quell the jitters of developers at a business breakfast on Wednesday morning, ... >> view original

Mick slams 'foolish' Robinson

Robinson, who left Carlton for Brisbane as a delisted free agent at the end of last season, caused a stir on Monday when he revealed details of a heated conversation at a pre-season 'truth session', saying the Blues perceived the Lions as “a little bit ... >> view original