Brisbane weather: Queensland heat wave to break records and other top stories

Brisbane weather: Queensland heat wave to break records

The south-east is expected to swelter under temperatures five to 10 degrees above average on Thursday, with Friday potentially just as hot. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast to hit 35 degrees on Thursday, the Gold ... >> view original

Brisbane Monster Slide tickets on sale without council approval

A Brisbane City Council spokeswoman said an application from Monster Slide to stage the event was still under consideration and had not been approved. She said it would only go ahead if the council's "requirements are satisfactorily met". "The event ... >> view original

Why Leigh Matthews would have 'handed the keys back' on Brisbane Lions

Speaking on the eve of Brisbane's last NAB Challenge clash with the neighbouring Gold Coast, Matthews said the AFL saved the Lions when it injected an extra $5 million into the club last year on top of its $10 million subsidy. "If they hadn't done that ... >> view original

Ed Sheeran snapped partying at Down Under Bar in Brisbane

Twitter user @AnnieKeating managed to grab two pictures with the singer-songwriter, while fellow pub-goer, @HollyIngram18, was also lucky enough to meet Sheeran, tweeting “welcome to Brisbane @edsheeran and the delight that is down under bar! >> view original

Brisbane Roar shares spoils with Bluewings in a thriller - SBS

Brisbane got off to a dream start when 19-year-old striker Brandon Borrello continued his recent hot streak in front of goal when he swept a low shot home from close range after skipper Matt McKay and Andrija Kaluderovic had combined to provide the ... >> view original

Former Bronco, Blues Player Faces Court

Former rugby league international Chris Johns has appeared in a Brisbane court charged with public nuisance. The former Brisbane Broncos player, who represented Australia and NSW, appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday. >> view original

Burning van closes Brisbane's Airport Link tunnels

Brisbane Airportlink tunnel evacuated due to car fireCourier Mail >> view original

Brisbane's Vanuatu community strives to help loved ones struck by Cyclone Pam

Brisbane's Vanuatu and Pacific Island community hopes to help family and friends affected by Cyclone Pam by connecting with the south-east Queensland community to collect aid. The small, close-knit community is using a Facebook page to gather goods ... >> view original

Brisbane's toll tunnels fail to cut rising travel times: RACQ

Brisbane's two toll tunnels are not slashing travel times for Brisbane motorists five years after the Clem 7 tunnel opened as promised, Brisbane City Council's latest travel time statistics shows. While there have been some suburban improvements ... >> view original

Brisbane traffic increasing, report shows

Brisbane Deputy Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the council was completing a number of major and minor projects to combat clogged roads. These include the soon-to-be opened Legacy Way and proposals to upgrade Kingsford Smith Drive and Wynnum Road ... >> view original