Food poisoning hits 164 school principals in Brisbane: report and other top stories

Food poisoning hits 164 school principals in Brisbane: report

More than 160 Queensland school principals have been struck down with food poisoning linked to a conference in Brisbane. News Corp reports that the number of casualties from the conference held last week at Brisbane's Convention and Exhibition Centre ... >> view original

Brisbane Olympics case difficult to make

Last week, Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said he wants Brisbane to put in a bid for the 2028 Olympic Games. Any bid would be costly and would need the backing of all the councils in South East Queensland and support from both State and federal ... >> view original

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

Brisbane conferences up as City Hall hails G20 success

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre will play host to several international medical conferences, including the Asia-Pacific Autism Conference, the International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing, and a 2500-person conference ... >> view original

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

Walker, who runs an earthworks business, has lost 10 kilograms since he began training with the Ipswich Jets this pre-season. Although Walker retired in 2011, he was solid against the Brisbane Broncos in Sunday's opposed session at Red Hill and could ... >> view original

Daniel Vettori tipped to coach Brisbane Heat in Australia's Big Bash League

Vettori has played for the Brisbane Heat since 2011 in Australia's lucrative Twenty20 league and is now tipped to step up to coach the franchise. That would follow his elevation to the coaching role at the Royal Challengers Bangalore after playing for ... >> view original

Jetgo begins Brisbane-Tamworth service

After a 15-month absence, Tamworth has regained a direct flight to Brisbane thanks to the arrival of regional carrier Jetgo. Flight JG62 departed the Queensland capital a little after 0930 local time on Monday and landed at Tamworth Regional Airport ... >> view original

Five greyhound trainers banned for life over live baiting scandal

Tom Noble, Tony McCabe, Debra Arnold, Reg Kay and James Harding were all banned by the Racing Queensland board on Monday night, preventing them from owning, training or preparing a registered racing animal or attending Brisbane greyhound ... >> view original

Brisbane Good Food Month and the Night Noodle Markets are back in 2015

Brisbane Times Good Food Month, presented by Citi, is returning to Brisbane for a second year, including the popular Night Noodle Markets. Brisbane food lovers should clear their diaries for the month-long foodie festival, which kicks off on July 9 and ... >> view original

Daniel Rich shows he will add new dimension to Brisbane Lions as counter ...

Rich was used across half back at times by former coach Michael Voss but the addition of premiership players Dayne Beams and Allen Christensen to Brisbane's midfield gives coach Justin Leppitsch the chance to use him there on a semi-permanent basis. >> view original