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Hunt for driver continues as police reveal Brisbane hit-and-run victim was ...

Detectives investigating the hit-and-run crash that killed Ashleigh Humphrys on her 20th birthday believe the Brisbane woman may have been lying on all fours when she was struck along the Western Freeway at Toowong yesterday morning. Senior Sergeant ... >> view original

Brisbane weather: Severe storm warning issued

Severe thunderstorms have swept across Brisbane, halting train services, an A-League match at Suncorp Stadium and an inner-city fun run. Heavy storms hit Beenleigh and Logan before 5pm, the Bureau of Meteorology said. "They are forecast to affect ... >> view original

Officials call off Brisbane Roar - Wellington Phoenix match due to waterlogged ...

The match threatened to descend into farce in the second half as Brisbane's recent wild weather worsened, waterlogging the pitch to the point where short, simple passes were held up by large puddles. Referee Alan Milliner was forced to officially ... >> view original

Man drowns in Brisbane River

A man who drowned in Brisbane's CBD on Saturday was a kayaker exploring an underground stormwater drain. Police have confirmed the man and a woman had been paddling through the underground drain network on Saturday when they became trapped ... >> view original

Man's ear partly bitten off in Brisbane bar fight

A 22-year-old man had part of his left ear bitten off in an attack at a South Brisbane hotel on Sunday night, according to police. A 24-year-old Inala man has been charged with one count each of grievous bodily harm and assault occasioning bodily harm. >> view original

2015 NAB Challenge ladder

The signings of premiership stars Dayne Beams and Allen Christensen from Collingwood and Geelong respectively have added quality in depth to an already strong Brisbane midfield, which comfortably accounted for Sydney and endured a grinding ... >> view original

Teen rams cop car during Brisbane chase

Man charged after police chaseBrisbane Times >> view original

Brisbane rugby player dies in Fiji

A Brisbane-based rugby player has died in his sleep while in Fiji for an international tournament. Fijian prop Iosefo Bele Tabalala, a 32-year-old member of the Brothers Rugby Club in Brisbane, had been playing for the Fiji Warriors in the World Rugby ... >> view original

Afghanistan veterans receive hero's welcome in Brisbane parade

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Crowds watch almost 3000 veterans and families and loved ones of veterans from Operation Slipper march through Brisbane's CBD on Saturday March 21, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Michelle Smith/Fairfax ... >> view original

Brisbane Lions were considered walkovers by Carlton, says Mitch Robinson

Ex-Carlton midfielder Mitch Robinson has admitted his former AFL club considered the Brisbane Lions to be walkovers. Prized Brisbane recruit Robinson says he revealed the sobering home truth at the Lions' pre-season camp on the Sunshine Coast, ... >> view original