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Malcolm Turnbull spared leadership questions at Brisbane 'politics in the pub ...

The question of whether Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull will be Australia's next Prime Minister certainly does not seem to consume the good burghers of Bracken Ridge. Instead, those in the outer northern Brisbane suburb were more concerned ... >> view original

Developers lodge plan for mega student towers in South Brisbane

Developers have lodged an application to build two 17-storey towers in South Brisbane that could house about 940 university students. The proposal at 191 Vulture Street would see the towers filled with studio units and dorm-style apartments. The plans ... >> view original

Stefan Martin throws scare through Brisbane Lions camp after injuring knee at ...

Brisbane football manager Dean Warren said initial tests showed the knee was structurally sound and no scans were planned. “It's pretty sore at the moment but our medical staff are pretty confident it is just a collision injury and he should be fine ... >> view original

Brisbane teenager found guilty of attempted murder over school stabbing

A teenager who stabbed a fellow student in the neck with a kitchen knife at a Brisbane school has been found guilty of attempted murder despite his lawyer arguing he was "responding to bullying as he saw best". In August 2013, when the boy was 14, ... >> view original

Two Queensland airports in Skytrax world's top 50

Queensland has two airports in the world's top 50, according to the latest Skytrax World Airport Awards announced in Paris overnight. Brisbane Airport was rated 20th in the list of the world's top 100 airports and best in Australia, ahead of Sydney ... >> view original

Refugees volunteer to keep African restaurant Mu'ooz open in Brisbane

A not-for-profit Brisbane restaurant that helps female African refugees hopes volunteers and diversification will help keep the business running. Mu'ooz in West End is struggling to keep its doors open with board members and staff volunteering their ... >> view original

Dale Copley suffers minor calf injury, replaced by Corey Oates in Brisbane ...

Brisbane winger Dale Copley has been forced out of the Broncos' side to face the Sharks on Friday night. Copley, who had surgery on his shoulder during the off-season, went down with a minor calf strain at training on Thursday morning and has been ... >> view original

Medieval 'Crossman Castle' for rent in Brisbane's west

Fans of medieval and Tudor design have the chance to live in their very own fortress on Brisbane's western outskirts, with the unique "Crossman Castle" at Mount Crosby up for rent. Norma Trench from Brisbane West Real Estate said the owners, Ben and ... >> view original

The reasons behind Brisbane's lagging property market: Macquarie Wealth

Brisbane, along with Queensland's regional property markets, continue to lag other states this property cycle, according to Macquarie Wealth Management. "Brisbane is still very much the laggard for this cycle given the sluggish domestic economy, with ... >> view original

Plans for high-rise park in Brisbane CBD hope to imitate the Big Apple

A new high-rise park in Brisbane's CBD is set to echo the greenspace movement pioneered by designers in New York. Striking design images reveal a new look for Hobbs Park, located on the fourth floor of a new office tower at 480 Queens Street in ... >> view original