Queensland's worst Ross River virus outbreak in almost 20 years hits Brisbane and other top stories

Queensland's worst Ross River virus outbreak in almost 20 years hits Brisbane

Queensland Health data shows most Ross River victims are aged between 25 and 39 and most live in Brisbane's Metro South (711) and Metro North (675) regions. More than 350 people have contracted the virus on the Gold Coast and 203 on the Sunshine ... >> view original

teenager guilty of attempted murder after stabbing 'bully'

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

Brisbane council worker sparked Queensland police headquarters evacuation ...

A Brisbane City Council worker has sparked a full evacuation of the Queensland police headquarters in the CBD after turning in a suspicious black box containing wires. The bomb squad was called in to investigate the package that had been brought to the ... >> view original

St Patrick's Day: Thousands turn out to see 800 participants in annual ...

The sound of a busy Brisbane CBD was transformed this morning when thousands of people lined the streets for a glimpse of the best of Irish culture in this year's Saint Patrick's Day parade. The usual drone of cars, motorcycles and everyday life was ... >> view original

Brisbane Broncos condemn Cronulla Sharks to ninth straight home defeat

Instead, the Sharks sank to a new low, failing to score a try in their loss to Brisbane on Friday night. At what was once a feared venue for opposition players to visit, Remondis Stadium has now become a graveyard for the home team. Cronulla have now ... >> view original

For rent: Brisbane's Crossman Castle seeks new king and queen

A castle fit for a king, fully equipped with a princess room and chandelier, is up for rent in Brisbane's west. The Crossman Castle was built at Mount Crosby in 2009 by the Crossman family who were seeking fun and simpler times. The medieval castle ... >> view original

A Brisbane boy has a genetic condition which stops him from consuming food

The youngster from Redbank Plains, west of Brisbane, has been in a battle with his body since he was born. Bryn Sykes, 4, with his brother Rohan, 8, and sister Freya, 7. Picture: Jamie Hanson. Bryn suffers from genetic condition Fragile-X which has ... >> view original

Reclaim Australia "anti-Islamisation" march to hit Brisbane streets

Organisers of next month's Reclaim Australia march in Brisbane say they just want a peaceful event to "have their voices heard" as they campaign against "extremism", including halal. Reclaim Australia marches are being held across the nation on April 4 ... >> view original

Bojan Darveniza widow buys Brisbane office tower for $21.5m.

The transaction late last year between vendor, financial services company IOOF, and buyer Jane Darveniza was detailed in JLL's Office Investment Market Report released yesterday as the 13th biggest sale in the Brisbane commercial market last year. >> view original

Best of Brisbane this weekend

FROM the St Patrick's Day parade to a French film festival, here's the top things to do and what Brisbane has to offer this weekend. IT'S more than a century since the last brewery operated in the city of Ipswich and now there is. Hearts Brewing ... >> view original