Storm strikes Brisbane and other top stories

Storm strikes Brisbane

Brisbane has been drenched by an afternoon storm that saw more than 80 millimetres fall in some parts of south-east Queensland. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Michael Knepp said most of the heaviest rain fell south of the inner-city. "Slacks Creek ... >> 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

All-too-cool Ed Sheeran shakes illness during first show of Australian tour at ...

Hey, Ed Sheeran. You should call. There's a bit of man love going on over here after your Riverstage performance on Friday night. Sure, at the first show of your Australian tour and the first of three in Brisbane – "Brisvegas" as you've learned to call ... >> view original

Brisbane Broncos thrash North Queensland 44-22 in NRL clash

And Thurston was again reduced to his knees on Friday night, but only because he was getting his head around Brisbane's stunning win in front of a crowd of 40,057. A fiery welcome was expected after Broncos coach Wayne Bennett dismissed anyone who ... >> view original

SuperCoach scores: Suns v Lions

1 draft pick proved against the Brisbane Lions on Thursday night that he won't let you down if you select him in your SuperCoach team. Swallow racked up a game-high 125 points, thanks to 25 disposals — many of which came in the second half — and six ... >> view original

[VIDEO] Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions: 2015 NAB Challenge scores, blog

One would never have believed the game could end in a draw when at the final change Brisbane had kicked a grand total of 0.3 from the last two quarters. But, the Suns, who had dominated in that time, had been wasteful in front of goal, recording 7.11 ... >> view original

Brisbane's inner city ABC-change

“Local state school enrolments are skyrocketing, with the number of students at Brisbane State High increasing by 17.5 per cent, New Farm State School by 21.3 per cent, Brisbane Central State School by 37.3 per cent and West End State School by 16.5 ... >> view original

A Wicked weekend in Brisbane

However, with rumours swirling of a magical sorceress from the West taking over the city, and keen to learn more about a part of Queensland I knew little about, I cast aside my feeble concerns and jumped in the car for a wicked weekend in Brisbane. >> 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

Wellington Phoenix hope for victory in Brisbane to tick off another notable first

If the high-flying Phoenix can topple defending champions Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium, it will be the first time they have achieved that feat in eight years of trying. There have been 10 losses and two draws in the Queensland capital. "Brisbane's ... >> view original