Brisbane Airport domestic terminal set to expand and other top stories

Brisbane Airport domestic terminal set to expand

Brisbane Airport's domestic terminal is set to undergo its biggest expansion since it opened in 1988, with the construction of a new regional airline building now out to market. The expansion will increase the number of gates at the domestic terminal ... >> view original

NBL chairman rules out Brisbane team until better stadium available

The NBL will not enter a new Brisbane team until there is a stadium which can suitably house it. The league rates the city as its number one expansion target, but only if they have the right stadium option. NBL chairman Graeme Wade revealed on Tuesday ... >> view original

Brisbane skywriting apology: What did man behind this stunt do to make him ...

The pilot who flew the mission, Rob Vance of Skywriting Services Australia, told the Brisbane Times the mystery man who hired him "was calm, cool and collected." Vance said he had flown other similar missions for apologetic clients. He said: "It's ... >> view original

Brisbane weather: Rain record could fall this week

In Brisbane city, the current all-time record was also set in 1989, when 547.6 millimetres fell. Mr Otto said heavy rainfall predicted later this week was likely to significantly boost the totals further. "On Thursday and Friday in parts of the south ... >> view original

Sam Smith review – pop authenticity on life support in Brisbane

“Can't you see that I am yours? So will you be my life support?” he hiccups soulfully as thousands upon thousands of fans provide it, vocally. The bombastic Disclosure collaboration, Together, begins. Smith smiles shyly. “Brisbane, how are you?” he asks. >> view original

Queensland Urban Utilities to repay $1.2b to Brisbane City Council

The repayment means Brisbane residents' rates are less likely to increase significantly next financial year. The council said $790 million of the returned money would be used to pay down debt, with the rest to be invested in city projects. The council ... >> view original

Bali nine: Brisbane vigil for condemned duo

Last-ditch plea for clemency for condemned Bali Nine pair in Brisbane on Monday. Labor Senator Claire Moore speaks to Bali duo supporters. Photo: Phillip Wells. As the hours tick down to the execution of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, supporters ... >> view original

2028 Olympics: Queensland set for IOC boost in Brisbane-led bid to host Games

2028 Olympics: Queensland set for IOC boost in Brisbane-led bid to host Games. IOC president to meet with Tony Abbott and Sussan Ley; Expressions of interest to host Games to be lodged by 2019. Olympic rings on blue sky The last time the Olympics were ... >> view original

How to Quit Stuff: Brisbane woman's lifestyle experiment

A Brisbane woman is set to become the next Sarah Wilson, but with the aim of encouraging people to quit stuff instead of sugar. Rachel Smith made a vow to live outside the consumer cycle in 2014, shelling out cash for just food, basic toiletries, fuel ... >> view original

Brisbane, Fast, First: Southeast Queensland couple in trouble for flying the ...

AN ELDERLY southeast Queensland couple face a $1700 fine for flying the Aussie flag on Anzac Day while their neighbour has been given the green light to display a Swastika. Why? Because apparently the national flag makes too much noise when it ... >> view original