Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race sets off in favourable weather and other top stories

Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race sets off in favourable weather

It has been a clean start in Moreton Bay for this year's Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race, with 30 boats competing in the event. The 67th annual event started in Moreton Bay off Shorncliffe at 11:00am (AEST). Boaties were philosophical about the ... >> view original

Roar turn Mariners' world upside down

INSPIRED by a Steve Lustica hat-trick and a vintage Thomas Broich cameo, Brisbane Roar snapped a four-match A-League losing streak with a 6-1 thrashing of Central Coast Mariners at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night. In a match that gained extra ... >> view original

Daniel Vettori signs Big Bash League coaching deal with Brisbane Heat

Retired Black Caps great Daniel Vettori has signed a three-year coaching deal with the Brisbane Heat. Daniel Vettori has signed a three-year deal to coach the Big Bash League's Brisbane Heat. A foundation player with the Twenty20 side, Vettori, 36 ... >> view original

Teenage girl reported missing in Brisbane

Police are appealing to the public to find a teenage girl reported missing in Brisbane. The 15-year-old was last sighted yesterday in the Southbank or Brisbane CBD areas and had not made contact with her parents since 6pm. She is described as being ... >> view original

No suspects in Brisbane stabbing murder

Detectives have no persons of interest in the stabbing murder of a 23-year-old man at Carole Park in Brisbane's south. Police arrived at Cobalt Street around 3am after receiving a Triple Zero call by a person they do not believe was involved in the crime. >> view original

Brisbane Lions to rally around former Collingwood player Dayne Beams

Not since Brendan Fevola's first game against Carlton as a Brisbane player back in 2010 has there been such a buzz surrounding the AFL in the Queensland capital, with pre-match ticket sales indicating a crowd approaching 30,000 will be on hand. >> view original

Bus passenger snaps shocking pic

Both TransLink and Brisbane City Council were approached for comment and TransLink told news.com.au that Brisbane City Council was the responsible authority. A council spokesman said the council is investigating the matter. “All bus drivers are ... >> view original

Brisbane to Gladstone brings out family rivalry among 30-strong fleet

THIRTY vessels will race for line honours in this year's QantasLink Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race but the battle for the official silverware won't be the only competition on the open water come Good Friday. Shorncliffe's Philip Lazzarini will ... >> view original

Brisbane Broncos' Jordan Kahu out of NRL clash with Gold Coast Titans with ...

Brisbane full-back Jordan Kahu will miss the Broncos' round five NRL clash with Gold Coast after injuring his hamstring at training. Kahu, 24, has enjoyed a strong start in the Broncos' number one this season after a horror run with injuries in the ... >> view original

Brisbane to Gladstone team to be an all Gladstone affair

RAY Hobbs's Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race this year is an all-Gladstone affair, his five-strong crew all local sailors. The big different for Hobbs is which of his children are joining him on the journey. Most years his daughter Carli is on the boat ... >> view original