Brisbane weather: Rain record could fall this week and other top stories

Brisbane weather: Rain record could fall this week

At Brisbane airport the falls have already eclipsed nearly two decade old records. Mr Otto said 200 millimetres had fallen there, nearly three times the long-term monthly average of 75 millimetres. He said heavy rainfall predicted later this week was ... >> 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

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

Brisbane, Fast, First: Southeast Queensland couple in trouble for flying the Aussie flag, while neighbour OK to fly Nazi symbol... and other news - April 28. by: CLEO FRASER - FOLLOW @CLEOFRASER ON TWITTER; From: The Courier-Mail; April 28, 2015 9: ... >> 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

Mystery surrounds Brisbane's enormous aerial apology

Is this Brisbane's case of "baby come back, I just coughed up about $4000 on an aerial apology"? Locals were left scratching their heads after the mysterious message "I'm sorry ... love you" appeared in the city's clear skies this afternoon. It's the ... >> view original

Brisbane Broncos bring back the swagger

After eight rounds of NRL the Broncos are on top of the table again and they'll stay there for the next two weeks. Heading into the representative bye, Brisbane is an unlikely leader of an albeit very even pack but the Broncos swagger is starting to ... >> view original

Brisbane Lions captain Tom Rockliff wants no more excuses

Brisbane Lions captain Tom Rockliff says he's had enough of excuses for the under-performing team and he's calling for hard work and greater on-field boldness. Rockliff made an underwhelming return from a serious rib injury as the Lions were thumped by ... >> view original

Jason Nightingale called into Kiwis team for Anzac test in Brisbane

St George Illawarra Dragons veteran winger Jason Nightingale has been whistled up into the Kiwis team for Friday's Anzac rugby league test against the Kangaroos in Brisbane. As expected, Nightingale is the beneficiary of another stroke of bad luck for ... >> view original

Home affordability improves in Brisbane, worsens in Sydney

A two-income Brisbane family now needs on average 23.4 per cent of their income for monthly home loan repayments, down from 24.4 per cent a year ago. The Sydney and Melbourne mortgage belts, meanwhile, faced falling affordability as property prices ... >> view original

I Want To Stay, Says Broncos Star

There has been a lot of mail floating around that the lively forward is on his way out, after he was dropped by coach Wayne Bennett following Brisbane's Round One loss to the Rabbitohs. However, the Origin and Test star has since fought his way back ... >> view original