Round 3 match preview: Richmond v Brisbane and other top stories

Round 3 match preview: Richmond v Brisbane

Richmond is fully aware of the potential damage that can be caused by Brisbane's 'mosquito fleet' up forward (Zorko, Green, Taylor and Christensen) and will be keen to apply the required repellent to them in Saturday night's Round 3 clash at the Gabba. >> view original

Brisbane fine-dining restaurants close as glut of trendy, mid-range venues ...

Amelia Taylor, managing director of food marketing business Liquidity, said Brisbane diners had short attention spans. “Sometimes the people who close have the best food and the best service. But they get forgot,” she said. “Everyone wants to be an A ... >> view original

New player emerges as race for second Brisbane NRL team hots up

A fresh player has emerged in the race for a second NRL team in Brisbane, with a new business consortium testing the waters for support as it seeks to rival the Broncos in the code's most fertile market. Fairfax Media understands the group is ... >> view original

'Ian Frazer' scam targets Brisbane residents

A cruel hoax is being played out in Brisbane, and on one of the nation's favourite sons. Sham collectors are knocking on doors, telling stories about world famous scientist Professor Ian Frazer, and pleading for funds to keep him in Australia. They're ... >> view original

Brisbane Lions won't change tack ahead of Tigers clash: Justin Leppitsch

Staker's time at Brisbane has been cruelled by injury and a call-up would be his first senior game for the Lions since 2013. Staker played all 22 regular season games in his first season at the Gabba in 2010 but has only managed 22 more in the three ... >> view original

Asia Pacific Screen Awards will 'ultimately define Brisbane': Lord Mayor

Which Brisbane icon defines the city? Is it the Story Bridge, the South Bank arts precinct, City Hall, Suncorp Stadium or something else? Lord Mayor Graham Quirk's suggestion is one that many would consider left-field, but he believes it will be what ... >> view original

Brisbane Broncos ready for representative disruption: Wayne Bennett

"He's on track to come back before the six months at the moment and that's a miracle in itself." Brisbane captain Justin Hodges, halfback Ben Hunt and utility back Lachlan Maranta all finished training early on Thursday but are expected to play against ... >> view original

News Corp Australia

The bloodsuckers, which have distinct black and white striped legs, are the cause of annual dengue outbreaks in North Queensland but have not been routinely detected in Brisbane. They were discovered in the international terminal baggage make-up area ... >> view original

Green Army to give Brisbane bush, waterways a helping hand

Speaking at the Banks Street Reserve, Brisbane City Councillor Matthew Bourke said the council spent $4 million each year on bushland maintenance. "The opportunity here for employment as well as education, skills, and training being provided in our ... >> view original

The heart of Brisbane's Greek community will be demolished for units

The heart and soul of Brisbane's original Greek community – Hellenic House at South Brisbane – is going to be demolished for a $40 million block of units. Hellenic House, with its Parthenon-style columns, sits 200 metres from Musgrave Park, the home of ... >> view original