Brisbane bomb hoax possibly caused by disgruntled ex and other top stories

Brisbane bomb hoax possibly caused by disgruntled ex

For more than four hours, the bomb-squad and dozens of police officers shut down streets across Brisbane, after a suspicious package was discovered underneath a car. Dozens of police officers and a detection robot were called to Arthur Street at 7.40 am. >> view original

FFA denies Brisbane Roar takeover speculation - SBS

"FFA is in communication with Brisbane Roar chairman Chris Fong and understands that he is working on bringing some stability to the club's operations after the departure of the managing director and the football manager," said an FFA spokesperson. >> view original

Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett predicts memorable showdown with ...

If the Cowboys are the hottest team in the NRL, riding a wave of confidence on the back of six straight wins, Brisbane are fast becoming a benchmark of consistent quality, heading into the final round before Origin on top of the ladder with just the ... >> view original

Brisbane weather: Chill factor as minimum temperature drops to 9 degrees

Brisbane had an early morning shiver this morning, when the "apparent temperature" - a military term taking into account wind chill and moisture – dropped our morning minimum to six degrees. In actual temperature terms Brisbane's was three degrees ... >> view original

Toddler dies on birthday in house fire at Beenleigh, south of Brisbane

A two-year-old boy has died on his birthday in a house fire at Beenleigh, south of Brisbane. Firefighters were called to a home in Kokoda Street just before 3:00pm (AEST). They arrived to find the weatherboard house well alight. The roof collapsed as ... >> view original

Wheel of Brisbane gets taken to pieces for a spit and polish

The Wheel of Brisbane, one of the city's most recognisable landmarks and tourist attractions, is being taken to pieces, creating a spectacle for tourists and locals alike. Each of the carriages were removed on Thursday from the 60-metre-tall wheel and ... >> view original

Brisbane woman gives confidence to Queensland's homeless with toothbrushes ...

Hundreds of care packs filled with basic toiletries are being created in Brisbane's south to help the homeless throughout Queensland. Leanne Reilly started Care Packs for Brisbane's Homeless more than 18 months ago and has been overwhelmed by the ... >> view original

Review: Spandau Ballet, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, May 13, 2015

THE Spandau Ballet boys brought a little suaveness and sophistication to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre last night. And staff were on standby to mop up the drool from the audience in the front row. The five-piece of all-original members — Tony ... >> view original

Brisbane youth worker criticises police after terrorism charge struck out

Queensland council of mosques spokesman Ali Kadri said Brisbane's Muslim community had also been shocked by the allegations against Maestracci, who was “an outstanding member of the community who's got a lot of passion for the community and the ... >> view original

Man on the run after robbing Brisbane bank

Police are on the hunt for a man who held up a Spring Hill bank. Photo: supplied. A man is on the run after allegedly holding up a Spring Hill bank with a knife and a hammer. The incident happened at the Commonwealth Bank on the corner of Leichhardt ... >> view original