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Brisbane Roar managing director Sean Dobson quits amid rumours of A-League ...

Dobson tendered his resignation amid rumours that the A-League club is in crisis talks with Football Federation Australia over its financial sustainability. Brisbane Roar chairman Chris Fong will take over the day-to-day running of the club in the ... >> view original

Uncovering the secrets behind the City of Brisbane's settlement 190 years ago

While most residents think of John Oxley as Brisbane's founding father, the Royal Historical Society of Queensland believes Captain Henry Miller is the man who actually discovered the City of Brisbane in May 1825. Lieutenant Oxley originally landed on ... >> view original

Woman promised $30000 to marry Indian man in alleged visa scam, Brisbane ...

A woman was promised $30,000 to enter into a scam marriage with an Indian man, a Brisbane committal hearing has been told. The prosecution alleges migration agent Chetan Mohanlal Mashru and his partner and celebrant Divya Krishne Gowda were ... >> view original

Asian honey bee swarm carrying varroa mite destroyed after discovery in ...

A swarm of Asian honey bees carrying the destructive varroa mite has been destroyed by quarantine officials in Brisbane after a nest was discovered in a shipment of cables from Malaysia. "Arrangements were made to have the container unpacked to ... >> view original

Fire engulfs truck on Brisbane freeway

Brisbane firefighters have managed to put out a fire that engulfed a semi-trailer at Wishart today. The truck burst into flames earlier this morning on Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road. It is believed the blaze started in the truck's cabin and quickly ... >> view original

Brisbane, Fast, First: A Queensland lawyer helped arrest his client moments ...

Dramatic scenes unfolded in a Queensland court when a lawyer tackled his client to the ground moments after defending the alleged criminal. After being denied bail in the Cairns Magistrates Court yesterday 19-year-old Jack Whyte decided to make a ... >> view original

Rachael Finch says she was spooked by ghost at Brisbane hotel

... building in 1920, while other myths point to a drunk called “Charlie”, who fell from the top floor to his death. But, despite being a little freaked, Finch said she had a great weekend in Brisbane, particularly at the races, which more than 6500 ... >> view original

Auckland City coach Ramon Tribulietx's potential move to the Brisbane Roar ...

The highly-regarded Spaniard looked set for a move across the Tasman after he was approached by two-time champions, the Brisbane Roar, late last month. Early last week it was a reported a deal was all but done and an announcement was imminent. >> view original

Brisbane City Council reduces 2014-15 capital projects spend

It's an argument for the ages. One to rival the "parma vs parmi" feud or the "sauce vs ketchup" debate. At the Brisbane City Council, it's "cuts" vs "savings". Squabbling LNP and Labor councillors spent Tuesday's meeting fighting over whether the ... >> view original

Surf Lakes promises 3000 rides per hour in Brisbane

The entrepreneurs behind Surf Lakes want to create a concentric wave pool that will pump over 3000 rides per hour in Brisbane, Australia. Aaron Trevis, the founder of Surf Lakes, aims to build a surf premiere surf, sport and entertainment venue where ... >> view original