'Suspicious device' found under car in Brisbane harmless and other top stories

'Suspicious device' found under car in Brisbane harmless

A "suspicious device" found attached to the bottom of a car in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley has turned out to be harmless. Queensland Police were called to Arthur Street about 7:40am and declared an emergency situation a short time later. No nearby ... >> 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

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

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

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

New play examines legacy of Patrick Mayne, the 'Butcher of Brisbane'

The cast and crew of the Mayne Effect with descendants of the Mayne family, including Elizabeth Lordbrown. Photo: Supplied. It's been 150 years since one of Brisbane's most notorious figures, Patrick Mayne, reportedly confessed to murder on his deathbed. >> 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

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

Rail works may have compounded flooding north of Brisbane, lawyer's report finds

A new rail line development may have contributed to flooding north of Brisbane, lawyers have said. A preliminary hydrological report, commissioned by Shine Lawyers, found the construction of an embankment and concrete barriers at the Moreton Bay Rail ... >> view original

Brisbane twenty-something takes on the internet radio world from his bedroom

More than one million listeners are tuning in to a 20-year-old man broadcasting an online radio program from his family home in Brisbane's north-east. There is no fancy set-up, only a simple laptop and microphone which enables Lewis Harrison to engage ... >> view original