Friday, July 8, 2016

Winged heroes of Brisbane and other top stories.

  • Winged heroes of Brisbane

    Winged heroes of Brisbane
    Fancy some food truck fare? You can now track down barbecue smoked ribs, crispy wings and freshly-made soft serve at the click of a button.The Brisbane Food Trucks website launched today and is a one-stop shop for residents to hunt down a chance to catch their favourite food truck.The mobile-friendly website is a Brisbane City Council initiative and they intend to trail it for six months.City Planning chairman Councillor Julian Simmonds said Brisbane Food Trucks was a way for council to partner ..
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  • Katter the kingmaker holds court in Brisbane

    Katter the kingmaker holds court in Brisbane
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Katter backs Turnbull government Crossbench MP Bob Katter announces he will give confidence and supply to a returned Coalition government. Vision courtesy ABC News 24. PT1M21S 620 349 Bob Katter has relished in his role as a possible political kingmaker following his meeting with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Thursday.The Brisbane meeting was meant to last about an hour. In the end, it was closer to two-and-a-half. ..
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  • Noah's Ark replica built by former Brisbane science teacher

    Noah's Ark replica built by former Brisbane science teacher
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Australian ex-teacher builds massive Noah's Ark Thousands turned out for a special preview of a model Noah's Ark attraction in Kentucky, the brain-child of Australian-born religious leader Ken Ham. PT0M40S 620 349 A former Brisbane high school science teacher-turned-religious leader has realised his dream to create a reportedly $100 million, 155m version of Noah's Ark that is about to open in the United States.Australian-born Ken Ham had taught ..
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  • Man sparks '3 hours of anarchy'

    Man sparks '3 hours of anarchy'
    A MAN is still on the run after a cross-state, multi-vehicle car chase that police have described as “three hours of anarchy”.The man, who is known to police, is said to be in the greater Brisbane area after evading police Tuesday night.It is alleged the man began his string of crimes on the New England Highway in NSW at noon where he stole a Lexus and was tailed by police helicopter into the nearby town of Fassifern, Queensland.The 30-year-old then ditched the luxury car and escaped on foot for..
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  • Family escapes home invasion north of Brisbane

    Family escapes home invasion north of Brisbane
    A man has been charged after a home invasion north of Brisbane on Wednesday night.Police will allege a man drove erratically along Dohles Rocks Road, Griffin and abandoned the vehicle in the middle of the road about 8.15pm. Four people were unharmed when a man entered their home and armed himself with a knife.  The 30-year-old then approached a house and allegedly confronted and threatened a 60-year-old man before pushing him aside and walking into a home.He made threats to another man, a..
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  • European club chasing Brisbane's Maclaren

    European club chasing Brisbane's Maclaren
    Maclaren, who debuted for his country in the recent 2-1 loss to England after a 20-goal season for the Roar, turned down the chance to join the Aussie rush to the Chinese Super league several months ago, because he favours a move to Europe. And with the cash-strapped Roar in need of funds, it's likely that they will now listen to offers. The 22 year-old, who has a season left on his two-year Roar deal, and can sign a pre-agreement with a club in January and leave as a free agent, meaning Brisba..
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  • AFL 360 Extra: Brisbane captain Tom Rockliff wants to lead Lions to ...

    AFL 360 Extra: Brisbane captain Tom Rockliff wants to lead Lions to ...
    COULD the Brisbane Lions really be better off without Tom Rockliff?The week has been full of debate over the Lions’ skipper after he confirmed that his desired deal of approximately $4 million over five years was pulled off the table.In recent weeks many have questioned Rockliff’s performance as well, pointing out that despite his high possession totals he isn’t having the sort of impact that the numbers would suggest he should.But AFL 360 co-host Mark Robinson believes not only do the Lions nee..
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  • Brisbane Bullets face tough start in comeback season after NBL ...

    Brisbane Bullets face tough start in comeback season after NBL ...
    Brisbane Bullets face tough start in comeback season after NBL draw released Video will begin in 5 seconds. Ben Simmons shines in debut Australian basketball player Ben Simmons wins praise on social media following his first hit-out for the Philadelphia 76ers against Boston in the NBA Summer League. PT0M39S 620 349 Brisbane's return to the NBL won't be easy with the returning franchise to start their new lease on life with a tough first round double.The Bullets, who exite..
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  • Brisbane preview: Doomben

    Brisbane preview: Doomben
    A COMPREHENSIVE preview of every race for Saturday’s meet at Doomben with GregSpletter.RACE 1A very moderate field of juveniles to open proceedings here and ROYAL TITHE will find it much easier than recent assignments. Made some ground in the Lancaster Stakes at Eagle Farm two runs ago then struggle to run on in the Wintergarden on a day where there wasn’t a whole lot of swooping happening. Gets a soft run from the draw and although she hasn’t been missed at $2.20 she should just about win. BOLD..
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  • Serial armed robber on loose in inner Brisbane

    Serial armed robber on loose in inner Brisbane
    A BRAZEN armed robber has held up stores at gunpoint in Brisbane’s east four times in the past three months.A bottle shop on Ferry Street, Kangaroo Point, was robbed at about 7:30pm on Thursday and there have been three other robberies since April.Police connected the four armed robberies of bottle shops and convenience stores in Kangaroo Point and Woolloongabba to the same man using CCTV footage.Senior Constable Chris Hansson said the man is believed to be in his early twenties or late thirties..
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Brisbane 'one-punch' death: Son to undergo mental health check .Alleged one-hit assault in Brisbane CBD knocks man to footpath in ... .
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