Last Top Stories: Brisbane Roar name John Aloisi as coach in former striker's second A-League shot

Brisbane Roar name John Aloisi as coach in former striker's second A-League shot

John Aloisi is set for a testing return to the A-League coaching ranks after he was confirmed as Brisbane Roar's new coach. The former Socceroo will direct “all football operations” with the three-time champions in his first senior role since he was ... >> view original

Truck crashes through building wall at Brisbane industrial park

A southwest Brisbane industrial park has reopened after a runaway truck crashed through a building wall. Heavy lifting equipment was called in to undertake a protracted removal effort at park in Seventeen Mile Rocks, about 16 kilometres southwest of ... >> view original

Name change proposed for some Brisbane suburbs

Under the proposal Russell Island would receive an Aboriginal name, Kalinga would officially become a suburb and an area of Wishart near Eight Mile Plains on Brisbane's southside would be named Wishart Outlook. Russell Island would undergo the most ... >> view original

Wheel of Brisbane stripped of spokes as maintenance continues

The Wheel of Brisbane has been stripped to its bare bones as cleaning work continues on the South Bank attraction. The 60 metre observation wheel closed on May 14 for its first major maintenance overhaul since being installed in 2009. "Every six or ... >> view original

Nicole Johnston ejected from Brisbane City Council for the 40th time

Outspoken councillor Nicole Johnston has been ejected from the Brisbane City Hall chambers for what is believed to be the 40th time in her career. The independent Tennyson councillor was suspended on Tuesday night during a heated debate over a ... >> view original

Charges laid after Brisbane couple 'attacked over cigarettes'

The couple were treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to the Royal Brisbane Hospital for further treatment. The two men from Morningside are accused of stealing property from the woman's handbag before fleeing the scene, but they were arrested a ... >> view original

Brisbane Broncos beat Newcastle Knights to give Wayne Bennett happy return

Former Knights coach Wayne Bennett made a triumphant return to Newcastle by masterminding an under-strength Brisbane Broncos to a comprehensive 31-18 victory over his former club at Hunter Stadium on Monday night. Playing without Queensland ... >> view original

Man sentenced over Brisbane drug bust during which Army called in to assess ...

A man has been sentenced over a drug bust last year at a Brisbane hotel that saw the Army called in to deal with suspected grenades. Corey John Irwin, 33, pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court to multiple charges, including possession of ... >> view original

Sunland snaps up Brisbane's 'Pink Palace' for luxury residential

Listed residential developer Sunland will turn Brisbane's controversial 'Pink Palace' mansion owned by the multimillion-dollar estate of late society darling Cindy Fleming into more than $45 million worth of luxury residential homes. Sunland snapped up ... >> view original

Brisbane man's participation in battle against ISIL confirmed

May 26, 2015: The Kurdish People's Protection Unit has confirmed a young Brisbane man is on the front line fighting ISIL in the Middle East. Michael Best. The Kurdish People's Protection Unit has confirmed a young Brisbane man is on the front line ... >> view original