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With the naval powerhouse expected to remain docked in Brisbane until Tuesday, beer barrels are being rolled out at bars across the city along with promotions to lure in the US Navy and marines keen to part with cash. The Royal George Hotel and ... >> view original

US aircraft carrier to dock in Brisbane

A NUCLEAR-POWERED aircraft carrier with all the makings of a floating town has arrived in Brisbane. THE USS George Washington and the 5500-plus crewmembers on board docked at the city's port on Friday morning for a four-day stopover. Acting Premier ... >> view original

Man dies after car goes off cliff

A second motorcyclist is in a critical condition after a crash at Bardon in Brisbane's inner-west last night. The 25-year-old man was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital after losing control of his bike on Jubilee Terrace shortly after 8pm ... >> view original

Brisbane flood tugboat hero Peter Fenton inadvertently contributed to his own ...

A man hailed for preventing a disaster on Brisbane's Gateway Bridge during the city's 2011 floods inadvertently contributed to his own death at his worksite, a coroner has found. Peter Fenton, 67, died in December 2011 when a heavy plastic container ... >> view original

USS George Washington in Brisbane

A US Navy aircraft super carrier arrives in Brisbane on Friday with 6000 crew set to "explore" the city. 19/06/15. Victoria Police. Pictured - Victoria Police logo. 130814RG37 Picture: ROB GUNSTONE. Up next... Police officer faces charges for leaking ... >> view original

Flights delayed as thick fog blankets Brisbane

Flights in and out of Brisbane airport have been affected by a thick fog which blanketed parts of southern Queensland this morning. CityCats and ferries were suspended along the Brisbane River as visibility got down to 100 metres. Moist soil from ... >> view original

Australia's Leading Music Retail Store Returns To Brisbane

After a two-and-a-half year absence, Aussie music retail store Allans Billy Hyde has made a triumphant return to Brisbane. The store which has just opened is now the biggest musical instrument store in Brisbane, covering 1350 square metres and offering ... >> view original

Smoking to be banned at Brisbane's Ekka show for first time

Smoking will be banned at the Royal Queensland Show in Brisbane's Ekka showgrounds precinct for the first time, the RNA says. Queensland Health backed the RNA's decision to remove the usual 13 designated smoking areas within Brisbane's Ekka ... >> view original

Opposition Analysis: Brisbane Lions

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Dayne Beams of the Lions in action during the 2015 AFL round ten match between the GWS Giants and the Brisbane Lions at Spotless Stadium, Sydney on June 7, 2015. (Photo by Anthony Pearse/AFL Media). Western ... >> view original

Woman hit by car north of Brisbane suffers serious injuries

A 20-year-old woman suffered serious injuries when she was hit by a car north of Brisbane, with police issuing a plea for witnesses to come forward. Police believe the woman was struck by a car on George Street, between King and Hasking streets, ... >> view original