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Darling Downs boy burnt when clothes caught fire critical in Brisbane hospital

A young boy who suffered burns to half his body after his clothes caught fire is in serious condition in a Brisbane hospital. The nine-year-old's clothes caught fire at a property near Millmerran on the Darling Downs about 4pm on Sunday. An RACQ ... >> view original

Brisbane Cup 2015: Jetset Lad soars to break Cup drought for Smith

The laconic horseman saddled up the champion Balmerino to win the 1976 Brisbane Cup and he was back in business yesterday with Jetset Lad. Written off by just about everyone, the former sprinter started $41 and won the Cup in astonishing fashion. >> view original

Hurdles still to clear in Brisbane Broncos' run home

Brisbane has almost locked up a finals spot, at the top of the table after 13 rounds, but Wayne Bennett is keeping the lid on any premature celebrations. The Broncos scraped into the finals last season with 12 wins, a number they are just two shy of ... >> view original

[VIDEO] GWS Giants vs Brisbane Lions highlights: AFL scores, blog

The Greater Western Sydney Giants will be looking to redeem themselves after last weekend's loss, and it's the Brisbane Lions with the daunting task of facing them at Spotless Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 1:10pm (AEST). >> view original

Thijssen says farewell to Roar - Hyundai A

Former Dutch international Frans Thijssen has, not surprisingly, always been fond of Orange – but it now holds an even more special place in his heart as his tenure as Brisbane Roar's interim Head Coach comes to an end. As he prepares to head home ... >> view original

Swiftwater rescue north of Brisbane a race against time

A man had just minutes to spare as he dialled triple-0 from his submerging car after it was swept off a flooded road at Petrie, just north of Brisbane. ​Queensland firefighters, recounting the swiftwater rescue, said the man had just two inches of ... >> view original

Former Brisbane Roar winger Kofi Danning hopes VPL move will reignite A ...

Kofi Danning's knee injury put him on the back foot at A-League club Brisbane Roar, but the Canberra product is hoping to reignite his career with a stint for the Oakleigh Cannons in the Victorian Premier League. Danning's contract with the Roar ... >> view original

Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett says fortune in his team's favour

Normally football coaches are quick to play down the element of luck in a win but Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett pumped up the role of good fortune after their 44-10 win over the Sea Eagles. The Broncos crossed the line in some unorthodox ways ... >> view original

GWS v Brisbane, Nth Melbourne v West Coast, St Kilda v Hawthorn: AFL round ...

This afternoon GWS plays Brisbane at Sydney Showgrounds, then North Melbourne plays West Coast at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Finally St Kilda takes on Hawthorn in the twilight game at Docklands. You can tune in to Grandstand's live commentary streams ... >> view original

Teen stabbed in stomach south of Brisbane

Police found the 17-year-old with an apparent stab wound at a home in the Logan suburb of Marsden on Sunday morning. He was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The woman has been remanded in police custody ... >> view original