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Air Canada Brisbane-Vancouver flights to start in 2016

Just two weeks after Brisbane Airport lost one international carrier, it has gained another in Air Canada. In a blow to the airport, Malaysia Airlines last month announced it would axe its Brisbane-Kuala Lumpur route in August. But that disappointment ... >> view original

Brisbane rental prices on par with Melbourne

Brisbane renters pay equivalent to their Melbourne counterparts, a report has shown, despite large discrepancies in house prices between the two capitals. The Domain rental report shows there has been no relief from escalating rents for River City ... >> view original

Brisbane's new theatre boom and the Turquoise Elephant in the room

No doubt Brisbane's turbulent political past and present – from Joh Bjelke-Petersen to Pauline Hanson and Clive Palmer – has served as inspiration for the play. Perhaps it is Palmer's giant dinosaurs from his Coolum theme park, Palmersaurus, that will ... >> view original

Commonwealth Games 2018: 1000-day countdown celebrated on Brisbane and ...

Today, on what marks 1,000 days until the 2018 Commonwealth Games begin on the Gold Coast, former athletes joined officials and dignitaries at events in Brisbane and Surfers Paradise. Deeks was on hand to share the insights into an athlete's mind at a ... >> view original

Path planning vital for Brisbane's active lifestyle

Brisbane's inner city embraces walking and cycling the best pathways allow for both to co-exist with ease. The new riverwalk from the CBD to New Farm is a sign of what must come as we continue our love affair with inner-city living and the walking and ... >> view original

Brisbane plans to become Asia-Pacific hub

For Brisbane there was always the danger of being Australia's forgotten third child, lost in the shadows of a sparkling Sydney with its big business, audacious bridge and iconic opera house, and “Marvellous Melbourne” with its mega events, culture and ... >> view original

Brisbane woman's horror after being served fried rice with side of steel

A Brisbane woman has spoken of her terror after eating fried rice at a Chinese restaurant that contained a four-centimetre coil of stainless steel and shards of steel wool throughout it. Maxine Dosen suffered severe throat trauma after eating part of ... >> view original

Johnny Depp visits sick Queensland kids in full Jack Sparrow garb

July 08, 2015: Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp has taken time out of his busy schedule to visit sick kids at a Brisbane Hospital dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow. 9NEWS. Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has taken time off from shooting his ... >> view original

US military plane in emergency at Brisbane Airport

A Brisbane Airport spokesman said the aircraft declared an emergency landing in Brisbane about 7.20pm. The aircraft was described as a C-130 - a transporter. The spokesman said the craft landed without incident, and flights would see minimal-to-no delays. >> view original

Brisbane mother's heartbreaking plea for estranged husband to return their ...

A Brisbane mother has told of her heartbreak after her estranged husband abducted their two children and took them to Lebanon. Six weeks ago, Sally Faulkner hugged her two children goodbye at Brisbane International Airport. Her estranged husband, Ali ... >> view original