Last Top Stories: Thousands of people stream on to Brisbane's Story Bridge to help kick off 75th ...

Thousands of people stream on to Brisbane's Story Bridge to help kick off 75th ...

“We're looking forward to trying all the food,” Brisbane city's Amanda Salmon said. “It seemed good to visit such an iconic place on its anniversary, it's definitely something to tell the grandkids.” The day is divided into three sessions while four ... >> view original

'Stand with Greece' rally held in Brisbane ahead of bailout referendum

Members of Brisbane's Greek community have come together in a rally of solidarity for people in their homeland affected by the country's economic disaster. About 100 people gathered in Brisbane CBD's King George Square, waving both Greek and ... >> view original

Global mayors arrive for Brisbane summit

Almost 100 mayors from around the world have arrived in Brisbane for a four-day summit with a heavy stress on "serious business". The mayors are among delegates from 135 cities attending the 2015 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors Forum, which runs ... >> view original

Brisbane Council CEO Colin Jensen is paid more than the PM

That honour goes to Brisbane, with its council CEO Colin Jensen earning more than $500,000 and Lord Mayor Graham Quirk on a $310,000-plus package. By comparison, Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle gets a $180,000 annual allowance plus ... >> view original

Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions: AFL live scores, blog

The Fremantle Dockers host the Brisbane Lions at Domain Stadium to close out Round 14. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 4:40pm (AEST). The current league leaders are four points clear at the top of the ladder, and with this game in hand, ... >> view original

Replica of 500-year-old Portugese caravel ship docks in Brisbane River

For Graeme Wyllie, the inspiration to build a replica of a 500-year-old Portugese caravel was born out of a love of trees, just as much as a love of the sea. The Notorious, visiting Brisbane for the first time, is the only boat of its kind in the ... >> view original

Brisbane weather: 'Absolutely beautiful' weekend ahead for Story Bridge party

Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast are tipped to reach 20 degrees on a sunny Friday with a mostly sunny 19 on the Gold Coast. The BOM predicts a mostly sunny 21 degrees after some patchy early fog for Saturday and 22 degrees for Sunday in the river city. >> view original

Bryce Cartwright's fantastic flick-pass sets up try0:42

Walsh also taught at Brisbane's Nashville State High School, now Bracken Ridge High. A former student of Walsh's and then Brisbane Bears fan, Michelle Ryan, said news of his death was a tragedy. “I remember him as my young, fit PE teacher in 1988, who ... >> view original

Brisbane Roar's on-field regeneration could already be doomed

Brisbane Roar failed to pay players and staff on their June 15 deadline and have reportedly made losses of more than $2 million in each of the past two seasons. It it is well known that owners the Bakrie Group are desperately seeking investment, but ... >> view original

Legacy Way vs Milton Road: which is faster for Brisbane commuters?

With the school holidays underway, Brisbane's roads were not as clogged as usual on Thursday when Brisbane Times pitted Legacy Way against Milton Road. The goal was to get from the Western Freeway in Toowong to the Inner City Bypass in Kelvin Grove ... >> view original