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Australia contemplates Brisbane bid to stage Olympics, possibly in 2028

“The AOC has given the south east Queensland cities – seven of them based around Brisbane – the opportunity to the end of next year to consider whether they want to bid,” Coates said on Saturday, a day after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ... >> view original

Manly Sea Eagles shock NRL ladder leaders Brisbane Broncos after hellish week

Manly have put a week of turmoil behind them, producing a magnificent performance to destroy NRL competition leaders Brisbane 44-14 and giving unwanted coach Geoff Toovey plenty to smile about in his 100th game in charge. The eight-tries-to-three win ... >> view original

NRL expansion on the cards with second Brisbane team worth $200m to TV rights deal

But Davison said he is “100 per cent” sure the ARL Commission will install a second Brisbane club to challenge the Broncos, a scenario that has the support of Nine Network boss David Gyngell. The addition of a second Brisbane team would be a massive ... >> view original

New Farm rainbow garden a symbol for Brisbane's LGBTI community

A small garden is set to blossom in Brisbane's New Farm Park, but the memories it represents are large and long-lasting. About 75 members of Brisbane's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community gathered on Saturday morning to plant the ... >> view original

Melbourne chief Peter Jackson says Brisbane Lions shouldn't get a priority pick

Brisbane CEO Greg Swann told Fairfax Media last week that the Lions were contemplating a bid for help from the AFL Commission, with coach Justin Leppitsch continuing to plead his lowly side's case during the week. But Jackson insinuated that if the AFL ... >> view original

Two teenage girls charged with attempted murder in Brisbane to face court Monday

Two teenage girls will face court on Monday, charged with attempting to murder a 16-year-old just north of Brisbane. It is alleged the pair broke into a home at Curlew Court in Warner in the early hours of Wednesday morning and attacked a girl living ... >> view original

Geelong thrash Brisbane Lions as Josh Walker kicks five goals

As the Cats dilly-dallied early, going sideways and backwards as often as forward, a potential Brisbane trump card emerged. Steven Motlop has been bending footballs to his will of late and his second inside 50 of another energetic opening was tailored ... >> view original

Cedar Woods: Controversial Brisbane housing development gets green light

"Independent expert planning advice found that Brisbane City Council failed to properly assess this development application against their own planning scheme, and that only a partial approval could be justified when assessed against council's plan ... >> view original

An earthquake has struck off Queensland's Fraser Coast. Pic: Geoscience ...

The rumble hit Brisbane around 9.41 this morning with baffled residents reporting shaking in their homes. According to Geoscience Australia a 5.2 magnitude quake struck off Queensland's south Fraser Coast at a depth of 35km. The earthquake authority ... >> view original

Your Weekend: Top 10 things to do in Brisbane

Grace Knight In Concert Leading Oz songstress and ex-Eurogliders lead singer takes to the Brisbane Powerhouse stage with a brilliant repertoire including jazz and the greatest Eurogliders hits. Brisbane Powerhouse. Friday 7.30pm. Tickets $55. >> view original