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Brisbane port workers sacked by text message

Hutchison Ports Australia, which operates as Brisbane Container Terminals in Queensland, sent out a message to more than 40 workers just before midnight, stating the worker had been sacked and there would be "no redeployment opportunities". >> view original

[VIDEO] Brisbane Broncos vs Canterbury Bulldogs Highlights: NRL scores, blog

The first 20 minutes belonged to Brisbane, as two straight penalties on the final tackle put them in good position in the fifth minute. Corey Oates opened the scoring with a run down the left hand side to the corner post. Oates had a double 17 minutes ... >> view original

Brisbane weather: Ekka westerlies coming right on time

Which for Brisbane means strawberry sundaes, dagwood dogs, showbags, and of course the famous Ekka westerlies. This year the weather bureau predicts they will be arriving right on time – on People's Day. Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Michael ... >> view original

Good Samaritan searching for owner of vintage diamond ring found in Brisbane CBD

A Queensland man is hunting for the owner of a vintage diamond ring, believed to be a family heirloom, found in Brisbane's CBD yesterday. Andrew Shimmin said he discovered the ring by accident yesterday, and thinking it could be valuable, he picked it up. >> view original

Destination Brisbane

The Queen's Wharf district in Brisbane, Australia, is due for a massive overhaul. Late last month it was announced that the bid for a new development had gone to a consortium led by Echo Entertainment Group. The winning proposal includes a major ... >> view original

He Died with a Felafel Brisbane share house meets its end

Twitter user and former York Street resident Brad Pfeffer noticed the disappearance of the infamous Tasmanian Babes house on Friday. Photo: Brad Pfeffer. A Taringa house made infamous by John Birmingham's cult books He Died with a Felafel in His Hand ... >> view original

Brisbane dad heartbroken after son ripped off life savings to buy house

Elderly Brisbane man Peter Pettiglio has been left with empty pockets and a broken heart, claiming his only son scammed him out of his life savings. After his house was broken into and his car was stolen in a home burglary three years ago, Mr Pettiglia ... >> view original

Brisbane, Hobart host gay marriage rallies

PROPONENTS of same-sex marriage have rallied in Brisbane and Hobart just days before a bill on the controversial issue is set to be introduced to federal parliament. THOUSANDS of protesters turned out in the capital cities as part of co-ordinated ... >> view original

Solemn ceremony in Brisbane for Anzac unit

A SOLEMN ceremony has been held in Brisbane to honour the traditional colours of the first battalion to go ashore at Gallipoli. THE silk colours of the 9th Battalion were commemorated at St John's Anglican Cathedral on Saturday. They'll be laid up next ... >> view original

Teens charged for Brisbane school attacks

FOUR teenagers have been charged after two Brisbane schools were extensively damaged. POLICE nabbed the four youths, aged between 18 and 15 years, after reports overnight of people smashing lights and windows at the Yeronga and Holland Park ... >> view original