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Brisbane weather: heat burst to be shortlived

A sunny high of 27 degrees was tipped for Brisbane on Monday but those hoping it would signal the end of the cooler months will be disappointed. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster David Bernard said on Monday a cold front moving from the west was tipped ... >> view original

delays at Brisbane International Airport

Community and Public Sector Union members working for the department will walk off the job for around four hours this morning, between 6.30am and 10.30am in Brisbane. Similar stoppages will take place at international airports throughout Australia today. >> view original

Brisbane Souths win Brisbane club rugby title in style

Two first half tries from Wallabies winger Chris Feauai-Sautia propelled Souths to one of the most unlikely Brisbane rugby premierships in nearly 30 years yesterday as they swept aside minor premiers Easts 39-12 at Ballymore yesterday. Memories of John ... >> view original

Is Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett up to his old tricks again?

It was a similar story at Brisbane in 1993, with the Broncos losing two of their last four regular season games before going on to to win the club's second title by downing St George in the grand final, while the 2000 premiers lost 28-0 to the Roosters ... >> view original

Brisbane City Pops Orchestra to play Granite Belt

A WHALE of a concert is planned for Sunday August 16 at Robert Channon Wines when the popular Brisbane City Pops Orchestra brings its Sea and Sky concert on tour to the Granite Belt. The visit is a first for the orchestra who regularly perform light ... >> view original

Steve Johnson reported for striking Allen Christensen in Cats' win over ...

STEVE Johnson is no certainty to face the Sydney Swans on Saturday night — in what is slated to be his 250th AFL match — after being reported for striking former teammate Allen Christensen in Geelong's big win at the weekend. Johnson was booked for ... >> view original

Once-in-blue-moon conditions allow HMAS Brisbane snorkelling

And with July 31 being the day a first literal blue moon was expected since 2013 and the 10th anniversary of the HMAS Brisbane's sinking to boot, I was given that rare opportunity. Scuba World's Mike McKinnon said it was not often possible for ... >> view original

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

Brisbane and Gold Coast have been hit hard by injury ahead of QClash in Round 19

Brisbane have lost Dayne Beams for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury while Matthew Leuenberger is likely to miss several weeks with a sore knee. The Suns will be without Rory Thompson (ankle), while Touk Miller (ankle), Adam Saad (calf), ... >> view original

Elderly woman dies after being run over by car at The Gap church in Brisbane

An elderly woman has died after being run over by a car at a church in The Gap in Brisbane's west. The 86-year-old woman had just finished having lunch with friends in The Gap Uniting Church on Sunday afternoon when she was run over and pinned ... >> view original