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Brisbane weather: Thunderstorm warning for southeast Queensland

The spokesperson said most of the requests for help were north of Brisbane. (SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW RADAR). Thousands of homes around southeast Queensland were without power after the large storm cell swept through this afternoon. Over 4,700 ... >> view original

Brisbane's future: Lord Mayor Graham Quirk pushes for ways to forge ahead with ...

Brisbane City Council has compiled a list of priorities to shape the best possible future river city, after the appointment of a new federal Assistant Minister for Cities. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said recent events such as the Brisbane Festival ... >> view original

The Bachelorette's 'professional soccer player' is a Brisbane real estate agent

The Bachelorette's Michael Turnbull may be better known in Brisbane's property scene than he is from his time on the soccer field. Photo: Ashley Feder. The contestant who claimed to be a Socceroo has scored criticism for talking up his career on the pitch. >> view original

Brisbane on verge of mosquito population explosion

Brisbane City Council have two helicopters and a fleet of quad bikes spraying to stop the mosquito larvae from growing up and wreaking itchy havoc on the river city. More than 1400Ha of land, including at Nudgee, Tinchi Tamba and Bald Hills, are being ... >> view original

North Queensland Cowboys' Johnathan Thurston a sentimental favourite in ...

There has always been a hint of anti-Broncos sentiment in Brisbane, stemming mainly from the club's monopoly over such fertile league territory, but to suggest its a torrent of hatred and the main factor of this nuance would be a gross over-statement. >> view original

Brisbane breakfast radio has a new king

SPENCER Howson has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the Brisbane breakfast ratings. A 1.3 point growth in audience has seen Howson's overall share for ABC grow to a 14 point share. Nova, who won the last survey, had a dramatic slide of 2.1 points - the ... >> view original

Thunderstorm brings hail to Brisbane suburbs

A second line of isolated showers is approaching Brisbane from the southwest, after the Bureau of Meteorology cancelled its earlier severe storm warning for the Southeast corner. Queensland Bureau of Meteorology weather meteorologist Shalwin Singh said ... >> view original

Trio flee would be carjacker in Brisbane

Three men have managed to escape a would-be carjacker who threatened them with a handgun in a Brisbane car park. Police say the man pointed a handgun at the men as they sat in a car in a hotel car park at Nundah on Sunday night. The driver was able ... >> view original

Qld 'cop biter' faces Brisbane court

A woman who allegedly bit a Queensland police officer so hard that she drew blood through his uniform and vest has been granted bail amid suggestions excessive force was used during her arrest. Jeanie Anne Reid, 19, was arrested at Brisbane's Fortitude ... >> view original

Trip to Brisbane a little easier as $80m overpass opens

The $80.7 million Bells Creek Rd overpass was officially opened yesterday. It will provide faster and safer access across the Bruce Hwy. And it will also mean motorists doing the trip between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane will have one less area ... >> view original