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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's PT pledge sparks Brisbane cross-river dispute

Queensland political leaders have seized on comments by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull that appeared to give support to federal public transport funding. But Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and Deputy Premier Jackie Trad were at odds at just how ... >> view original

Neighbours claim Brisbane father was murdered over $10 debt

September 21, 2015: A fight between neighbours over a small debt has allegedly led to the death of a man in Brisbane. FTBAPGL. A 50-year-old Brisbane man was allegedly murdered during a fight with a neighbour that witnesses say began over a $10 debt. >> view original

NRL Finals: Brisbane Broncos ready to take 'opportunity' against Sydney Roosters

Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett has talked up the other three clubs in the NRL preliminary finals, but says his developing side is ready to take its opportunity. Bennett won six titles with the Broncos in his first stint with the club from 1988 to 2008 ... >> view original

Brisbane childcare worker charged with attempted rape of boy

Authorities are reeling after a childcare worker charged with the attempted rape of a two-year-old boy at a Brisbane childcare centre was released on bail. A family friend allegedly walked in on the 20-year-old man abusing the toddler at the centre in ... >> view original

Brisbane Lions set to recruit Geelong's Jarrad Jansen, eye other trade targets

Jansen comes from the same West Australian junior club as Brisbane's Brownlow Medal winning assistant coaches Simon Black and Shane Woewodin, as well as Eagles' great Ben Cousins. Lions list manager Peter Schwab also met with Carlton's Steven ... >> view original

'Taking a grand final to Brisbane is clearly an option': NRL boss Dave Smith ...

"Taking a grand final to Brisbane is clearly an option," says NRL chief executive Dave Smith. "It's quite big that, because we recognise the commitment the NSW government has made with the $1.6 billion investment. That's very substantial, such a huge ... >> view original

Airport delays expected to continue

Some passengers at Brisbane Airport experienced delays of up to two hours Monday morning after staff stopped working from 6-9am. Staff were to be on strike until 9pm Monday night. The Community and Public Sector Union's members striking over what ... >> view original

Brisbane cop's daughter stabs attacker in face with car keys

A police officer's daughter used her car keys to fight off a sex attacker who threw her to the ground in Brisbane last night. The 28-year-old woman was walking on Riverview Terrace in Indooroopilly when a man grabbed her from behind and forced her to ... >> view original

Swapping cereal for coffee: Cafes giving back to Brisbane school breakfast ...

Local cafes in Brisbane's northern suburbs are collecting breakfast cereal instead of serving it, to help primary school students start the day with full stomaches. Media player: "Space" to play, "M" to mute, "left" and "right" to seek. >> view original

High-rise residents finally return home after Brisbane's November hail storm

A high-rise that lost its roof in a hail storm in Brisbane 10 months ago has been repaired, with residents finally moving back home. But not everyone is happy at Scenic Point on the Brisbane River at Toowong on the city's west side. Owner-occupier Jim ... >> view original