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Second band of storms for Brisbane after earlier rain, hail

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

Everything you need to know for a spectacular Brisbane Riverfire

Fireworks, Super Hornets and hit songs are set to go off at Brisbane's free annual Riverfire celebration tonight. The fireworks display will be one of Australia's most impressive, with crackers fired from barges on the Brisbane River, city rooftops and ... >> view original

The five Brisbane children who tackled a shotgun-wielding intruder and saved ...

Five Brisbane children who disarmed their shotgun-wielding father have explained how they banded together to save their mother's life. Rachel Moore was at her Brisbane home on April 11 last year when her ex-partner and father to two of her five ... >> view original

Brisbane Broncos captain Justin Hodges may miss grand final after being ...

Brisbane captain Justin Hodges will miss next Sunday's grand final against North Queensland unless he can overcome a grade one dangerous throw charge at the judiciary. Hodges was charged for his second half lifting tackle on Sydney Roosters second ... >> view original

Three people including a child injured in boat explosion on Brisbane River

Three people were injured in a boat explosion in the Brisbane River at Yeronga this afternoon, police reported. Around 3:50pm emergency services attended the Brisbane Corso after reports an explosion had occurred on a vessel moored in the river. >> view original

Brisbane apartment sells for $55000

The one-bedroom studio apartment at 192 Wellington Rd, East Brisbane, was snapped up by an investor at the Ray White Brisbane CBD in-room auctions last week. Principal Dean Yesberg said the owner just wanted to get rid of the property. In a sign of ... >> view original

Brisbane siege accused refused bail

A man who sparked a nine-hour siege at a inner-Brisbane unit has been remanded in custody. Colin Wayne Blair, 44, was refused bail during his appearance at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday. Blair allegedly made a threatening phone call to ... >> view original

Brisbane teenager calls on Malcolm Turnbull to take $1 salary

A petition started by a Brisbane high school student calling on the Prime Minister to consider drastically reducing his salary or donating it to charity has gathered more than 1,800 signatures. Malcolm Turnbull's wealth is well known, which prompted ... >> view original

Brisbane Riverfire: Clear skies tipped for fireworks display

Meanwhile, conditions are likely to be fine for Friday's NRL finals clash between the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters. Mr Narramore said it would be about 20 degrees at kickoff, with temperatures dropping a few degrees by the end of the game. >> view original

Rugby League-Cowboys join Brisbane in all Queensland NRL grand final

Rugby League-Cowboys join Brisbane in all Queensland NRL grand final The North Queensland Cowboys thrashed Melbourne Storm 32-12 on Saturday to join the Brisbane Broncos in the first all-Queensland National Rugby League (NRL) grand final. >> view original