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Brisbane City Council defends cat trap policy

Brisbane City Council has defended its animal trapping policy after a rescue group accused them of leaving nursing kittens behind to starve to death. Katina Balson, who runs the Pussy Galore Cat Rescue Group and Brisbane's Cat Cuddle Cafe, said council ... >> view original

Domestic Violence rally in Brisbane 'disappointing': Qld Police Commissioner

Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk who spoke alongside Brisbane City Council Opposition Leader Milton Dick, Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart and other community leaders, said it was a sad fact these state-wide rallies had to happen. >> view original

Chinese investors tap VIP network for Brisbane casino

Hong Kong's Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, part of the consortium building a $3 billion Brisbane casino resort, says China's corruption crackdown has damaged economic momentum but it remains hopeful it can attract high-roller gamblers to the facility. >> view original

Brisbane's $1.5 billion Legacy Way tunnel exceeds minimum traffic expectations

Initial predictions suggested the tunnel would get at least 16,700 trips taken each day, though Brisbane City Council had a less conservative prediction of 24,000 trips per day. It makes Legacy Way the first tunnel to surpass the minimum expectations. >> view original

Finishing touch let Wanderers down

... might have left Western Sydney fearing another A-League campaign like their last, but winger Romeo Castelen is adamant his side's opening-round loss showed the Wanderers can still be vastly improved. Three careless moments allowed Brisbane to steal ... >> view original

Brisbane Open House: crowds flock for sticky beak at Brisbane's hidden history

Based on a hugely popular concept that started in London 23 years ago and has now spread worldwide, Brisbane Open House this year again threw open the doors of nearly 90 architecturally significant structures to give visitors a glimpse of what goes on ... >> view original

Brisbane refugee rally puts focus on off-shore detention

Hundreds gathered in Brisbane's CBD on Sunday to rally for refugee's rights and hear the stories of those still in detention. Signs and banners reiterated what the rally was all about; "Refugees are welcome", "Seeking asylum is a human right" and ... >> view original

Woman attacked with axe, knife after party west of Brisbane

A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked with an axe and a knife at a home west of Brisbane after a party. The 54-year-old woman was found by paramedics unconscious in the lounge room with a knife in her chest about 2:00am at ... >> view original

Virgin Australia's Brisbane Airport terminal transformation

From a shiny new lounge with Premium Entry facilities through to a revitalised satellite pier, more aerobridges and fresh retail options, Virgin Australia's revamped Brisbane Airport terminal significantly improves the pre-flight experience for all ... >> view original

Four Brisbane youths face rape charges for using beer bottle on drunk male friend

A 19-year-old Brisbane man under the influence of alcohol was allegedly unknowingly raped by four male schoolmates using a beer bottle. The victim had passed out at a party held in Brisbane's north, and only learnt of his sexual molestation when one of ... >> view original