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Brisbane City Council unveils plans for Edward Street and Wynnum

The transformation of Edward Street, in Brisbane's CBD, into a pedestrian-friendly shopping boulevard has come a step closer with the release of Brisbane City Council's concept designs. The plan, which was announced in the 2015-16 council budget in ... >> view original

Child abuse royal commission: Former Brisbane Grammar School counsellor ...

Two prestigious private schools in south-east Queensland, the Brisbane Grammar School (BGS) at Spring Hill and St Paul's School at Bald Hills, are the focus of public hearings of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse ... >> view original

NZ man due in Brisbane on murder charge

An extradited New Zealand man is set to arrive in Brisbane on Tuesday afternoon after being charged with the murder of a missing Gold Coast man. The 27-year-old, who was arrested in Auckland early on Monday, is being extradited to Australia for his ... >> view original

Locked public toilets keep Brisbane from being true world city

It's late. You're on your way home from drinks with mates or a moonlight picnic in South Bank. Halfway to the bus stop, you realise your bladder is full. Crisis! Whatever will you do? The restaurants and cafes are all closed. You know you can't hold on ... >> view original

Slow and steady dwelling price growth has made Brisbane immune to southern ...

With southern capitals now in the midst of a growth slowdown and investor pullback, latest data from industry analysis firm CoreLogic RP Data has put Brisbane in the safe zone. The median dwelling price in Brisbane (which includes the Gold Coast) was ... >> view original

Brisbane businessman Yii Ann Hii cries poor in face of $60 million tax bill

His estranged wife, Soo Hian Beh, and five of his six children live in a $14 million six-bedroom mansion overlooking the Brisbane River and the city in Hamilton, and he has a $31 million house in ritzy Sentosa in Singapore, but Sir Yii Ann claims in ... >> view original

5 ways to save money in Brisbane

There's 22 hot spots across Brisbane run by the City Council. Wintergarden shopping centre also has free Wi-Fi if you provide an email address. Brisbane Libraries allow members one hour a day of free internet access at their computer terminals if you ... >> view original

Inspirational Youngcare resident completes New York Marathon alongside ...

Inspirational Youngcare resident Tim Martin has completed New York Marathon alongside Brisbane media personalities. 9NEWS Brisbane newsreader Andrew Lofthouse and NOVA's Ash, Kip and Luttsy took turns pushing Mr Martin in his wheelchair during ... >> view original

Brisbane punters soak up the Cup day sun

A fine and hot spring day has enticed thousands of Brisbane people to attend Melbourne Cup parties across the city. Social events ranged from lavish entertainment at five-star hotels to beer and pie parties at suburban venues. The major event was at ... >> view original

Brisbane weather: How to cope with severe thunderstorm events

Lightning strikes as a storm hits Brisbane. Photo: Shane Oceans/Facebook. Queensland's regular storm season runs from October to March, but every year there are some caught unawares when severe thunderstorms roll from the inland regions to the coast. >> view original