Royal Commission: Brisbane Grammar School denied abuse over 'insurance concerns'
Video will begin in5seconds.School boss sorry 'if everybody will feel better'A former Deputy Headmaster at Brisbane Grammar asks "what good is an apology?" while admitting "countless boys" were abused on his watch.PT2M25S620349A prestigious Brisbane school's highest authority has broken down while saying insurance concerns forced the school to deny liability for child sex abuse suffered by dozens of its students.On Friday, Brisbane Grammar School Board of Trustees Chairman Howard Stack told the child sexual abuse royal commission the school settled with more than 70 boys over the claims.He appeared to choke up on the witness stand when asked whether the school acted fairly in denying liabili..>> view originalBrisbane weather: Storms bring light show but little damage
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Video will begin in5seconds.Australia on top as Warner, Khawaja excelCenturies from David Warner and Usman Khawaja mark a day of Australian dominance in Brisbane.PT1M31S620349BrisbaneDavid Warner heralded the start of a new era in Australian cricket by answering his coach's call as Usman Khawaja also cashed in, leaving New Zealand on its knees.The Black Caps arrived with eyes on their first series victory on these shores in 30 years only to be reminded on day one how hard it will be to breach Australia's Gabba fortress. If series are defined by their first day, then the Kiwis are stuffed.Australia's David Warner on the front foot against New Zealand.Photo: APThanks to Warner's agenda-setting..>> view originalBrisbane bucket list: Top 20 food and drink experiences 2015
Brunch on black-garlic bread at Gauge.Photo: Glenn Hunt Breakfast at GaugeFans of the fermented black-garlic bread with brown butter and burnt vanilla or sourdough waffles with artichoke custard will confirm it's worth joining the weekend brunch queue. Bonus: the coffee's good, too.Gauge, 77 Grey Street, South Brisbane, 07 3852 6734; Open for breakfast Mon-Sat from 7am, Sun from 8am.Have cocktails at the bar with a spaAdvertisementPack your swimmers and share a "Liquid Misconduct" cocktail (served in a flaming tiki bowl) with friends in the 15-person spa at this notoriousbath-house-turned-bar. Steak frites are on the menu at Les Bubbles bistro upstairs if you work up an appetite.Les Bubb..>> view originalSubscribe to The Courier-Mail
The architects involved in its redevelopment were Brisbane based firm Donovan Hill and Peddle Thorp. Their work on the building earned them the award for ...>> view originalFriday Five: Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar | : The World Game
1. Home comforts?Sydney's away record is incredible. Graham Arnold has yet to taste defeat on the road in the regular season – the Grand Final shellacking by Melbourne Victory the only blip. However, 'Fortress Allianz' has not provided the same joy for the Sky Blues. Four wins and a negative goal difference last season effectively cost them the Premiers' Plate.This season hasn’t exactly been stellar either, with a laboured draw against Melbourne City and the last gasp derby success. Sydney need to make life tough for visiting teams.2. Roar need a fast startSydney start slow, and finish like a train. There’s no doubting Sydney’s excellent fitness levels under the tutelage of Andrew Clark but ..>> view originalWe couldn't admit liability: Grammar chair
An elite Brisbane school's chairman has broken down while recalling how he couldn't admit the school was responsible for sexual abuse at the hands of a pedophile counsellor for insurance reasons.The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has heard historical allegations against former counsellor Kevin John Lynch began to arise in 2000.The inquiry has heard several former students and parents claimed they had spoken to former principal Maxwell Howell about Lynch's abuse while he was still employed at the school, but he flatly denied he had any knowledge of it.Brisbane Grammar School board chairman Howard Stack said he didn't question Dr Howell's denial despite ove..>> view originalBrisbane protest questions Wilson role in Manus, Nauru detention centre security
Protesters gather to campaign against Wilson Security's running of Australian detention centres.Photo: Daniela Sunde-BrownThe giant Wilson Group was targeted by protesters in Brisbane on Friday for its part in controversial practices at refugee processing camps off the Australian coast.The protest, run by Socialist Alternative and the Brisbane Solidarity Network, is part of a nationwide campaign to raise the profile of Wilson Security at the Manus Island and Nauru detention centres, east of Papua New Guinea.Wilson which runs security, parking and transport services, was contracted to guard the detainees at Nauru.Police contain the protesters.Photo: Refugee protests in Ann Street WAbout 40 pr..>> view originalSubscribe to The Australian
After a record influenza season — about 90,000 reported cases, 25,000 more than last year's previous record — the federal government will ensure the Brisbane ...>> view original
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