Brisbane could rename historically racist Boundary streets
Local Murri elder Sam Watson, believes the Boundary Street name should remain as a reminder of a cruel past. Photo: Michelle Smith Lord Mayor Graham Quirk will consider changing the names of Brisbane's Boundary streets, but only if such a change is embraced by the city's indigenous community.At least one prominent Aboriginal activist, Sam Watson, has rejected the push, saying Boundary Street in both West End and Spring Hill served as a constant reminder of th..>> view originalBrisbane policeman charged with murder over baby son's death
Brisbane policeman charged with murder over baby son's death in 2014 By Matt Eaton Updated January 31, 2016 01:53:45 A 38-year-old Queensland Police senior constable has been charged with murder over the death of his baby son.Police charged the man after a joint investigation by the child trauma taskforce within the child safety and sexual crime group, state crime command and the ethical standards command.The investigation related to the death of a two-month-old b..>> view originalMultiple charges laid after Brisbane mass brawl
Southbank Parkland. Picture: Peter CroninA BRAWL involving about 20 people at Brisbane’s Southbank Parklands cultural precinct has led to numerous charges.A female officer was allegedly assaulted during the brawl after police were called at about 10.15pm Saturday.“As police attempted to break up the disturbance, the group began to react aggressively towards police,” a police statement said.“A female constable was treated for concussion after allegedly being assaulted during the incident.“One off..>> view originalA-League: Disappointing Sydney FC blown away by Brisbane Roar
Sydney FC 1 Brisbane Roar 3 Video will begin in 5 seconds. MacLaren double sinks Sydney Jamie MacLaren returns from Olyroos duty to down the Sky Blues. The wet weather made for some bizarre antics all-round. PT1M30S 620 349 Having had their style of play criticised in the past fortnight, Sydney FC wanted to put on a show at Allianz Stadium. Entertainment was indeed put on. It just happened to come from their opponents.Brisbane Roar mightn't have dominated this game by any stat..>> view originalFinal look inside the Pink Palace
Re-live: 13 goals in three epic matches
AN enthralling Saturday of football saw 13 goals in three epic A-League matches.Luis Garcia got the better of Wellington Phoenix, Jamie Maclaren returned from Olyroos duty in emphatic style to crush Sydney, and Andy Keogh and Diego Castro linked up prolifically as Perth beat Victory.Here it is how it all happened!WELLINGTON PHOENIX 1-3 CENTRAL COAST MARINERSMATCH REPORT: GARCIA MAGIC HELPS MARINERS DOWN PHOENIXIn the first match, Luis Garcia scored his first A-League goal and then assisted Storm..>> view original'Stop kicking the f—ing seat'
Brett Walter John Gale, 32, from Sunnybank Hills, appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday.A BRISBANE man who threatened to break a seven-year-old’s legs after the child kicked his plane seat has been fined $750.Brett Walter John Gale, 32, from Sunnybank Hills, appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to offensive and disorderly conduct on a Virgin Australia flight on August 30.Prosecutor Rebecca Blaszczyk told the court that Gale threatened the child and c..>> view originalPlot to take down passenger plane
Friendly costs DeVere dearly
SYD v BRI: Match highlights3:16A-League: Catch all the highlights from Sydney FC's round 17 clash with Brisbane Roar. BRISBANE Roar defender Luke DeVere admits it was a mistake to play in the match that has already cost him more than seven months of top-flight football.DeVere, 26, has been reduced to just a couple of National Youth League appearances as an over-age player since suffering a serious quadricep injury in the Roar’s 3-0 friendly win over Spanish club Villarreal last June.There shoul..>> view originalBrisbane Lions re-sign Marco Paparone
Brisbane Lions re-sign Marco Paparone Marco Paparone has re-signed with the Lions. Photo: Getty Images The Brisbane Lions will hang on to young utility Marco Paparone, on Saturday announcing he had signed a two-year contract extension.His commitment is likely to come as a relief to the club - his father died of lung cancer in 2014 and some fans feared he would want to return home to WA to be with family.Greater Western Sydney youngster Cam McCarthy was this..>> view original
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