Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Brisbane shoppers' clue to downfall and other top stories.

  • Brisbane shoppers' clue to downfall

    Brisbane shoppers' clue to downfall
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  • British backpacker Dale Rehr didn't want to do Brisbane River jump ...

    British backpacker Dale Rehr didn't want to do Brisbane River jump ...
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Backpacker search now a recovery mission A 30-year-old man who jumped off the William Jolly Bridge on Sunday night is presumed to have drowned. 7 News Queensland PT0M25S 620 349 A missing British backpacker was concerned about jumping into the Brisbane River just a week before he was last seen diving from the William Jolly Bridge to his likely death, his former boss said.Dale Rehr, 30, started work earlier this month with IT and security company ..
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  • Brisbane trains: Alleged trespasser arrested after delaying trains in ...

    Brisbane trains: Alleged trespasser arrested after delaying trains in ...
    Brisbane trains: Alleged trespasser arrested after delaying trains in CBD Trains were briefly suspended after a person was seen on the tracks between Central and Roma Street stations. Photo: Michelle Smith A wanted person has been arrested after delaying commuters in one of Brisbane's busiest rail corridors.Police asked public transport operator Translink to stop all services between Roma Street and Central stations after the trespasser was spotted on the t..
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  • Brisbane property market to shine in 2016

    Brisbane property market to shine in 2016
    Brisbane's residential property market is expected to shine in 2016, while Perth is approaching the bottom of the cycle, property developer Cedar Woods says. Chief executive Paul Sadlier said Brisbane's new housing and established residential property market had been undersupplied for a while. "It's probably got the best residential housing outlook of the states at the moment," Mr Sadlier said. He expects Cedar Wood's inner developments in Brisbane to trade well even if the economic climate det..
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  • Brisbane man gives Lego figures a life of their own

    Brisbane man gives Lego figures a life of their own
    Matt Green has been uploading images of lego mini figures to Instagram for over six months. Photo: Matt Green A Brisbane man has managed to take his childhood toy and turn it into a hobby which has boomed on Instagram, one little yellow figure at a time.Matt Green, a 29-year-old project manager for a Brisbane website design and digital marketing company, has had a love for Lego ever since he was a little boy."I have always loved Lego, growing up for birthdays..
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  • Brisbane collaboration helps Tanzanian albinos learn to read with ...

    Brisbane collaboration helps Tanzanian albinos learn to read with ...
    Brisbane collaboration helps Tanzanian albinos learn to read with new technology By Matt Watson Posted January 20, 2016 18:12:27 Two severely disadvantaged students from Tanzania are learning to read with iPads donated by Brisbane charity groups.Primary student Sebastian and secondary student Selemani attend the School of St Jude in Tanzania.Both students have severe vision impairments due to albinism.They also face severe persecution and serious risk of death d..
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  • On hold with Centrelink for 15 hours

    On hold with Centrelink for 15 hours
    Welfare bill a bit rich0:39Tax payers look set to shell out $190 billion for Centrelink payments A MOTHER has waited for 15 hours to get through to Centrelink staff as the service experiences a blowout in demand.Desperate parents calling the family line to make changes to family, childcare and parenting payments are being met with a busy tone and given no chance to use online or in-office services instead.Redcliffe woman Sandra Kajewski was on hold for more than 15 hours on Monday in a marathon..
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  • Solorzano latest on Roar injury list

    Solorzano latest on Roar injury list
    Roar to rebound aftre disappointing loss0:32A-League: Brisbane Roar are keen to bounce back from their 4-0 loss to Melbourne Victory. BRISBANE Roar’s already depleted striking stocks have taken a further blow, with Costa Rican forward Jean Carlos Solorzano ruled out for up to four weeks with another quad injury.Solorzano has led the Roar’s attacking line in Brisbane’s past two matches in the absence of first-choice centre-forward Jamie Maclaren.Maclaren and Roar winger Brandon Borrello have bot..
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  • Brisbane stars turn up Heat on Townsville BBL push

    Brisbane stars turn up Heat on Townsville BBL push
    Brisbane Heat players Ash Barty, Jimmy Peirson, and Ben Cutting with Townsville junior cricketers during a Heat Junior Clinic at Tony Ireland Stadium.BRISBANE Heat stars Ben Cutting, Jimmy Peirson and Ashleigh Barty have thrown their support behind Townsville’s future involvement in the Big Bash League.The trio were in Townsville yesterday for the Junior Heat Clinic involving 61 local players who were put through their paces by the Heat players and support staff.Brisbane have missed out on the B..
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  • Lutz of reasons to steal home

    Lutz of reasons to steal home
    Chadd Sayers shocked by call-up0:39Cricket: Australia Test bolter Chadd Sayers thought his Test dream was over before being called up for the tour of New Zealand. DONALD Lutz has played only half a season of baseball for the Brisbane Bandits but after many more weekends spent barracking from the bleachers at Holloway Field, he shares his new teammates’ goal for the club’s maiden playoffs campaign.Brisbane, with a 33-19 win-loss record, will host the Australian Baseball League championship serie..
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Expert warns not to underestimate dangers in Brisbane River as ... .Brisbane private school fees cheapest of Australian capitals .
Backpacker missing in Brisbane River jumped off bridge for 'bit of ... .Brisbane 'free the nipple' picnic sparks wider debate about equality .

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