Monday, March 7, 2016

Brisbane radio ratings: Nova and 97.3 deadlocked and other top stories.

  • Brisbane radio ratings: Nova and 97.3 deadlocked

    The annual radio ratings race is off to an interesting start in Brisbane with Nova and 97.3 in equal first place for commercial breakfast.Despite 97.3 losing a massive two point audience share and Nova dropping 0.3 points, they are both sitting at the top with an 11.6 point share each. ABC's Spencer Howson holds first position for breakfast overall with a 14.1 point share. Photo: Louise Kennerley While Nova and 97.3 might be the most listened to commercial stations, Brisbane's undisputed..
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  • Brisbane traffic: Woman trapped after Northgate crash

    Brisbane traffic: Woman trapped after Northgate crash
    Paramedics have freed a 45-year-old woman from the wreckage of her car, half an hour after she became trapped following a collision with a truck in Brisbane's north.The woman's car and a truck collided at the intersection of Northgate Road and Toombul Road in Northgate about 10.15am. A woman is trapped in her car after a collision with a truck in Northgate, Photo: Robert Shakespeare Paramedics worked for about half na hour to free her from the wreckage after arriving on scene and later t..
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  • Justin Leppitsch earns one-year contract extension at Brisbane Lions

    Justin Leppitsch earns one-year contract extension at Brisbane Lions
    Justin Leppitsch has extended his contract with the club. Photo: Getty Images The Brisbane Lions have eased the pressure on their coach Justin Leppitsch somewhat by agreeing to terms on a new one-year contract extension.Leppitsch was due to come out of contract at the end of this season and in a baptism of fire in his first two years as Lions coach, with his team winning just 11 of 44 games and a host of talented youngsters departing the club, the former trip..
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  • World Science Festival hits Brisbane with a big bang

    World Science Festival hits Brisbane with a big bang
    World Science Festival hits Brisbane with a big bang By QUT student Riana Horner Posted March 08, 2016 14:08:24 Science is about to take over the streets of Brisbane, and the World Science Festival intends to attract even those who have never before set foot in a laboratory.From March 9 to 13, the event will transform multiple venues into a scientific extravaganza.This will be the first time the annual festival has been held anywhere other than New York City, an..
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  • Brisbane woman inundated with requests after offering to tattoo ...

    Brisbane woman inundated with requests after offering to tattoo ...
    Brisbane tattoo apprentice Whitney Develle. (Instagram/whitneydevelle) A Brisbane woman who took to social media to offer free tattoos for those wanting to conceal their scars says she’s been overwhelmed by the response.Tattoo apprentice Whitney Develle, 22, posted to Instagram and Facebook last week to pledge one to two days a week giving free tattoos to those eager to conceal old scars.The post has since gone viral, receiving thousands of likes and shares. Due to high demand, Ms Develle has s..
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  • NZ man who killed 53-year-old Brisbane man with coward punch ...

    NZ man who killed 53-year-old Brisbane man with coward punch ...
    Bruce Steensen didn't see the blow that killed him.But his mother, Gloria, hopes his attacker will see her face if he ever thinks to throw another punch.Jesse James Patrick was behaving aggressively after drinking with friends at Mooloolaba Esplanade on Queensland's Sunshine Coast in February 2014 when Mr Steensen told him to "pull your head in dickhead". The 21-year-old New Zealander challenged the 53-year-old to a fight and a scuffle broke out between them. Bruce Steensen. (Supplied) Patrick ..
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  • Rob Pyne resignation: Early election possible, premier says

    Rob Pyne resignation: Early election possible, premier says
    Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has refused to rule out heading to an election early, saying she will "not allow anyone to stand in my way" in implementing her agenda.If someone does, she says she'll "get the support of the Queensland public" at the polls. Rob Pyne quits Labor party Member for Cairns Rob Pyne resigns from Queensland Labor, saying he doesn't want to be "muzzled" by the party. Ms Palaszczuk, still reeling from Rob Pyne's decision to leave the party on Monday, admitted s..
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  • Solid start for Brisbane home auction market

    Solid start for Brisbane home auction market
    The Brisbane auction market has begun the year with relatively moderate results as it looks to build on its solid end to 2015. The home auction clearance rate lifted in February, up 3 per cent on December’s 44.8 per cent result.  Although the 47.8 per cent recorded was an improvement, it nonetheless remained below the 49.8 per cent recorded in February 2015. The median auction price fell by 2.8 per cent over February to $700,000 compared with December’s $720,000. However, it was 7.7 per cent hi..
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  • Tiatto urges Roar to retain Shane

    Tiatto urges Roar to retain Shane
    Phil Moss: Brisbane Roar given 'kiss of life'3:42A-League: Phil Moss says Brisbane Roar were given the "kiss of life" at half time of their clash against the Wanderers. FORMER Brisbane Roar defender Danny Tiatto says he would stick with the ageing Shane Stefanutto in what continues to be a problematic left back position for the three-time A-League champions.Stefanutto, 36, was ordinary in Brisbane’s 3-2 home win over Western Sydney Wanderers last Friday, again placing his spot in jeopardy for S..
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Brisbane election 2016: Greens propose two new river crossings .Seventh-gen S650 Ford Mustang due in 2020 .
Tickets selling fast for Brisbane's World Science Festival .Brisbane buses late 16 per cent of time: Translink report .

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