Orlando shooting: Brisbane candlelight vigil in honour of LGBTIQA ...
Brisbane will hold a candlelight vigil in honour of the scores of LGBTIQA people targeted in the Orlando massacre. The homophobic nature of the Orlando attack Watch a columnist storm off Sky News live on air after presenters downplay the homophobic motives behind the attack. Headed by the organisers of Brisbane Pride, which held its annual celebration of the queer community and their allies on Saturday, the vigil in the heart of the city is designed to allow people to "express th..>> view originalBrisbane developers hit back at reports of apartment oversupply
Brisbane developers hit back at reports of apartment oversupply Updated June 13, 2016 14:20:46 Brisbane is experiencing a residential building boom, with cranes dotted across a skyline that features an ever-increasing number of high-rise apartment blocks.NICAD Developments, which builds blocks of up to 20 units, mostly in Brisbane's inner-north, said concerns about a potential unit glut had scared off some buyers, who were worried their purchases could be worth signific..>> view originalBrisbane school reviews prep tablet computer program after parent ...
Brisbane school reviews prep tablet computer program after parent complaints By Lexy Hamilton-Smith Posted June 13, 2016 13:10:21 Ashgrove State School in western Brisbane has been forced to review its 'BYO iPad' program for prep students after a backlash from parents.Some parents who complained to the school said they were told there was no screen-free option for five-year-olds, who had to bring their own iPad to school next year and pay more than $800 to do so..>> view originalMan charged after handgun found on Brisbane city pub floor
A man has been charged after a handgun was found on the floor of a Brisbane city pub on Sunday.Police were called to a Queen Street pub just after 3pm and found a man allegedly acting suspiciously. A handgun was found at a Queen Street pub on Sunday. Photo: Supplied On approach, police found a handgun on the floor where the man had been standing.Police went back to the 35-year-old man's hotel room at Annerley and allegedly found ammunition, cash and drugs.A 23-year-old woman, who was wit..>> view originalBrisbane fares: Labor fare hikes were wrong, says Queensland ...
Public transport fares went in the "wrong direction" when Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was transport minister, one of her cabinet colleagues has conceded.The current transport minister, Stirling Hinchliffe, was asked on Monday about Labor's consecutive 15 per cent annual fare increases, which occurred when Ms Palaszczuk was minister in the Bligh government. Public transport plan: 'cheaper fares' A $210 million overhaul of Brisbane's public transport system will see fewer zones and s..>> view originalBrisbane traffic: Bus hits traffic light near Victoria Bridge
Traffic has eased and buses have returned to schedule after a council bus crashed into a traffic light Monday morning.EARLIER Bus crashed into pole near Victoria Bridge. Photo: Mikefc/@coolbutuseless/Twitter A bus has crashed into a pole near Victoria Bridge causing a traffic snarl for motorists.The bus crashed into a traffic light on the corner of of William Street and Victoria Bridge just after 7.30am. Delays can be expected near Victoria Bridge after a bus crashed into a traffic ..>> view originalHow long can Brisbane keep the faith?
Man Barricades Himself Inside Home In Redcliffe, North Of Brisbane
A man who police believe is armed with a homemade firearm has taken hostages and barricaded himself inside a home in Redcliffe, north of Brisbane. UPDATE: Police break down the gate of house under siege at Redcliffe. All hostages are now out. #9News pic.twitter.com/OVcMMPtayE — Nine News Brisbane (@9NewsBrisbane) June 13, 2016 Police negotiate with man in Redcliffe siege https://t.co/rUFPl4i9b2 pic.twitter.com/cz26DzvF5c — ABC News Brisbane (@ABCNewsBrisbane) June 13, 2016 Inspector John Ha..>> view originalCar smashes into post office at Birkdale Fair, east of Brisbane
A woman is being treated by paramedics after her car crashed into a post office east of Brisbane.A car crashed through the glass windows of a post office in Birkdale Fair off Birkdale Road at Birkdale just after 11am. A vehicle crashed into a shopfront at Birkdale. Photo: Supplied Paramedics were treating the driver, the sole occupant of the car, at the scene.Australia Post employee Rosanne Eagers said she and another worker were behind the counter when the car smashed through the shopfr..>> view originalPocock grounded in Brisbane as Brumbies replacements ready to fire
David Pocock's fractured eye socket will keep him grounded in Brisbane this week after being told to delay his flight to Canberra to avoid any risk of further damage to the injury that will rule him out for six weeks.The Wallabies and ACT Brumbies are preparing to play without the superstar flanker over the coming weeks. Jordan Smiler looms as one of the players to replace David Pocock. Photo: Jay Cronan Pocock will miss the rest of the Test series against England and is unlikely to play..>> view original
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