The Latest Breaking News from Brisbane

Gong helps 2032 Games organisers put Brisbane on map

Brisbane Olympic organising committee boss Andrew Liveris says a rare UN gong will help their quest to create a world-recognised brand ahead of the Games.

AAP · Oct 12, 2023

Man dies in hospital two weeks after alleged assault

A 61-year-old man has died in hospital almost two weeks after a younger man was charged with assaulting him at a property south of Brisbane.

AAP · Oct 11, 2023

High Court dismisses appeal in socialite murder case

The High Court has dismissed an appeal by a man convicted twice for murdering a Brisbane socialite, but two judges said he should have another retrial.

AAP · Oct 11, 2023

Alleged childcare paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith attacked in Queensland jail

Gold Coast man, 45, reportedly had hot water thrown in his face by fellow prisoner on Friday and was taken to hospital for assessment

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2023

Melissa Lucashenko on turning herself inside out: ‘I have no idea how the hell I managed to write that book’

A new novel by the Miles Franklin winner is always an event and her latest arrives at a tumultuous time in history

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2023

Lack of VAR irks Aloisi as Roar fall in Australia Cup

Ross Aloisi says his side can build on their Australia Cup form even if Brisbane Roar were on the wrong end of two contentious calls.

AAP · Oct 7, 2023

Sydney FC beat Brisbane Roar 3-1 to win Australia Cup

Sydney FC have claimed their second Australia Cup in defeating Brisbane Roar 3-1, thanks to two second-half goals from Brazilian import Fabio Gomes.

AAP · Oct 7, 2023

Aron Baynes, Mayen ejected as Taipans beat Bullets

Aron Baynes and Lat Mayen were ejected following a physical confrontation on court before the Cairns Taipans beat the Brisbane Bullets 89-86 in the NBL.

AAP · Oct 7, 2023

Magpies beat Brisbane in AFLW to stay in finals mix

Collingwood remain firmly in the AFLW finals hunt after getting the better of the Brisbane Lions by five points at Brighton Homes Arena.

AAP · Oct 7, 2023

Rower rescued by cruise ship after record bid dashed

A Brisbane man hoping to become the youngest person to row solo across the Pacific has been rescued by a cruise ship after clinging to his boat for 13 hours.

AAP · Oct 6, 2023