The Latest Breaking News from Brisbane

Ballymore redevelopment takes shape ahead of Brisbane 2032, but hockey still wants its own stadium

Ballymore pitching itself as the "home of women's sport" ahead of Brisbane 2032, but Hockey Australia wants its own venue.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Former Brisbane lord mayor Jim Soorley attempted to settle legal dispute over carpark payment

CS Energy chief and former Brisbane lord mayor Jim Soorley has tried to settle a legal dispute relating to allegations he received a $2,500 cash payment to lobby politicians to extend a restaurant lease.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

Brisbane Olympics leader marks 1 year in long run up to 2032

Andrew Liveris has spent a year putting in the groundwork to make the Brisbane Olympics a one-of-a-kind event in 2032, laying the foundations for the foundations of the third Summer Games to be staged in Australia

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Pour One Out For This Brissy Diner Who Paid $24 For This Truly Cursed Chicken Parmigiana

This Brisbane diner paid $24 for a plastic cheese covered chicken parmi that looks like its straight from the gates of hell.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 17, 2023

Authorities suspend search for man missing off Mackay coast on day four

The search for a man missing at sea is suspended after experts advise that survivability after two days is highly unlikely.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2023

Super-fit dad sets world push-up record by completing incredible number in just one hour

Lucas Helmke completed the challenge at his local gym in Brisbane and did an average of over 53 push-ups per minute, completing more than 3,000 in an hour

Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

Teen hurdler Delta Amidzovski breaks 'idol' Sally Pearson's 20-year-old Australian record

Sally Pearson's under-18 Australian 100-metre hurdles record has stood for 20 years, but Delta Amidzovski, at 16 years of age, shaved 0.12 seconds off her mark on the final day of the Australian junior championships in Brisbane.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2023

Magpies apologise to Winmar, McAdam for racist abuse

Collingwood have formally apologised to former St Kilda players Nicky Winmar and Gilbert McAdam for the racist abuse directed at them at Victoria Park in 1993.

AAP · Apr 16, 2023

Phoenix let chances slip in 2-2 ALM draw with Brisbane

David Ball hit the post three times in 70 seconds and Yan Sasse played hero and villain in Wellington Phoenix's 2-2 draw with Brisbane Roar.

AAP · Apr 16, 2023

Echoes of Robert Louis Stevenson still heard throughout Samoa

THE modern approach to Samoa is a direct flight from Brisbane, although it is worthwhile stopping off for a couple of hours in that unsung and…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2023