The Latest Breaking News from Brisbane

Woman starts fire to remove tenant, kids

After weeks of growing animosity, Sharon Lee Coghlan started a fire in a bid to get rid of a tenant and her kids from a rental property north of Brisbane.

AAP · Dec 13, 2022

Staggs boost for Broncos after surgery

Brisbane Broncos gun Kotoni Staggs is back in contact training after shoulder surgery, as Jesse Arthars targets securing a centre position of his own.

AAP · Dec 13, 2022

Cindy Hook named Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games CEO

US-born Cindy Hook stepped away from her role as CEO of Deloitte Asia Pacific earlier this year and says her number one mission is laying foundations to ensure a cost-neutral Games.

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022

Three dead in rural Queensland ambush

Three people including two police officers are dead after a shooting in rural Queensland.

AAP · Dec 12, 2022

Christmas delivery gift for late shoppers

Online shoppers will be able to order gifts just two days before Christmas this year, though not everything will be available at the last moment.

AAP · Dec 12, 2022

Matildas based in Brisbane for WC titlt

Football Australia says Matildas players were consulted before deciding to base the team in Brisbane for the duration of next year's Women's World Cup.

AAP · Dec 12, 2022

Travel turmoil looms over airport strike action

Christmas travellers could be hit with delays at Brisbane and Gold Coast airports next week as unions take protected industrial action.

The New Daily · Dec 12, 2022

Brisbane council ethics committee stalled with no complaints decided in 18 months

A Brisbane City Council ethics committee set up under state legislation in 2020 has only sat three times, with political divisions creating problems, according to councillors.

ABC News · Dec 10, 2022

Blinded by the light: how skyglow pollution is separating us from the stars

Light infrastructure has expanded alongside population growth but it’s not only star gazing in jeopardy – cultures, wildlife, science and human health are all threatened

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2022

Ili shines as Melbourne end NBL losing run

A sparkling return to the NBL from guard Shea Ili has helped Melbourne United end their five-match losing run with a 104-88 home win over Brisbane

AAP · Dec 10, 2022