The Latest Breaking News from Brisbane

Brisbane dam releases water in flood plans

The Queensland government has authorised Wivenhoe Dam operators to release drinking water into the Brisbane River in preparation for possible floods.

AAP · Oct 13, 2022

Former Ipswich council figures charged ratepayers $30,000 for exclusive Brisbane Club dining and memberships

Ratepayers bankrolled more than $30,000 worth of boozy dinners, fine wine, tips and ongoing memberships for senior Ipswich council figures at the exclusive Brisbane Club, RTI documents reveal.

ABC News · Oct 12, 2022

Passengers fear for their lives as 'terrifying' brawl breaks out mid-flight

Punches were thrown during the altercation on a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane. A number of people attempted to pull two men apart before the pilot made a priority landing

Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

Queensland public transport on a slow return trip but Brisbane roads carrying more vehicles

As working from home becomes the norm for many, public transport and daily vehicle trips are experiencing changes across Queensland and Brisbane.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Man shot dead by police in South Brisbane

Brisbane police have shot dead a man after he allegedly threatened them during a confrontation.

AAP · Oct 11, 2022

Drones set to transport Mater Hospital pathology samples across south-east Queensland in 'Australian first'

A fleet of drones are set to shuttle patient pathology samples across Moreton Bay to testing labs outside of Brisbane in an Australian first that is hoped to reduce test result wait times for blood samples and COVID-19 swabs.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Brisbane bus network review draws criticism from opposition councillors

The council has released its draft network review, changing dozens of routes across Brisbane, ahead of the 2024 Brisbane Metro launch.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Magpies star Grundy traded to Melbourne

Brodie Grundy has been traded to Melbourne to partner with fellow gun ruckman Max Gawn despite having five years left on his contract at Collingwood.

AAP · Oct 11, 2022

AFL trade period live updates: Brodie Grundy moves from Magpies to Demons, Jason Horne-Francis speaks about move to Port

Brodie Grundy, Jacob Hopper, Jack Bowes and Jack Gunston all secured moves on the penultimate day of the AFL's trade period. Look back at our live blog for all the info and analysis.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Brisbane City Council to merge bus routes and scrap others in draft review ahead of Metro launch

The council releases its proposal for a different bus network ahead of the $1.2 billion Brisbane Metro launch in 2024, with Cultural Centre station no longer to be used as a high frequency hub.

ABC News · Oct 10, 2022