The Latest Breaking News from Brisbane

Leilua to make Cowboys debut in Qld derby

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has earmarked the Queensland derby with Brisbane for Luciano Leilua's Cowboys debut.

AAP · Jun 16, 2022

Brisbane to hike short-term rental rates

Brisbane Mayor Adrian Schrinner threatens to hike rates for short-term rental owners by 50 per cent if they don't return properties to the long-term market.

AAP · Jun 15, 2022

Brisbane to charge Airbnb hosts higher council rates to tackle housing availability

Landlords who rent out their entire property for longer than 60 days a year will pay 50% more in rates from July

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022

QIMR Berghofer's dementia laboratory is on the cusp of a breakthrough in treatment

In a cellular and molecular neurodegeneration laboratory in Brisbane, researchers are quietly making breakthroughs on the most difficult aspect of dementia research.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

Brisbane City Council to hike rates on short-stay properties like Airbnb to tackle rental crisis

Property owners who list their homes for short-term accommodation in Brisbane have been warned: return your home to the long-term rental market or face a 50 per cent rates hike.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

Justis Huni vs Joe Goodall heavyweight boxing. How to watch, when is the fight

Justis Huni faces his biggest professional test against his former sparring partner Joe Goodall and, although it's not quite make-or-break, it could set the victor on a path to greatness.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

Queensland casino inquiry could impact on $3.6bn project, gambling expert says

Probe ordered into Star’s suitability to hold licence amid construction of Queen’s Wharf development

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022

Papenhuyzen nears Storm NRL return

Ryan Papenhuyzen could make his return from injury in Melbourne's game against Brisbane on Friday.

AAP · Jun 14, 2022

Teens 'congratulated' after fatal stabbing

After teenager Angus Beaumont was fatally stabbed north of Brisbane a court has heard two 14-year-olds congratulated each other as they ran away.

AAP · Jun 14, 2022

Reynolds ruled out of vital Storm clash

Brisbane will be without star half Adam Reynolds when they take on the second-placed Storm in Melbourne this weekend.

AAP · Jun 14, 2022