Successful appeal for reality TV star Following a Brisbane hotel lobby fracas, reality TV contestant Suzi Taylor has had an assault conviction overturned on appeal. AAP · May 13, 2022
Lachlan Paul Soper-Lagas, Hayden Paul Kratzmann to stand trial over Cian English Gold Coast balcony death Men accused of killing a Brisbane teen allegedly stole drugs from Queensland Health that were used in the murder, police say. ABC News · May 13, 2022
Evacuations as more than 500 roads cut by south-east Qld flooding – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2022
The LNP facing a tough challenge from Labor and Greens in Ryan at this election Sitting LNP member Julian Simmonds is facing a genuine three-horse race in the traditionally blue-ribbon Liberal seat, with both Labor and the Greens targeting the seat. ABC News · May 12, 2022
Brisbane braces for more NRL magic Brisbane is locked in as the home of the NRL's Magic Round for the next two years and despite heavy rain, near-capacity crowds are expected at Suncorp Stadium. AAP · May 12, 2022
Andrew Laming says watchdog has done ‘nothing’ since he refused to repay expenses it found he wrongly claimed Outgoing LNP politician rejects the finding, saying he will appeal and that he has not been contacted by anyone chasing him for payment The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2022
Hipwood returns from knee injury for Lions Key Brisbane Lions forward Eric Hipwood has been selected for his first AFL game in almost a year after recovering from a serious knee injury. AAP · May 12, 2022
Men jailed over fatal drug deal stabbing Two men have been jailed after pleading guilty to manslaughter after a 53-year-old was stabbed to death during a drug deal west of Brisbane. AAP · May 12, 2022
NRL not worried by Dolphins' player misses The NRL say they aren't worried about the Dolphins' inability to make a splash in the player market as the competition descends on Brisbane for Magic Round. AAP · May 12, 2022
Broncos boast pulling power again: Walters Victory for Brisbane against Manly on Friday night as part of the NRL's Magic Round would give the Broncos their first four-game winning streak in five years. AAP · May 12, 2022
Queensland's May heavy rain causes road closures across Brisbane, rest of state Heavy rainfall across Queensland is once again causing havoc on roads with many closed due to flooding. Check our list to find out what's affected near you. ABC News · May 12, 2022
Flooding rains expected to continue lashing Queensland More than 530 roads have been affected and 14 state schools were closed, with further heavy falls forecast The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022
Gympie bracing for deluge as flood alerts issued by BOM for several south-east Queensland communities Several south-east Queensland communities are on flood alert after days of heavy rain, with Gympie bracing for six-hourly falls of up to 160 millimetres early Friday and into the evening. ABC News · May 11, 2022
Sperm-donor-conceived Queenslanders turn to DNA databases to track down biological fathers When Kerri Favarato was conceived by donor sperm, the process was cloaked in secrecy, and her two-decade search was fruitless until she turned to a DNA database. She now hopes the quest to know one's genetic identity becomes easier under proposed reforms in Queensland. ABC News · May 11, 2022
ABC News · May 10, 2022 Queensland lockdowns drive spike in food delivery worker injuries New research shows migrant delivery drivers are particularly vulnerable to injury, with more serious injuries reported during Brisbane's lockdowns and bad weather.
ABC News · May 10, 2022 Brisbane flood victims tell of delay in receiving emergency alert warnings highlighted in February flood disaster review Brisbane flood victims say they're hopeful for government support to rebuild their homes, after a review into the February disaster recommends an overhaul of the city's current planning laws and "slow" emergency flood alert system.
ABC News · May 10, 2022 Greens determined to topple decades-long Labor dominance in marginal inner-Brisbane seat of Griffith A three-way contest is likely for the marginal federal seat of Griffith in Brisbane, held by Labor’s Terri Butler since 2014. With the same cast as 2019 of Ms Butler, Greens candidate Max Chandler-Mather and the LNP’s Olivia Roberts, who will come out on top this time around?
ABC News · May 10, 2022 From Melbourne to West Coast — your AFL team's position summed up in two lines Want a quick summary of where your team is after eight rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Melbourne to cellar-dwellers West Coast, Andrew McGarry sums up each of the 18 sides in two lines.
AAP · May 10, 2022 Roar coach unhappy with Cup playoff timing Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon says the decision to hold playoffs for the Australia Cup so soon after the end of a gruelling ALM season needs to be looked at.
AAP · May 10, 2022 Roar beat Sydney, end ALM season on a high Brisbane Roar have ended an underwhelming ALM season on a high with a 3-1 win at Moreton Daily Stadium over fellow strugglers Sydney FC.
The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022 Barnaby Joyce directs New England preferences to One Nation candidate living in Brisbane Richard Thomas lives in inner-city suburb of West End in Queensland and did not attend candidates’ forum in Tamworth
AAP · May 10, 2022 Shooting getaway car owner hears of grief A Queensland man who provided the getaway car for a 2018 Father's Day fatal shooting has received a suspended jail term in Brisbane Supreme Court.
AAP · May 10, 2022 Warnings issued late in Brisbane floods Flood warnings issued during the recent Brisbane floods were held up as authorities argued about the wording, a report into the disaster has revealed.
ABC News · May 10, 2022 Brisbane flood review labels event 'worst-case scenario', emergency alert system to be upgraded The review provided 37 recommendations, which Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the council has accepted and will act on.
AAP · May 10, 2022 Broncos not a one-man NRL team: Palasia Keenan Palasia has rated Brisbane's NRL win against South Sydney without Payne Haas as a telling one as they prepare to welcome the forward back to face Manly.