The Latest Breaking News from Brisbane

Report reveals 11 COVID-19 deaths at two Brisbane aged care facilities, at least 50 across Queensland

At least 50 Queensland aged care residents with COVID-19 have died during the Omicron wave, including seven in one Brisbane nursing home alone, new data shows.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022

Stuntman's shooting death in Bliss n Eso music video filming at Brisbane bar caused by armourer's 'failings', coroner says

Johann Ofner, a stuntman who was fatally shot during the filming of a music clip in a Brisbane bar, died after the armourer supplied an illegal weapon and ammunition.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022

'Criminal actions' led to stuntman's death

Stuntman Johann Ofner's shooting death while filming a hip-hop music video in Brisbane was avoidable and the result of criminal actions, a coroner has found.

AAP · Jan 25, 2022

Queensland records 13 COVID-19 deaths and 10,212 new cases, signs Gold Coast wave 'close to or passed' peak

Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says the number of people in hospital on the Gold Coast has "declined slightly every day for the past four days" and the city may have passed or is close to its current peak.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

Queensland to release its COVID plan for schools soon, but will it include RATs and masks for kids?

Two weeks before the school year starts, the Queensland government is expected to soon reveal how it plans to reduce the risk of COVID in classrooms. But will it include regular rapid antigen tests for kids?

ABC News · Jan 23, 2022

Nauru offshore regime to cost Australian taxpayers nearly $220m over next six months

Brisbane firm Canstruct International awarded eighth contract extension to provide ‘garrison and welfare services’ on the island

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2022

Fatal Whiskey bombing report released

A portion of a report about early investigations into the fatal Whiskey Au Go Go firebombing that killed 15 people has been released during an inquest.

AAP · Jan 23, 2022

Goodwin at the double as Reds beat Roar

Craig Goodwin has signed off before joining the Socceroos with a double in Adelaide's 3-1 A-League Men triumph over Brisbane at Moreton Daily Stadium.

AAP · Jan 23, 2022

Kings defeat Bullets, snap NBL losing run

The Sydney King are back in the NBL winner's circle following a dominant 97-73 home victory over the Brisbane Bullets at Qudos Bank Arena.

AAP · Jan 23, 2022

Roar coach Moon knows Reds import well

Adelaide United's ALM recruit Hiroshi Ibusuki is a player Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon knows well after nearly signing the Japanese forward two years ago.

AAP · Jan 22, 2022