The Latest Breaking News from Brisbane

Helena Rowland to win 50th cap as Red Roses hand out another debut against Italy

Brisbane-born back row Haidee Head is due to earn her first cap off the bench against Italy

The Independent UK · May 5

Albanese government abandons beleaguered inland rail project connecting NSW with Queensland

Originally envisioned to run 1,700km from Melbourne to a port near Brisbane, the mega infrastructure project will now only connect Beveridge in Victoria to Parkes in NSW

The Guardian - AU · May 5

Ilias axed by Titans as Roosters name injured Crichton

Pushed out by South Sydney and St George Illawarra, Lachlan Ilias has now been axed by Gold Coast after their topsy-turvy start to life under Josh Hannay.

AAP · May 5

Battling Blues still chasing answers to familiar woes

Carlton have lost six games in a row and Michael Voss is desperate to see greater intent from his players, who continue to struggle in the second half of games.

AAP · May 2

Roosters hold on as Broncos record comeback falls short

Three of the Sydney Roosters' State of Origin hopefuls suffered injuries in a 38-24 win over Brisbane, while Broncos half Adam Reynolds was also concussed.

AAP · May 2

Fagan hits out at 'hero' parent for whiteboard leak

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed the leaking of confidential notes by a member of the public, describing the Essendon fan as a "hero".

AAP · May 2

Rampant Lions crush Bombers as McKay cops bronx cheers

The Brisbane Lions have destroyed struggling Essendon by 64 points at Marvel Stadium, the in-demand Zac Bailey starring with four goals.

AAP · May 2

Manly's new dawn arrives with teenager to face Cleary

Joey Walsh's long-awaited NRL starting debut for Manly will come against Nathan Cleary and Penrith, after Jamal Fogarty was ruled out with a groin injury.

AAP · May 2

Roar ace nets move, joins Aussie duo at Bundesliga side

Sam Klein's impressive form for Brisbane Roar has helped the young midfielder seal a move to German club St Pauli.

AAP · May 1

Walsh 'a bit jealous' of Broncos' success without him

Reigning NRL premiers Brisbane are in for a big boost as livewire fullback Reece Walsh returns from a facial fracture to face the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · May 1