The Brisbane Lions nuffy who became a key Crow An Adelaide Crows stalwart has fond memories of the Brisbane Lions and their home ground, the Gabba. AAP · Sep 7
Life changer: Max moment set dynamo Dolphin on NRL path In hindsight, Dolphins star Max Plath seemed destined for NRL success but his journey to the top kicked off with a classic display when under Brisbane's noses. AAP · Sep 7
Warning over future of Olympic Games if Brisbane 2032 program is not modernised Australia’s most senior sport executive, Kieren Perkins, has called on the IOC to update the sporting program for Brisbane 2032 The Guardian - AU · Sep 7
'Big marker': Perkins warns on Brisbane Olympic sports Australian Sports Commission boss Kieren Perkins says the Olympics faces a big moment around decisions on the program for the Brisbane Games. AAP · Sep 7
Strong is the New Pretty: Suzie Miller’s new play celebrates the women who fought for a place in AFL Kicking off the Brisbane Festival, Suzie Miller’s new play Strong is the New Pretty celebrates the blood, sweat and tears that helped create the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) competition. The Conversation · Sep 7
Koreaboo review – Michelle Lim Davidson’s debut play is a tender tribute to fan culture Brisbane festival Inspired by her own experiences, the actor-playwright covers emotionally sticky terrain in a fraught mother-daughter reunion across cultural divides The Guardian - AU · Sep 7
The complacent Lions reappear as the Swans show they have spirit amid the turmoil Chris Fagan tried to warn his Brisbane players the game would be tough but he doubts his words sunk in The Guardian - AU · Sep 6
Brisbane swelters under hottest September day in years as east coast faces unseasonably warm weather Queensland capital hits 34.4C as firefighters battle fast-moving bushfire in Lockyer Valley west of Ipswich The Guardian - AU · Sep 6
Titans playmaker injured as Upton dazzles for Broncos Gold Coast will hope a star's injury isn't serious, an error-ridden Brisbane overcame St George Illawarra, and the Eels clinched victory in the dying seconds. AAP · Sep 6
Lions leaders seeking another bounce back Brisbane face the prospect of another gruelling 27-match campaign and having to produce a trademark bounce back after their AFL qualifying final loss. AAP · Sep 5
Brave Swans 'shattered' for injured captain Mills Sydney star Tom Papley has spoken of the pain Swans players are feeling for captain Callum Mills, who is expected to miss the club's push for an unlikely flag. AAP · Sep 5
Brisbane midfielder denies Lions were complacent Josh Dunkley has dismissed the suggestion his Brisbane Lions took understrength Sydney lightly in their shock qualifying final loss at the SCG. AAP · Sep 5
Sydney blow away shellshocked Brisbane to revive ‘torpedoed’ AFL season The Swans stunned the Lions for a 53-point victory as Errol Gulden led the way after captain Callum Mills was injured during the AFL qualifying final The Guardian - AU · Sep 5
Sizzling Swans defy critics to stun lacklustre Lions Under-fire Sydney have stunned AFL premiers Brisbane to book a home preliminary final, but may lose captain Callum Mills to a season-ending knee injury. AAP · Sep 5
AAP · Sep 5 Fijian circus takes off, as crowds build for Riverfire Crowds are building along the Brisbane River for the Riverfire display, as Fiji's first ever circus shows off under the big top.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 5 Strong is the New Pretty review – Suzie Miller’s AFLW play is both shocking and crowd-pleasing Brisbane festival The world premiere of this lightly fictionalised production by the Prima Facie playwright comes just as the AFL faces a reckoning about sexism and misogyny
AAP · Sep 5 Rabbitoh forever: How Arrow will lift Souths in finals Jai Arrow's trademark humour helped get South Sydney through their most emotional night of 2026, with the 31-year-old now an inspiration for their finals run.
AAP · Sep 4 'Full of belief': Swans out to silence finals critics A home preliminary final is up for grabs, with embattled Sydney and reigning premiers Brisbane facing different sorts of pressure.
AAP · Sep 4 Ferry strike turns up heat on Riverfire festival crowds The Brisbane Festival kicks off, with extra transport in place to cope with crowds at the city's popular Riverfire event.
AAP · Sep 4 Swans have a 'superpower' for finals, says star Lion Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko won't make the mistake of underestimating an undermanned Sydney side, saying the embattled AFL club has a "superpower" for finals.
AAP · Sep 3 Broncos fall to 45-year low despite defeating Bulldogs Canterbury have rolled over with a whimper in their final NRL regular-season game as the Bulldogs fell to Brisbane in a 34-20 defeat.
AAP · Sep 3 Legacy piece: Boyd to coach Maroons in State of Origin Queensland's search for a new State of Origin coach is over, with Maroons legend Darius Boyd to take over in 2027 after signing a two-year deal.
AAP · Sep 3 Dashing Cat ready for unfamiliar do-or-die Blues final Elimination finals are unfamiliar territory for Geelong and defender Lawson Humphries, but the Cats are ready to beat Carlton and launch their premiership tilt.
AAP · Sep 2 Dogs coach in plea to NRL over potential rule changes The six-again changes flipped the NRL upside down and sent the Dogs tumbling down the ladder. Now coach Cameron Ciraldo wants long-term clarity for 2027.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2 Queensland police investigate after 5,500 sheep worth $1.7m stolen from farm Police say the sheep were stolen from a property 830km west of Brisbane between February and May