Brisbane 2032 Olympic transformation begins at RNA Showgrounds
Major construction has started on a $287.5 million redevelopment of Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds precinct ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Brisbane Lions face sudden-death AFL final after heavy loss to Sydney
Brisbane must recover quickly after a 53-point defeat to the Sydney Swans, with their premiership defence now on the line against Adelaide.
Father and daughter identified after fatal plane crash south of Brisbane
Ian Campbell, 56, and his daughter Hannah Campbell, 23, died after their light aircraft crashed at Stockleigh shortly after departing Archerfield Airport.
South Ripley Bushfire Sends Hazardous Smoke Across Brisbane
A major bushfire at South Ripley has burned more than 250 hectares and caused hazardous smoke pollution across Brisbane, while firefighters continue con...
Brisbane Drivers Obscure Licence Plates as Parking Fines Top $34 Million
Some Brisbane motorists are covering their licence plates to avoid automatic parking enforcement cameras as council fines approach $35 million this year.
Light Plane Crashes at Stockleigh and Sparks Bushfire South of Brisbane
A light aircraft crashed at a rural property in Stockleigh after taking off from Archerfield Airport, triggering a grassfire and a major emergency respo...
Bushfire Smoke Causes Dangerous Air Quality Across Brisbane
Smoke from multiple Queensland bushfires is affecting Brisbane as hot, dry conditions continue to create difficult firefighting conditions across southe...
18 Arrested After Post-Riverfire Disturbance in Brisbane
Police arrested 18 people during Riverfire operations after a disturbance broke out in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall following the fireworks.
Man Charged After Alleged Armed Robbery in Carina
A 23-year-old man has been charged after an alleged knife-point robbery at a Carina laundromat in which a 69-year-old man was allegedly assaulted and ha...
New AFLW-inspired play premieres in Brisbane
Suzie Miller’s Strong is the New Pretty explores the seven-year campaign that created the AFLW.
Brisbane faces unusually warm spring weather
Meteorologists warn of potentially record September temperatures across Brisbane and eastern Australia.
Brisbane home crowned Australia’s House of the Year
An innovative Clayfield renovation has taken the top national residential design award.
Queensland Police Receive Safety Notices Over Watch House Conditions
The Queensland Police Service is facing scrutiny over conditions inside the state’s watch houses after Workplace Health and Safety Queensland issued multiple regulatory notices....
Police Investigate Alleged Se-xual Offences at Queensland Rehabilitation Clinic
Queensland Police are investigating allegations of a serious se-xual offence connected to a private rehabilitation clinic in Queensland. The investigation has attracted attentio...
Two More Charged Over Fatal Runcorn Crash
Detectives from the Upper Mt Gravatt Criminal Investigation Branch have charged two more people in connection with a fatal traffic crash that occurred in Runcorn on Sunday, 28 J...
Star Brisbane Faced Safety Warnings Before Fatal Sky Deck Fall
An investigation published on 1 September 2026 has raised serious questions about safety procedures at The Star Brisbane after reports that internal warnings about a safety flaw...
Brisbane Ferry Strike Threatens Riverfire Transport Plans
Brisbane is facing a major public transport disruption ahead of Riverfire, with ferry workers planning a 24-hour strike that could affect thousands of passengers travelling acro...
Spring Sunshine to Bring Hot Weather Across Brisbane
Brisbane is set for a run of increasingly warm conditions as spring gets underway, with temperatures forecast to climb to around 33°C later this week. The developing heat is par...
Queensland Drug Overdose Deaths Pass 2,000
Queensland is facing renewed concern over drug-related deaths after new figures showed that unintentional drug-induced deaths have surpassed 2,000 for the first time. The figure...
Queensland SES Volunteers Honoured at State Awards
Queensland State Emergency Service volunteers have been recognised at the organisation’s State Awards, celebrating the dedication and contribution of members who support communi...