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...
Cairns Teen Granted Bail Despite 25 Previous Bail Breaches
A 17-year-old Cairns teenager facing an alleged armed robbery charge has been granted bail under strict conditions.
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.
‘A Beautiful Noise’ Neil Diamond musical coming to Brisbane
The hit musical about the life and music of Neil Diamond is adding Brisbane to its Australian tour.
Brisbane land prices surge as smaller residential blocks gain attention
The sale of a tiny Petrie Terrace block for $855,000 highlights the potential impact of Brisbane’s changing residential planning rules.
Cruise ships proposed to help Brisbane solve 2032 Olympic accommodation shortage
Queensland’s tourism industry is considering cruise ships as a temporary way to provide thousands of additional rooms during the Brisbane Olympics.
‘Absolute tinderbox’: Queensland youth detention staff take industrial action
Hundreds of workers have refused duties amid continuing wage negotiations and concerns about safety at Queensland youth detention facilities.
Queensland Child Safety Watchdog Warns of Lack of Progress
The Queensland Family and Child Commission has raised concerns about limited visible progress in the child-safety system, while the government says refo...
Townsville Roads Hit by Series of Serious Crashes
A string of serious crashes across the Townsville region has left one person dead and several others with critical or serious injuries.
Townsville Police Charge 30 People in Major Crime Crackdown
A State Flying Squad operation in the Townsville region has resulted in 30 arrests and more than 110 charges across property crime, drugs, domestic viol...