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Two killed in 'frenzied' Brisbane stabbing

A 47-year-old man is assisting police with their inquiries after two people were violently killed in a stabbing attack in…

Woman and man found dead at property in Brisbane suburb of Stretton, man in police custody

Police establish a crime scene after two people are found dead at a home in the Brisbane suburb of Stretton.

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Demons seek remedy to AFL trend

Melbourne defender Jake Lever was left feeling dejected after the AFL loss to Collingwood, which came about when the Demons…

Swans block out Franklin AFL distraction

A decision on Sydney star Lance Franklin's playing future looms large over the business end of the AFL season as…

Poker machine gambling is getting worse amid cost of living fears, say advocates who are calling for reform

Queenslanders lost $253 million to pokies in pubs and clubs in June, up 30 per cent on pre-pandemic levels. Advocates…

Brisbane Fashion Week's king of hair Ben Wright reflects on his humble roots

He might be a long way from the dusty red streets of his rural Queensland home, but Ben Wright knows…

Going to the Ekka? Here are the best ways to avoid getting sick with COVID-19, monkeypox or the flu

Eager to hit Brisbane's Ekka show to enjoy a dagwood dog or a strawberry sundae without coming down with COVID-19,…

Plans for retirement village in Brisbane area at ‘high likelihood’ of flooding spark disbelief

The site is not far from another village and an aged care centre that were both hit by flooding in…

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Cripps in hot water as Blues fall to Lions

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is in hot water for a heavy bump on Brisbane's Callum Ah Chee in the Blues'…

Josh Kennedy kicks eight in his farewell game as Adelaide spoil West Coast's party, Brisbane hold off Carlton

Josh Kennedy puts in one more game for the ages, booting eight goals in his farewell game — but Adelaide…

Italian makeover: the Brisbane bottle shops evolving into wine bars

A number of independent wine merchants are taking up the hybrid store/bar concept and ‘building a community’

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Lions' Neale looks at positives of loss

Brisbane AFL star Lachie Neale says the Lions have refused to get down on themselves for a costly second-half lapse…

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The evolution of the Ekka's show bags, which originally contained coal and condiments

Today's brightly coloured bags filled with treats, toys and trinkets are a far cry from those long ago, which included…

Franklin puts AFL contract talks on hold

Lance Franklin has issued a brief statement about his AFL playing future, declaring he won't make a decision until the…

Queensland renters living 'on knife's edge' after landlords issue new notices to leave in bid to stop 'lifelong' tenants

Brisbane woman Lyell Lamborn says she's living on a "knife's edge" after being handed a major rent increase and a…

Sydney Roosters star left covered in blood after sickening head clash during NRL match

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley left fans concerned after suffering a horrific head injury during his team's…

Blues manage Pittonet for crunch AFL clash

Carlton have made five changes for a high-stakes AFL match against Brisbane at the Gabba, with ruckman Marc Pittonet a…

Lions coach would be keen on Franklin

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes it would be "remiss" of the Lions not to talk to Lance Franklin if the…

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Meath firm inks €30m deal to build waste-processing facility in Brisbane

Meath engineering company Turmec has secured a €30m contract to design and install a construction waste-processing facility in Brisbane, Australia.

Irish Independent

Yeppoon dad Dan Rutledge in coma in Brisbane hospital after stroke following brain surgery

The family of a critically ill man are grappling with where to live after being told there is no timeline…

Broncos' slow starts have Walters stumped

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters admits he is unsure what is behind his side's recent habit of starting NRL games slowly.

Curious Kids: what is the apex predator of the world?

What is the apex predator of the world? – Mahmood, age 11, Brisbane

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Brisbane man Sulieni Layt bestowed royal honour as Australia's first talking chief to the King of Tonga

A Brisbane man becomes the first Australian to be installed in the Tongan royal palace in a role that will…

Queensland government to review convicted child abuser and former Nudgee College principal Stephen McLaughlin's care of foster children

A review is ordered into how vulnerable foster children were put in the care of a Christian Brother — who…