Two of the state’s top businessmen have joined leading sports stars in backing a bold plan for a privately-funded Olympic stadium on the Brisbane River as part of a $6bn mega precinct.
The Olympic dream of an entire state stands to be reignited after a bold $6bn proposal by a renowned group of architects and engineers to transform the north shore of the Brisbane River into a world-class precinct.
A 16-year-old Brisbane boy has appeared in court facing one charge of preparing for or planning terrorist acts.
A Miles Government minister has all but shut down plans for an Olympic mega precinct with a stunning 60,000-seat waterfront stadium, revealing tenders had already been issued for the QSAC upgrades. TAKE OUR POLL
As a youngster in Naples, Tony Percuoco learned to cook whether he ‘liked it or not’. From that humble start the acclaimed Brisbane restaurateur built a career that has spanned 50 years … and he’s not slowing down just yet, writes Ayla Connolly.
The national airways safety provider has released details of five new proposed flight paths over Brisbane’s north and south.
Queensland’s Olympians have returned to a hero’s welcome, and both they and our Paralympians will get an official reception too.
Students at a major Queensland university will gather this week to demand the institution cut ties linked to the war in Gaza.
A man who attacked an off-duty police officer with a tree branch in Brisbane has been granted bail after pleading guilty.
Playing on its hallowed turf throughout a storied career hasn’t affected Allan Border’s opinion of what needs doing with the Gabba.
They’re the unique oddities that keep hundreds of thousands coming back to the Ekka year after year. And we’ve compiled 10 of the wackiest.
The man who led the massive three-year project to save City Hall from falling down has been called in to keep the Story Bridge open as its design life comes to an end.
A Brisbane resident has found a useful tip to avoid having a bin full of rubbish left on the kerbside for a week due to parked cars – and it’s easier than you think.
Showgoers didn’t let the little matter of a mudfest stop them from having fun on day three of the Brisbane Ekka. SEE THE PICS
Police have charged man, 19, and issued three others with infringement notices following a large neo-Nazi demonstration in Brisbane. SEE THE VIDEO
Showgoers have flocked to Brisbane’s annual Ekka for all the fun of the fair. DID WE SNAP YOU ON DAY 1?
Cross River Rail has long drawn criticism, scepticism and support from across Queensland as a development that could change the state. This is the good, bad and ugly.
Our intrepid reporters have put their bodies on the line to road-test one of the scariest rides at this year’s Ekka. SEE VIDEO
We take a look back over the history of the Story Bridge amid revelations it is nearing the end of its lifespan unless expensive repairs ramp up.
One of Brisbane’s most iconic landmarks, the Story Bridge, will reach the end of its lifespan surprisingly soon unless repairs ramp up.
A property mogul has faced court accused of dangerously drink-driving and leaving the scene of a massive crash in Fortitude Valley that destroyed his Lamborghini and left several people injured.
With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games looming there is one huge issue that still needs addressing.
In a landmark move, the Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane has delivered a heartfelt message to Queensland’s LGBTIQA+ community. WATCH THE VIDEO
Historic photos depicting the construction of the Myer Centre and a former iconic Brisbane landmark have been publicly released for the first time. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Current and former staff of St Rita’s College are backing calls from parents for police to investigate a “smash or pass” rating scandal at the prestigious Brisbane Catholic school.
A popular Brisbane doughnut retailer will close one of its inner-cafes on Wednesday morning, not before giving away free sweet treats.
The state’s leading philanthropists have been honoured at ceremony filled with well-known Queenslanders, including a rare public appearance from tennis great, Ash Barty.
Within just a few years, residents and visitors to Brisbane could be able to get around inside a flying taxi, new concept details show.
Hundreds of pet owners and their fur babies have stepped out for a worthy claws, er cause, at the RSPCA Million Paws Walk.
The Queensland government spending $10m to halve fares on Brisbane’s Airtrain, but the six-month fix does nothing to address one of the biggest failures of the much maligned line.
A venerable old Queenslander will raise the Australian flag on a beach in France on Thursday as the world marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.
An already popular Brisbane eatery has got its hands on an authentic cheese toast machine from defunct food icons Sizzler and will be giving the Aussie delicacy away for free.
The boyfriend of a woman tragically killed when a bus careened off the road in Brisbane’s CBD has revealed the heartbreaking final words they shared just minutes before she lost her life.
The main grandstand and centrepiece of the iconic Ekka has been fenced off and closed for this year’s show for the first time in decades due to major safety concerns.
Train services in Brisbane were delayed again today after a false bridge strike alert.
Hard work and dedication have landed a migrant couple keys to their first investment property to have a go in ‘the country of opportunity’. FIND OUT MORE
A prestige car dealer with alleged links to the Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang has been granted bail after being arrested for drug and weapons offences.
Derby Day at Eagle Farm racecourse dazzled attendees with high fashion and thrilling races, but it was a Racing Queensland stalwart who stole the show by proposing to his longtime partner. SEE THE PICTURES
The LNP will consider buying back the controversial Airtrain service if it wins the October state election, despite Labor saying the current asking price is unaffordable.
Traffic chaos is expected on Sunday morning as 10,000 runners take over the streets in the inner-city for the annual Brisbane Marathon. SEE THE FULL LIST OF ROAD CLOSURES
Just days after fares on TransLink services were slashed to 50c, passengers using Brisbane’s often derided Airtrain have been delivered a major cut of their own for the next six months.
Another day, another mammoth cost-of-living move by the state government. But while the latest fare cuts will be welcomed by Queensland, the state government is yet to fix the broader problem with the Airtrain service.
Queensland’s biggest university has been accused of allowing an activist “mob” to control its policy, after a leaked document revealed a proposal to pro-Palestinian student protesters.
Confronting dashcam footage has captured the moments two people attacked a car in Eight Mile Plains.
Budget travel just went up a notch with the arrival of a new hotel offering comfy private beds alongside a rooftop bar with pour your own beers, all for under $70 a night. WATCH THE VIDEO
Brisbane residents have expressed outrage over what appears to be a new advertising feature at the $3.6bn Queens Wharf precinct, which is due to open in August. Rate or hate? Vote now
A Brisbane train was dubbed the “best club in the Valley” on Sunday after an unauthorised, impromptu rave took over a packed carriage. SEE THE FOOTAGE
LNP frontbencher Ros Bates’s demand for $5000 and an apology from Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has been slammed as “bizarre” by Premier Steven Miles.
Disabled sports fans are segregated from family, get wet when it rains and must navigate cracked footpaths and huge crowds from the drop-off zone 250m away, an assessment of the Gabba has revealed.
Agents thought a developer would win this sprawling site, but a man outbid them all to secure an incredible birthday gift for his wife. LIVE AUCTION BLOG
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