The state government faces a $3.5bn funding black hole to build four Olympic Games athletes villages – the equivalent of the price tag of building a new stadium.

Much of Queensland will be in the grip of a heatwave from today. For news updates as they happen, follow us here.

Lions defender Jack Payne says teammate Eric Hipwood’s recovery from a groin problem that hampered him last season is on track ahead of Brisbane’s 2025 AFL premiership defence.

Having being crowned champions in 2024 and having also made the final the year before, the Heat were expected to again be among the front-runners for this season’s BBL title. However, they finished second last on the ladder,

Large parts of the east coast remain gripped under heatwave conditions, with the mercury forecast to climb above 40 degrees in some parts today.

Both Melbourne and Hobart feel the most from the dramatic cool change, but the timing is great as the cooler air doesn’t arrive for these spots until later on Monday. Further north, both Sydney and Brisbane look generally dry across the three day break with most of the showers and storms striking areas a little further inland.

Country music juggernaut Luke Combs is headed to Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium for two epic concerts this weekend, marking the start of his long-awaited Australian leg of a record-breaking stadium tour.

Don’t be deterred by its murky color! The Brisbane River is full of fun activities and there’s plenty of ways to experience it.

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is free and within walking distance of central Brisbane. Several bus stops and the North Quay ferry terminal are nearby. Restaurant hours vary, but the Sky Deck observation deck is open from 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. The casino is open 24/7.

Matildas and Brisbane Roar forward Sharn Freier will join German club VfL Wolfsburg at the end of the A-League women’s season.

BRISBANE BRONCOS have slammed reports that they will be taking over London Broncos. Reports have suggested that London will be bought by a consortium of Australian investors, with Leeds Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington trying in a private capacity to help the Broncos find new owners.

The Blues are expected to follow up their move for Waddingham with the signing of fellow Aussie Hayden Matthews, with a £1.27m fee agreed with Melbourne City for the centre-back.