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australia6 days ago•3 min saved

Alleged ute ram at Brisbane synagogue leads to hate-crime charges

A 32-year-old Sunnybank man was charged in Brisbane with wilful damage, serious vilification or hate crime, dangerous operation of a vehicle and drug offences after allegedly ramming the gates of a Margaret Street synagogue with a ute; police say the attack targeted a Jewish place of worship but is not being treated as a terrorist incident, with no injuries reported and investigators considering mental health and intoxication as contributing factors.

via The Guardian|

#antisemitism #australia #brisbane

sports13 days ago•3 min saved

IInspiration Debuts as AEW Brings House Rules to Brisbane

AEW's House Rules Brisbane show on Feb 15 featured the IInspiration making their AEW debut, plus a stacked lineup: Hangman Page, Robbie Eagles and Brody King defeated Kyle Fletcher, MJF and Mark Davis; The Outrunners defeated The Velocities; Konosuke Takeshita defeated Dalton Castle; Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy defeated Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir; Wheeler Yuta defeated Adam Brooks before Mark Briscoe defeated Yuta; The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) defeated Kyla Knight and Charli Evans; Babes Of Wrath won the Women’s Tag Team Championship in a triple-threat; The IInspiration defeated Frankie P and Ayesha.

via Fightful|

#aew #brisbane #house-rules

world19 days ago•9 min saved

AirAsia emergency descent ends in Brisbane after pressure alert

An AirAsia flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur diverted to Brisbane after a cabin-pressure alert. The aircraft dropped from about 34,000 ft to roughly 10,000 ft, and all 142 passengers and 11 crew evacuated without incident. Passengers were provided accommodation and assistance while the aircraft was assessed, with a plan to resume the journey later.

via Daily Express|

#airasia #brisbane #cabin-pressure-alert

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Collignon Stuns Dimitrov at Brisbane International 2026

Belgian qualifier Raphael Collignon defeated Grigor Dimitrov 7-6(1), 6-3 at the Brisbane International, ending Dimitrov's brief comeback from injury, and advancing to his second ATP tour-level quarter-final.

via ATP Tour|

#brisbane #grigor-dimitrov #raphael-collignon

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Bus Driver Saves Koala by Offering a Ride

A compassionate bus driver in Brisbane rescued a frightened koala named Peri that had narrowly escaped being hit by a car, offering it a safe ride to a wildlife rescue center, where it was checked and later released into a protected reserve, highlighting acts of kindness towards animals in danger.

via The Dodo|

#animal-welfare #brisbane #kindness

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Brisbane Bus Driver Rescues Koala in Need of a Ride

A koala named Peri was rescued from a light pole in Brisbane by a bus driver, taken on a bus ride, and safely released into the wild, highlighting ongoing threats to koalas and the importance of wildlife rescue efforts.

via ABC News|

#brisbane #endangered #koala

sports7 months ago•5 min saved

British & Irish Lions Clinch First Test Victory Over Australia in Brisbane

The British and Irish Lions narrowly defeated Australia 27-19 in the first Test in Brisbane, leading early but struggling in the final half hour, highlighting their dominance in the first half and issues in discipline and decision-making later. The Lions take a 1-0 series lead, with key performances from Curry, Russell, and Tuipulotu, setting up the next match in Melbourne.

via BBC|

#australia #brisbane #lions

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

American Airlines Announces Longest Nonstop Flight to Brisbane with Flagship Suite Seats

American Airlines is set to launch its longest nonstop flight from Dallas to Brisbane, Australia, starting on Oct. 27, along with new flights to Rio de Janeiro, Kona, and Veracruz. The airline will operate daily flights on a Boeing 787-9 aircraft with premium seating options. This expansion is part of American's efforts to grow its international network and provide more travel options for customers, including partnerships with Qantas for access to additional destinations in Australia and New Zealand.

via Travel + Leisure|

#american-airlines #australia #brisbane

human-interest2 years ago•3 min saved

Toddler Rescued from Claw Machine by Police

Police in Brisbane, Australia, rescued a calm three-year-old toddler named Ethan after he crawled into a toy machine at a shopping center. The officers directed the trapped toddler to one corner before smashing the glass to retrieve him, ensuring his safe rescue from the unusual predicament.

via BBC.com|

#australia #brisbane #claw-machine

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Steve Irwin Gala Dinner: Irwins' Cringeworthy Video and Heartwarming Gestures"

The Irwins, including Bindi, Terri, and Robert, hosted the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner in Brisbane, where they shared a cringeworthy video on Instagram. The family, joined by Robert's girlfriend Rorie Buckey, expressed their happiness in raising funds and awareness for Wildlife warriors. Bindi also shared a sweet photo with her husband Chandler and their daughter Grace at the event. The Irwins continue to honor Steve's memory through their conservation work at Australia Zoo, including the recent addition of the Crocodile Hunter Lodge.

via Daily Mail|

#brisbane #conservation #entertainment

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Australian man smashes world record with over 3,200 push-ups in an hour.

Brisbane accountant Lucas Helmke has broken the world record for the most push-ups in one hour, completing an insane 3,206 push-ups with an average of 53 per minute. Helmke trained for three years to break the record and exceeded his own target, averaging 26.7 push-ups in every 30-second set. He plans to break at least one record every year from now on.

via New York Post |

#brisbane #fitness #lucas-helmke