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ABC Online
Man charged with attempted kidnapping, stalking north of Brisbane
ABC Online
A man has been charged with attempted kidnapping and stalking after trying to get a number of women into his car in separate incidents north of Brisbane. The 38-year-old allegedly tried to kidnap one of the women, and was also accused of sexual assault ...
Man targets women, girls in Brisbane - 9news.com.au9news.com.auall 7 news articles »

Fox Sports
Brisbane Broncos' best 17 for 2017 NRL season: Wayne Bennett has headaches and cures galore
Fox Sports
As coach of the city's favourite footy team — which happens to double as the biggest and most influential in the game — Wayne Bennett knows this better than anyone. Even by Broncos standards though, the 2017 pre-season has been above par.and more »

Hyundai A-League
ACL: Roar to face Global after thriller in Manila
Hyundai A-League
Brisbane Roar are set to welcome back midfielder Brett Holman from a knee injury this weekend. Tuesday, 24 January 2017 -. John Duerden @JohnnyDuerden. Brisbane Roar will make history next Tuesday as they become the first team to host a Philippines ...
Brisbane Roar discover Asian Champions League play-off opponentsOutside90
Brisbane Roar to face Global FC in ACL qualifierGoal.comall 44 news articles &

Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 5:30 – 9:30pm
Virtual Drag is an encounter with drag queens and kings via virtual reality headsets and projections.Virtual Drag is a free, immersive virtual reality experience featuring 3D scans of drag performers set in fantasy environments created by artists Alison Bennett, Megan Beckwith & Mark Payne.
Event type: FreeCost: FreeVenue: Brisbane PowerhouseVenue address: Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm

Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 6 – 10pm
Following their #1 ARIA chart debut for new album ‘Skeleton Tree’, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds have announced that they will be touring their biggest and boldest production ever to Australia and New Zealand in January 2017.The tour starts on Friday 13th January in Hobart, and then the first mainland show is a special outdoor performance on the banks of Lake Wendouree in Ballarat on Sunday January 15th, which will see both Warren

Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 8:30pm
Celebrate Brisbane’s diverse and generous queer culture at MELT‘s Opening Night party.Hosted by Fluffy and featuring DJ Harry K and DJ Ish, this year we party on the eve of Australia Day. But don’t expect just green and gold, we’ll party with all colours of the rainbow!
Event type: FreeCost: FreeVenue: Brisbane PowerhouseVenue address: Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New FarmMore info: brisbanepowerho

Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 7pm
A sequel that’s worth applying the glitter lashes for!The MELT Beauty Pageant returns to crown this year’s most gorgeous drag queen, drag king or trans beauty – serving up some gender-fluid realness. Our contestants battle it out across three categories: Graceful Glamourzons, Tremendous Talent and Costume with a Message, all vying for the ultimate crown, Brisbane Beauty. The winner will also receive a $1000 cash prize.
Event type: Arts

Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 6 – 6:45pm
Bookings essential. Increase your fitness using general boxing techniques, combinations and punches incorporating legs, arms, abs and running into the workout. A great way to get active, increase your cardio fitness and build all-over strength.
Cost: FreeEvent type: Fitness & well-beingBookings: Bookings essential. To book phone Fitness Forever on 0414 437 616.Meeting point: Near the footpath, off Boundary Rd, Coorpa

Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 7:30 – 8:45pm
UK Drag Icon and Artiste Extraordinaire Jonny Woo teams with Adelaide Festival darling and Olivier winning star of La clique & La Soirée, Le Gateau Chocolat for an evening of unadulterated musical theatre nonsense.
Event type: Arts & culture, TheatreCost: $32-$38 - An additional fee applies to each booking transaction. Single tickets $3 / Multiple tickets $6Venue: Brisbane PowerhouseVenue address: Brisb

Sunnybank Plaza, Mains Road and McCullough Street, SunnybankWednesday, January 25, 2017, 10am – 1pm
Take a Food Discovery Tour to explore Sunnybank Plaza's Asian precinct, including supermarkets, butchers and restaurants. Over three hours, tour guide and experienced chef, Tony Ching, will give you hints and tips about choosing the best produce, advice on key ingredients and an insight into Asian culture. Every tour concludes with an authentic Asian meal.Friend of BrisAsia Festiva

The Sydney Morning Herald
Milos Raonic hopes to repeat Brisbane performance against Rafael Nadal
The Sydney Morning Herald
Milos Raonic finally feels close to flu-free. And having seen, reached and successfully passed the "tipping point" in his most recent match against Rafael Nadal, he is confident he can do it again when they play their quarter-final. Raonic beat Nadal ...and more »