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Should a goal-keeper win the prestgious Ballon d'Or? German ace custodian Manuel Neuer nominated alongside Messi & Ronaldo #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/1/2014 10:59:31 PM
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Parking Taskforce's suggestion for free short-term parking in the inner city has been given the nod by the Lord Mayor.

From January 1, we'll be able to park for FREE for up to 15 minutes at more than 8,800 inner city parking spots - from South Bank, to the Valley, and even inside both the Wickham Terrace and King George Square buildings.

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It might be costing the Council almost $2 million ($1.94m to be exact), but Lord Mayor Graham Quirk says it's a win-win for all:

Free 15 minute parking in inner city precincts will be a win-win for residents and businesses alike, making it easier for motorists who need to park quickly while helping stimulate economic activity and boost patronage for small businesses,

New 'express bays' will be set aside at both Wickam Terrace car park and King George Square car park for customers needing only a very short turnaround -

He says it'll be perfect for anyone stopping quickly for the likes of bread or milk, or even calling in to pick someone up.

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On top of that, Council will also roll out a range of other parking improvements from January as a result of the Parking Taskforce recommendations. It says the changes are aimed at making the parking transaction experience more convenient and user friendly.

Council is investing $1.6 million to upgrading its 1,122 electronic parking meters this financial year to improve the customer experience, with new technology due to be switched on by January 1. Council is installing contactless card readers that will allow for greater credit card security and Tap N Go payments. This will allow customers to use Mastercard Paypass or Visa Paywave technology for parking meter payments, offering increased flexibility and speeding up the transaction process

by Natasha Jobson 12/2/2014 2:50:04 AM
KICK ON APP CAUSING A STIR

An app developed in Brisbane is taking party organisation to the next level!

The Kick On app allows you to create a party, then others can ask to join you.

Accepted guests then get a QR code to be scanned at entry.

Local designer Charlie Stewart says it's been developed in response to the fact people have nowhere to party, once lockout laws kick in.

He's now touring the States to promote the App, recruiting party ambassadors at colleges.

Child safety experts are definitely not in love with the app, saying it's a parent's worst nightmare, teaming kids immaturity with social media and real world dangers.

Using the app could land you in mega trouble with the Police too. In Queensland hosting a party using social media that then gets out of control can land you in major trouble.

There are 12 month prison terms, and fines of up to $12 000.
KickOn App Showcase
by KickOn via YouTube

by Natasha Jobson 12/2/2014 7:33:03 PM
Big guns Man United and Liverpool both had #epl wins this morning, MU bt Stoke 2-1, Liverpool bt Leicester 3-1 #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/2/2014 9:38:18 PM
Police have charged a 42-year-old man after yesterday's siege in Cleveland. He's expected to face court today. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/2/2014 11:01:44 PM
Police allege Coomera dad Mark Spencer responded to a sex ad on Craiglist before he was bashed to death on Oct 1. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/3/2014 5:01:41 AM
UPDATE: DEATH OF MARK SPENCER

Two people have been arrested in relation to the murder of Coomera man Mark Spencer.
Bianca Stone
@Bianca_Stone
MURDER ARREST: a woman arrested over the death of Mark Spencer has been taken to the watch house. @7NewsBrisbane http://t.co/qqEMlOG8gZ
Dec. 3, 2014
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Bianca Stone
@Bianca_Stone
BREAKING: Man arrested over murder of Coomera man Mark Spencer has been taken to the watch house. @7NewsBrisbane http://t.co/zmLarmpJwS
Dec. 3, 2014
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The 37-year-old's bloodied body was found on the back porch of his Foxwell Road home in the early hours of October 1.

Police are alleging a female sex worker, and her partner, are responsible. They say the Coomera dad contacted them after seeing an ad for sex on Craigslist.
They allege he was, instead, bashed to death with a wooden baseball bat.

A 33 year old female, and a 28 year old male, will be charged with murder and robbery with violence... they're due in court tomorrow at Southport.

Carrie Greenbank
@CGreenbank9
Couple charged with attacking Spencer using bat- claims he responded to Craigslist sex ad @9NewsBrisbane http://t.co/Wh6ZLAsmM5
Dec. 3, 2014
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by Natasha Jobson 12/3/2014 5:37:16 AM
Cricket Australia XI named for 2-day tour match v India starting today in Adelaide. #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B38_MKRCMAAzm4l.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/3/2014 7:04:28 PM
STAFFY SAVED BY SOCIAL MEDIA
Police have charged a man over the apparent dognapping of a family pet on the Gold Coast.

A still from CCTV showing a man with dognapped Linc

American Staffordshire terrier Linc disappeared on Sunday afternoon from a fully fenced Palm Beach property. His owners though had installed security cameras, and released CCTV footage that showed what happened.

A man is seen jumping over a fence, putting a rope around the dog's neck and walking away.

The footage went viral on social media ... and the owners were soon contacted about getting Linc back. He was returned by a man at Yatala yesterday.

A 43 year-old Darra man's been charged with stealing and trespassing, and will front court in January.

by Brisbane News Team 12/3/2014 7:55:21 PM
STORM REPAIR DELAYS
Get used to seeing the windows broken by hail in last Thursday's superstorm across Brisbane. There's such a backlog in repair jobs, it could be March 2015 before they're all fixed.

Glaziers say the huge backlog of jobs isn't helped by a lot of the affected homes being old Queenslanders, with vintage frosted glass or ornate panels. Some homeowners report being told even emergency fix-ups - to at least get their properties secure - can't be done for weeks.
Panel beaters are also in demand with thousands of cars dented by hail. Some won't be repaired until after Christmas.
Linda Shields
@lshields50
Our lovely 80yr old windows smashed in storm in Brisbane- Moorooka- last night http://t.co/0zbSbCPrYF
Nov. 28, 2014
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Revolution Builders
@RevolutionBuild
Windows vs Hail at our West End renovation and the hail clearly won yesterday's battle #Brisbane… http://t.co/OrjBEOCvJa
Nov. 28, 2014
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Samtan
@sandcram
Broken Windows In Brisbane from the hail storm. http://t.co/wJgNMPoDNy
Dec. 1, 2014
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InstaBrisbane
@InstaBrisbane
Just a few more smashed windows thanks to Mother Nature.
#bnestorm #brisbane #architectu... http://t.co/4TiAt4D7Cg http://t.co/EXlxJk0m7a
Nov. 28, 2014
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by Brisbane News Team 12/3/2014 10:38:09 PM
Instagram's most liked pics & tagged spots in 2014 - #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B398vaiCAAABm82.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/3/2014 11:33:35 PM
Man charged w torture after assault in a moving car on Ipswich motorway - woman and her child w minor injuries. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/4/2014 8:40:46 PM
Congrats to the Sunny Coast's Mitch Larkin, GOLD in 100 Back at World Shortcourse in Doha. #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4Cf9jtCEAAGFKm.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/4/2014 8:46:00 PM
Two men stabbed at Dinmore overnight, not life threatening injuries. 25 y/o man charged.
#mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/4/2014 9:17:03 PM
8 DECEMBER 2014

Qantas engineers are going over a passenger jet involved in a mid-flight drama -

The A380 was on its way from Dubai to Sydney, when a problem with the air-con saw it plunge 30,000 ft before safely landing in Perth.
Gold Coast Olympic triathlete Courtney Atkinson was among those on board:
Courtney Atkinson
@courtney_akco
Interesting start to my day. 10,000 feet drop in 4mins #QF2 lot of shaken people. Crew & pilots doing g8 job @Qantas http://t.co/O8z6egGGgA
Dec. 8, 2014
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Thankfully, everyone on board was okay and there were no injuries.
Passengers are full of praise for the pilots and crew, saying they kept then calm and reassured them that the plane was under control.
MattyD
@OzMattyD
Flight crew that care for pax are the best! @RichardDeCrep @NigelRichardson https://t.co/QLW7VnRYqb http://t.co/kMN9z1yFR2
Dec. 8, 2014
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Qantas has put the passengers in hotels while the investigation continues.
by Brisbane News Team 12/7/2014 10:06:11 PM
UPDATE 8.10am

A man has been charged after allegedly shining a laser light at the police helicopter in Beenleigh overnight.

The 28 year old's in court last this week, charged with threatening the safety of an aircraft and possessing a restricted item.

Police say he flashed the chopper with a laser light from a shed in Skyline Circuit at Bahr's Scrub around 8.40pm.

The helicopter saw the incident and tracked the man to the address.

by Brisbane News Team 12/7/2014 10:15:36 PM
Planning a holiday over Christmas? Maybe save extra hard if you're keen to stay in Byron Bay.
The famous beachside town' s the most expensive destination in the Australia according to TravelMag.com.

A survey done by the travel site has compared 20 popular destinations in Australia based on their cost of lodging this December.

It's also only included centrally located hotels rated at least 3 stars and having a positive overall average client rating.

In Byron Bay, travelers will have to spend on average of A$176 per night for the least expensive double room. Sydney ranks second most expensive with an average price tag of A$136 per night. The Top 3 is rounded out by Hobart. There, the least expensive double room will cost A$131, on average, this December.

The following table shows the 10 most expensive destinations in Australia, based on the average rate for the least expensive double room during the month of December 2014.

1. Byron Bay A$176
2. Sydney A$136
3. Hobart A$131
4. Port Macquarie A$127
5. Canberra A$124
6. Noosaville A$120
7. Port Stephens A$113
8. Brisbane A$110
9. Surfers Paradise A$109
10. Adelaide A$103

by Brisbane News Team 12/8/2014 12:22:27 AM
.@CricketAus captain Michael Clarke has been declared fit to play the first Test against India. #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/8/2014 12:27:58 AM
RT @CricketAus : Phillip Hughes will be Australia's 13th man for the first Test against India #408 #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/8/2014 12:33:17 AM
That's 50 up for Warner...Aussies move to 1/80 #AUSvIND #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/9/2014 1:21:46 AM
Aussies are 2/113 at lunch on Day 1 of the first Test. Warner 77 (73), Clarke 9 (18) #mmmbrisnews #AUSvIND

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/9/2014 2:22:44 AM
Fire inside a shed at the Caboolture sawmill...needed more than 25 firies to get it under control. #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4YxonECQAAEFeU.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/9/2014 4:34:20 AM
JUST IN: @TonyAbbottMHR dumps plans for a $7 co-payment on doctor visits #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/9/2014 4:35:32 AM
Latest from the weather bureau includes BRISBANE - #mmmbrisnews #bnestorm http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4Y129bCMAM_xAC.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/9/2014 4:53:02 AM
Look out Coolangatta...VERY DANGEROUS storm warning out. #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4Y9G6rCQAAA2vP.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/9/2014 5:24:42 AM
Weather bureau's latest update on VERY DANGEROUS storm happening south of Brisbane #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4ZHAZKCEAEl9is.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/9/2014 6:08:35 AM
FACEBOOK'S YEAR IN REVIEW

Facebook's collated data, and done a wrap of everything we've discussed, shared and liked over the past 12 months.

Looks like Queensland's right up there with Facebookers - the stats showing we feature five times in the most checked-in places in Australia, compared to just one (Dreamworld) last year!

While Gold Coast convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby came in at number 11 for the most popular topics (after her release from jail in Bali), Robin Williams came out on top overall (in Australia, that is).

Robin Williams: Getty

It looks like using social media to increase awareness works... with the Ice Bucket challenge coming in 4th, and the Ebola virus outbreak ranking 6th. No surprises Malaysia Airline's been right up there too (3rd), and our very own PM made it to second.

See the full lists below.

Southbank - Getty

Most checked-in places in Australia

1. Darling Harbour, Sydney

2. Sydney Opera House

3. Melbourne Cricket Ground

4. Sydney Harbour

5. Taronga Zoo

6. Warner Bros Movie World - Gold Coast

7. Sea World - Gold Coast

8. South Bank, Brisbane

9. Dreamworld - Gold Coast

10. Surfers Paradise

Most popular topics in Australia

1. Robin Williams

2. Tony Abbott

3. Malaysia Airlines

4. Ice Bucket Challenge

5. Game of Thrones

6. Ebola

7. Gaza conflict

8. South Sydney Rabbitohs

9. World Cup

10. Melbourne Cup

11. Schapelle Corby

Surfers Paradise

by Brisbane News Team 12/9/2014 9:44:20 PM
Clarke's back out at the crease...now on 67. Aus 6/365 #mmmbrisnews #AUSvIND http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4dA8vpCUAAuTk2.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/10/2014 12:20:01 AM
Rain again stops play in #AUSvIND Test at Ade Oval - Clarke's on 98, Smith's on 103. Aust 6/423 #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4dolLsCEAA48Va.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/10/2014 3:14:10 AM
NRL player sent to jail...details here - bit.ly/1359Wi3 #mmmbrisnews #NRL http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4dp0mVCAAACcdx.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/10/2014 3:18:46 AM
#BREAKING : @brisbaneroar capt Matt Smith released from contract #aleague #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/10/2014 3:32:47 AM
Statement from @brisbaneroar on departure of captain Matt Smith #aleague #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4dtjUyCMAEfuUG.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/10/2014 3:34:39 AM
A President, CEO & popstar all lose out to ebola fighters for @TIME mag's Person of the Year for 2014:
#mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4hl6ZvCMAAUviW.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/10/2014 9:40:17 PM
Twitter's had a look over our activity over the past 12 months, and it turns out more Aussies tweeted about fallen diggers, than the Melbourne Cup.

Remembrance Day 2014 was the most tweeted moment... beating reaction to the federal budget, major sporting events and...yep... even the Aussie boy band 5SOS!

Five sporting moments made the top 10, while the PM's decision to pull out of a Deakin Uni visit right after the budget came in second.

If you were wondering, The 'GOLDEN TWEET" award went to NZ singer Lorde for this tweet, which was retweeted more than 73,000 times!

AUSTRALIA'S TOP TEN TWEETED MOMENTS IN 2014:

1. November 11 - Remembrance Day
2. May 20 - PM cancels Deakin University visit in wake of budget reaction
3. May 8 - AFL play Jack Viney successfully appeals two-week suspension
4. November 10 - 5SOS win at MTV Europe Music Awards
5. June 16 - Conversation ahead of Socceroos World-Cup game against the Netherlands
6. August 25 - 5SOS at Video Music Awards
7. May 24 - Collingwood's Nathan Brown dislocates shoulder
8. May 5 - Students interrupt Q&A
9. November 4 - Melbourne Cup
10. November 9 - Australia v South Africa one-day international

by Brisbane News Team 12/10/2014 11:38:04 PM
Truck rollover Nth Bnd Gateway Bridge..@QPSmedia confirm 3 vehicles involved, poss. injuries, lane closures. More to come #mmmbrisnews

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/10/2014 11:53:36 PM
First of today's storm warnings - #mmmbrisnews #bnestorm http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4iVYLwCcAASzwF.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/11/2014 1:07:17 AM
.@GCTitans disciplinary committee holding hearings for Greg Bird & James Roberts at 2pm. Process might not wrap up today. #mmmbrisnews #NRL

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/11/2014 1:11:04 AM
Latest storm info from the weather bureau (issued 12.13pm): #bnestorm #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4ilJueCUAEL0QE.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/11/2014 2:16:45 AM
Latest severe storm update from the weather bureau (2.23pm) #bnestorm #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4jC8fqCMAAzggQ.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/11/2014 4:28:34 AM
.@Energex says more than 3,700 homes & businesses without power in Bris City #bnecity #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4jMV-3CEAEBDKu.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/11/2014 5:07:43 AM
.@Energex says more than 3,700 homes & businesses without power in Bris City #bnestorm #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4jMrpZCUAAT2MB.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/11/2014 5:08:43 AM
Number of power outages is rising...now more than 5,000 in Bris City according to @Energex #bnestorm #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4jOJadCMAMgeNo.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/11/2014 5:15:27 AM
Heads up to our mates on the Sunny coast...latest from the bureau involves you. #mmmbrisnews #bnestorm http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4jPOC8CYAI9x69.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/11/2014 5:20:42 AM
Latest on storm front, including @Energex update. #mmmbrisnews #bnestorm http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4jWbZjCIAEwCHK.png

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/11/2014 5:51:43 AM
Missing man from Paddington found safe & well. #mmmbrisnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4nxjqECcAIjnqL.jpg

by Triple M Brisbane via twitter 12/12/2014 2:28:54 AM

Triple M Brisbane Newsfeed

Read the latest from the Triple M Brisbane. If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll know about it.

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT

KICK ON APP CAUSING A STIR

UPDATE: DEATH OF MARK SPENCER

STAFFY SAVED BY SOCIAL MEDIA

STORM REPAIR DELAYS

8 DECEMBER 2014

UPDATE 8.10am

FACEBOOK'S YEAR IN REVIEW