Defending premiers Brisbane are walking a tightrope as they head to Melbourne desperate to avoid a dreaded 0-3 to start the season.

A Brisbane mansion that was at the centre of a high profile legal case last year has sold in just eight days - but the price remains a secret, for now.

The Parlour House, a new neighborhood eatery run by partners Evan and Gregg, quietly began serving lunch-to-go on Tuesday and almost immediately drew a steady stream of neighbors. The owners said they were "thrilled" by the turnout and by how quickly the community showed up for them.

In an increasingly digital world, Brisbane residents are still heading out to enjoy third places to take a break, enjoy life, and expose themselves to new ideas.

After two Iranian football players spent the week at Brisbane training, the club’s coach has opened up on the pair’s mentality since seeking asylum.

Brisbane City Council wants to increase height limits to up to 30 storeys in one suburb, in a bid to boost housing supply.

Investors looking to enter the Brisbane market should consider the city’s middle-ring suburbs, where growth has been driven by value fundamentals rather than hype, according to a buyer’s agent.

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