Know someone who is making a difference?

This year we're launching the ABC Radio Brisbane Community Spirit Awards to recognise those who are making a real difference and celebrate the power, strength and diversity of our vibrant communities.

If you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their contribution to life in Brisbane, we want to hear from you. Nominations close 25 September. 

One new COVID-19 case, border restrictions to remain

The state now has 27 active cases after Queensland recorded one new case of coronavirus overnight. The person is a close contact connected to the correctional services training centre cluster and was in quarantine at the time they became infected.  

For the full list of locations associated with visits from confirmed COVID-19 cases, click here. 

Canadian air tanker lands in Bundaberg to fight our bushfires 

A firefighting plane, capable of dropping 10,000 litres of water at once, has touched down in Queensland as part of the state's preparations for the upcoming bushfire season. 

How paintbrush power is keeping people with dementia safe 

It is one thing to paint a beautiful mural, but it is another to design one that improves the safety and wellbeing of the people that view it — and that's exactly what Brisbane-based artist Sharron Tancred is doing, for people with dementia. 

Last night to light your fire pit

Brisbane City Council’s backyard fire pit trial is coming to a close tonight so Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner took to social media to ask ratepayers if they'd like to see it continue. 

Ipswich grandfather breaks Ekka record for giant pumpkin, but it won't count 

Geoff Frohloff has been in the giant produce game for nearly half his life and after years of trying he finally broke his own giant pumpkin record, but it won't count.