The man at the centre of the 16-hour siege on the Brisbane River is recovering from surgery after stabbing himself at the end of the standoff last night.

A 54-year-old NZ army veteran involved in an eleven-hour standoff with Brisbane police has been seen dousing his yacht with liquid from a jerry can.

A 54-year-old New Zealand army veteran is at the centre of a standoff with police in Brisbane, causing parts of the CBD to be put into lockdown.

'If I was a James Courtney or Jamie Whincup going into the Gold Coast event I would be nervous, extremely nervous,' says David Brabham.

Aussie surfer Mitch Coleborn faces up to six months in jail after allegedly exposing his genitals to a group of children.

Despite having the option to sign overseas players, New Zealand sides are proving reluctant.

Storms have dumped tonnes of water on to Queensland in the last three days.

Wellington Phoenix hope an unbeaten record against Gold Coast United outweighs their struggles on the road tomorrow night.

Riviera's new offering is being hailed as their most innovative yet.

Wellington Phoenix scored two quick goals and slipped into cruise control before surviving a second-half scare.

Former NSW and premiership winning coach Phil Gould is considering taking up a coaching role with North Queensland.

A Kiwi spent 12 hours in shark-infested waters after falling overboard while sailing solo from the Gold Coast to Cairns.

Johnathan Thurston's girlfriend has described his antics, which saw him charged with public nuisance, as "boys being boys".

Brisbane is fast becoming a cultural mecca, writes John Landrigan.

The coffee industry has not always been a cup of kindness for the Jacques family.

Ancient caves, deadly snakes and hungry crocs - Pamela Wade experienced it all during a trip to Queensland's Capricorn Coast.

St George Illawarra have wrapped up the NRL minor premiership, holding off a brave fightback from Newcastle.