Brisbane Grapples with Power Outages, Celebrates Centennial, and Prepares for Lions’ Championship Banner
BRISBANE, QLD - A Brisbane woman’s desperate plea to Treasurer Jim Chalmers regarding ongoing attacks linked to public housing tenants overshadowed other significant news today, as the city also contended with widespread power outages following a truck collision with a power pole, marked 100 years as the formation of Greater Brisbane, and prepared to unveil a celebratory banner commemorating the Brisbane Lions’ recent AFL premiership victory.
The woman, visibly distressed, interrupted a press conference to detail a “horrific, catastrophic event” at her home, including the destruction of her front gate. “I live in fear,” she told Chalmers, explaining she had sought assistance from Queensland LNP Housing Minister Sam O’Connor and local council, but received no response from the state government.”I’m dealing with tenants of public housing in my street who are involved in this, and the police agree with that,” she stated, adding she feared for her safety and ability to escape her home in case of fire. Chalmers responded by offering to make representations to the state government, acknowledging the “very traumatic event” she had experienced.
Elsewhere in Brisbane, residents in several suburbs experienced power outages this morning after a truck struck a power pole. Energex crews are working to restore power, with traffic delays reported in affected areas.The incident underscores the vulnerability of infrastructure and the potential for disruption to daily life.
Today also marks the 100th anniversary of the formation of greater Brisbane, established on January 1, 1924, through the amalgamation of several local government areas. The milestone is being commemorated with a series of events highlighting the city’s growth and evolution over the past century.
Brisbane is preparing to celebrate the Brisbane Lions’ recent AFL premiership win. A large banner commemorating the victory is set to be unveiled on a prominent Metro location, showcasing the team’s achievement to the city. The Lions defeated the Greater western Sydney Giants 89-87 in the Grand Final on September 30, 2023, securing their fourth premiership title.
