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That's it for Brisbane Live for Thursday October 17.
It'll be warm and clear in the River City tonight, with a low of 17.
Friday will be cloudy with some showers and the chance of a storm, a top of 24.
Thanks for reading and join us for the final day of the working week tomorrow.
A Gold Coast bikie has handed in his colours after pleading guilty to possessing steroids.
Redcliffe constituents have had enough of Scott Driscoll.
A Gold Coast firie has been fined after slapping a child who threw a lollie at him.
Hundreds of people rallied outside state parliament to protest changes to WorkCover.
And it looks like Brisbane has lost another two popular restaurants.
More bad news for Brisbane's restaurant scene...
There are reports that Piaf and The Sardine Tin at South Bank are in the hands of receivers.
The cafe/bistros are both owned by Simon Livingstone, who also runs Survey Co in Burnett Lane.
Mr Livingstone has not been available to comment.
Earlier this month both Ortiga in the Valley and Bistro One Eleven in the city announced they would close.
Uncertain future... Piaf at South Bank.Credit: Piaf website
Here's a mystery Logan police are keen to solve.
Over the past two weeks a number of drain and telecommunication pit covers (commonly called "manhole" covers) have been stolen from streets in Park Ridge, Chambers Flat and Crestmead.
Police say removing the covers poses a significant risk to the public, as the shafts they cover are up to four metres deep.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Angelina Jolie leaves a water taxi at Cleveland.Credit: Bayside Bulletin/Chris McCormack
Showbiz has come to Stradbroke Ferries!
The company's barge has been turned into a floating movie set for Angelina Jolie's latest flick, Unbroken.
The director herself was snapped yesterday after visiting the location at Peel Island.
Hundreds of union members and supporters have come together outside Parliament House to protest the government's changes to the worker's compensation laws.
Protesters express concern over changes to WorkCover outside Parliament House.Credit: Amy Remeikis
Brisbane City Council's business hotline, established in July last year, is celebrating its resounding success with 92 per cent of those who have used it reporting they are satisfied with the service.
133BNE launched in 2012 as a 24/7 hotline for business owners to seek advice and council answers on all business related enquiries.
Since the launch, 24.300 calls have been made.
"This hotline is about helping Brisbane businesses help themselves, providing them with valuable information so our local economy continues to grow," Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said.
Cr Quirk encouraged all business owners to make use of teh free service.