There is doubt over whether Brisbane's annual Riverfire event will proceed, as bushfires continue to burn across the south- east.

The topic is sparking fierce debate in the community with many questioning if fireworks have a place in a modern society affected by climate change.

Acting Premier Jackie Trad says the current fire crisis is driven by climate change.

One of Brisbane's iconic tourist boats has crashed into an unknown object while carrying about 50 passengers, causing one person to fall through the floor and onto the lap of another passenger on the toilet below.

The impact smashed a hole into the upper deck of the Kookaburra Queen II, tearing a railing off.

A passenger said they heard a bang as another passenger fell through to the lower deck.

Ambulance crews treated people for minor injuries at Eagle Street Pier, where the ship docked, with three taken to hospital.

Supporters of the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests have spent months spreading messages in Post-it notes.

Throughout the city, the notes have become an enduring symbol of rebellion and solidarity with the protesters, who have fought for the past 14 weeks against what they say is the authoritarian creep of the Chinese government.

After going missing 10 weeks ago, it's been revealed an Australian travel blogger couple are detained in a jail in Iran. 

After reportedly making their way through the north of China after visiting Pakistan, Perth couple Jolie King and Mark Firkin were detained in the Evin jail in Iran, reportedly for flying a drone without a license. 

A 94 year old man thanks officers after being rescued from a bushfire in his Peregian Beach home.

Andrew Michael was rescued on Monday night, after the house behind him caught on fire.

"Everything was so quick. The police turned up. We have to get out" he said.

"The house behind you is burning'," Mr Michael said.

"They [have] done a very good job. They helped me downstairs and then they passed me to the neighbours," he said.

This week, Monash University's government leader passed a resolution that effectively banned international students from running for student government positions.

The University limited the roles to candidates who were eligible to work at least 22 hours a week when most international student visas allow a maximum of 20 hours work.

Beddown, a new charity is transforming unused, urban spaces into pop-up emergency accommodation, starting with Brisbane's carparks. 

Every night 8,000 people sleep rough in Australia.

According to Norm McGillivray founder of Beddown, getting people off the streets and back on track begins with a decent nights' sleep. 

Graffitied white Supremacist messages including Christchurch shooter praise was found yesterday at the Holland Park Mosque in South Brisbane.

Ali Kadri, from the Islamic Council of Queensland said the graffitied messages disturbed members in his community.

"The threat is real after Christchurch," he said.

"These kinds of threats have become real and it puts fear in the community."

The Australian travel bloggers detained in Iran have been named as Perth couple Mark Firkin and Jolie King.

The couple has been held as political prisoners for 10 weeks after being arrested for reportedly flying a drone. 

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs has released a statement from the pair's families, stating they hope to see them both safely home as soon as possible.