Brisbane Is Weird
We investigate the weird stories and mysteries that Brisbane is built on - from a murder that built Queen Street to weird moments in suburban parks and everything in between. Got a weird story happening in your area or something you've heard whispers of? We'd love to follow it - message us on the contact page at brisbaneisweird.com
Episodes
Of course, there aren't lions living near you... right?
In the 70s and 80s people living in parts of southern Brisbane and Logan regularly heard lions roar, monkeys call and woke up to an elephant rummaging through their bins.
This is the story of Brisbane's lion safari parks.
Somehow, nearly 70 years on, the case remains unsolved, a $50,000 reward still on offer from police.
Want to read more of the story? Check out the book written by the first reporter on scene, including his heartbreaking theory on who killed Betty Shanks - htt...
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