Brisbane news as it happened: Woman charged with murder over fire that killed children; Inner-city man charged as police find drugs across five suburbs; Pair accused of suspicious boat fire; Motorbike rider killed in crash with bus

More than 20 kilograms of illegal drugs and $110,000 in cash have been seized in a drug bust spanning five Brisbane suburbs.

Properties were raided by police on Finetti Circuit in Durack, Linton Street in Kangaroo Point, Learoyd Road in Acacia Ridge and Crossacres Street in Doolandella from July as part of an investigation into alleged trafficking.

About three kilograms of meth, 3.6 kilograms of cocaine, almost 20 kilograms of cannabis, a small amount MDMA and steroids and large sums of cash were recovered.

A 35-year-old Kangaroo Point man was arrested during the Durack search.

He has been charged with a long string of offences, including possessing dangerous drugs, trafficking, possessing property to commit an offence, and contravening an electronic access order.

He is due to front Richlands Magistrates Court on November 21.

Police are calling for anyone with information or vision from dashcam or CCTV to contact them as they seek to identify two males linked to a suspicious boat fire in Manly on Brisbane’s bayside.

Shortly after 3am on September 28, police allege two males entered a marina on Royal Esplanade and broke into a van before walking down a floating dock where boats were moored.

“About 3.45am, police and emergency services were called to a marina on Royal Esplanade following reports a boat was on fire,” police said in a statement.

“No injuries were reported, and the two males had already left the scene prior to police arrival.”

Police believe one of the males might have also unlawfully entered a boat at the same marina about 4.30am the previous day.

“The first male is described as Caucasian, with a tattoo on his right calf. He was last seen wearing a dark beanie with a pompom, a dark long-sleeved top, slides, a dark-coloured backpack, and light-coloured shorts,” police said.

“The second male was last ween wearing a green hoodie, dark-coloured pants, slides, and a dark-coloured cap.”

Investigations are continuing.

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A woman has been charged with murder after the Gladstone house fire that killed two young boys and a woman.

The property on Whiting Street in the suburb of Toolooa went up in flames about 6am on October 15.

A neighbour reportedly heard screams from inside.

The bodies of a 36-year-old woman, 13-year-old boy and 12-year-old boy were later recovered by emergency teams.

Police confirmed this morning they had charged a 37-year-old Toolooa woman with three counts of murder and two counts of arson.

She is expected to face a bedside hearing today.

Diwali celebrations are coming to the CBD today from 11am with performances and lots of food, on the agenda.

Hindus and Sikhs around the world mark Diwali, the festival of light that represents triumph of light over darkness.

The event, supported by the Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland and the Brisbane City Council, will showcase dance, music and culture for the free community event.

A man has been charged with murder, accused of stabbing a man to death south of Brisbane yesterday.

The 57-year-old man who died was found on Dutton Street in Coolangatta after 1pm.

Members of the public had contacted police about the behaviour of a man in his 20s who left the scene just before police arrived.

He was tracked by officers to Upper Coomera, where he was arrested about 2pm.

The 27-year-old suspect was charged with one count of murder and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

He will front Southport Magistrates Court today.