Though a somewhat antiquated concept in the eyes of those who have not experienced it, racial tensions are alive and well in the city of Brisbane, as a series of vandalism has sparked a dangerous feud between Aborigines and Pacific Islanders. Community leaders from all sides are trying desperately to settle disputes with one of many meetings held on the 17^th.

Hundreds of people spilled out the doors of a community meeting in Logan, south of Brisbane, on Thursday night to discuss tensions dividing sections of the community.

Media was asked to leave the meeting shortly after it started.

A neighbourhood dispute over vandalised cars involving two families became a flashpoint for simmering racial tensions between Aborigines and Pacific Islanders in the satellite city south of Brisbane this week.

Although a truce was brokered between two feuding families – the Briggs and the Palaus – in Woodridge on Tuesday night, the elders and community leaders on both sides fear the trouble will not end.

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