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‘Simply wrong’: former Queensland premier says Hanson was not jailed in a ‘witch hunt’
The One Nation leader on Thursday accused Beattie and Liberal Party president Tony Abbott of orchestrating a “political witch hunt” that led to her 11-week imprisonment.
CFMEU probe head flags interim report as union grills former watchdog
The recently extended probe has its eye on early calls around an updated state building code and enforcement, after wrapping-up evidence from former watchdog figures.
Youth detention workers strike after union says staff assaulted ’387 times’
Nearly all workers at the state’s three youth detention centres left their posts on Thursday morning
Construction resumes on site of failed project as tower redesign revealed
Development in South Brisbane is booming, with work beginning on a new tower next to Fish Lane as plans to completely transform the waterfront emerge.
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Inquest
Family says it was obvious grandmother shouldn’t have been discharged after Adib surgery
The Gold Coast woman died days after she was operated on by the prominent weight-loss surgeon, a coroner finding that her path to surgery was rushed.
This helicopter dropped from the sky. A report says there was nothing wrong with it
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a preliminary report into the fatal Western Queensland crash in April.
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NRL 2026
Rabbitohs run riot over Broncos after emotional Arrow tribute
The out-of-form Rabbitohs and Broncos are going head-to-head at Accor Stadium, with both teams missing Origin stars. Follow all the action.
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LoadingAustralia’s humiliating collapse against Bangladesh
Needing to win to keep alive the series, Australia’s top order was reduced to an embarrassing 3-0 against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Dhaka.
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NBA
Taylor Swift, stars and a stunning comeback: New York pull off the impossible in NBA finals thriller
The celebrities were in the house as the New York Knicks set a record for the biggest comeback in NBA finals history.
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AUKUS
Shorten’s Trump fears on AUKUS revealed
The former Labor leader raised concerns about the prospect of Donald Trump being elected and compromising the AUKUS deal in a cabinet meeting in 2023.
One Nation has six more months to raise uncapped political donations
Nobody can see detail of who donated what to Pauline Hanson’s party this financial year until February 1.
New-look Brisbane Times Quiz: What was the mystery light in the sky above Queensland?
Check out our new quiz format and test your knowledge of the week’s news.
Bluey’s World pulls in half a million visitors
Brisbane can expect 19 more months of duck cake and keepy-uppy as the attraction announces an extension to 2028.
Southside team unleashes funky Hong Kong-inspired brunch spot
Head down Fish Lane for prawn har gow sandos, Taiwanese pork rice bowls and decadent iced coffees and morning mocktails.
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Healthcare
The missing piece of the miscarriage puzzle could be hiding in plain sight
Australian researchers are among the first in the world to study a long-stigmatised aspect of women’s lives and its possible link to pregnancy complications.
Yes, you can eat too much protein. Here are the big health risks
Protein is an essential nutrient, but more isn’t necessarily better, according to nutrition experts.
Queensland
Townsville mayor at centre of assault allegations at bar
The alleged assault took place at a bar on a picturesque tourism island and was reported to police days later.
Accused $245k Centrelink fraudster on the run after court brawl
A Brisbane trial has collapsed after a 65-year-old woman vanished from her own fraud case following a wild scuffle between her daughter and court security.
Four injured in drive-by slingshot attacks across inner Brisbane
Four men have been arrested over the attacks, in which metal projectiles – possibly fishing sinkers – were fired from a car.
Accused killer makes claim in police interview over missing beauty queen
Her body was never found, with the suspect shown photos of authorities excavating his front yard.
Chinese rocket identified as source of mystery light in Australian skies
The unusual streak of light was visible for about 20 minutes over parts of Australia, including Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
Politics
‘Significant risk’: Disability ministers defy Butler’s NDIS overhaul
State and territory ministers say NDIS participants will be left in inappropriate settings under Mark Butler’s reforms.
Business
Exxon CEO Lee Raymond, the ‘Darth Vader of global warming’, dies at 87
The former head of Exxon Mobil oversaw the oil industry’s biggest corporate merger and brandished hostility towards climate-change activism.
World
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has vowed further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal.
Opinion
CGT outcry is predictable, sad, and fuelled by vested interests. This is a bold push for change
Graeme Samuel
Professor, former Chamber of Commerce president and former chair of the ACCC
Queerness is all but invisible in the NRL. Kane Evans coming out must shift the dial
Jioji Ravulo
Head of social work and policy studies, University of Sydney
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Property
Brisbane sales slumping but ‘good vibe’ home nets $1.3 million
The sale in the outer suburb came on one of the city’s weakest auction weekends on record.
Brisbane house rises from the ashes to be acclaimed one of the nation’s best
Christopher designed an extension to a 1920s Queensland workers’ cottage. Then he got the kind of news no architect wants to receive.
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Lifestyle
From older parents to iPhones: The factors that led Australians to have fewer children
The smartphone is copping some of the blame for the declining global fertility rate. Middle children are out of style. And there is a big difference between childfree and childless.
Culture
José Carreras and Robbie Williams to sing at the Gabba in world exclusive event
Williams, The Corrs, Ronan Keating, Natalie Imbruglia and others will join the legendary tenor in an all-star concert celebration on his 80th birthday in Brisbane.
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NBA
Taylor Swift, stars and a stunning comeback: New York pull off the impossible in NBA finals thriller
The celebrities were in the house as the New York Knicks set a record for the biggest comeback in NBA finals history.
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State of Origin
This Maroons star beat Casey McLean cold. It set up his rise to Origin’s toughest role
The Blues’ newest sensation will defend in rugby league’s hardest position – opposite the man who embarrassed him earlier this year.
Your group-by-group guide to the 2026 World Cup: part two
How will reigning champions Argentina fare? Who is the favourite to win the tournament? Here’s your guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Groups G to L.
Opinion
NRL 2026
The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds
South Africa and New Zealand’s south island are rugby league’s next talent pathways.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
FIFA boss tells critics to ‘chill’ after ref denied entry over suspected terror links
Gianni Infantino says he has no regrets about hosting the World Cup in the US.
Olympic champion tells Gout Gout to bide his time after sixth-place finish
Reigning 200m Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo had advice for Queensland’s teen star.
Debutant makes sacrifice on way to Origin II – swearing off island food
Queensland’s latest debutant vows to repay the state for giving him a “second chance at life”.
Have Your Say
‘World Cup of chaos’: Can the most expensive sporting event deliver?
The World Cup returns to North America after 32 years. The event is not without dramas.
