Brisbane Times Headlines

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:56:18 +1000
Amyl and the Sniffers gig cancelled last minute due to ‘crowd safety concerns’
The Australian rock band’s free Federation Square gig was cancelled at short notice, causing major upset in the crowd.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:30:34 +1000
From the USA to Melbourne … and across the Nullarbor? Mason Cox could move west to extend AFL career
Cox, the premiership Collingwood ruckman by way of Texas, who played in the losing preliminary final with the Magpies, was delisted by the club at season’s end.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:15:41 +1000
Queensland braces for weekend of wild weather
A band of severe storms is rolling across south-east Queensland as the region braces for a weekend of wild weather.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:15:16 +1000
Our eight favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
Looking for your next home? From a renovated Edwardian, to one for the real Collingwood fans, we’ve got you covered.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:12:56 +1000
Brisbane campus shuts after asbestos-laced play sand found at schools, childcare centres
Queensland education authorities are combing schoolyards for a play item suspected to contain asbestos and a major childcare provider has also revealed its centres had the product.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:11:15 +1000
Schools and childcare centres left reeling after asbestos discovery
Schools and childcare centres across Australia are reeling after asbestos was discovered in a popular manufactured sand product.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:10:44 +1000
Queensland family faces fine over ‘immaculate’ lawn
A Gold Coast family has found themselves on the wrong side of the law, facing a notice to rip up their “immaculate” artificial turf.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +1000
The best properties on the market in Sydney and surrounds right now
Sweeping ocean views and perfectly preserved heritage details are the hallmarks of this week’s best properties for sale.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:45:00 +1000
Words are cheap on crime, tough policies should be backed with proof
A pre-election auction on law and order is under way, there’s a chance the politicians win while the rest of us lose.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:45:00 +1000
Victorians could run washing machines for free, as state probes zero cost power afternoons
Free electricity during the middle of the day could soon be regulated for all Victorian households, under an idea that mimics an Albanese government proposal from two weeks ago.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:33:00 +1000
There’s every reason to believe this Ashes series will live up to the hype
The traditional clash between Australia and England might not be as central to the world of cricket now, but there’s still something in it.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:30:35 +1000
Accused Ripponlea synagogue arsonist granted bail
An accused arsonist charged over the Adass Israel Synagogue attack has been released back into the community.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:30:13 +1000
Motorbike collides with four-year-old girl in Sydney
A motorbike has collided with a four-year-old girl in Sydney's west.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:30:00 +1000
No net zero, no worries for Tim Wilson in Goldstein
The Liberal Party abandoning its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050 is not something that really bothers most Brighton residents catching up with friends over flat whites.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:06:21 +1000
Depraved Adelaide paedophile sentenced to 20 years behind bars
A depraved Adelaide paedophile who drugged an eight-year-old boy and shared images of his vile abuse on the dark web has been sentenced to nearly 20 years behind bars.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:05:07 +1000
Teenager accused of attacking homeless woman faces court
A 17-year-old boy accused of attacking a homeless woman sleeping outside of an Adelaide library will remain behind bars until at least December.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +1000
Gen Z are ‘resisting cultural norms’ and coming out as queer earlier, but there’s a catch
Gen Zers often realise their sexual identity earlier and quicker, a study has found, which had positive, but also risky, implications.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +1000
A teen promised his victim he’d go back to school. New laws mean he’ll go to jail instead
Those on the front line of Melbourne’s youth crime crisis say bringing teenage criminals face to face with their victims and targeting gang hotspots are more likely to stop reoffending than locking young violent offenders in adult prison.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:51:26 +1000
Right-wing group founder added to Qld school curriculum board
The right-wing group founder is among three new members with skills in communication and education replacing union leaders, who were unceremoniously dumped.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:48:52 +1000
Good Samaritans' car stolen after pulling over to help crash victim
Two Good Samaritans have had their car stolen after pulling over to help a driver involved in a crash at Donnybrook.

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