Brisbane Times Headlines

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:57:52 +1000
Why the Bombers may not get a draft bonanza if they lose Merrett to their bitter rivals
The Bombers remain steadfast that Zach Merrett will not be traded under any circumstances, and rivals are struggling to see a scenario where the club will receive commensurate compensation for parting with him.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:50:39 +1000
Disturbing video surfaces after national park fire
A video appearing to show a boy waving a burning branch has emerged after a fire tore through a national park containing precious koala habitat in Queensland.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:47:46 +1000
Major manhunt under way for Queensland gunman
A major manhunt is underway across Queensland for a gunman who has evaded authorities for more than a week.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:47:17 +1000
World news LIVE: Trump to meet King Charles at Windsor Castle and lay wreath at Queen’s tomb
Follow our blog for live updates of Trump’s visit to London.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:40:47 +1000
Albanese faces high-stakes Trump talks after PNG treaty setback
The prime minister is being urged to lobby the US president to step up efforts to counter China’s influence in the Pacific after a historic defence treaty with PNG faltered.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:39:49 +1000
UN-commissioned report finds Israel is committing genocide
An independent United Nations inquiry has found Israel is comitting genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:39:12 +1000
Mum left children to die in burning home: police
The family had moved into the home just a week before the fatal fire, a court has heard.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:37:38 +1000
Flash-flooding in Redfern last week
Residents are accusing the operator of the Eastern Distributor of pumping out water and flooding suburban streets.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:33:30 +1000
Roosters urge Victor Radley to explore options at rival NRL and Super League clubs
Radley’s manager has been informed it would be in his client’s best interests to gauge interest with rival clubs, as the Tricolours explore the possibility of parting ways with the player.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:32:35 +1000
This report said the Devils’ stadium shouldn’t be built. Here’s what it missed
The Tasmanian Planning Commission released a report that advised against building the stadium that the Devils require to enter the AFL in 2028. It threatens to reignite a debate that could cause real harm in the community.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:28:27 +1000
US president and First Lady land in London
Donald Trump and Melania Trump have arrived in the UK ahead of their state visit.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:25:46 +1000
Papua New Guinea and Australia fail to reach defense agreement
Both leaders remain hopeful that a deal between the two nations will eventually be signed

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:24:54 +1000
Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter charged, faces dealth penalty
The alleged killer of Charlie Kirk has faced court for the first time since the conservative podcaster was killed last week.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:22:03 +1000
Eureka moment as Javelin locks in MEGA WA gold mining deal
Javelin Minerals has locked in a profit-sharing mining agreement with contractor MEGA Resources to mine 39,000 ounces of gold from its Eureka project near Kalgoorlie.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:18:57 +1000
Road rage attack in Sydney’s west leaves two teens hospitalised
A suspect is still on the run following a road rage attack in Lakemba last night that left two teenagers in hospital.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:15:17 +1000
Super Retail board faces fresh legal battle for allegedly tampering with timesheets
Law firm Adero Law is preparing to mount a class action alleging thousands of store managers at Rebel Sport, Supercheap Auto, BCF and Macpac were underpaid for years.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:11:43 +1000
How late night beers and a locked door led the Cats to ‘Ireland’s Nick Daicos’
Oisin Mullin will head into Friday night’s preliminary final with one of the biggest jobs in footy, ready to perform for the club that made him welcome before he even arrived.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:06:38 +1000
Top cop frontrunner admits ‘inappropriate’ action during NYE celebrations
A complaint to the watchdog about use of a police boat has been made against deputy commissioner Mal Lanyon, who is favourite to replace Karen Webb as head of the NSW force.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:04:12 +1000
Building a home feels like ‘death by a thousand revisions’. New reforms could change that
While councils have expressed concern about the impact on their ability to manage their own suburbs, home renovators will be able to get DAs approved quicker.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:02:33 +1000
Parents devastated as axe falls on northern beaches school
Parents at Kambora Public in Davidson were told on Wednesday the primary school would stop operating after student numbers plummeted to just 30 pupils.

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