Brisbane Times Headlines
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:58:28 +1000Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood fire destroys homes in Ruffy; warnings for towns including Alexandra, Yea, Marysville and Harcourt; widespread power outages amid heatwave temperatures
Out-of-control bushfires threaten homes in the state’s north and east as firefighters prepare for conditions that are expected to be the worst in Victoria since Black Summer. Follow our live coverage.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:55:51 +1000United Cup 2026 LIVE: De Minaur match to go the distance after Hurkacz wins second set
Alex de Minaur must win against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz if he wants to keep Australia’s United Cup hopes alive. Follow all the action.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:54:58 +1000Mother and two young girls injured in Sunshine Coast crash identified
Police are investigating the possibility that the driver of a truck that crashed into four cars may have suffered a medical episode.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:15:46 +10002026 Brisbane International Highlights: Sebastian Korda v Alex Michelsen
Watch the match highlights between Sebastian Korda & Alex Michelsen in the quarter finals of the 2026 Brisbane International.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:08:20 +1000Police probe cause of major crash on Sunshine Coast
Police are probing whether a medical episode was the cause of a major multi-vehicle crash in Queensland, which left two toddlers fighting for life.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:08:11 +1000North Queensland prepares for massive rainfall event
A significant stretch of the North Queensland coastline is in the danger zone with a tropical low currently sitting off the coast in the Coral Sea.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:07:35 +1000Dozens of writers withdraw from event after Palestinian author dropped
Dozens of writers have pulled out of the Adelaide Writers' Week after it dropped a Palestinian author from the program.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:07:32 +1000Crowd roars for Demon's break
Alex de Minaur breaks the serve of Hubert Hurkacz in the first set of their United Cup clash.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:00:15 +1000My dream share house turned into a bucket-filled nightmare. It wasn’t a leak
The house seemed too nice for feral students like us with our vinyl op-shop jackets hanging in the hall and stolen street signs decorating the living room. Then the housemates moved in.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:35:26 +1000‘There’s barely a blade of grass’: A family-owned winery gone within an hour
The Longwood fire hit Matt Fowles’ family-owned winery outside on Thursday morning and just 45 minutes later, it had left a moonscape of scorched vines, razed homes and dead sheep.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:20:55 +1000Magpies star Bobby Hill granted leave of absence from the club
The 2023 Norm Smith medallist is taking a leave of absence from the Magpies as he deals with personal issues.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:15:00 +1000How much will it change rugby league if the scoring team kicks off?
Not many people remember Super League fondly. Now one of the rebel competition’s controversial rules could make a return.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:15:00 +1000An open marriage isn’t for everyone, but here’s how it works for us
For the most part, we’re like any other couple, except that sleep with other people. What does it take to maintain such a relationship? Well, more commitment than you might think.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:15:00 +1000Heatwave Hayley? It’s time to name these ‘supercharged’ weather events
Giving a label to impending dangers “can make hazards more memorable”, say two academic experts.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:14:40 +1000Swiatek sweeps past Joint
Iga Swiatek comprehensively defeats Maya Joint in straight sets, providing a masterclass for the Australian teenager.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:14:24 +1000United Cup Highlights: Maya Joint vs Iga Swiatek
Watch the match highlights as Maya Joint (AUS) & Iga Swiatek (POL) face off in the quarterfinals of the 2026 United Cup.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:09:11 +1000‘The animals are their family’: Horses and pets take refuge with residents
At the Mansfield Showgrounds, animals outnumber people, brought by fire-hit residents from far and wide seeking shelter for them.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:00:47 +1000Houses destroyed in Victoria's west
At least five houses have been destroyed in the western Victorian town of Natimuk.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:57:54 +1000Volkswagen issues recall on luxury SUV due to potential fire risk
An urgent recall has been issued for a luxury Volkswagen SUV due to fears it could pose a major fire risk.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:55:19 +1000Anti-government protests continue to intensify across Iran
Iran is being rocked by intensifying anti-government protests, sparked by the collapse of the local currency.