Brisbane Times Headlines
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:56:27 +1000Brisbane vs Carlton AFLW LIVE: Inspired Lions surge ahead of Blues; North Melbourne score grand final spot
The undefeated Roos have claimed a place in next week’s AFLW grand final with a comeback win over Melbourne Demons in the preliminary final today. Brisbane hosts Carlton in the other preliminary final tonight. Follow along for live updates.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:23:23 +1000Head smashes iconic Ashes century
Travis Head hits a 69-ball century in a sensational performance.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +1000Backpacker boom: Brits lead surge in working holiday visas
Australia is issuing a record number of working holiday visas, with UK backpackers taking advantage of Morrison-era rule changes.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:58:00 +1000They’re the dirtiest parts of the Yarra River. Could they ever be safe enough for swimming?
From the Seine to the Thames, there’s a growing international movement to make urban rivers swimmable again. What would it take for the Yarra River to join those ranks?
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:50:30 +1000Racing legend Allan Moffat dies, aged 86
The four-time Bathurst champion and a pioneer of Australian motorsport has died aged 86.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:32:07 +1000Thousands arrive on the Gold Coast for Schoolies
Schoolies has officially kicked off in Surfers Paradise as more than 15,000 school leavers checked into their hotels and got settled for the week.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:30:00 +1000From bedridden to Bondi, Ramsey is poised for remarkable NRL comeback
The medicos declared Cody Ramsey would never play in the NRL again. Now he’s a chance of one day wearing the Roosters No.1 jersey.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:29:51 +1000‘Drawing a long bow’: CA boss defends Khawaja’s pre-Ashes golf after back spasms
Usman Khawaja’s round of golf on Thursday was his third of the week, after also playing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +1000‘Aggressive pursuit of debts’: Property owners feel strain over surging land tax bills
The State Revenue Office has cracked down on a growing amount of unpaid land tax, netting almost $900 million.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:58:12 +1000Scott Boland’s Ashes redemption: The 21 minutes that turned the first Test
After a bruising start to this Ashes series, the cult hero of Australian cricket hauled himself off the canvas on Saturday with a brilliant 11-ball burst that vindicated his quiet confidence he can be a force against “Bazball”.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:57:44 +1000Adelaide house fire leaves residents terrified
Residents in an Adelaide neighbourhood woke up to the sound of a loud bang before a house went up in flames.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:44:59 +1000The hidden housing cost surging in Brisbane, and how the Olympics could turn the screws
Preparing a block of land for construction has surged by 80 per cent since the pandemic – and the Olympics are only going to make matters worse.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:44:32 +1000Police ‘remain at risk’ from digital black spots unless Wieambilla deaths spark change
A police union chief says “it is outrageous to me” that you can get reliable communications on a cruise ship but not in parts of Queensland.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:44:01 +1000Meet Queensland’s 12-year-old rodeo cowgirl who’s taking the sport by storm
Bella Brinner has been gored and run over by bulls, but she keeps getting back on. This is why.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:37:25 +1000Trump praises Zohran Mamdani after meeting
President Donald Trump praised New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani following their meeting in the Oval Office.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:30:25 +1000Machete crimes triple in Victoria over the last four years
A 21-year-old has chased off young intruders who walked into his kitchen allegedly armed with a machete as the crime rates continue to worsen across the state.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:26:03 +1000Cyclone Fina threatens to intensify as it closes in on Darwin
Tropical Cyclone Fina is threatening to intensify into a category 3 storm ahead of when it makes landfall in Darwin.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:22:52 +1000Police arrest two males after shootings across Sydney
A 16-year-old and a 22-year-old have been arrested following multiple shootings across Sydney.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:22:40 +1000Albanese’s South African tour continues ahead of G20
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has strengthened trade ties and honoured Australia’s role in ending apartheid while in South Africa.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:04:51 +1000Supercars Hall of Famer Allan Moffat dies aged 86
Supercars icon Allan Moffat has passed away after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, aged 86.