Brisbane Times Headlines

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:49:51 +1000
Bus goes up in flames in Southbank, sending acrid smell across city
A huge plume of smoke wafted across the city on Monday night, as the fire closed a busy road.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:30:10 +1000
Bus goes up in flames in Southbank
A bus fire in Southbank has closed a thoroughfare and sent acrid smoke wafting through Melbourne.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:19:53 +1000
Telcos face renewed pressure after fire outages leave people stranded and desperate
In the wake of last year’s Tripe Zero outages, calls for telco security are growing again after firefighters and others lost connectivity while fighting blazes across the state.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:58:11 +1000
2026 Australian Open Qualifying Highlights:Bernard Tomic v Hugo Dellien
Watch the match highlights between Bernard Tomic & Hugo Dellien in the qualifying rounds of the 2026 Australian Open.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:58:10 +1000
2026 Adelaide International Highlights: Jaqueline Adina Cristian v Ekaterina Alexandrova
Watch the match highlights between Jaqueline Adina Cristian & Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of the 2026 Adelaide International.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:55:41 +1000
CFA funding sparks political stoush as bushfires burn nearly 400,000 hectares
The political row came as authorities confirmed the fatal Longwood fire was started by a trailer throwing sparks on the Hume Freeway.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:49:57 +1000
One-hit wonder: Why this tennis battler is dreaming of a shot at Alcaraz, Sinner and a $1m prize
The Australian Open’s 1-Point Slam will give suburban tennis champ Petar Jovic a chance to take a lucrative prize off the world’s best tennis players in prime-time on centre court.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:33:52 +1000
Ex-tropical cyclone Koji moves further inland
Residents in Queensland’s north have been warned to be aware of floods as heavy rain continues to batter the region after ex-cyclone Koji.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:31:19 +1000
Missing Brisbane woman found dead at house, police searching for resident
A manhunt is underway in Queensland's south after a woman reported missing was found dead at a property.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +1000
Multitasking suddenly became too much for Vivian. Then she found out why
Most women with ADHD reported their symptoms worsening after childbirth and during menopause in a study offering clues to the role of hormones in the condition.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +1000
The many faces of Melbourne’s west captured in new community project
Point Cook photographer David Mullins has profiled residents of Melbourne’s west. Despite the area’s extraordinary diversity, he found his subjects shared certain goals.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +1000
English league greats have played for the Tigers. Pearce-Paul hopes to follow in their footsteps
After acquitting himself well during the recent rugby league Ashes series, the England back-rower has set his sights on the NRL finals with Wests Tigers.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +1000
RFK’s new food pyramid is all sizzle and no steak
Why, if the message is so simple (and unoriginal), have the guidelines caused such a stir?

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:26:53 +1000
NSW cracks down on illegal prayer halls
NSW councils could have greater powers to shut down illegal premises and fine them up to $220,000 under proposed hate speech reforms.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:22:03 +1000
Iran’s anti-government protests claim more than 500 lives
The death toll from Iran's anti-government protests has now surpassed 500, with more than 10,000 people arrested amid the ongoing crackdown.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:21:43 +1000
Man arrested in Bondi Junction while allegedly wearing vest covered in duct tape
The bomb squad was called in last night after a man was seen wearing a suspicious vest in Bondi.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:21:29 +1000
Parliament recalled early to pass post-Bondi attack reforms
Federal parliament will be recalled next week to pass new hate speech and gun buyback laws in response to the December 14 terror attack at Bondi Beach.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:19:00 +1000
Trump warns Havana to make 'deal' before it's too late
U.S. President Donald Trump fired off another warning to the government of Cuba as the close ally of Venezuela braces for potential widespread unrest.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:18:37 +1000
Cheapest and most expensive places to see doctor revealed
The latest data from health care directory Cleanbill has revealed a turnaround in the number of GP clinics bulk billing.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:13:46 +1000
Litchfield EM survey lights up monster copper-zinc conductors in NT
Litchfield Minerals has hit strong EM conductors and a 1km-long carbonate unit at Oonagalabi in the NT, sharpening drill targets and flagging a large copper-zinc system at depth.

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