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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +1100Initially keeping up with the Joneses
While popping out to check the male.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:50:00 +1100Who is Angus Taylor’s deputy? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Test your knowledge on national politics, local news, international headlines and the Winter Olympics.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:48:46 +1100Dramatic citizen's arrest after attempted carjacking on busy road
A man has been arrested after he allegedly drove down the wrong side of a Melbourne road before crashing into multiple cars and trying to carjack another.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:46:25 +1100Heartbroken son pleads for help to find stolen family heirloom
A heartbroken son is pleading for help to track down his family's 1972 Holden Torana after it was stolen in broad daylight.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:44:54 +1100Age-gap roommates embrace intergenerational living
There's a 54-year age gap between Laurie and Max, but the retired teacher had no problems letting her 23-year-old gardener stay in her spare room.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:40:45 +1100Greg Lynn set to apply for bail
The former Jetstar pilot jailed over the murder of a missing camper in the High Country is set to apply for bail.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:39:10 +1100Premier clashes with reporter amid tensions over CFMEU corruption scandal
Days of unrelenting pressure over Victoria's corruption crisis have taken a toll on the premier, who exchanged tense words with a reporter at a press conference.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:34:58 +1100Communities react in anger after MotoGP moved from Phillip Island to Adelaide
Phillip Island has lost the Australian MotoGP after the Victorian Government failed to secure a new contract, infuriating race fans and passionate locals.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +1100Pauline Hanson claims Lakemba is unwelcoming. Tell that to a million people about to visit
If Hanson feels unwelcome in Lakemba, perhaps that’s her problem, not ours.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +1100The troubled Sydney hospital where men escaped before alleged stabbing, deadly crash
Urgent reviews have been launched after two men absconded from involuntary care at the state’s largest mental health facility, but staff fear being made scapegoats.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +1100‘Not a school for everyone’: Scots principal warns parents over WhatsApp group chat
Scots College principal Ian Lambert has promised the school will get more microwaves as he defends parent criticism of the lack of facilities and results at the almost $55,000 a year school.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:06:24 +1100Victim, third vehicle involved in fiery fatal highway crash identified
The vehicle has been located at a Brisbane business and police are now interviewing a man.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +1100‘There’s nothing you can do’: Why this council held its nose and voted for a controversial development
The mixed-used building received more than 100 formal objections, but was ultimately granted a permit with added conditions.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +1100‘Social licence for unacceptable behaviour’: Amazon warehouse tours ruffle union feathers
Members of the public said they enjoyed the guided activity, which has drawn criticism from the warehouse and shop workers union.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +1100The most popular uni degrees of 2026 revealed, as students with required ATAR miss out on ‘guaranteed’ place
A surge in uni demand this year has meant it is tougher than ever to score a spot in the most sought-after degree.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:40:05 +1100NSW Police commissioner apologises to Muslim leaders
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has used the first day of Ramadan to again apologise to Muslim leaders over prayers being interrupted at last week's Town Hall protests.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:39:52 +1100One third of ISIS brides linked to former recruiter
New findings reveal that almost one-third of the women and children caught in an immigration fight over ISIS are linked to a former Islamic State recruiter.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:39:43 +1100Sydney man accused of collaborating with China fronts court
A Sydney man is facing trial, accused of collaborating with China and falsely claiming he'd interviewed former prime minister Kevin Rudd.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:36:17 +1100Economy labour force figures revealed
Fears of a March rate hike were further fuelled by the latest jobs figures which revealed the market remains strong.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:35:36 +1100Zuckerberg testifies in court in landmark trial
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has testified for the first time at a landmark "tech addiction" trial that could change social media platforms forever.