Brisbane Times Headlines

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:44 +1000
Steven Miles defends private plane flights
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has defended the cost to the taxpayer of private jet flights.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +1000
Curious about how well your body is ageing? Try the sit-to-stand test
For older people, this simple exercise is the best way to measure how much physical power you have.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +1000
‘I bought an abandoned house’: How home renos became the new domain for influencers
While most people in their 20s are struggling to pay rent, a cohort of A-list influencers are ditching make-up and skincare collabs in favour of a new, more lucrative domain.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +1000
Why Goyder survived even though his climate plan was panned
For large investors such as pension and superannuation funds, a vote against what climate activists and experts and some shareholders believe is a vague and feeble plan to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement is a no-brainer.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:58:42 +1000
As it happened: WA news on Wednesday, April 24
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:58:09 +1000
AFL Anzac Day eve LIVE: ‘Good guy’ defence falls flat for Eagles at tribunal; Richmond big outsiders against Melbourne
Richmond and Melbourne clash in what is a vital round seven match for both sides to launch the Anzac Day weekend of footy.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:55:38 +1000
Homes locked down during Gold Coast siege
A frightening siege unfolded on the Gold Coast, forcing the lockdown of several nearby homes.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:55:31 +1000
Gold Coast sewage spill to be investigated
Queensland's Environment Department is set to investigate a major sewage spill on the Gold Coast.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:54:42 +1000
‘Unacceptable risk to the people’: Teens arrested in counter-terror raids
Seven teenagers alleged to adhere to a “religiously motivated violent extremist ideology” have been arrested as part of the investigation into the alleged stabbing attack at a Wakeley church by a 16-year-old boy.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:50:39 +1000
Crowds begin to gather in Gallipoli ahead of ANZAC day
Crowds are starting to build in Gallipoli ahead of the ANZAC day dawn service - 109 years since the first landing.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:50:32 +1000
Criminal trial hears from tabloid publisher who pledged to be trumps “eyes and ears”
Donald Trump's criminal trial has heard from a veteran tabloid publisher who pledged to be Trump's "eyes and ears" during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:48:05 +1000
Mud, sweat and birthday cake for prime ministers on Kokoda’s hell climb to Isurava
Albanese said the thing that had most struck him along the walk was the formidable conditions Australian and PNG soldiers encountered in the jungle during the war.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:47:34 +1000
Australian and Papa New Guinea Prime Minster’s takes on Kokoda track
Anthony Albanese and James Marape have walked in the footsteps of the Anzacs on the Kokoda track.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:47:27 +1000
Inflation eases, but not enough for early rate cut
Inflation has continued to ease, dropping from 4.1 per cent in December to 3.6 per cent in March.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:45:11 +1000
Townhouse gutted by fire after neighbours threated with gun
A man was arrested overnight after he allegedly threatened residents of a housing complex, where a unit went up in flames this morning.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:43:25 +1000
AFL round seven teams and tips: Wright straight back for Bombers
Our experts have entered their tips for the nine games of round seven. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out as the season kicks into gear.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:37:31 +1000
Calls for bail reform following murder
There have been calls for bail law reforms as another woman was killed, allegedly by an ex-partner.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:35:45 +1000
Lisa Wilkinson and Ten at loggerheads over Lehrmann costs
High-profile presenter Lisa Wilkinson is locked in a fresh fight with Ten over her million-dollar legal costs of defending Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation suit.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:35:34 +1000
Joint Counter terrorism team conduct raids across Sydney
The Joint Counter Terrorism Team have conducted raids across Sydney in relation to a terrorist attack at a Sydney church.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:35:23 +1000
League legend Terry Hill dies
Champion rugby league player of the 90s Terry Hill has died of a suspected heart attack in the Philippines.

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