81 m. ago Everyone’s committing crimes against literacy, even Meghan Markle

Word watchers, pedants after my own heart, won’t let anything slide. Definitely not Meghan’s “elevate”.

Events

10 h. ago The advice Crisafulli ignored on his way to forming government

One year into David Crisafuli’s reign, the premier sits down with Brisbane Times to discuss his plan for winning successive elections, as well as the federal coalition squabbles and criticism levelled at his government.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘Such a sick opportunity’: The Qld teen making history in US women’s sport

Molly grew up playing on mixed teams and looking up to male stars. Now that’s all changing.

Politics

18 h. ago ‘Adult female human’: State government changes definition of woman

The state government has revealed changes to its definition of a woman, rolling back a “gender inclusivity approach” introduced by the former government last year.

Politics

18 h. ago ‘Adult female human’: Queensland government changes definition of woman

The Queensland government has rolled back a “gender inclusivity approach” introduced by the former Labor government last year.

Politics

19 h. ago Woman charged with murder, arson after mother and two children killed in house fire

A woman has been charged with murder and arson after a woman and two boys died in a house fire in on Queensland's central coast.

Events

20 h. ago Gout Gout jogged to victory to win the 400 metres in 46.14 seconds

Gout Gout wins the open 400m final at the GPS Queensland Track and Field Championships.

Politics

20 h. ago NSW government launches crime strategy to protect retail workers

The NSW government has introduced a strategy to prevent violent offenders from re-entering shops in an attempt to protect retail workers.

Politics

22 h. ago Details of Federal Government’s environmental reform bills set to be announced

Environmental reform bills will be released when Parliament returns next week, however, it’s still trying to gain support for legislation.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Strong evidence’: 69yo man could see new charges over outback deaths

A court has heard the only man once charged over a triple homicide near Mount Isa could be referred to face new murder charges.

Events

23 h. ago ‘Scary’ technology and scams the threat to payment system: Bullock

RBA governor Michele Bullock says the advent of new technology will improve how we pay for everything – but there’s a big risk as well.

Events

24 h. ago Revealed: Alleged Thi Kim Tran contract killers accused of previous murder

Thi Kim Tran, 45, was kidnapped in front of children, shot dead and her body dumped in a burning car. Her alleged killers are facing murder charges in a separate case.

Events

25 h. ago ‘I love beating the boys’: Inside Australia’s quest to produce the next female Formula 1 driver

It’s been half a century since a woman started and raced in an F1 grand prix. Meet the Aussie drivers seeking to end that drought.

Politics

25 h. ago University reverses plan to shut childcare centres after parent backlash

Griffith University’s announcement it would close its Boronia and Tallowwood childcare centres sparked intense community anger.

Society

26 h. ago Expressions of interest to buy Toowong Private Hospital close

The sale of the expansive site in Brisbane’s inner-west is now under way, with private developers and healthcare groups among those interested in acquiring the former psychiatric facility.

Politics

27 h. ago The dinner party story that unlocked a novelist’s dark family secret

Heather Rose never thought she would tell the story of her ancestor who brutally murdered a woman in London.

Society

30 h. ago Brisbane news live: Pair accused of suspicious Brisbane boat fire

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30 h. ago Brisbane news live: Pair accused of suspicious boat fire; Motorbike rider killed in crash with bus; Things to do in Brisbane this weekend

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Events

33 h. ago Inside the LNP’s quiet board overhaul – and the party figures in it

Queensland’s first-term Crisafulli government has faced flak for “sack a board Friday”, but an investigation by this masthead has found even more appointees with LNP links.

Politics

33 h. ago ‘It’s about equity’: The Australian athlete taking on US government for slice of billion

Last-Tear Poa is one of thousands of Australians attending US universities on sports scholarships. She’s also the plaintiff in a landmark Federal Court case that could open the door to unprecedented riches.

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