9 h. ago Which school boasts the city’s most affluent parents? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Catch up on the week’s local, national and international news with our ten-question challenge.

Politics

10 h. ago Childcare chain failed to formally notify parents after kids harmed

Two serious assaults were witnessed by a fellow educator, but parents of both children were not notified by the centre, only finding out a month later when detectives called.

Society

13 h. ago Genius Childcare boss fined for handling proceeds of crime as investigators chase missing millions

Darren Misquitta escaped conviction but his legal woes may be just beginning as investigators search for missing millions from his childcare empire and allege breaches of company law.

Events

14 h. ago ‘Attractive, stylish, devoted to the boss’: Are fictional EAs doing more harm than good?

On screen, they are usually depicted as under-appreciated, but how do fictional executive assistants stack up against the real thing? And which version drives those in the know to distraction?

Politics

24 h. ago Al Muderis spent $19,000 on media advice. Then he ignored it

The disgraced surgeon hired a crisis PR firm as this masthead’s investigation went to air before pursuing a failed, costly defamation action.

Economics

35 h. ago ‘No communication’: Parents shocked by Sydney school’s sudden closure

The Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay, which stretches from the north shore to the Central Coast, announced drastic changes to 13 schools on Wednesday.

Events

36 h. ago ‘Same issues since 2005’: People wrongly detained due to Home Affairs’ systemic failures

The department locked up one person for a year and a half before they were released, according to a report from the Commonwealth Ombudsman.

Politics

38 h. ago Rural revolt: Jeremy Clarkson leads a very British backlash against JD Vance

The vice president is spending a family holiday in Britain, peppered with formal discussions on fraught issues such as Ukraine and free speech – but some locals are not happy.

Politics

48 h. ago A darkly funny look at artists – their egos, failures and bad behaviour

Murray Middleton’s short stories deals with filmmakers, musicians, actors, playwrights, photographers and writers in varying states of creative frustration.

Politics

48 h. ago How actor Emily Browning learnt to embrace the funny side of failure

Lemony Snickett made her a dramatic star in her teens. Now in her 30s, the Melbourne-born actor is finally up for a laugh.

Politics

48 h. ago Meltdowns and stares: What I learnt taking kids on a luxury cruise

It’s the kids’ holiday too, and they are not going to have fun if they’re constantly being told off for fear of disturbing older passengers.

Politics

48 h. ago Victoria’s largest childcare chain repeatedly failed to protect children

G8 Education is the state’s most sanctioned childcare provider – but the repeated government intervention is not stopping children suffering harm at the company’s centres.

Politics

48 h. ago Albanese is crying poor, but we’re losing billions a year from untaxed gas

In Norway, they tax their oil and gas industry heavily and give their kids free higher education. Here, we do the opposite.

Economics

48 h. ago How actress Emily Browning learnt to embrace the funny side of failure

Lemony Snickett made her a dramatic star in her teens. Now in her 30s, the Melbourne-born actress is finally up for a laugh.

Politics

58 h. ago Most parents skip the flu jab for their children. Is that a bad idea?

The flu vaccine is so strongly recommended for children under five, the government makes it free. So why are vaccination rates against the flu declining?

Society

61 h. ago ‘Just couldn’t let go of the ball’: When Scott walked away from cricket at 26, he lost more than a career

When they choke, sportspeople are put under incredible pressure to push through, but leaving the field isn’t failing.

Politics

62 h. ago Two decades ago, Israel withdrew from Gaza. It has become a cautionary tale

Recognising a Palestinian state now, before necessary reforms, would guarantee the failures of the past are repeated and entrenched.

Politics

3 d. ago Where do Brisbane’s richest families send their kids? Search your school here

The median family income of parents at one Brisbane school exceeds $340k, but many private school families still begin saving years in advance.

Politics

3 d. ago Stalling negotiations put 2027 Adelaide golf tournament in question

The 2027 LIV Golf tournament is without a course to play on after the Grange Golf Club failed to ensure it would host the tournament.

Politics

3 d. ago Husband of Esperance woman who abused kids said he would break wife out of prison

The husband of Sarah-Jayne Kelly, 30, who pleaded guilty to engaging in reckless conduct after she put a nasal gastric feeding tube into the noses of two of her children after falsely claiming they had cancer, made a series of bizarre claims in a prison call to his wife.

Events