2 h. ago ‘It’s a scary climate’: America’s LGBTQ community begins the fightback

Hate attacks, employment discrimination and public harassment for those who were in the Stonewall riots, it’s all too familiar.

Politics

2 h. ago Gina Rinehart spends tens of thousands of dollars to evacuate media chief from Israel

PR operative James Radford was stuck in Israel last week. Then his boss, Australia’s richest person, stepped in, leaving other stranded Australians frustrated.

Politics

2 h. ago Market stallholders revolt over council’s ‘shocking’ fee hike

Stallholders at a long-running Sydney market fear they could be forced out of the site over a council plan to jack up stall fees.

Events

2 h. ago Dubious loan, ‘bully boy’ tactics as costs blow out on Sydney Fish Market

Building costs have skyrocketed since Multiplex won the contract for the new outlet, but with the NSW government unwilling to spend more on the colossal project, it is turning the screws on subcontractors.

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2 h. ago Gangster has survived four murder plots: How Samimjan Azari became Sydney’s most marked man

For years, Azari has worked his way up the pecking order of the notorious Alameddine crime network. It could cost him his life.

Events

2 h. ago Gina Rinehart spends thousands evacuating media chief from Israel

PR operative James Radford was stuck in Israel last week. Then his boss, Australia’s richest person, stepped in, leaving other stranded Australians frustrated.

Politics

11 h. ago Which airline was just named the world’s best? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Get up to date with the week’s local, national and international stories with this multiple-choice challenge.

Politics

12 h. ago Armoured cars, ferries: How Australians are fleeing the Middle East

About 1500 Australians have asked the government for help to flee Iran and almost as many to flee Israel amid the escalating conflict.

Politics

12 h. ago CFMEU members take to Brisbane streets after High Court ruling

Hundreds of CFMEU members marched through Brisbane in a last-minute protest against the forced administration of the union.

Events

13 h. ago Pride aims to break down barriers for more winter success at Randwick

Warwick Farm trainer Joe Pride believes there is a culture of scratching horses because of poor draws in Sydney, but he is not joining the club.

Politics

14 h. ago Motorcyclist dies after losing control on Melbourne freeway on

A motorcyclist has been killed after crashing into a barrier near the Princes Freeway in Altona.

Politics

15 h. ago British police ‘failed family’ of teen killed in crash caused by US envoy’s wife

Independent investigators have accused police of mishandling the investigation into a crash in which Harry Dunn died, and the American fled the UK, claiming diplomatic immunity.

Events

16 h. ago Iran ruler’s iron grip has lasted almost four decades. Who is the man Israel wants to kill?

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is deeply sceptical of the West, but is willing to bend when the survival of the Islamic republic is at stake.

Politics

19 h. ago Faulty wiper, communications system forces Perth passengers off C

Passengers on Wednesday were told to get off their service entering the Perth underground and catch the next train because the train could no longer continue service.

Politics

22 h. ago Qantas plane damaged after air bridge strike at Brisbane Airport

A spokesman said Qantas was investigating “how an aerobridge made contact with the front of one of our aircraft at Brisbane Airport”.

Events

23 h. ago Brisbane news live: Brisbane city streets shut due to protests | How much your rates will change

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43 h. ago $50 levy for ‘free’ green bins: Brisbane residents slugged in ‘tax

All Brisbane residents will be charged an extra $50 waste levy to cover the cost of rolling out green bins across the city, whether they choose to have a green bin, or not.

Economics

46 h. ago No sandstone at this Brisbane uni but its environmental cred is so rich, it’s like visiting a bushland zoo

Bees, koalas and solar panels. This university isn’t hung up on sandstone but has been ranked one of the most sustainable in the world.

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46 h. ago Brisbane news live: Maroons prepare for State of Origin game two in Perth; Brisbane rates to increase $1.14 per week; Lord mayor rules out three rates levies

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47 h. ago Brisbane news live: Maroons prepare for State of Origin game two in Perth; Ratepayers await Brisbane City Council budget; Lord mayor rules out three rates levies

For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here.

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