52 m. ago ‘That’s all they care about, is money’: Childcare chain sets debt collectors on assaulted kid’s mother

Corporate childcare chain Edge Early Learning is facing further scrutiny, while a NSW inquiry has unearthed a case of a baby being dropped and parents not notified.

Economics

3 h. ago All states and territories agree to rush through urgent childcare reforms

All states and territories have agreed to rush through urgent childcare reforms after allegations of abuse at centres across the country.

Politics

4 h. ago Millions of pieces of evidence collected in Brisbane Russian spy case

The curious case was heard with little fanfare inside a small courtroom in the CBD on Friday morning.

Politics

4 h. ago SEQ council ordered to stop removing tents of rough sleepers

The decision comes ahead of a hearing in November to determine whether the council’s decision to make public camping illegal violates human rights.

Politics

4 h. ago Spurned doctor seeks legal advice after Crisafulli government U

Would-be chief health officer Dr Krispin Hajkowicz is considering his legal options after the Crisafulli government’s U-turn on appointing him as Queensland’s chief medico.

Politics

7 h. ago Pinched nerve in back forces Latrell Mitchell out of Indigenous Round

Injury has forced South Sydney’s biggest name to the sidelines once again – but another Indigenous star is back for the Bunnies.

Politics

9 h. ago Brisbane news live: Queensland flu cases highest of year | Accused wife killer to answer curfew

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

Politics

14 h. ago Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here’s a reality check from on the ground

An English pub may be far from the frontline in Ukraine, but the man sitting in it is part of a lifeline giving hope to a country under siege.

Politics

23 h. ago How AI is used to bust illegal parking in Brisbane – and where you’re most likely to be fined

The top 10 streets for parking fines are revealed in the new Brisbane City Council data.

Events

24 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

24 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 23: Dons to unveil 15th debutant; Lion Doedee out injured

All the ins and outs for AFL round 23. Essendon, who confront St Kilda on Friday night, have named a 15th debutant for season 2025.

Sport

25 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

25 h. ago Former Geelong player sentenced over crash that killed wife, seriously injured woman

Ex-footballer Raymond Card has been jailed over the drunken crash that killed his wife and left another woman seriously injured.

Events

25 h. ago Opposition, former LNP premier raise questions over top doc hiring

Campbell Newman and Labor don’t often see eye-to-eye. But both want answers over the chief health officer recruitment process after revelations about political signage at the first pick’s home.

Politics

33 h. ago ‘Masterclass on how not to run an incident response’: Runcorn train crash delays passengers

Queensland Rail said it was investigating how the truck came to be positioned on the level crossing.

Events

34 h. ago Truck and train collision at level crossing causes major traffic delays

A truck and train have collided at a level crossing in Runcorn, in Brisbane's south. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Beenleigh and Bonemill Road just after 7am, and though the train has been cleared from the area, major traffic diversions remain in place. No injuries have been reported.

Transport

39 h. ago ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’: The factors pushing families to private schools

Elite facilities and children’s opinions are increasingly swaying families when choosing a school. But some have little choice.

Culture

39 h. ago See how Brisbane insurance premiums have soared in your suburb

Check how your premium compares with other suburbs, and where insurers are pricing up the risks of floods and storms.

Politics

47 h. ago The curious case of the disappearing Queensland Health appointee

Health Minister Tim Nicholls has refused to reveal why job ads for chief health officer have reappeared when the role had already been filled.

Politics

50 h. ago Pilot says Matt Wright wanted flight hours manipulated, court told

A jury has heard Outback Wrangler Matt Wright tried to get a severely injured pilot to manipulate flight records from his hospital bed in the aftermath of a deadly helicopter crash.

Events