32 m. ago Who was the last PM to win a second term? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Can you tick the right boxes with this week’s knowledge test on local and international news?

Politics

35 m. ago Congestion levy and hybrid work underpin productivity chief’s CBD vision

Melbourne is being challenged to reinvent the CBD from a place to house office workers on weekdays to a week-long destination for recreation and culture.

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69 m. ago AFL hands down verdict as Rioli apologises, Port deliver anti

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli will not play in this weekend’s Showdown against Adelaide as the league announced a one-match ban hours after Rioli said he would not play this week.

Politics

2 h. ago Ed Husic, Mark Dreyfus axed in factional power play as Albanese prepares new ministry

Labor’s internal power groupings have been in intense talks since the election to carve up the 30 cabinet positions in line with party rules.

Politics

3 h. ago AFL hands down verdict as Rioli apologises, takes time away from football

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli will not play in this weekend’s Showdown against Adelaide as the league announced a one-match ban hours after Rioli said he would not play this week.

Sport

4 h. ago Erin Patterson trial latest updates: Toxicologist feared public health issue over mushrooms sold to accused

Medical staff at Leongatha Hospital say the accused killer reported gastro symptoms and asked after her lunch guests but was reluctant to stay, leaving and returning over two hours later.

Politics

4 h. ago How a Labor power play turned Calwell into Australia’s most unpredictable seat

Counting for the seat in Melbourne’s outer north-west might drag on until June, as the AEC calls it “one of the most complex distributions of preferences we’ve ever done”.

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4 h. ago ‘Do I even know how to play rugby?’ Battling Wallabies star ready to miss Lions tour

In a remarkably raw interview, Taniela Tupou opens up on his form slump and why he is prepared to miss out on selection to face the British and Irish Lions.

Sport

4 h. ago For every ‘footy dork’ there’s a Bailey Smith: Why my No.3 jumper is in good hands

The last thing we want is Smith rolling out the “one week at a time” junk the next time the Cats win a thriller.

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4 h. ago ‘Press play and stay’: Netflix wants to stop your mindless scrolling

The streaming giant has announced a major redesign of its homepage menu, including the use of a Generative AI tool. Here’s how it will look and work.

Politics

5 h. ago ‘Not in my true nature’: Willie Rioli apologises as he takes time away from football

The Port Adelaide livewire has withdrawn from Saturday night’s Showdown against Adelaide after a week of turmoil surrounding alleged threats made to three on-field opponents.

Politics

5 h. ago Dreyfus warned he’ll be axed in factional power play, PM faces pressure to save him

Dreyfus phoned colleagues over the past two days to solidify his position and ensure he had enough votes to cling on, but his fate is in doubt.

Events

5 h. ago Mark Dreyfus warned he’ll be axed in factional power play, PM faces pressure to save him

Mark Dreyfus phoned colleagues over the past two days to solidify his position and ensure he had enough votes to cling on, but his fate is in doubt.

Events

6 h. ago Erin Patterson trial latest updates: Police officer says accused mushroom cook told him where to find beef Wellington leftovers

Medical staff at Leongatha Hospital say the accused killer reported gastro symptoms and asked after her lunch guests but was reluctant to stay, leaving and returning over two hours later.

Events

6 h. ago Goodwin denies Oliver reports, says onballer will play this week; Voss cagey on Curnow injury scare

Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver is happy at Melbourne and the three-time All-Australian will face the Hawks. Meanwhile, Michael Voss says his star forward was involved in an unexpected training clash with Tom De Koning.

Events

6 h. ago ‘I feel so much better’: Why improving flexibility is the key to ageing well

Losing flexibility – which can make you more susceptible to injury – is often seen as in inevitable part of ageing. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Life was at risk’: Nurse implored accused killer Erin Patterson to stay at hospital

Medical staff at Leongatha Hospital say Erin Patterson reported gastro symptoms and asked after her lunch guests but was reluctant to stay, leaving and returning over two hours later.

Events

7 h. ago 14 newish and moreish and midweek meals anyone can make in minutes

From a comforting meat-free Monday pasta to Friday night-friendly fried chicken, we’ve got your week of eating, and cooking, sorted.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘She appeared upset’: Patterson didn’t want to stay at hospital, asked after lunch guests

Medical staff at Leongatha Hospital say accused killer Erin Patterson reported gastro symptoms, asked after her lunch guests and appeared reluctant to stay, leaving and returning over two hours later.

Politics

10 h. ago Rapid deportation of migrants to Libya would violate court order, US judge rules

The court issued a new order restricting their removal following reports the Trump administration could deport people as soon as this week – despite previous US condemnation of Libya’s harsh treatment of detainees.

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