25 m. ago Improvised explosive devices among items seized in Qld counterterrorism raid

Raids allegedly also uncovered 20 kilograms of commercial explosives and illegal firearms.

Events

42 m. ago From Iraq wars to ‘that’ hunting mishap: The moments that defined Dick Cheney

He sent US forces into Iraq in 1990, and pushed for their return 10 years later. But one of the worst days of his life unfolded on a friend’s ranch in Texas.

Events

3 h. ago Brisbane news live: Call to use existing laws to seize and impound electric motorbike; Woman allegedly rams two police vehicles with stolen car; Waterways to be tested for animal DNA

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

Events

3 h. ago Inside the room where officers control the entire Brisbane train network

When you hop on a train, it’s unlikely you’re thinking about this cavernous room in Brisbane. But it’s here that officers are controlling the movement of more than 100 trains across the entire south-east Queensland network.

Society

3 h. ago ‘Get tough’: Pressure mounts on police struggling to seize illegal motorbikes

Two boys’ deaths add to growing pressure on police to enforce existing laws to get dangerous bikes off Queensland’s streets.

Events

3 h. ago How this urban regeneration brought people back and made it safe after 5pm

Ipswich’s Nicholas Street Precinct has won multiple awards, but an architect involved says the biggest reward is seeing locals treat the space as their own.

Politics

4 h. ago Brisbane news live: Call to use existing laws to seize and impound electric motorbikes | Woman allegedly rams two police vehicles with stolen car | Waterways to be tested for animal DNA

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

Events

4 h. ago Helicopter rescue crew among dozens dead as storm tears through Philippines

The military crew were conducting a humanitarian mission to an island mid-storm when their chopper went down.

Events

4 h. ago Steve Irwin released this 4m croc decades ago. Now it’s at Australia Zoo, and people aren’t happy

The crocodile was moved to the Sunshine Coast this weekend following its capture in September for problematic behaviour.

Politics

6 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Former US vice president Dick Cheney dead at 84; Reddit, Kick to be added to under

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

Politics

6 h. ago Brisbane news live: Woman allegedly rams two police vehicles with stolen car

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

Events

8 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Former US vice president Dick Cheney dead at 84; Two more platforms included in government’s social media ban

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

Politics

9 h. ago The air above his beloved country killed him. His story will break your heart

A new film documents the final days of Banjima elder Maitland Parker, a victim of Australia’s most contaminated site.

Events

10 h. ago Our property sale has created a tax ‘double whammy’. What can we do?

It can seem like an unfair situation to be in, but unfortunately the ATO is very clear in its rulings.

Economics

18 h. ago New park locations revealed as Melbourne Cup delays council meeting

The new public precincts were announced at the first council meeting in more than a month following Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s Dubai trip.

Politics

18 h. ago Council starts late on Cup Day, with parks and BOM on agenda

Two new public precincts were unveiled at the first council meeting since Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner returned from Dubai.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘I had to sit on the floor’: Sydney University adds thousands of extra students

Students at Sydney University paying $50,000 for their degree say overcrowding in some lectures has led to fights for seats while student satisfaction rates have dropped.

Politics

19 h. ago What are hospitals hiding? Key financial indicators vanish from government reports

Health services did not report how many days of cash they had available at the end of each month in the flurry of documents released last week.

Politics

22 h. ago How does the government’s three free hours of solar power work?

Energy Minister Chris Bowen is promising there is “no catch” for customers who sign up to get three hours of free power under his new Solar Sharer plans.

Politics

23 h. ago Getting AI to do the grocery shopping: It’s closer than you think

The chatbot helping you compile a report for work could soon be curating your shopping list. 

Politics