89 m. ago Jailed MP loses seat, assets and freedom for stealing public money

A disgraced former MP will serve at least two-and-a-half years in jail for stealing $435,000 of public money that was meant to be spent on disadvantaged school students.

Events

3 h. ago West Gate Tunnel air stacks leave locals exposed to noxious fumes, report finds

Residents of suburbs around the West Gate Tunnel will breathe in truck pollution as twin ventilation stacks feature sleek design but no filters.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Like a bathroom exhaust fan’: West Gate Tunnel air stacks leave locals exposed to noxious fumes, report finds

Residents of suburbs around the West Gate Tunnel will breathe in truck pollution as twin ventilation stacks feature sleek design but no filters.

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4 h. ago ‘Like a bathroom exhaust fan’: West Gate Tunnel air stacks leave locals exposed to noxious fumes

Residents of suburbs around the West Gate Tunnel will breathe in truck pollution as twin ventilation stacks feature sleek design but no filters.

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6 h. ago Old Bay and parmesan chicken wings with blue cheese dressing

Old Bay seasoning supercharges the flavour of these Buffalo-adjacent air fryer wings with just a flick of the wrist.

Politics

6 h. ago How a bungle over train seats forced NSW to buy more expensive carriages

The screw-up is one of a list of failings identified in a report scathing of Transport for NSW’s purchase of two new multibillion-dollar train fleets.

Politics

11 h. ago China hits back at Australia over ‘provocative’ air incident

A Chinese military spokesman says the latest South China Sea aircraft near-miss “seriously infringed upon China’s sovereignty”.

Events

15 h. ago I swore I’d never fly this airline again. Ten years later, I’m back on board

Croatia Airlines’ overhead bins can’t fit wheelie bags, the food is overpriced and don’t bother flying business class – the seats are the same as economy.

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27 h. ago Chinese aircraft makes 'unsafe' flare drop in front of Australian plane

A Chinese plane deployed flares near a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft in an "unsafe" incident in the South China Sea, the government says.

Transport

3 d. ago Barnaby Joyce announces will not recontest his seat in parting with Nationals

Baranby Joyce has announced he will not recontest his seat of New England as he parts with the Nationals Party.

Politics

3 d. ago The fight for an empty parliament seat, and the story it tells, begins

We may not yet have a date to elect a new MP for Hinchinbrook, whose seat was vacated this week. But the government’s campaign began almost instantly.

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5 d. ago Loud calls, bags on seats: People don’t know how to behave on public transport anymore

Am I the only one who gives in and gets off a tram because of passenger behaviour and take pot luck on the next tram or just walk to my destination?

Politics

5 d. ago Like Dutton with the apology, Victoria’s opposition has turned its back on a key moment

As the parliament rose to applaud the speeches of Aboriginal leaders, opposition MPs stayed glued to their seats.

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5 d. ago Bullsbrook families ‘devastated’ as air base daycare to close over noise concerns

Eilis Spence is a single mum of a two-year-old girl who attends the centre and she said she was shocked to have been told of the impending closure, attributed partly to an “anticipated increase in aircraft noise levels”.

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5 d. ago RAAF returns with war stories after patrolling Eastern Europe

An Australian surveillance aircraft is flying home after nightly patrols during Russia’s air assault on Ukraine as NATO’s chief underlines the importance of partnerships with Australia and other Asian countries.

Events

6 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Hawks make early moves on deadline day; Merrett, Curnow future up in the air

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

Events

8 d. ago New Restaurant of the Year, presented by Aurum Poultry: Eleven Barrack

One of the most exciting openings of the past 12 months that also has a fresh point of view and captures the moment in the broader restaurant scene.

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8 d. ago Lost and luxe: $11k Bvlgari necklace, black box and plane seats in Brisbane Airport auction

Fancy a necklace, watch or Akubra hat? How about a Departures signs, or a black box? Quirky items are for sale in Brisbane Airport’s lost property auction. Bidding starts at $1.

Economics

8 d. ago Brisbane news live: Airport auction features plane seats, a black box and Bvlgari necklace; Thousands march for Palestine in CBD; Bluey Christmas coins ballot opens ‘for real life’

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

Transport

9 d. ago Pool or no pool, give your yard resort vibes for as little as $30

Fab finds for fun in the sun, from unbreakable tumblers to retro seating and a chic umbrella for essential shade.

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