62 m. ago How well do you know your city? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Are you an expert on all things River City? Find out with this week’s general knowledge challenge.

Politics

93 m. ago ‘Taking advantage’: Loophole uncovered in incentive scheme offering cash payments to Qld police recruits

A multimillion-dollar incentive designed to boost frontline police numbers was rolled out with a major loophole, enabling new recruits to accept cash payments and then leave within months.

Events

1 hour ago Why little lies are more of a big problem for Dutton than Albanese

We all know politicians gild the lily, but little lies come with a big cost in the throes of a tight election campaign.

Politics

4 h. ago Killer jailed for young rapper's death over deluded $1m theft

A 21-year-old man will spend more than a decade behind bars after killing a young rapper during a botched home invasion.

Events

4 h. ago Teen accused of hiring hitmen revealed as Swede living in Sydney’s west

A teenager accused of recruiting hitmen for the Scandinavian underworld was living with family in Sydney to get him out of the gangster life.

Events

5 h. ago You’ll hit the jackpot at this suburban Chinese restaurant with heart – and perfect prawn toast

Come for the dumplings and prawn toast, stay for the warm, cosy atmosphere at convivial Potluck.

Events

5 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Hamer addresses property controversy; Apparent push

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Society

5 h. ago Warm lamb salad with roasted broccolini and anchovy lemon chilli butter

Roasting broccolini with a flavoured butter dials up the umami flavours in this simple but punchy warm lamb salad.

Events

6 h. ago ‘Grandparents are afraid to say no’: Navigating the politics of caring

With more seniors working longer and families scattered to the winds, battle-lines are drawn between parents in need of support and grandparents unable to – or uninterested in – caring for their grandchildren.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘Would Joe be alive?’ Family demands answers after scathing audit

The Minns government says it is committed to ending its agreement with private operator Healthscope despite rejecting two offers to take the hospital into public hands.

Politics

8 h. ago Meet Noel. He’s just recorded his second album at the age of 97

“I wake up with a song these days,” singer-songwriter Noel Balfour says.

Politics

8 h. ago Investigation not impacting Blues players, says Voss; Beveridge rules out coaching move to Dees

Carlton coach Michael Voss says an internal investigation into a manager at the club is not impacting on his team, which will head into the Good Friday clash against North Melbourne with just one win for the season.

Events

8 h. ago NSW government declined the chance to take back public services for Northern Beaches Hospital

A scathing audit released on Thursday puts pressure on the Minns government to strike a deal with Healthscope to return the hospital to public hands.

Politics

8 h. ago NSW government declined the chance to take back Northern Beaches Hospital

A scathing audit released on Thursday puts pressure on the Minns government to strike a deal with Healthscope to return the facility to public hands.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Looks and smells like a tax’: Dutton’s gas plan flagged as unconstitutional

Dutton’s Australian gas scheme could spark a High Court battle with fossil fuel giants, as legal experts warn the policy appears discriminatory.

Economics

9 h. ago ‘It is accurate’: Website stands by controversial Russian aircraft story

Indonesia’s foreign ministry has left open the prospect of regular Russian military visits to the nation, saying it welcomed co-operation with friendly nations.

Politics

9 h. ago Berlin doctor charged with serial murder of palliative patients

He is accused of 15 deaths but suspected of dozens more. If convicted, the doctor will be the most prolific serial killer in Europe in two decades.

Events

9 h. ago Where to dine in St Kilda, Balaclava, Windsor, Prahran and surrounds

From hatted restaurants with sea views to buzzy Italian trattorias, these are Good Food’s picks for dining out around bayside Melbourne.

Politics

9 h. ago Torched, defaced, smeared: have Australia’s corflute wars gone too far?

Candidates in marginal electorates have reported a high number of incidents with campaign posters being torn down, or worse.

Events

9 h. ago Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet

In a potential landmark discovery, scientists examining an alien planet’s atmosphere have detected the chemical fingerprints of gases that on Earth are produced only by biological processes.

Science