9 h. ago The Story Bridge is a Brisbane problem, but not a unique one

Brisbane’s iconic bridge needs major works, and questions around who will fund it point to bigger issues in infrastructure maintenance.

Politics

12 h. ago Melbourne council decides to remove Captain Cook memorial after vandal attacks

Edinburgh Gardens' Captain Cook memorial will not return to its Fitzroy North location.

Events

13 h. ago Star greenlit to drill WA gold play ahead of toll treatment decision

Star Minerals will commence extensional and infill drilling to boost resource confidence at its gold play near Meekatharra that it hopes will produce a quick bag of cash via toll treating.

Politics

15 h. ago ‘We haven’t got the money’: Yarra mayor rebuffs premier’s criticism of Cook statue removal

The City of Yarra decided to get rid of the granite monument from Edinburgh Gardens after vandals repeatedly targeted it and cost the council thousands of dollars.

Politics

17 h. ago Mountain climber survives fall that killed companions, treks 12 hours for help

Despite suffering internal bleeding and head trauma, Anton Tselykh, 38, hiked to his car in the dark and then drove to a pay phone.

Events

19 h. ago ‘We haven’t got the money’: Yarra mayor rebuffs premier’s criticism of Cook memorial removal

The City of Yarra decided to get rid of the granite monument from Edinburgh Gardens after vandals repeatedly targeted it and cost the council thousands of dollars.

Politics

19 h. ago Brisbane council bus driver to go to trial over Tia Cameron’s death

The bus driver charged over the death of the 18-year-old Cameron in the CBD will fight the case. 

Events

24 h. ago Joondalup Resort forms new northern front in Perth density debate

Planners welcomed a major residential development as appropriate for the area’s “desired future” character. Others are worried about the current character.

Politics

31 h. ago Captain Cook memorial to be permanently removed from Melbourne park

The City of Yarra decided to get rid of the granite monument from Edinburgh Gardens after vandals repeatedly targeted it and cost the council thousands of dollars.

Society

34 h. ago After 30 years of guns and gore this franchise is turning to story

Doom: The Dark Ages is the closest to a Hollywood blockbuster the series has come, though a human weapon destroying demons is still at the core.

Politics

37 h. ago From chasing Ponga to Wallabies bolter: Inside unheralded star’s Test push

An injury-riddled season threatened to end his career. Now he has emerged as a shock chance for the British and Irish Lions series.

Politics

38 h. ago Dog poo bags could soon be free in this Melbourne area. Some fear a costly mistake

A council is considering providing free dog waste bags in its parks – against its own experts’ advice.

Politics

40 h. ago Piedimonte’s inches closer to revamp as council considers laneway sale

The contentious redevelopment of the popular grocer in Melbourne’s inner north may be about to clear a final hurdle.

Politics

40 h. ago Brisbane news live: Body pulled from car in Brisbane River | Council threatens toll to pay for Story Bridge repairs | Lockdown in northside suburb lifted

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

Events

41 h. ago Piedimonte’s inches closer to revamp as council votes on laneway sale

The contentious redevelopment of the popular grocer in Melbourne’s inner north may be about to clear a final hurdle.

Politics

44 h. ago ‘Last resort’: Council threatens toll to pay for Story Bridge repairs

The Brisbane City Council said unless it received state or federal backing, it would be forced to consider slugging motorists.

Events

46 h. ago Brisbane news live: Body pulled from car that plunged into Brisbane River | Council threatens toll to pay for Story Bridge repairs | Streets of northside suburb in lockdown

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Events

61 h. ago Why this Sydney council has kicked up a stink about new planning rules

An eastern suburbs council is throwing everything at fighting mid-rise development reforms, citing the strain on roads, schools and sewerage.

Politics

61 h. ago Why this council has kicked up a stink about new planning rules

One body is throwing everything at fighting mid-rise development reforms, citing the strain on roads, schools and sewerage.

Politics

3 d. ago This Perth teen had half his brain removed. Now he’s chasing Paralympic gold

The incredible story of Alexey and the ground-breaking WA medical interventions that brought him from barely clinging to life to breaking records in the pool.

Politics