61 m. ago Accused MCG gunman was ‘living like a gangster’ before footy security fail

Omar Salma had an earlier run-in with a security guard at the sporting mecca two weeks before allegedly bringing a gun to the Collingwood-Carlton clash.

Politics

80 m. ago Former Love Machine owner faces court over alleged rape of employee

Andrew Varigos, a former owner and manager of Love Machine nightclub, has faced court over the alleged rape and assault of an employee following a wild night of partying at the venue in 2020.

Events

3 h. ago Family of slain mum seek urgent entry to Australia to care for her sons

Government help is being sought to expedite the entry of the Ipswich boys’ grandmother and uncle after their mother was allegedly murdered.

Politics

5 h. ago Why Qatar stepped up to play peacemaker, even as Iran aimed its missiles over Doha

If Iran had attacked any other Persian Gulf nation this week, it might have run into more complicated territory.

Events

5 h. ago How ‘pragmatic’ Qatar stepped up to play peacemaker, even as missiles rained down on it

If Iran had attacked any other Persian Gulf nation this week, it might have run into more complicated territory.

Events

6 h. ago Father and son allegedly behind mass brawl between Sydney tradies

The subcontractors were sacked from a Meriton building site in the city’s north-west. Days later, police allege they returned armed with hammers.

Politics

7 h. ago Mark Hughes reflects on his incredible legacy ahead of the NRL Beanies for Brain Cancer round

Mark Hughes joins the Backstage podcast with Matty and Cooper Johns ahead of the NRL Beanies for Brain Cancer round this weekend.

Politics

9 h. ago Lehrmann’s bid to have Queensland rape case thrown out to be heard within weeks

A judge has ordered that Lehrmann’s application be heard in a matter of weeks amid claims his previous lawyer’s phone calls were obtained illegally.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Doesn’t add up’: RACQ slams Brisbane petrol price hikes as unfair

Brisbane drivers are being urged to fill up the tank as unleaded petrol prices rise by almost 60 per cent a litre at some service stations.

Politics

10 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs praises trial judge for an ‘excellent job’ but won’t testify

After six weeks of evidence, the trial of the music mogul on sex-trafficking charges is heading towards closing arguments.

Events

12 h. ago Brisbane news live: Queensland demands GST reform as state faces years in the red

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

Politics

13 h. ago Brown bears break out of enclosure, break into pantry and eat weeks worth of honey

Two brown bears escaped from their enclosure in a UK wildlife park and broke into a food pantry on Monday, consuming a week's worth of honey in a matter of minutes.

Politics

24 h. ago Legends believe Reece Walsh has a chance for Game III: QLDER

QLD legends Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer discuss the aftermath of Queensland's unexpected victory in Perth. Wally and Locky discuss potential changes to the side as they head down to Sydney for the decider. Will Ponga be able to keep his jersey out of the hands of Reece Walsh? The Maroons icons also discuss the upcoming week of Queensland footy.

Politics

24 h. ago Queensland demands GST reform as state faces years in the red

Queensland’s LNP government has demanded a bigger slice of the GST pie, as its first budget forecast deficits until at least the next state election.

Politics

28 h. ago The Weekly Special: The planet’s finest pizzas, Perth Plateful returns, and the World’s 50 Best Restaurants gets some WA flavour

Plus one of Perth’s favourite shawarma pushers brings back a crowd favourite.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘The Trumpian model’: Richard Roxburgh takes on Australia’s most provocative politician

A documentary about Joh Bjelke-Petersen argues that the man who ruled Queensland for almost 20 years paved the way for the US president.

Politics

28 h. ago Nine’s goal to become home of soccer with English Premier League dream

The media giant will consider a bid for the A-League broadcast rights as it closes in on a deal to acquire the rights to televising the top competitions in England.

Sport

30 h. ago Brisbane news live: Queensland budget’s ‘fresh start’ | Grace hits back at Bleijie over CFMEU | Bail for man accused of assaulting bus driver

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

Events

30 h. ago Aguia starts Colombian gold exploration to lock in drilling targets

Aguia Resources is set to kick off surface exploration at its Atocha gold-silver project in Colombia in a bid to generate new prospective drill targets.

Events

30 h. ago ‘Boiling up for weeks’: Mass brawl erupts between Sydney tradies

Punches and kicks are thrown as the violence spreads down the street, with some tradies using their hard hats as weapons.

Politics