1 hour ago Xi and Trump are growing more alike. But only one can win this global power struggle

A pivotal moment in geopolitics occurred last week. It was a day when America quaked and China prevailed. But like Trump, Xi’s going after the enemies within.

Politics

2 h. ago My sister and I saw the collapse of care at a public hospital

I’m a Sydney GP. My sister once won a nurse of the year award. But what we witnessed over a week at a public hospital shocked us both.

Events

5 h. ago What happens when some of the NRL’s biggest stars spend a week in Tonga

The Tongans kick-started their Pacific Championships campaign by returning to the Pacific island – and this is what happened.

Economics

8 h. ago Experts warn of ‘excessive bleeding’ for victims of rat poison

Health authorities are continuing to search for the source after five people were hospitalised in the Brisbane area in the past week.

Events

16 h. ago ‘At one point we weren’t invited’: The push for runway diversity

A new wave of stylists at Melbourne Fashion Week are prioritising inclusivity alongside creativity.

Politics

40 h. ago The key card Albanese can play to keep Trump on side in Oval Office

Avoiding a “Zelensky moment” or the humiliation of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa will be a top priority for the prime minister as he walks into the White House this week.

Politics

40 h. ago Libra: This week eliminate the fluff and be amazed at what you achieve

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

Politics

40 h. ago Millions were spent on a ‘backup’ Triple Zero system that could have kicked in this week. It was quietly shelved

Insiders liken the Triple Zero system to the unstable building brick game Jenga, but a replacement system has just been pushed out “at least six months”.

Economics

53 h. ago Women’s Pacific Championships Highlights: Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands

PNG Orchids take on Cook Islands Moana in the first week of the 2025 Pacific Championships at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby.

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.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX Runners: Entertainment Rewards, Litchfield, Morella and TrivarX

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is Entertainment Rewards, after it copped a fat takeover bid from its top shareholder at ten times its market value.

Events

3 d. ago Lockyer’s London Broncos to miss out on Super League promotion

Brisbane Broncos legend Darren Lockyer was part of a consortium which purchased a majority stake in the London club, and had hoped to win a spot in next year’s expanded competition.

Events

3 d. ago ASX slips on weaker banks and energy giants; Gold hits another record

The Australian sharemarket finished the week in the red as banks and energy companies fell, while gold miners had another positive day.

Events

3 d. ago NSW cricketer suspended after celebration that was ‘imitating NBA star’

Manly player Joel Davies had three matches of a five-week ban suspended.

Economics

3 d. ago Travel quiz: Flying due west from Perth, which country do you reach first?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

Transport

3 d. ago ‘For every $100 of gas exported, Australia gets 43 cents’: Unions open new tax battle

The federal government this week overhauled its superannuation tax reforms. Now the union movement says it should radically overhaul taxes on gas exports.

Economics

4 d. ago What Halloween decoration is accused of endangering birds? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Test your knowledge of the week’s local, national and international news.

Politics

4 d. ago Prince Andrew ‘saw sex with me as his birthright’, Virginia Giuffre’s book claims

The royal’s late accuser makes the claims in a bombshell memoir set to be released next week.

Politics

4 d. ago What to stream this week: Tim Robinson’s excruciating new comedy and five more picks

Don’t miss the entertaining documentary about Martin Scorsese, Australian actor Jason Clarke in an Alaskan drama and Oscar winner Cillian Murphy goes to school.

Politics

4 d. ago Sydney universities queue up to award doctorates to Julia Gillard

The former prime minister was honoured at a graduation ceremony at the University of Sydney on Wednesday, a week after a similar award by Macquarie University.

Events