1 hour ago Reece, Ricky, Madge, and buses ... And they say nothing fun happens in Canberra

The crowning moment of the finals so far is supposed to come next weekend when the Bulldogs and Panthers meet in front of 70,000 fans. Try beating this.

Politics

3 d. ago The Sydney rail lines set to be first for extension – if they stack up

Business cases for extensions to rail lines that connect to the new international airport are due to be completed early next year.

Politics

3 d. ago A question, an answer – then a single shot: How Charlie Kirk’s death unfolded

Security was light at Utah Valley University as Conservative influencer and key Trump ally arrived for a question-and-answer session in front of 3000 people.

Events

3 d. ago The inexpensive works that could fix Melbourne’s least reliable railway line

Duplicating Melbourne’s least-reliable rail line through the booming northern suburbs would make a big difference to many people at a modest cost, a new report shows.

Politics

3 d. ago Two black holes collided 1.3 billion light years away. Australian scientists were there for the big moment

It’s the most significant leap forward in the study of black holes in decades, and proved a theory conceived by one of history’s greatest minds.

Science

4 d. ago Stats show Sydney’s intersections with the most red light camera offenders

Red light cameras are catching more offenders than ever since being rolled out 40 years ago.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Big decision to be made’: Piedimonte’s plan dashed by council, sale on the cards

A plan to redevelop Fitzroy North’s beloved Piedimonte’s supermarket has again been halted after the council voted against the sale of a public laneway crucial to the project.

Politics

4 d. ago Shark net removal plans scrapped as Psillakis family thanks community

Sharks are particularly active around NSW beaches in late winter and spring, the state government’s vast sharking tracking program shows.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Worst and scariest experience’: Riverfire spectators complain of crowd crushes, huge transport delays

Some would-be revellers abandoned their efforts to get into the city altogether as they could not get on already-full buses and trains.

Events

6 d. ago Brisbane news live: Riverfire spectators face lengthy wait for buses home | How the blood moon looked over Brisbane | Take the Brisbane Times quiz

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6 d. ago Brisbane news live: Some Riverfire spectators face lengthy wait for buses home | How the blood moon looked over Brisbane | Take the Brisbane Times quiz

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

Events

7 d. ago The $900 million fee fight that could hit frequent flyer points

The arcane system that sits beneath credit card loyalty schemes is being put under the microscope by a Reserve Bank plan to ban surcharging.

Economics

7 d. ago Trump’s a riot, but as he’s cracking us up, guess who has the last laugh?

These are dark times, so the urge to seek light-relief is understandable. But at the risk of sounding like a curmudgeon, this is the moment for politics to get serious.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Parenting is mostly eating scraps’: Why a dietitian frowns on this dad’s breakfast

Sean Szeps shares his day on a plate.

Politics

8 d. ago Gift cards are supposed to last three years. So why was mine rejected?

This loophole is absolutely following the letter of the law. The problem is that law is ridiculously loose.

Politics

8 d. ago Broken Hill lead report buried by a bureaucracy with other concerns

A report into lead contamination in children’s blood in Broken Hill took too long to see the light of day.

Politics

9 d. ago Alan Joyce has his last Qantas bonanza, reaping $3.8m in final payout

When the board voted to cut Joyce’s pay in 2024, it scrapped all of Joyce’s long-term incentives except for the period of 2023-2025, which is vesting now

Economics

9 d. ago Sellers of the world’s favourite ‘fugly shoes’ are on the move

The retailers stocking Crocs and Birkies are tramping the well-trodden path to new office space on Melbourne’s city-fringe.

Politics

1 week ago Hundreds of apartment projects pulled from Fishermans Bend as promised tram goes nowhere

A new tram line was to have been built by 2025. The lack of transport investment has been blamed for holding back business and residential development.

Politics

1 week ago Simon bought two gift cards. Then he found a major security flaw

The popular multi-brand gift cards are sold in retailers including Woolworths, Coles and Big W.

Politics