6 h. ago Public parkland marked as site for private Christian school riles residents

Melbourne’s thousands-strong Assyrian community have been searching for a site to open a school, but the state government’s interjection threatens to pit them against locals.

Culture

16 h. ago ‘Does somebody have to die?’ Fury over dangerous roundabout that gave grandma two black eyes

Vehicles zoom around this “dangerous” roundabout every 2.6 seconds, prompting fed-up locals to demand a safe place to cross.

Politics

32 h. ago Harbour views saved as court blocks controversial marina plan

The proposed marina expansion had raised the ire of residents and was vigorously opposed by the local council.

Events

32 h. ago Australia’s biggest Hindu temple is slated for Melbourne’s fringe – but a skink could stop it

The $250 million project aims to provide a space for the country’s fastest growing religion, but locals have raised concerns about the influx of visitors.

Politics

65 h. ago CCC probe uncovers ‘serious misconduct’ in Public Transport Authority

The Corruption and Crime Commission formed an opinion of serious misconduct against the authority’s former manager of safety and rail access.

Politics

3 d. ago Australia's World No.1 curling duo misses out on Olympic bid

Australia’s top-ranked curling duo, Dean Hewitt and Tahli Gill, suffered a heartbreaking loss to South Korea in their Olympic qualification match, ending their bid for the 2026 Winter Games.

Events

3 d. ago The pride of South Australia: Head, Carey dominate in Adelaide, the urn within reach

Australia all but batted England out of the third Test, and the Ashes, on day three. Recap all the action here.

Politics

3 d. ago The elite Brisbane high school where eight boys got the state’s top grade

Queensland’s 37 top achievers went to a handful of schools, mostly in the state’s south-east – and one Spring Hill school celebrated eight students with the highest mark.

Politics

3 d. ago Men arrested on way to Bondi could be released within hours: police

The seven men with extremist beliefs similar to those of the Bondi shooters were dramatically arrested by heavily armed tactical police in Sydney’s south-west.

Events

3 d. ago What’s the happiest country in the world? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Test your knowledge of local, national and international news with the last current affairs quiz of the year.

Politics

3 d. ago The elite Brisbane high school where seven boys got the state’s top grade

Queensland’s 37 top achievers went to a handful of schools, mostly in the state’s south-east – and one Spring Hill school celebrated seven students with the highest mark.

Politics

4 d. ago Men pulled from crashed car by heavily armed tactical police

At least five men could be seen lying face down with their hands zip-tied during the police operation in Sydney’s south-west.

Events

4 d. ago Pacgold set to reboot South Australian mine for 2026 first gold pour

Pacgold Limited is set to reboot gold leaching at its White Dam gold project in South Australia following final approvals for irrigation at the historic heap leach operation.

Politics

4 d. ago Two men fighting for life, woman in hospital under police guard after house fire

A woman is in hospital under police guard after a suspicious house fire in Melbourne's south-east left two men fighting for life.

Events

4 d. ago Why WA’s gun laws may become a road map for the rest of the nation

While terrorism ignited the latest calls for gun reform, WA’s gun law shakeup was driven by shocking acts of domestic violence and organised crime.

Politics

4 d. ago Sheedy laments Essendon’s talent drain; Star Saints forward has further surgery; more key changes for Bombers

Essendon CEO Craig Vozzo is stepping down from the role after three years to return to South Australia, while the Bombers announced Andrew McGrath as Zach Merrett’s replacement as skipper.

Events

4 d. ago Sheedy laments Essendon’s talent drain; Star Saints forward has further surgery

Essendon CEO Craig Vozzo is stepping down from the role after three years to return to South Australia, while the Bombers announced Andrew McGrath as Zach Merrett’s replacement as skipper.

Events

5 d. ago Bondi shooting as it happened: Accused terrorist Naveed Akram charged with 15 murders, dozens of offences; Minns flags NSW gun law reform; Frydenberg lashes PM in angry speech

Parts of the crime scene at Bondi Beach reopened on Wednesday afternoon after families of the victims visited the site. Look back on our coverage.

Events

5 d. ago Philippines president ‘strongly rejects’ Bondi shooters trained in Mindanao

Australian and Philippine agencies are investigating a trip Sajid and Naveed Akram took to the South-East Asian nation before their murderous attack at Bondi.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Severe breach of trust’: Court sentences dance teacher who offered cocaine to teen

The woman was caught when a “career-ruining” video of her snorting cocaine with a girl in the toilet stall of a Gold Coast pub found its way to police.

Society