44 m. ago ‘I’ve spent a small fortune on beef Wellingtons’: Erin Patterson’s texts revealed

Accused killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson urged her estranged husband to attend the fateful lunch because she’d spent “a small fortune” on eye fillet steak.

Politics

63 m. ago What we know so far about the Erin Patterson mushroom lunch trial

Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder after allegedly serving poisonous mushrooms in a beef Wellington for lunch.

Politics

2 h. ago Queensland man accused of local, overseas abuse to stay behind bars

Samuel Emmerson Howard Blackley has been accused of using the internet to sexually exploit children in south-east Queensland and the Philippines.

Politics

2 h. ago More than 100 people charged after attacks on retail workers

New data reveals that more than 100 people have been charged under tough new laws protecting retail workers introduced in 2023.

Events

2 h. ago Man charged over alleged kangaroo shootings that caused 'significant trauma' to at least 11 roos

A Melbourne man has been charged with a string of animal cruelty and firearms offences and had his gun licence suspended after allegedly shooting several kangaroos dead.

Events

4 h. ago The play that offers up a pessimistic yet compassionate snapshot of life as a Millennial

In The Comeuppance, a group of friends come together for their high school reunion – and confront a lot of uncomfortable truths along the way.

Politics

6 h. ago Brisbane news live: Brisbane couple who paid for surrogate birth face police questions | Regulator approves higher electricity charges in Qld | Jogger speaks out after sneaking into pool

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Events

7 h. ago Teacher at Brisbane school accused of grooming has all charges dropped

The woman had been a teacher at Indooroopilly State High School when prosecutors previously alleged offences took place.

Society

7 h. ago Albanese at Winthrop Primary school in Perth, in the marginal seat of Tangney

A relaxed PM stopped to chat with mums and dads and take pics with kids at Winthrop Primary school in Perth and was mobbed by school kids.

Politics

8 h. ago Brisbane news live: Regulator approves higher electricity charges in Qld | Jogger speaks out after sneaking into pool | Government to override existing laws for Olympics

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9 h. ago WA news LIVE: Charges laid after Jeep plunges off Claremont jetty

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10 h. ago Brisbane news live: Regulator approves higher electricity charges in Qld | Jogger speaks out after sneaking into pool

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11 h. ago Brisbane news live: Regulator approves higher electricity charges in Queensland

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14 h. ago Dutton has led one of the worst election campaigns in living memory

Peter Dutton must have believed he could skate to victory. How else to explain his abject failure to prepare credible policies.

Politics

14 h. ago Star Liberal candidate ‘forgot’ he was once a member of the ALP

Benson Saulo was accused of party-hopping after his stint with the Greens came to light, and now it turns out he had a forgettable affinity with Labor.

Politics

14 h. ago It’s a Morrison slug so awful that Dr Evil would be proud. Labor won’t touch it

The culture-war policy shows the Coalition’s disdain of higher learning and Labor’s timid approach towards reform.

Politics

14 h. ago Why Albanese is leading Dutton in ‘podcaster election’ stakes

The PM landed the campaign’s weirdest endorsement after several unconventional social media appearances.

Politics

23 h. ago Brisbane River ‘lifestyle precinct’ finally given the green light

After a decade of planning, the transformation of an old Defence Force site can finally begin after Brisbane City Council gave its tick of approval.

Politics

23 h. ago Brisbane just outranked Paris on this list. Have the rules been rigged in our favour?

In the past two years, our humble city has scored a place on several global destination lists. But has our latest inclusion exposed an undercurrent of hyperbole?

Politics

23 h. ago After a meteoric rise to success, is this Brisbane baker’s empire about to crumble?

Celebrated baker Brooke Bellamy has faced a difficult 48 hours amid claims of plagiarism from other chefs. But is the heat warranted?

Politics