1 hour ago Foster carers for high needs children have support slashed by $100 a day

Carers have reported that their state government cost allowances have been cut by three-quarters without explanation.

Politics

2 h. ago There is risk and reward for Coalition as Joyce wrestles with irrelevance

Barnaby Joyce looks likely to join Pauline Hanson and One Nation, following many others who have abandoned major parties. But who really wins out of it?

Events

5 h. ago Moderate Liberals hail Joyce’s departure from Coalition after MP reveals call with Hanson

The Nationals MP said nothing had been locked in with One Nation, but some in the Coalition will be happy to see the former deputy prime minister leave the opposition.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Not necessarily particularly strange’: What the premier has to say about undisclosed meeting with lobbyist

Chris Minns defends an undisclosed meeting with Morris Iemma, saying “we are all well aware that he works as a lobbyist”.

Politics

9 h. ago Oscar Piastri can still win the F1 drivers’ championship, but Verstappen is now stalking the McLarens

While the McLaren drivers, Piastri and Lando Norris, duke it out for the drivers’ championship, there is a figure looming large in their rear-view mirror, four-time winner Max Verstappen.

Transport

11 h. ago Brisbane news live: Superstar singer Teddy Swims surprises fans in beer garden; Unidentified man found with life

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Politics

11 h. ago Sussan Ley turns focus back to tax, industrial relations amid Coalition ructions

The opposition leader has vowed to return to core Liberal policies after the Coalition went to the last election opposing Labor tax cuts.

Economics

15 h. ago Shore prepares for a special farewell as principal set to depart

Staff and students were urged to send in their messages of support, to be added to a photo book which will be presented to John Collier at the end of his term.

Politics

16 h. ago It’s tough, but I’d do this cycling holiday again in a heartbeat

My hands are so numb I can’t feel the handlebars. My enthusiasm for cycling – and possibly life itself – is dissipating.

Politics

16 h. ago What most Australians expect from Albanese when he meets Trump

The PM will meet the US president in the Oval Office on Tuesday morning, and exclusive polling has revealed how most voters hope the conversation will go.

Politics

16 h. ago ICAC to be given expanded powers to use illegally recorded conversations

The Minns government is set to introduce the changes ahead of an anticipated inquiry into a fugitive Sydney property developer’s alleged dealings.

Events

26 h. ago I’m a cardiologist but terrible at maths. Here’s how to turn weaknesses around

The best environments stretch us — hard enough to hurt, but not so hard that we break.

Transport

31 h. ago ‘Don’t kiss the Muppets’: Life lessons from Broadway great Bernadette Peters

Peters performs the work of Stephen Sondheim and other classic show tunes in her one-off performance during Brisbane’s queer culture festival, Melt.

Politics

35 h. ago Littleproud vows to persuade Barnaby Joyce to stay with Nationals

Nationals leader David Littleproud has vowed to try and change Barnaby Joyce's mind after the long-time MP announced plans to quit the party yesterday.

Politics

40 h. ago Joanna Lumley: My son was born from an affair. His father and I have remained close

The Absolutely Fabulous star also shares her views on King Charles, Barry Humphries, and her secret to everlasting love.

Politics

40 h. ago Dream of moving to Europe? These women share what life is really like as an expat

From a life of sunny days to minus-18, moving to the other side of the world has more challenges than the weather. But plenty of pluses, too.

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 The power of negative thinking: Why ancient stoicism is a popular tool for modern living

Small acts like sleeping without the fan and leaving your phone at home can help us tackle life’s bigger challenges.

Politics

40 h. ago To get the most out of Rome, ditch the tourist traps and eat at these restaurants instead

Leave the guidebook at home and live large in the Italian capital.

Politics

40 h. ago To experience Paris like a movie star, follow Andie MacDowell’s secrets to the city

The American actor also has these European destinations on her bucket list.

Politics