2 h. ago ‘Get on with the job’: Protests roll into second day after CFMEU High Court ruling

Construction workers have shut down inner-city Brisbane streets again as a snap protest over a High Court decision continued for a second day.

Events

2 h. ago Mystery lagoon leak leaves South Bank beach closed, with no reopening date

Investigators are yet to find where the pool has been leaking and no time frame given for when it will reopen, warning of longer and more frequent closures as the lagoon continued to age.

Politics

3 h. ago Aimee’s rental is making her sick. One in three homes have the same issue

Despite minimum-standard regulations introduced by the Queensland government last year, tenants have limited options when homes become unsafe to live in.

Politics

3 h. ago Teachers’ union rejects pay offer, rally planned outside parliament

An email to Queensland’s public school teachers put forward a wage increase of 8 per cent, which the union said “lifts the lid on the government’s true disdain” for educators.

Society

6 h. ago Brisbane news live: Traffic diverted, lanes closed for CFMEU protest | Clearway hours extended to every day on major corridor

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18 h. ago Which airline was just named the world’s best? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Get up to date with the week’s local, national and international stories with this multiple-choice challenge.

Politics

25 h. ago Doctor banned after facelift leaves patient ‘bleeding too much’

A patient seeking treatment for acne scars left the clinic in an ambulance with uncontrolled bleeding from a damaged artery.

Events

26 h. ago Joker and the Thief win the night: How a star duo helped Queensland play their oldest tune

After Wolfmother gave a pre-game clue, Cameron Munster and Harry Grant inspired a classic Maroons’ win built more on guts than gifts.

Politics

29 h. ago Qantas plane damaged after air bridge strike at Brisbane Airport

A spokesman said Qantas was investigating “how an aerobridge made contact with the front of one of our aircraft at Brisbane Airport”.

Events

30 h. ago Brisbane news live: Brisbane city streets shut due to protests | How much your rates will change

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32 h. ago ‘It hurt me personally’: Munster inspired by attacks against Queensland coach Slater

Queensland skipper Cameron Munster admitted the attacks against his coach triggered a reaction from him and his teammates on the field in Perth on Wednesday night.

Politics

39 h. ago State of Origin Game II as it happened: Queensland keep series alive in thrilling Perth boilover

The Maroons held off a NSW bid for the biggest comeback win in Origin history to send the series to a decider.

Politics

39 h. ago State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: Queensland keep series alive in thrilling Perth boilover

The Maroons held off a NSW bid for the biggest comeback win in Origin history to send the series to a decider.

Politics

39 h. ago Munster’s Maroons hold out Blues tide to set up Sydney decider

Queensland held off what would have been the biggest comeback in Origin history to pip NSW 26-24, sending the series to a game-three decider at Accor Stadium in three weeks.

Politics

40 h. ago State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: Luai on report for possible eye gouge as Maroons hold commanding half

The Blues playmaker was put on report in the 22nd minute while NSW have been put to the sword by Queensland in Perth. Follow all the action live.

Politics

43 h. ago State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: NSW look to take out series against Queensland at Optus Stadium in Perth

NSW are aiming to clinch Laurie Daley’s first series win since 2014 as they take on an under-pressure Billy Slater and the Maroons in Perth. Follow all the action live.

Politics

50 h. ago Origin II: Our experts make the call on who will win and why

Are NSW too strong, or can Queensland cause an upset? What will be the deciding factor in the first State of Origin game of 2025?

Politics

50 h. ago $50 levy for ‘free’ green bins: Brisbane residents slugged in ‘tax

All Brisbane residents will be charged an extra $50 waste levy to cover the cost of rolling out green bins across the city, whether they choose to have a green bin, or not.

Economics

53 h. ago No sandstone at this Brisbane uni but its environmental cred is so rich, it’s like visiting a bushland zoo

Bees, koalas and solar panels. This university isn’t hung up on sandstone but has been ranked one of the most sustainable in the world.

Politics

53 h. ago Brisbane news live: Maroons prepare for State of Origin game two in Perth; Brisbane rates to increase $1.14 per week; Lord mayor rules out three rates levies

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