8 h. ago Which shopping centre has the best food court? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Catch up on news you can use with our weekly multiple-choice test.

Events

9 h. ago Why cult favourites Aunty Donna are back in Melbourne – just in time for pud season

“We as a group would not exist if we weren’t forged in Melbourne,” says Broden Kelly. “Melbourne had the right chemicals, the right chemistry to make good art. Not that we’re good art.”

Politics

16 h. ago Major Big Build labour hire company embroiled in fraud investigation

A man has been charged after police swooped on a Port Melbourne business on Wednesday.

Events

17 h. ago Tens of thousands of Melbourne homes deemed at risk of landslides

Home owners in swathes of Melbourne’s coastal and hilly suburbs face property value losses and insurance hikes from proposed new overlays for landslide risk.

Politics

17 h. ago Many pop stars claim to be vulnerable. Lewis Capaldi is one of the few to actually show it

At his Melbourne gig, the musician showed that he is clearly surprised by his own comeback, continuously thanking his fans for sticking with him.

Politics

17 h. ago This Sydney suburb is in line for 9000 new homes. Two councils are fighting back

The proposed housing precinct surrounds a metro station, but is under the jurisdiction of two councils. One wants it scrapped, the other supports it – but with asterisks attached.

Politics

23 h. ago In NSW personal injury law, Maurie Stack was ‘the equivalent of Pele or Beyonce’

Maurie Stack was more than just a lawyer; he was devoted to public service and was even writing his own operetta based on The Dismissal.

Events

23 h. ago LNP opens door to hospital board overhauls, raising spectre of ‘cronyism’

The Crisafulli government made sweeping changes to other boards, but lacked the power to remove health service directors for no reason – until now.

Politics

23 h. ago Human remains found in search for toddler missing since 2014

Human remains have been found at a home in Melbourne during an investigation into a missing toddler who vanished 11 years ago.

Events

24 h. ago The Good Food Guide to a summer road trip through Geelong and the Surf Coast

From wine bars to bakeries, pub meals to cocktails, here are our top picks for spending a delicious few days in this rapidly changing coastal region.

Politics

24 h. ago ‘Let me make love to you’: $1000 sex offer revealed in security firm chief’s harassing messages

MA Services boss Micky Ahuja is accused of harassing vulnerable women who worked for him.

Events

24 h. ago First Look: Cleo is Melbourne’s new summer hotspot replacing rooftop bar Mid Air

The fresh concept on the 12th floor of Russell Street hotel Hyde Melbourne Place boasts a Med-leaning menu led by a former Cutler and Society chef.

Politics

31 h. ago Queensland’s top cop taken to industrial referee over new senior job

A police union has lodged a complaint against Steve Gollschewski, claiming it was not properly consulted over a new senior job in his office.

Politics

34 h. ago Missing toddler’s body found 11 years after disappearance, police believe

Remains have been found buried at a property in Melbourne’s north-west.

Events

35 h. ago Banking services restored after thousands of customers hit by Westpac outage

The outage affected eftpos terminals and online banking, including through apps or other browsers. 

Economics

36 h. ago The Aussie restaurants Jimmy and Jane Barnes love the most – and what they always order

When the legendary rocker isn’t grilling on his hibachi to Miles Davis, he and wife Jane like to dine out. They share some of their favourites in Sydney, Melbourne and overseas.

Politics

36 h. ago Influencer died from severe blood loss after home free birth, court told

A Melbourne wellness influencer died from severe blood loss after having a free birth at home, a court has been told.

Events

38 h. ago Police arrest second teenager after fatal Ascot Vale stabbing

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a man was allegedly stabbed to death in Melbourne’s inner north-west on Sunday.

Events

39 h. ago Qantas A380’s wing peels apart on first flight after returning to service

The plane has been grounded in Los Angeles since Sunday after damage to the slat on its left wing, which resulted in what appeared to be a hole in the surface.

Politics

40 h. ago Kick off summer (finally!) at one of these 12 hot new Melbourne bars

Celebrate with a mango and sake cocktail on a resurrected city rooftop, $15 martinis that come with a loyalty card, or something else frosty.

Politics