92 m. ago 'Toughest firearm reforms' in Australia to be introduced in NSW

The NSW government will introduce the "toughest firearm reforms" in the country this week.

Events

3 h. ago Australian sharemarket rallies as mining, energy stocks shine

The Australian sharemarket has made a strong start to the week, with mining and energy stocks pushing the bourse higher.

Politics

3 h. ago Blood banks urge donors to keep appointments after record response

After record blood donations in response to the Bondi shooting, Red Cross is appealing for more to boost national supplies over the holiday period.

Events

5 h. ago Allan’s antisemitism plan promises to crack down on social media and boost protest laws

The government has announced a five-point plan to address extremism and combat antisemitism in Victoria in the short and long-term following the Bondi attack.

Politics

15 h. ago Albanese’s approval rating plummets as social cohesion frays, Australians fear a rise in antisemitism: poll

New polling underscores the challenge for political leaders in uniting the country while delivering a strong response that speaks to community anxiety about the Bondi Beach attack.

Politics

15 h. ago They spend thousands on Elvis costumes and jewellery. But don’t call them impersonators

They’ve been laughed at, ignored and unable to get gigs – but now these female Elvis Tribute Acts are leaving their male competitors all shook up.

Economics

15 h. ago The $393 billion crypto craze that could one day threaten banks

Donald Trump is a fan of these digital assets, and some analysts agree they are genuinely useful for moving money and could challenge lending giants.

Economics

30 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

39 h. ago Our country is gone. My family has endured bigotry for decades, but now I’m broken

A Jewish family like mine knows that Australia has antisemitism running in its blood.

Politics

50 h. ago Country champion takes step in the right direction after freak setback

Know Thyself proved he was back on track from a luckless setback, and ready for The Lakes, when he won at Randwick on Saturday.

Politics

63 h. ago Cheaper, no freebie demands: Travel influencers under threat from AI

Influencers are being pushed aside as travel companies, tourism boards and airlines turn to AI creations to lower costs and control messaging.

Events

3 d. ago ‘He has confidence in what I tell him’: The billionaire who has Trump’s ear

An Oklahoma billionaire has worked his way into the president’s inner circle, and it’s paying dividends.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘We had to go to Plan B’: EU to loan $160 billion to Ukraine for war effort

The move sidestepped divisions over an unprecedented plan to finance Kyiv with Russian sovereign cash.

Economics

3 d. ago EU to loan $160 billion to cover Ukraine’s military needs for two years

Ukraine will only have to repay the loan if Russia pays reparations for its war, while the EU reserved the right to use frozen Russian assets for repayment if Moscow fails to pay.

Economics

3 d. ago The ‘secret sauce’ in TikTok’s US deal led by Trump’s billionaire friend

American officials have previously warned that ByteDance’s algorithm is vulnerable to manipulation by Chinese authorities, who can use it to shape content on the platform in a way that’s difficult to detect.

Politics

3 d. ago Snicko is used in the Ashes, but UltraEdge in the BBL. The quirks of cricket technology explained

Many of the one million-plus viewers who settled into the Big Bash League after the Ashes on Thursday may be wondering why there is different technology used for the Tests in this country and for Cricket Australia’s Twenty20 competition.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Aussie, Aussie, Aussie’: Ahmed al Ahmed receives $2.5 million cheque in hospital bed

The hero bystander of the Bondi Beach attack implored his newfound global following to “stand with each other”, as he declared Australia the “best country in the world”.

Economics

3 d. ago TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to group led by Trump’s billionaire friend

The deal is a major step toward resolving years of uncertainty about the short video app’s future in the United States.

Politics

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 Lolita quotes, women’s IDs: Democrats release dozens of new Epstein images

Billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates, professor and political activist Noam Chomsky and former Trump aide Steve Bannon are also pictured in the latest images.

Politics