3 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

3 h. ago Shooters want a ‘right to hunt’. How about a right not to be shot?

A bill before the NSW parliament has nothing to do with conservation. It’s an extravagant and dangerous wish list from the gun lobby.

Events

3 h. ago NSW needs to build thousands more homes. Developers say this change will help

The state government has released long-awaited draft guidelines for a scheme that enables developers to choose between paying a $12,000 levy or delivering infrastructure.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Ignore the letter’: Schools boss intervened over contractor friend’s pay, inquiry told

The ICAC has heard that after questions were raised about a cycling buddy’s $2800-a-day pay, Anthony Manning asked for the document to be withdrawn.

Culture

3 h. ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Dockers, Bombers to battle it out in Perth

Essendon Bombers travel to Perth to play the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium in their round 15 AFL match. Follow along for all the major moments and reactions.

Events

4 h. ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Dockers and Bombers to battle it out at Perth’s Optus Stadium

Essendon Bombers travel to Perth to play the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium in their round 15 AFL match. Follow along for all the major moments and reactions.

Events

6 h. ago Sydney families receive letters after man charged with criminal offences

NSW and Federal Police sent more than 1000 families letters notifying them about the alleged criminal actions of a man who worked with children in Sydney's north and CBD.

Events

7 h. ago ‘Quite alarming’: Sydney families sent letter about alleged child sex offences

More than 1200 families received the email from police notifying them about a man who worked with children being charged with criminal offences.

Society

7 h. ago Trials set to be aborted amid damage to NSW’s busiest court complex

Sydney’s Downing Centre court complex is expected to be shut for weeks after a burst water main caused flood damage to part of the building.

Events

8 h. ago Here are all eight penalties blown against NSW in the first half. Were the Blues unfairly treated?

Have your say on each decision in one of the most lopsided 40-minute penalty counts in 25 years.

Politics

8 h. ago Were the Blues unfairly treated? Here are all eight penalties blown against them in the first half

Have your say on each decision in one of the most lopsided 40-minute penalty counts in 25 years.

Politics

9 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

10 h. ago These abandoned reptiles need a home. They’re being sent to jail

Nearly a hundred reptiles at a wildlife care centre are in desperate need of care. An unlikely source is stepping up.

Events

11 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

12 h. ago Monitor for symptoms: Health warning issued after Sydney outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease

Health authorities are urging Sydneysiders to monitor for symptoms after three Potts Point residents developed the disease in the city’s latest outbreak.

Events

13 h. ago Hundreds of Sydney families sent letter about alleged child sex offences

More than 1200 families have received a letter from police notifying them about a man who worked with children being charged with criminal offences.

Society

14 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

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

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

Politics

17 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

17 h. ago ‘Geelong had my back’: Stengle on how the Cats wrapped their arms around him when trouble hit

The talented forward’s first few years in the AFL were rocky, but the Cats embraced him and he flourished. There are good reasons their partnership works.

Events