17 h. ago Those who profit from childcare must put safety first, or get out of the industry

The most ambitious reform in the childcare review would see owners, funders and board members of for-profit centres forced to make the interests of children their “paramount consideration”.

Politics

22 h. ago Unsubstantiated abuse allegations against childcare workers should be shared, report says

A rapid review into Victoria’s childcare sector has also recommended that every centre be randomly inspected once a year and that the state should establish an independent regulator.

Society

22 h. ago Unproven abuse allegations against childcare workers should be shared, says report

A rapid review into Victoria’s childcare sector has also recommended that every centre be randomly inspected once a year and the state should establish an independent regulator.

Society

24 h. ago What literary satires reveal about the state of the publishing industry

Two recent novels featuring literary fraudsters comment on how fearfully difficult it is to scratch a living as a writer waiting for the big break.

Politics

26 h. ago Brisbane news live: ‘Broad spell’ of rain hitting SEQ | Olympics venues get $3.4m federal boost | Council’s safety concerns over Palestine protest

Follow here for today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond.

Events

41 h. ago Police and protest group go to court over Story Bridge march

Police have cited safety and disruption concerns over a planned pro-Palestine protest march on the Story Bridge.

Events

41 h. ago Staff hide kids at Queensland childcare centre during police incident

Five staff and six young children were on site at the Sunshine Coast childcare centre when a man broke into the building with serious self-inflicted injuries.

Events

45 h. ago How Indian cinema’s ‘positive values’ are winning audiences across the world

The man known as the George Clooney of Indian film says his industry offers an antidote to the cynicism of Hollywood.

Politics

46 h. ago Brisbane news as it happened: Man dead after alleged childcare centre break

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Events

49 h. ago Battle of the benches: Popular bakery fights a Sydney council over outdoor seating

Northern Beaches Council says there are safety concerns but the owner of a Manly bakery is trying to save “a real social hub”.

Politics

49 h. ago Brisbane news live: Man dead after alleged childcare centre break

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Events

50 h. ago BHP profits take a hit as prices fall for Australia’s mining exports

Prices for shipments of Australian iron ore and coal have tumbled on softer demand in China, while Donald Trump’s trade wars continue casting a cloud over the outlook.

Economics

65 h. ago Putin, profit and peace: How Trump went from American eagle to cooing pigeon

Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a snivelling display that has Europe on edge.

Politics

3 d. ago Fury road: Demolition looms in school’s gate stoush with Yarra Council

Yarra Council plans to send a demolition squad to a private school to remove a gate, escalating a six-year feud over public access versus student safety.

Politics

3 d. ago Childcare boss accused of using bogus prescriptions to get opioids

Hayley Challita has been accused of fraudulently obtaining painkiller prescriptions in her colleagues’ names to get drugs from multiple doctors.

Politics

4 d. ago Annual street parade blocked by police due to crowd, safety fears

Organisers of one of Sydney’s largest annual street parades have been left scrambling after NSW Police and a local council blocked it from going ahead.

Events

4 d. ago Helicopter parent? Yep. Hypocrite? For sure. Why more and more of us are tracking our kids

Is it a valid way to ensure our children’s safety? Or is it an invasion of privacy which is contributing to the anxiety epidemic among kids? Whatever it is, it’s all-pervasive.

Politics

5 d. ago The Sydney Morning Herald journalists scoop the pool at Kennedy Awards

Our journalists led the field at the 2025 Kennedy Awards, taking home several major awards, including for the exposure of high-level corruption in the construction industry.

Events

5 d. ago ‘That’s all they care about, is money’: Childcare chain sets debt collectors on assaulted kid’s mother

Corporate childcare chain Edge Early Learning is facing further scrutiny, while a NSW inquiry has unearthed a case of a baby being dropped and parents not notified.

Economics

5 d. ago All states and territories agree to rush through urgent childcare reforms

All states and territories have agreed to rush through urgent childcare reforms after allegations of abuse at centres across the country.

Politics