25 h. ago When a country’s trains are this good, why would you rent a car?

Spain has one of the best rail networks in Europe: ditch the rental car and enjoy a hassle-free holiday.

Society

42 h. ago Brisbane news live: New CCTV from Crystal Beale’s last night alive | Pair charged after family allegedly threatened with machete | Car of missing woman found

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Events

44 h. ago Trump tariffs ‘will literally devastate’ the world’s poorest countries

Even Timor-Leste, whose biggest export to the US is coffee to Starbucks, made the list.

Politics

44 h. ago Trump pointed the finger at a country where the average wage is $11 a day. The crowd laughed

“They made a fortune with the United States of America,” the US President declared, as he imposed tariffs on some of the world’s poorest countries, in a move that could open the door for China.

Politics

45 h. ago Brisbane news live: Pair charged after family allegedly threatened with machete | Car of missing woman found west of Brisbane

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Events

46 h. ago Brisbane news live: Car of missing woman found west of Brisbane

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

Events

49 h. ago Lutnick calls Australian biosecurity rules ‘nonsense’, says Trump won’t back off

As global markets roiled from the US president’s tariff overhaul, his commerce secretary said the time for negotiation was over and other countries had to “change their ways”.

Politics

49 h. ago Will stars align for Chris Waller on first day of Championships?

Top Sydney trainer Chris Waller could have three of the four favourites for the group 1 races to kick off The Championships at Randwick on Saturday.

Politics

65 h. ago O’Shea confident Guineas form has Linebacker ready to shine in Doncaster

Randwick trainer John O’Shea believes Linebacker is well-placed to complete the Randwick Guineas-Doncaster Mile double.

Politics

66 h. ago First metro train rolls along the final stage of the M1 line

The 13-kilometre section of track between Sydenham and Bankstown in now due to open in 2026. Vision: Sydney Metro

Politics

68 h. ago Brisbane news live: Cyclist killed after car crash | Murder charge of prescription pills death | Inquiry into LNP plan to make it easier for police to wand people for knives

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Events

2 d. ago First metro train rolls along the final stage of Sydney’s $21.6b line

The first metro journey marks the start of more than 6500 hours of testing which will determine when the line opens to passengers next year. 

Politics

3 d. ago Donald Trump to make "Liberation Day" announcements of tariffs

US President Donald Trump to announce sweeping tariffs plan, with Australia among the countries to be affected.

Politics

3 d. ago Unexpected Brisbane suburb where renting a room now costs $550 a week

Brisbane rents have soared to fresh record highs, making the city the outright second-most expensive in the country to rent a unit.

Economics

3 d. ago Sargent confident French Ruler can salute in Championships qualifier

Randwick trainer reckons conditions at Wyong on Thursday will suit his tough three-year-old as he attempts to book a place in the Provincial-Midway Championships Final a week on Saturday.

Politics

3 d. ago Train door stays open on moving Sydney Metro packed full of commuters

Commuters on the Sydney Metro have captured footage of a train door sitting wide open as the carriage barrelled towards its next stop.

Politics

3 d. ago Harry McKay misses Blues training; Yze laments Mansell ban; Goodwin puts heat on Fritsch

After missing the Blues’ latest training session, Harry McKay’s stretch on the sidelines is likely to continue. The Tigers decide not to appeal this week’s trinal verdict, and Simon Goodwin is watching the form of a struggling forward.

Events

3 d. ago McKay remains sidelined for Blues; Yze laments Mansell ban; Goodwin puts heat on Fritsch

After missing the Blues’ latest training session, Harry McKay’s stretch on the sidelines is likely to continue. The Tigers decide not to appeal this week’s trinal verdict, and Simon Goodwin is watching the form of a struggling forward.

Politics

3 d. ago WA news LIVE: WA Police turn confiscated Maserati into patrol car

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Events

3 d. ago Harry McKay a long shot to play Collingwood after missing Blues training

The burly forward played in a scratch match last weekend, heightening hopes of a recall to the senior team this week. But after missing the Blues’ latest training session, it seems his stretch on the sidelines will continue.

Events