Brisbane Times Headlines
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:58:57 +1000Ex-players shocked by Betts’ experience, AFLPA believes players were ‘pressured’ to stay silent
The AFL and SafeWork SA confirmed they would not re-open an investigation into the Crows’ 2018 pre-season camp, but the AFL Players Association said it believed players were pressured to remain silent and would recontact them to discuss their exper...
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:51:40 +1000SA man jailed for sexual abuse of children
A South Australian man has been jailed for 16 years after pleading guilty to 50 child sexual offences.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:51:40 +1000New music festival coming to Adelaide
A new music festival will soon ring out across Adelaide's Park Lands but only after a controversial power play over the city council.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:50:47 +1000Flash sale: Snapping bargains at million-dollar camera auctions
A wristwatch camera and a rare piece commissioned by Mao Zedong’s wife are among items from a camera museum that will be sold at auction.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:46:01 +1000‘I was nervous about it’: Brown feared controversy would follow Barilaro’s appointment to trade job
Investment NSW boss Amy Brown on Wednesday said she was “nervous” when the former deputy premier emerged as the successful candidate, and took steps to inform Premier Dominic Perrottet.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:44:48 +1000Albanese shifts and says parliament will debate Voice details before referendum
The prime minister says parliament will work out key details of the Voice before a referendum is held, amid calls for more detail about the proposal.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:41:51 +1000‘This is not a barbecue’: Nationals MP outraged as Greens MP forgoes tie in question time
The new speaker Milton Dick has backed Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather when he refused to wear a tie in Question Time.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:41:46 +1000New trial to retrain brain to treat back pain
Aussie researchers have launched a new trial to retrain the brain to treat back pain.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:40:40 +1000Two alleged killers on bail after man armed with baseball bat shot dead
Footage of the confrontation, captured by a security camera on a neighbouring house, has been played to court.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:39:24 +1000The Klemmer fiasco shows what a mess Knights have become
It’s hard to know who is in charge at Newcastle any more. The club is unravelling and the debacle surrounding David Klemmer threatens to bring it to a head.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:38:37 +1000Former boyfriend of dead German backpacker could be released on bail tomorrow
The former boyfriend of dead German backpacker Simon Strobel could be released on bail tomorrow.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:37:26 +1000New device cutting energy bills for Victorians
With energy bills rising over winter, Victorians are being urged to keep an eye out for devices that drain electricity while sitting idle.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:23:58 +1000Cricket striving to avoid ‘missing generation’ due to COVID
Cricket Australia will be targeting thousands of primary school children who drifted away from the game during COVID.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:23:31 +1000Nancy Pelosi defies warnings from China and travels to Taiwan
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has defied warnings from China and travelled to Taiwan.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:23:22 +1000Review launched into Australian Defence Force amid growing China tensions
The federal government has launched a review of Australia’s defence force amid growing tensions between China and the US.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:23:19 +1000Family of eight escapes burning house
A family of eight has escaped a burning house near Ipswich in Queensland.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:18:21 +1000Victorian Opposition Leader refuses to answer questions on donation scandal
Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy is digging in, insisting he and his former chief of staff haven’t broken donation laws, despite refusing to chase up the detail.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:17:32 +1000Four states in firing line as 130km/h winds, rain sweep Australia
Victoria is bracing for a second night of wild weather, after powerful wind gusts downed trees and left thousands of properties without power.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:17:30 +1000Alleged gunman who ambushed former bikie attempted to hide in fast-food bin
CCTV footage has shown an alleged gunman, who was involved in the targetted shooting of former bikie Sam Abdulrahim, attempting to hide in a fast-food bin.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:13:12 +1000University head charged with assaulting 16-year-old schoolgirl
The University of New England is under pressure to stand aside Vice Chancellor Brigid Heywood over the alleged assault at an International Women’s Day event.