Brisbane Times Headlines
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:00:51 +1000As it happened: Senate crossbench backs Labor’s climate change bill; treasurer warns budget relief could worsen interest rates
The Reserve Banks’s handling of interest rate policies is in the spotlight, Labor is warning voters to expect some tough decisions in the upcoming budget and the communication minister wants a review of Australia’s broadcast rights laws.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:59:31 +1000Second suspect in Canada stabbing dies in police custody
The second suspect in the Canada mass stabbing has died in police custody.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:59:00 +1000Songstress Sarah Blasko sees darkness and beauty - even in comedy
Bell Shakespeare has enlisted Sarah Blasko to bring to the stage Shakespeare’s rom-com Twelfth Night.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:57:28 +1000Mark Dreyfus accused of conflict of interest over shareholdings
The Attorney-General has been accused of breaching of the ministerial code of conduct as the opposition attacked the integrity of the Albanese government.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:57:23 +1000AFL teams for week two of finals
September is here and so are the finals. Check out all the ins and outs for the second week of finals, and how the experts are tipping the matches.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:52:31 +1000‘I’m going to jail’: Driver filmed video with phone before crash killed five teens, police allege
Sixty-seven minutes before he would crash his ute into a tree, Tyrell Edwards was allegedly videoed “purposely and aggressively” swerving violently at 90km/h as he drove.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:50:00 +1000‘It threw me sideways!’:The Age book of the year winners announced
Miles Allinson and Bernadette Brennan won The Age awards, which this year brought back a non-fiction category.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:49:55 +1000No clause for concern: Hasler poised to coach on at Manly after crisis meeting
Des Hasler walked into a meeting with Manly powerbrokers with a cloud over his future. On Thursday night, he emerged with his position assured.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:49:30 +1000Man livestreams murderous rampage across Memphis
A man has livestreamed his murderous rampage across Memphis as he killed four people.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:49:29 +1000Queensland state government wants local councils to deal with housing crisis
The Queensland state government is urging local councils to do more about the housing crisis, as industry leaders are calling for a housing summit.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:48:04 +1000Two injured in CBD stabbings, woman detained
A man and a woman have been taken to hospital after the stabbings in nearby locations on Flinders Street.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:45:56 +1000Buxton crash driver refused bail after court hears he has previous speeding offences
The Buxton crash driver has been refused bail after the court heard he had previous speeding offences.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:43:15 +1000RBA governor says he has no plans to quit despite calls for resignation
The Reserve Bank of Australia governor says he has no plans to quit despite calls for his resignation over forecasting errors.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:34:12 +1000RBA governor warns more interest rate rises on the way
The Reserve Bank governor has warned more interest rate rise hikes are on the way.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:31:59 +1000Giants’ Hopper picks Richmond as preferred new home, Martin going nowhere
Richmond’s starting midfield next year could consist of Dustin Martin and current GWS teammates Jacob Hopper and Tim Taranto after a flurry of off-season decisions.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:25:49 +1000Solomon Islands accepts Australia’s offer to fund elections then delays the vote
Two days after saying it was “foreign interference”, Solomon Island Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has accepted Australia’s offer to fund the national elections.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:19:03 +1000Government's climate bill passes senate
The federal government's climate change bill, legislating a 43 per cent cut to emissions, has passed the Senate, 37 votes to 26.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:18:10 +1000From outback ‘It girl’ to sparky grandma, Jenny Agutter is back on screen
The English actress who won young hearts in Walkabout reprises her best-loved role in The Railway Children Return.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:12:42 +1000Roofer accused of scam against Tania Hird sweats on bail decision
Tania Hird is among the alleged victims of an international roof scam syndicate, charged $32,900 for work police say should have cost $350.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:05:22 +1000Brisbane man guilty of murder after housemate torched
A man who believed he was Jesus and the King of England and that life was like The Truman Show has been found guilty of murder after setting his 65-year-old Brisbane housemate alight as he slept.