Brisbane Times Headlines

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:47:28 +1000
Homemade explosive devices found inside parked car in Adelaide
A routine callout for paramedics checking on a man asleep in his car turned into an emergency response in Clovelly Park after homemade explosives were found in a car.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:38:26 +1000
New charges against comedian Russell Brand
UK authorities have laid new charges against comedian Russell Brand, including one count of rape.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:29:44 +1000
DOJ slams new drop of Epstein files
The US Government has slammed the latest drop of Epstein files after Donald Trump was mentioned multiple times.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:10:02 +1000
Thousands lose power as Christmas Eve storm wreaks havoc
Stunning footage of the thunderstorm’s aftermath shows a large tree in Brisbane breaking after it was struck by lightning.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:53:42 +1000
Stokes hits back over England’s Noosa controversy
England’s disastrous campaign has shifted from on-field humiliation to off-field scandal with captain Ben Stokes was forced to address the fallout.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:40:46 +1000
Olympic legend joins LawConnect for historic three-peat charge
Ian Thorpe is jumping on board for the 80th Sydney Hobart, joining the LawConnect crew as they chase a historic line honours three-peat.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:31:31 +1000
Taxpayers offer life raft after water giant’s $200 million IT disaster
Victoria’s treasurer has had to pledge to keep the water corporation for Melbourne’s west afloat following a financially disastrous merger of IT systems.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:25:18 +1000
Storms forecast for large parts of Queensland over Christmas
There’s more rain on the forecast after a lashing of rain and some suffocating heat swept through the south-east of Queensland on Christmas Eve.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:21:38 +1000
‘I couldn’t track the ball’: Steve Smith details his health battle to get to Boxing Day
Australia’s stand-in captain has described the health concerns that ruled him out of the Adelaide Test, and what it’s taken for him to lead the team out at the MCG.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:09:04 +1000
Young Melbourne man assaulted in a brutal machete attack
A couple looking at Christmas lights rushed to the aid of a young man being assaulted in a brutal machete attack in Melbourne's south-east.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:05:03 +1000
Qantas flight from Singapore to Melbourne diverted
A Qantas flight from Singapore that was scheduled to land in Melbourne on Christmas Eve was diverted to Adelaide.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:04:27 +1000
Cyclist killed in Sydney hit-run identified as loving grandfather
The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run on the North Shore, says his final act was to save lives through organ donation.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:00:58 +1000
New gun reforms passed following marathon debate
New reforms to gun laws and hate speech have been passed by NSW Parliament in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:00:02 +1000
Bondi Beach terror attack heroes to receive official honours
The Bondi heroes who risked their lives to save others are set to receive official honours, as the Government ramps up its efforts to crackdown on domestic extremism.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:59:41 +1000
Tourist attacked and robbed in St Kilda leaves Australia early
The Norwegian tourist, wrongly accused of taking photos of people at the beach by a group of people, has left Australia early.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:58:42 +1000
Perth man arrested for expressing support for Bondi terrorists
A Perth mine worker and firearms owner has been arrested for expressing support for the Bondi terrorists on social media.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:40:00 +1000
Fitzgerald ready for city chance after return from frightening setback
Talented apprentice Mollie Fitzgerald is keen to make up for lost time when she heads to Randwick on Saturday.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:31:32 +1000
Bayliss says time’s right for Shangri La Spring to cap special week
Jockey Regan Bayliss believes Shangri La Spring can add to an extra special Christmas for him and his family on Friday at Randwick.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:29:13 +1000
England lose Archer, drop Pope. Duckett holds place, but video under investigation
The news has gone from bad to worse for the visitors. Not only is their opening batsman’s behaviour in Noosa under question, now they’ve lost their biggest weapon and best player in this Ashes series, paceman Jofra Archer.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:25:31 +1000
Gold Coast fishermen told to toss their catch after sewage spill
The city said a sewer main broke at Biggera Waters on Monday night, which may have contaminated the Broadwater.

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