Brisbane Times Headlines

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +1000
Want to know the most powerful thing about being an older woman? Not needing to be liked
We are world-weary, but in the most positive way.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +1000
A unique dietary ‘fingerprint’ in our blood can predict heart disease risk
A new study has found we each have a unique metabolic signature – like a molecular “fingerprint” – that can predict our disease risk and lifespan.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:59:53 +1000
Inquiry and CFMEU bosses seek answers and action over alleged bikie plot
Queensland hearings into the union and construction sector have this week probed the involvement of bikie figures in the state – and links to a major contractor.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:59:20 +1000
Woman assaulted on morning walk in Brisbane’s west, man in custody
The woman, said to be in her 20s, was walking near Moggill Creek in Brookfield at around 6.30 on Thursday morning when police said she was assaulted by a man.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:55:03 +1000
Dragons legend dies aged 84
St George Dragons champion and NRL Hall of Famer Billy Smith has died, aged 84.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:49:55 +1000
Lachlan Young cleared of teen rape charge
Convicted murderer Lachlan Young has been found not guilty of historical sexual assault charges.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:48:01 +1000
Sharks star fronts court over cheeky protest
Sharks player, Toby Rudolf has fronted court after he alleged mooning incident. 

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:47:31 +1000
Prosecutors challenge Erin Patterson's appeal over trial testimony
Prosecutors have rejected claims that convicted mushroom killer Erin Patterson was forced to take the stand in her own defence during her high-profile murder trial.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +1000
Father of Geelong footballer Tanner Bruhn threatened at gun point
Matt Bruhn, father of Geelong footballer Tanner Bruhn threatened at gun point by OMCG member over alleged debts.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:40:27 +1000
Israel faces backlash after refusing to lay charges over death of Australian
Israel is facing backlash for refusing to lay criminal charges over the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:40:13 +1000
Australia reaches trillion-dollar debt for the first time
Australia's debt has cracked a trillion dollars, triggering a political debate as to who has the best plan to pay off the nation's massive credit bill.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:36:14 +1000
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK
Prince Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK, with the couple's children, Archie and Lilibet expected to start at a British school.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:35:44 +1000
Fresh details emerge in Swans investigation
Fresh details have emerged amid an ongoing police investigation relating to the Sydney Swans and an alleged sexual assault.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:33:13 +1000
Driver arrested after allegedly ramming police car and crashing into house
A man has been arrested after allegedly ramming a police car and crashing into a home while driving under the influence and with illegal weapons in his car.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:32:05 +1000
Teenage bushwalker found dead following eight-day search
Teenage bushwalker Lily Hooper has been found dead in a rugged national park south-west of Sydney.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:42 +1000
Sponsors step away from suspended Swans players
Sponsors have pulled support for five Sydney Swans players as Victorian detectives touch down to speak to those believed to be involved in an alleged sexual assault investigation.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:41 +1000
AFL LIVE: St Kilda Saints, Gold Coast Suns clash at Marvel Stadium as round 24 begins
St Kilda and Gold Coast look to end a frustrating season with a win as they open the final round with a clash at Marvel Stadium. Follow along live.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:39 +1000
Australia news as it happened: Politicians slam Israel after soldiers cleared of Frankcom death; Suspended Swans players bleed sponsors; Lily Hooper’s body found
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:47 +1000
Three teens charged over alleged gang rape in Sydney’s south-west
Three teenagers have been charged over an alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at Campbelltown.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:20:04 +1000
‘No limits’: Carroll offers royal commission extra resources to weed out corruption
Premier Ben Carroll has locked in the commissioner and the terms of reference for the long-awaited inquiry, which he promised as his first act on replacing Jacinta Allan.

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