No to housing but yes to industry on chicken farm site, councillor argues
The councillor will argue the council needs to diversify its rates base, with more than half of Redlands residents leaving the council for work.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:44:39 +1000
Open Original WebsiteAlleged murder victim could still be alive, jury told
A man accused of murdering his missing American girlfriend was not guilty because she could still be alive and continuing her “below the radar” lifestyle, a jury has heard.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:44:47 +1000
Open Original WebsiteHundreds of children can join class action, seeking millions in claims
The complaint brought by a 12-year-old transgender child will proceed as a class action-style case, meaning hundreds of children can lodge a claim.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:08:42 +1000
Open Original Website‘Very happy’: Victim’s joy over paedophile’s appeal fail
Ashley Paul Griffith had argued the 27‑year non‑parole period for hundreds of sexual offences against children was manifestly excessive.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:59:14 +1000
Open Original WebsiteCocaine crackdown in Fortitude Valley leads to dozens of arrests
Police said they had disrupted an “established supplier” in the Brisbane party precinct.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:56:45 +1000
Open Original WebsiteThe Brisbane schools parents pay thousands before students pick up a pencil
“I’ve had conversations with other parents, and they indicate things like ‘we’ve got our name down for little Mary at four different schools’.”
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000
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New-look Brisbane Times Quiz: What was the mystery light in the sky above Queensland?
Check out our new quiz format and test your knowledge of the week’s news.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteFamily says it was obvious grandmother shouldn’t have been discharged after Adib surgery
The Gold Coast woman died days after she was operated on by the prominent weight-loss surgeon, a coroner finding that her path to surgery was rushed.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:54:49 +1000
Open Original WebsiteCFMEU probe head flags interim report as union grills former watchdog
The inquiry has its eye on making recommendations for an updated state building code, after wrapping up evidence from former watchdog figures.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:46:02 +1000
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This helicopter dropped from the sky. A report says there was nothing wrong with it
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a preliminary report into the fatal Western Queensland crash in April.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:57:19 +1000
Open Original WebsiteBluey’s World pulls in half a million visitors
Brisbane can expect 19 more months of duck cake and keepy-uppy as the attraction announces an extension to 2028.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:12:58 +1000
Open Original WebsiteTownsville mayor at centre of assault allegations at bar
The alleged assault took place at a bar on a picturesque tourism island and was reported to police days later.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:51 +1000
Open Original WebsiteAccused $245k Centrelink fraudster on the run after court brawl
A Brisbane trial has collapsed after a 65-year-old woman vanished from her own fraud case following a wild scuffle between her daughter and court security.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:59:52 +1000
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Ex-building regulator boss might have committed misconduct: inquiry
Queensland’s CFMEU inquiry has heard evidence of potentially unlawful behaviour by the regulator, along with pressure and interference from Labor and union figures.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:14:22 +1000
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Chinese rocket identified as source of mystery light in Australian skies
The unusual streak of light was visible for about 20 minutes over parts of Australia, including Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:15:19 +1000
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