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CFMEU administrator Mark Irving KC urged members and staff to “work together to return the union to membership control.”

Protests roll into second day after CFMEU High Court ruling

Construction workers have shut down inner-city Brisbane streets as a snap protest over a High Court decision continues for a second day.

Lord mayor calls for 80-20 split on Story Bridge, as new footpath details revealed

Work to restore the Story Bridge will continue for up to 20 years.

Brisbane’s lord mayor has pointed out the federal government forked out more than $600 million for a bridge in Tasmania, which only gets 22,000 daily vehicles, while 100,000 use the Story Bridge.

Clearway hours extended to every day on major corridor

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Iran warns ‘hell for the whole region’; Trump to make a call on US attack ‘within two weeks’

Iran warns ‘hell for the whole region’; Trump to make a call on US attack ‘within two weeks’

The world is waiting to find out if US President Donald Trump will authorise American strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Follow all the latest developments.

While Trump buys himself time on Iran, other countries swoop in to avert disaster

As the US president mulls going to war, key European countries are hoping to de-escalate the conflict before it engulfs the region.

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Oil prices have jumped. Do you need to run to the petrol station?

There’s no crisis in oil markets yet, but your bill at the bowser might creep up.

Millie Muroi
Millie Muroi

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Billionaire to leave fortune to 100 children he’s fathered

Pavel Durov is the founder of Telegram and was arrested by French authorities as part of an investigation into criminal activity on the messaging app.

Pavel Durov has just written his will – and won’t let his children touch his fortune for 30 years.

Crane operator wakes up, sees Trump – then dozes off again

The moment was captured on video during the ceremonial installation of flags.

Where are they now? The most popular tree-change towns from five years ago

These five areas have stayed popular - and expensive - as data reveals that their median house prices are higher than they were five years ago.

Our society expects you to pay a privilege for being single.

Forget nepo babies, the new social privilege is being in a long-term relationship

When my friend was forced out of a cafe because she was on her own it became clear to me that we have gone too far in prioritising people in relationships.

Which airline was just named the world’s best? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

The airline apologised.

Get up to date with the week’s local, national and international stories with this multiple-choice challenge.

Aldi duped Prue and Sarah’s sheepskin teddy bear. Their lawyer says it’s infringement

Most attempts to take on Aldi over copies have failed. But this Australian duo believes they may have found a way of tackling the supermarket giant.

The leading fringe talents vying for NRL shot, and the man eyeing Sailor void

2025 top Queensland Cup performers composite.

Selwyn Cobbo’s axing may have opened a future door for a man plucked from obscurity. We assess the players shining beneath the NRL pushing for higher honours.

Local media snubbed it. But Origin just out-rated AFL in Perth

In a huge boost for rugby league – and despite a near blackout by the local newspaper – Wednesday night’s Origin clash has proved a TV ratings winner in the west.

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Donald Trump speaks as a flag pole is installed on the South Lawn of the White House overnight.
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Trump has made perfectly clear he’ll decide what ‘America First’ means, even if MAGA don’t like it

The Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz interview encapsulated the MAGA debate about US involvement in the Middle East. But there can only be one winner.

Hancock Prospecting executive chairwoman Gina Rinehart.

Gina Rinehart spends thousands evacuating media chief from Israel

PR operative James Radford was stuck in Israel last week. Then his boss, Australia’s richest person, stepped in, leaving other stranded Australians frustrated.

Queensland

Inadequate funding of public schools reinforces entrenched disadvantage, writes Adrian Felton.

Teachers’ union rejects pay offer, rally planned outside parliament

An email to Queensland’s public school teachers put forward a wage increase of 8 per cent, which the union said “lifts the lid on the government’s true disdain” for educators.

Doctor banned after facelift leaves patient ‘bleeding too much’

Shahram Sadeghi was practicing from Elinay Cosmetic Clinics, in Grange, when he performed a facelift surgery that left the patient hospitalised. Elinay advised Sadeghi is no longer affiliated with Sadeghi.

A patient seeking treatment for acne scars left the clinic in an ambulance with uncontrolled bleeding from a damaged artery.

‘Tragic, unnecessary’: Missed chance before plane crash

William Jennings was one of the crash victims.

A phone call minutes before a deadly firefighting crash was a missed opportunity to save the lives of those on board during the preventable tragedy, an investigation has found.

Lord mayor defends $100 rate hike for inner-city Brisbane units

Brisbane lord mayor Adrian Schrinner delivered council’s annual 2025-26 budget.

But others worry it sends the wrong message in a housing crisis.

Train driver ran inner-city red light during sneezing fit

The train had just left Fortitude Valley Station when it ran a red light.

The driver, who had COVID at the time, had to apply emergency brakes to avoid another train, a new report has found.

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Marnus Labuschagne fell for 22 off 64 balls in Australia’s second innings.

Labuschagne axed as Konstas and Inglis to face West Indies

Australia are set to leave Marnus Labuschagne out for the first Test against the West Indies.

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State of Origin III: All you need to know about the game of the year

The 2025 State of Origin series is going down to a decider in Sydney. May the best team win.

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Continuity the key as Schmidt sticks with trusted Wallaby troops for Lions

Joe Schmidt has picked just two bolters and one overseas star in his Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month.

Michael Voss says Charlie Curnow is fit to play against St Kilda.
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AFL teams and expert tips: Curnow named, Papley and Greene return but Swans leader dropped

After a week in the spotlight, Charlie Curnow has been named to take his place in the Blues’ side against North Melbourne.

Docker Shai Bolton points to the scoreboard.

Docker’s scoreboard sledge tells the story on humbling night for Bombers

Luke Jackson produced a rucking masterclass to lift Fremantle to a 41-point win over injury-hit Essendon at Optus Stadium. The Dockers have recorded five straight wins in a stunning mid-season purple patch.

Tom Dearden is likely to take over as halfback for the Maroons in Origin II.

‘It’s Tom’s time’: How Maroons vindicated Slater’s biggest coaching call

As Billy Slater’s bold selection calls were vindicated, Cameron Munster issued a stunning defence of his under siege coach.

Kurt Capewell’s try proved to be the turning point.
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Trio of selection shocks combine: The moment that decided Origin game II

Tom Dearden, Kurt Mann and Kurt Capewell were contentious selections for the Maroons. So it was appropriate the trio combined to keep the Origin series alive.

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