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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
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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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.
Opinion
Opinion
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
Economics Writer
Billionaire to leave fortune to 100 children he’s fathered
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.
Opinion
Money & relationships
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.
Zoya Patel
Writer
Which airline was just named the world’s best? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
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
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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Opinion
Middle East tensions
Few believe Iran has nuclear weapons. We can’t afford to repeat the Iraq War lie
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
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Opinion
Should Albanese go to NATO summit? Two moments from this week provide the answer
James Massola
Chief Political Commentator
Analysis
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.
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
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’
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
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
But others worry it sends the wrong message in a housing crisis.
Train driver ran inner-city red light during sneezing fit
The driver, who had COVID at the time, had to apply emergency brakes to avoid another train, a new report has found.
Politics
Murray Watt thinks he will succeed where Tanya Plibersek failed
The environment minister claims he has won “broad agreement” for Labor’s pledge to beef up nature protections, but there’s one reform he does not want.
Business
These sisters spent 24 years selling their bears. Then they saw an Aldi ad
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.
World
Updated
Space
SpaceX rocket explodes on platform in Texas
It was the fourth consecutive failure of a Starship rocket, which is designed to realise founder Elon Musk’s dream of humanity colonising Mars.
Opinion
If Trump goes to war with Iran, he could become a POTUS without potency
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Explore
Property
Boatie drops anchor – and $2.3 million – on New Farm top-floor apartment
Among the homes auctioned in Brisbane at the weekend was this apartment, boasting water views from almost every room.
‘Buyers aren’t mucking around’: Brisbane cottage sets record
In one of 145 scheduled auctions across Brisbane over the past week, a pint-sized Greenslopes postwar house stuns the sellers and auctioneer.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘I thought my life would change’: Overcoming an invisible disease to get back into sport
About 180,000 Australians live with IBD, which includes Crohn’s and colitis. For many, the disease can make it difficult to lead an active life.
Culture
ABC thriller warms up after chilly reception
For season two of Bay of Fires, actor Toby Leonard Moore had to remember how to slow down to life in the Apple Isle.
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Australian cricket
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.
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.
Updated
Australian rugby
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.
Updated
AFL 2025
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’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.
‘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.
Analysis
NRL 2025
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.
Have Your Say
The leading fringe talents vying for NRL shot, and the man eyeing Sailor void
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.