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Rinehart donation triggers WA parliament meltdown after Greens lash backing of right-wing lobbyists

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

West Australian Greens MP Sophie McNeill triggered a fierce debate in the state’s parliament on Wednesday as she lashed the influence of the nation’s richest person in politics.

Question time LIVE: former spy chief quits antisemitism royal commission; government battles fuel supply questions amid panic buying

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

The House of Representatives is sitting as the war in the Middle East continues to wreak havoc on the global oil market.

Cracking the code: Six eggy brunch dishes that let seasonal produce shine

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

Level up brunch with fresh takes on shakshuka, such as Danielle Alvarez’s basil one-pan wonder. Her tip? Use ripe, peak-season tomatoes for the best flavour.

Grace Tame’s bookings cancelled for 2026 amid ‘national smear campaign’

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

After telling a conference how child sexual abuse thrives on silence, the former Australian of the year revealed her public speaking engagements for the year had been cancelled.

Baby and mother found dead in home after man hit by car nearby

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

Police believe the man had run from the house where two bodies were later found.

Roosters star in doubt for Rabbitohs derby after e-bike crash

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

Centre Billy Smith was being assessed by the Roosters’ club doctor on Thursday afternoon after the incident, which also involved teammate Egan Butcher, in the Moore Park precinct.

US-Iran war live updates: IEA to release 400 million barrels of oil; Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon as humanitarian concerns grow; …

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

‘A completely unique freak experience’: Stepping back into Peaky Blinders is never easy for Cillian Murphy

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

The acclaimed Irish actor rarely revisits a role, but there’s something about Irish gangster Tommy Shelby he can’t shake.

One question vets have to answer when fighting to save koalas

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

For bushfire-affected koalas, the prognosis is often bad. The vet team at Wildlife Victoria treat burnt koalas with the best care possible.

This Gen Z-inspired concept could help us fall in love with work again

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

AI is making everything easier, but there’s a backlash brewing to smoothing out every single aspect of our work, and for good reason too.

Noma’s René Redzepi ‘steps away’ following allegations of past abuse

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

The chef, who has run the restaurant for 23 years, made a statement after protesters gathered at the opening of the $1500-a-head Noma pop-up in LA.

Violent youths on the run after cutting off ankle monitoring devices

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

Two of Victoria’s most high-risk youth offenders are on the run after allegedly removing their state-issued ankle monitoring devices.

“Parasites”: alleged attack on Jewish students at University of Sydney

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

Former academic Rose Nakad has been charged

ASX slumps as oil keeps rising; Tech stocks fall after Atlassian job cuts

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

The market rollercoaster continues, with the Australian sharemarket falling again as oil prices kept pushing higher.

Queensland man allegedly tried to sneak wanted men into Indonesia via aircraft

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

A Queensland aviation company owner will face court today after allegedly trying to smuggle two wanted men into Indonesia on a "black flight".

The latest illustrations from artist Matt Davidson

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

A selection of his best work.

Abandoned newborn baby found in suburban yard

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

Bloodied towels were seen at the scene after an infant and a woman were rushed to hospital from a suburban street in Melbourne’s north-west.

‘Black flight’: Charter flight boss charged over alleged plot to smuggle Australians into Indonesia

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

Grant Schultz, 42, has been charged with people smuggling after two men – without visas or passports – were allegedly discovered by Indonesian immigration authorities on board a small plane in the province of South Papua.

‘We’re lost’: Families, staff devastated as specialist childcare centres close

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

An early education provider for children with autism has entered administration, with centres across Brisbane and Queensland to shut indefinitely.

Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

brisbanetimes.com.auMar 12, 2026

Beale has been a jack-of-all trades during his glittering career, switching between flyhalf, fullback and the centres.