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Energy Minister tells court he didn’t know of ‘catastrophic risk’

Mick de Brenni said he was confident his court appearance would not disrupt the campaign.

Do people even know who Steven Miles and David Crisafulli are?

Steven Miles and David Crisafulli are among the politicians trying to woo younger voters through TikTok.

With the campaign now well under way, Brisbane Times hit the streets to ask people if they recognise the two men who are the subject of all the news and advertising.

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AFL 2024

A flag and goodbye: Joe Daniher ends AFL career

Lions premiership forward and ex-Bomber Joe Daniher has called time on his AFL career just days after winning a flag with Brisbane.

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Bandt ducks questions on Cox, cuts short press conference

Greens leader Bandt was repeatedly asked what steps he and his office had taken to investigate the allegations against Cox raised with his office.

Sky News forced to apologise after quoting fake Andrew Forrest tweet

Fortescue’s executive chairman and founder, Andrew Forrest.

A fake quote from a social media account posing as billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest was published by Sky in a news story about the ABC, criticising the public broadcaster for a lengthy acknowledgement of country.

‘The risk has gone up’: Petrol prices are at a two-year low, but maybe not for long

Australian drivers face a heightened risk of petrol prices climbing yet again if fighting in the Middle East intensifies and disrupts oil supply.

The potential wonder drug, the ‘whistleblower’ scientist and the fateful Balmoral dinner

Composite image of Professor Shaun Jackson and his trial stroke drug, TBO-309.

Professor Shaun Jackson has spent 30 years developing what could be a revolutionary stroke drug. But human trials have been derailed amid a Federal Court dispute.

Australia suffers major setback in global race to turn water into hydrogen

Australia’s bid for hydrogen ‘superpower’ status has been dealt a new blow as the nation’s top energy utility – Origin Energy – pulls its plans for a large hydrogen hub.

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Farmer sentenced to 6 months in prison for illegally cloning giant sheep

The sheep were part of a larger-than-life plot to breed animals that could be used for commercial hunters.

‘Doesn’t matter if you lost’: New details of Trump’s bid to overturn election revealed

At the heart of the cases is the question of whether the social media companies are media companies exercising their First Amendment rights to free speech.

Much of the new filing focuses on Donald Trump’s dealings with then-vice president and running mate Mike Pence.

Diddy’s White Parties were A-list affairs. Was there more to them?

“I am The Great Gatsby.” Diddy at one of his infamous white parties.

The hip hop mogul now in custody had a broad reach into worlds of music, movies, fashion and more.

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‘End of the world’: The Apple change that has flown under the radar

A lesser-known change in iOS 18 may wind up being important.

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Night-vision footage shows Iran’s ballistic missile barrage raining down on Israel

Video, purportedly captured in Amman, Jordan, shows a wave of ballistic missiles being fired towards Israel from Iran.

Israeli and Hezbollah troops clashed on the ground in Lebanon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation, saying Iran “made a big mistake”.

Israelis converge on downed Iranian missiles - to take pictures

Visitors were intrigued by the Iranian missile.

Curious onlookers came to look at the downed Iranian missiles, which crash-landed after being intercepted by Israel.

‘Body parts everywhere’: Lebanon rescuers struggle under Israeli fire

Israel’s intensified air campaign against Hezbollah has upended a country already grappling with multiple crisis and personal losses.

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Sultan of Brunei challenges Alice Street high-rise plan

The Sultan’s local representative has revealed his own plans to redevelop a coveted site overlooking the Botanic Gardens.

Brisbane turns out to laud the Lions after premiership triumph

Fans greet the Brisbane Lions at Queen’s Garden in Brisbane’s CBD after their win in the 2024 AFL grand final.

A jubilant crowd has welcomed the Lions back to Brisbane, with the lord mayor showing his appreciation by backing a new home-stadium.

‘Stain on your government’: Family of man shot by police slam Labor

Luke Gilbert and mother Nicola.

Darren and Nicola Gilbert have sent a letter to the premier on the anniversary of the fatal shooting of their son Luke.

Former NRL player’s attacks on young woman ‘not linked to brain injury’

Former NRL player Kayleb Milne leaves Brisbane District Court on Tuesday.

A judge has dismissed any link between the former player’s possible brain injury and his repeated attacks on a woman.

Miles takes action against Townsville mayor despite court threats

Troy Thompson speaking to A Current Affair in his first sit-down interview since being elected as Townsville mayor.

Troy Thompson has three weeks to respond, and has already vowed to seek a Supreme Court injunction “to protect the integrity of our local government”.

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Brisbane rents have fallen for the first time in years, but were still unaffordable.

Brisbane rents post surprise fall as tenants finally hit their limit

Sky-high rents put tenants under financial pressure and cut their ability to pay landlords’ asking prices for homes, ending a years-long run of growth.

Roslyn Bay Boat Harbour, Yeppoon.

The Queensland coastal towns where property prices are booming

Think unspoiled beaches sans stingers, chic cafes free of crowds and homes by the beach without the multimillion-dollar price.

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Dan Worrall attempts a catch in the first ODI.

‘Close to Jimmy Anderson’: Is this Australian paceman about to become England’s Ashes bolter?

Australian swing bowler Dan Worrall has earned comparisons to Jimmy Anderson as a pair of England legends push for him to be selected by Brendon McCullum ahead of next year’s Ashes tour.

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Road to greatness: Hughes finds home, Dally M Medal and a starring role

Initially not seen as a halfback, the Melbourne Storm’s No.7 has made the position his own with one of the most dominant seasons in the NRL.

Nathan Cleary greets Panthers fans.

Cleary set to become all-time great, but even he can’t save Panthers

Melbourne look primed to end Penrith’s remarkable run.

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Former football boss Graham Wright  is being sounded out for the Carlton CEO role.
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Blues in the hunt for Pies’ premiership architect

Carlton have sounded out Collingwood’s premiership-winning ex-football boss about potentially taking over as chief executive.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s tackle on Lindsay Collins.

The case for changing kick-offs in the NRL is open and shut

More concussions suffered from kick-offs show that the game must change the rules, and quickly.

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The Matildas.

‘Make it an Australian coach’: Roar mentor says Matildas need a ‘national style’

A global hunt is under way, but calls have been issued for Football Australia to search closer to home for its next leader.

The helping hands that make Penrith and Melbourne NRL powerhouses.

Why Storm assistant coach Aaron Bellamy is yin to his fiery father’s yang

If it takes a village to raise a child, then it takes a small army to lift an NRL team to a grand final. Craig Bellamy’s son is just one of those unsung soldiers.

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