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Residents in Perth's south-west resort to drinking water from bird baths
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (51+ words) Brisbane Times A social housing complex in Beaconsfield has suffered weeks of water problems, with residents claiming they are so desperate, some have resorted to drinking from bird baths. Updated July 18, 2026 — 8:56pm,first published 8:52pm...
Tivoli creative director on protecting Brisbane’s iconic (and haunted) venues
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (1267+ words) July 15, 2026 — 5:00am Welcome to CityChats, where Brisbane Times meets our city’s most interesting characters on our most iconic form of transport. This week, creative director Dave Sleswick of The Tivoli Group tells us about his favourite Brisbane act to see live,…...
Family allowed into Australia to care for slain woman’s children after commissioner’s intervention
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (705+ words) July 11, 2026 — 3:08pm Family members of slain Melbourne woman Lavanya Chappa, whose husband has been charged with her murder in their home, will be allowed to travel to Australia to support Chappa’s children after their second visa application was successful. Chappa, 39, was…...
Man arrested after bridge stand-off in Melbourne
1+ week, 4+ day ago (45+ words) Brisbane Times A stand-off that followed the spray-painting of a Pam the Bird graffiti image on Melbourne's Bolte Bridge has ended with a man's arrest. Updated July 7, 2026 — 12:51pm,first published 12:49pm...
Gold Coast unit destroyed by blaze
2+ week, 1+ day ago (32+ words) Brisbane Times A vacant unit complex has been destroyed by a fire on the Gold Coast. Updated July 4, 2026 — 7:42am,first published 7:38am...
Teenager dies outside Melbourne medical centre
2+ week, 3+ day ago (30+ words) Brisbane Times Police are investigating a teenage boy's death outside a Melbourne medical centre. Updated July 2, 2026 — 6:24am,first published 6:22am...
Rule tweak lets Queensland pubs open for Socceroos’ knockout clash
2+ week, 4+ day ago (325+ words) Updated June 30, 2026 — 12:17pm,first published 11:43am Queenslanders will be able to watch the Socceroos’ weekend knockout World Cup clash against Egypt at pubs and community clubs under a trial of temporary licence changes by the state government. Licensed pubs and clubs across…...
Miles eyes crime data, housing and transport costs in new policies
3+ week, 2+ day ago (734+ words) Updated June 25, 2026 — 1:48pm,first published 12:05pm Opposition Leader Steven Miles has vowed a re-elected Labor would set up an independent crime data bureau, offer new support for renters and a rego waiver for apprentices and their supervisors. Miles’ first major policy platform…...
Third man charged over Ripponlea synagogue arson
4+ week, 1+ day ago (40+ words) Brisbane Times Counter-terrorism police have charged a third man over the Adass Israel Synagogue arson attack in Melbourne’s Ripponlea in 2024. Updated June 19, 2026 — 6:18pm,first published 6:15pm...
US spearfisher dies in drowning tragedy at popular Sydney beach
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (43+ words) Brisbane Times A US national has died after being pulled from the water at a popular beach in Manly, in Sydney’s north. Updated June 16, 2026 — 7:06pm,first published 7:03pm...