Attorney-general Michelle Rowland granted the former army lawyer parole on Thursday morning.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/whistleblower-david-mcbride-released-from-prison-20260813-p60nz4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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Job cuts at Zoos Victoria will be determined within weeks as unions urge the organisation not to cut staff who teach students about wildlife and conservation.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/victoria/educators-on-the-line-in-proposed-zoos-victoria-job-cuts-20260810-p60mxx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Jesse Ramien manages to avoid going to the sin bin after taking out Val Holmes.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/ramien-survives-sin-bin-after-penalty-20260809-p60mrc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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The Wallabies hung on against Japan in Osaka. Here’s how they rated.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-player-ratings-how-the-men-in-gold-performed-against-japan-20260808-p60mn8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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The Australian team open their Test campaign for the new season with a two-match series against Bangladesh starting with the first Test in Darwin. Follow along for all the day one action.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/cricket/test-cricket-live-australia-bangladesh-begin-series-in-darwin-20260812-p60nt0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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The 2000 Essendon premiership player and current interim coach has made his decision. Meanwhile, the Magpies’ willingness to offer Ed Allan a deal follows his significant improvement since he was shifted to the midfield.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/collingwood-finally-in-contract-talks-with-improving-young-gun-20260805-p60lpb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Jordan Samrani jumps over the Rabbitohs defence to score.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/samrani-puts-the-eels-in-striking-distance-20260808-p60mn2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Ashton Ward injures his hamstring while attempting a goal.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/missed-goal-injures-bunnies-half-20260808-p60mms.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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As violence against women is again in the spotlight after a spate of killings, new research shows more than 3500 Victorian women a year can’t find services because demand is so high.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/victoria/i-just-kind-of-toughed-through-it-annie-and-thousands-of-others-face-family-violence-alone-20260805-p60lru.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Two best mates putting on an absolute clinic. Was there any better way for the Brisbane Lions to reaffirm their premiership credentials?

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/smashed-outplayed-outhunted-lions-put-the-hawks-and-the-rest-of-the-afl-on-notice-20260807-p60miq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The federal government refused the regulator’s request for funding to properly monitor the side effects of medical devices, leaving it reliant on an IT system that staff say is flawed.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/holes-in-medical-safety-net-millions-of-machines-thousands-of-problems-a-few-dozen-staff-20260722-p60hfn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Brodie Holt suffered permanent brain damage after an arrest outside a Traralgon hotel, with his lawyer saying the case raises broader concerns about alleged police misconduct in Gippsland.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/victoria/we-re-hog-tying-gippsland-police-accused-of-repeat-misconduct-after-one-victim-suffers-brain-damage-20260724-p60i8t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The pair allegedly set upon three international students on their way home from a night out in the city.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/two-women-charged-over-alleged-racial-attack-in-sydney-cbd-20260801-p60kl0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The updated Victorian across from Prahran Market sold in post-auction negotiations. A young couple, the sole bidders, landed the keys for $20,000 below the reserve.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/property/news/happy-to-meet-the-market-south-yarra-home-sells-for-1-53-million-20260731-p60kac.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Sydney came from behind to defeat the gutsy Saints at Marvel, while Hawthorn held off North Melbourne by 16 points in Tasmania. Tonight, it’s a big test for Carlton against the Lions. Follow the action live.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-st-kilda-tackle-sydney-in-wildcard-fight-hawks-and-kangaroos-do-battle-in-tassie-20260801-p60kiw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

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A 68-year-old man remains in a critical condition nearly a week after a woman allegedly hit him with his own car. Police were allegedly nearly run over while attempting to speak to the accused.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/victoria/two-charged-stolen-car-recovered-after-heidelberg-west-alleged-hit-run-20260807-p60miz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Essendon’s Angus Clarke was taken to hospital after suffering a concussion and neck injury as Adelaide surged into the top four for the first time this year by dishing out a 72-point belting at Marvel Stadium. As round 21 drew to a close, Melbourne survived a major scare to defeat Gold Coast by nine points in Queensland and keep their top four hopes on track.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-tigers-defender-luke-trainor-set-to-face-mro-scrutiny-for-gut-punch-on-eagle-20260802-p60kps.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Saturday’s AFL action is off to a flyer with St Kilda getting the jump on Sydney at Marvel, and North Melbourne leading Hawthorn in Tasmania. Tonight, the Blues host the Lions. Follow the action LIVE.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-st-kilda-tackle-sydney-in-wildcard-fight-hawks-and-kangaroos-do-battle-in-tassie-20260801-p60kiw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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The St George Illawarra Dragons take on the Sydney Roosters in Round 5 of the 2026 NRLW Premiership at Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/nrlw-highlights-dragons-v-roosters-round-5-20260801-p60kkj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Follow along for live updates as the Bulldogs and Eagles face off at Marvel Stadium followed by two more matches.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-western-bulldogs-west-coast-eagles-open-sunday-matches-with-marvel-stadium-clash-20260712-p60emk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

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The words that encapsulated broadcaster, journalist and senator Derryn Hinch’s life best came in 2004 on the back cover of his book: “Meet the human headline - sacked 14 times. Married three times. Spent 12 days in jail. Earned millions. Lost them all.”

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/the-human-headline-had-the-courage-of-his-convictions-20210430-p57nqn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Blues coach Laurie Daley looked as if he was biting his tongue when asked about his critics on Thursday morning.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/daleys-telling-response-to-critics-question-20260709-p60dx2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A Perth teenager accused of indecently assaulting more than a dozen women is set to fight a string of charges.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/perth-teen-accused-of-string-of-e-bike-sexual-assaults-20260707-p60dg9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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The ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears at an end. The rest of the world, including Australian motorists, will pay the economic cost.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/ceasefire-breakdown-a-fresh-economic-threat-chalmers-20260709-p60e07.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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A devastated father has made a public plea for help after his daughter vanished at a south-east Melbourne beach.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/devastated-father-s-public-plea-after-daughter-vanished-20260705-p60csm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A NSW upper house committee has released a damaging report about Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling, SC. But MPs are divided.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/top-prosecutors-back-nsw-dpp-amid-controversial-parliamentary-probe-20260707-p60d7s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The players rushed into a volatile situation and made contact with the umpire. For the sake of the officials and the game, they should both be sitting on the sidelines next weekend, but both managed to escape a suspension.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/maynard-and-miller-got-hefty-fines-it-s-not-enough-they-should-have-been-suspended-20260705-p60cox.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

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Australia did a lot right in a stirring performance against Ireland. But it was another defeat on home soil, and it was again caused by one of their most unshakeable bad habits.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/rugby-union/to-become-a-top-side-in-world-rugby-the-wallabies-must-start-behaving-like-one-20260705-p60cpd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-union

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Our fiction and non-fiction reviewers separate the standouts from the disappointments.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/books/what-s-worth-reading-this-week-and-what-isn-t-20260628-p60apm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Essendon’s lack of class was shown up again, as St Kilda dynamo Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera racked up a career-high 46 disposals and a pair of his teammates also kept the statisticians busy at Marvel Stadium.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/wanganeen-milera-gets-leather-poisoning-as-saints-pump-hapless-dons-20260705-p60cqw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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