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Australia news LIVE: Government won’t repatriate IS brides and their children, PM says; Experts say Treasury should freeze tobacco excise i…

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

‘Highly confronting’: Bystanders rush to help victims after random Sydney stabbing rampage

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

Witnesses described terrifying screams and pedestrians sprinting from danger during the attack which left one person dead and two critically injured.

NSW Police press conference

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

NSW Police are speaking to the media after a person died and two others were critically injured following a stabbing in Sydney's west.

‘Take shelter now’: Bushfire threatens central Victorian towns, Melbourne to hit 37 degrees

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

An out-of-control bushfire is threatening lives in three central Victorian towns, as emergency services warn locals that it is too late to leave.

Gateway readies rigs for 16km WA gold play

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

Gateway Mining will begin aircore and RC drilling at its Great Western target in WA in March, following mapping that confirmed a major shear zone and a dolerite-hosted gold setting.

The Imperial at Clifton

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

Grand old boozer with stunning ocean views.

Country football official resigns after vulgar social media posts

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

The vice-president of the Riddell District Football Netball League resigned on Monday after The Age sent the league a series of questions about comments Power had left on the Instagram page of the women’s club that has been fighting for the right to play.

Coles says ‘Down Down’ ads a ‘furphy’ as it defends discounts

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

The supermarket is attempting to emphasise the importance of outside forces in price-change decisions, and says the ACCC’s argument is “too complex” for shoppers.

Bakmi Lim Noodle Project

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

Not your average food court lunch.

Next Brisbane suburb in line for increased housing revealed

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

The council says the plan will encourage construction of hundreds of new homes “close to shops, cafes, community facilities and great public transport”.

Port guide: Noumea, New Caledonia

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

A little bit of France floating not far from Australia, combined with indigenous culture and lovely scenery: what’s not to like about this South Pacific port?

Louise Rusan was appointed Redland City Council CEO in February 2025

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

The vote to appoint Louise Rusan CEO occurred while the mayor was sick following an overseas trip. SOURCE: REDLAND CITY COUNCIL

How AARG and RESINC are changing lives together

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

A charitable collaboration at a Lismore animal shelter.

Albanese says he has ‘no sympathy’ for ISIS brides seeking to return to Australia

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

The prime minister’s position seems to conflict with statements of a camp governor who told a journalist in Syria that Australia had issued passports.

Hawks stars happy Weddle knocked back Dons interest

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson are excited that Josh Weddle signed a contract extension, with Essendon offering him big money.

BHP surges higher to boost ASX; Tech shares slump; Santos case dismissed

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

The Australian sharemarket has extended early gains to be solidly in the green at lunchtime, with BHP jumping on the back of a bumper half-year result.

Brial punch goes unpunished

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

Joe Brial's punch goes unpunished in the Waratahs vs Reds game.

BHP cashes in on ‘metal of the future’

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

BHP’s half-year profit surges to $8 billion as high global demand for copper pays off for the mining giant.

What about the utes and jet-skis?: Construction company donor’s spray

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

As the premier faced a feisty press conference, a donor company under scrutiny has made startling allegations of corruption.

Robert Duvall’s six best roles: difficult to capture, impossible to ignore

brisbanetimes.com.auFeb 17, 2026

The quiet titan of cinema stole Apocalypse Now in 15 minutes and broke hearts without a word in To Kill a Mockingbird. These are his six greatest performances.