• Rochedale's $500m Transformation
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  • AI Defence Firm Arkeus Moves to Queensland
  • China Targets Personnel Via Fake Job Ads
  • Bolton to Plead Guilty Over Classifed Info
New Bus Timetable Moves Commuters Faster

Brisbane commuters are getting to their destinations more quickly under the city's redesigned bus network, with new data showing travel times have improved compared with the same period last year. The major timetable overhaul - the most significant change to Brisbane's bus system in 20 years - came into effect on June 30.

Woman dies after being struck on Pacific Motorway

A woman has died following a tragic traffic incident on the Pacific Motorway at Loganholme on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the northbound lanes near Exit 30 about 3.40pm after reports of a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.

 

New Reef 2050 Strategy Unveiled to Protect Great Barrier Reef

The Australian and Queensland Governments have launched a new long-term strategy aimed at improving water quality flowing into the Great Barrier Reef, describing it as one of the most important steps in strengthening the Reef's resilience for future generations.

AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts

Some of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings this year at eye-popping valuations. From Anthropic to SpaceX to OpenAI, tech giants are looking to take their shares public to access more capital in the race to shape the technology’s future.

Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide

Philanthropist Melinda French Gates will expand her giving to improve women’s health globally, pledging another $215 million to support contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives aimed at middle-aged women, including further study of menopause.

American Airlines temporarily suspends some of its summer routes

NEW YORK (AP) – American Airlines is temporarily suspending some of its routes this summer, as steep jet fuel costs continue to strain carriers’ budgets amid the war with Iran. In a statement, American said it had adjusted service for “select routes” in August and September – and that impacted travelers would be offered alternative arrangements or refunds.

The Trump Report: The Latest Updates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that would have benefited the president’s allies.

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case

WASHINGTON (AP) – Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday.

House poised to pass Ukraine aid over objections of Republican leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) – The House is on course to pass legislation that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy despite opposition from Republican leaders who warn the bill will undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result.

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump tried to create a near $1.8 billion fund that could be funneled to his supporters as a means of settling a lawsuit he filed against his own government – even arguing that he “gave up a lot of money in allowing” it. After drawing outcry in Congress and the courts, however, the White House is reconsidering the fund.