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Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: US nuclear submarine arrives in Brisbane; European Union reaches 15 per cent trade deal with Trump
Go to latest US nuclear submarine arrives in Brisbane On Sunday, the US Navy Ohio-class submarine USS Ohio arrived in Brisbane for a historic scheduled port visit mooring alongside the submarine tender (repair ship) USS Frank Cable, which pulled in on Saturday. It is the first Ohio-class submarine to pull into Brisbane, arriving ahead of the upcoming 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day on August 15, which marks the end of World War II in the Pacific. The celebration marks decades of shared US-Australian history and co-operation. During World War II, Brisbane served as a major submarine hub, hosting more than 70 US submarines and three submarine tenders. During the port visit, Ohio will host tours and engagements for distinguished visitors, national and local community leaders. The visit also coincides with the current war games exercise Talisman Sabre in the Northern Territory involving Australian, US and Canadian military. The super carrier USS America also recently docked in Brisbane, and Brisbane Times was granted a tour of the ship. 6.58am Hopes Margot Robbie will star in Queensland film before Brisbane Olympics By A campaign is under way in Queensland to bring Hollywood heavyweight Margot Robbie home for a special Olympics Games project. Screen Queensland has approached the Barbie star with a proposal to return home and make a film to put the state on the map ahead of the Brisbane 2032 games. The actress was born in Dalby in the Western Downs and raised on the Gold Coast, and has visited her home state in previous years for holidays. She also returned to the Gold Coast for work last year to accept the Trailblazer Award at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards on the Gold Coast. With a busy schedule, film industry bosses believe it will take the right project to get the actress back to the state. The industry believes the Brisbane 2032 games presents the opportunity to put the state's film industry front and centre globally. Screen Queensland has proposed the actresses' production company LuckyChap Entertainment produce the film. 6.57am US nuclear submarine arrives in Brisbane On Sunday, the US Navy Ohio-class submarine USS Ohio arrived in Brisbane for a historic scheduled port visit mooring alongside the submarine tender (repair ship) USS Frank Cable, which pulled in on Saturday. It is the first Ohio-class submarine to pull into Brisbane, arriving ahead of the upcoming 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day on August 15, which marks the end of World War II in the Pacific. The celebration marks decades of shared US-Australian history and co-operation. During World War II, Brisbane served as a major submarine hub, hosting more than 70 US submarines and three submarine tenders. During the port visit, Ohio will host tours and engagements for distinguished visitors, national and local community leaders. The visit also coincides with the current war games exercise Talisman Sabre in the Northern Territory involving Australian, US and Canadian military. 6.56am Today's weather After a showery and stormy weekend, the week kicks off in Brisbane with a sunny winter day and a cool top of 21 degrees. Here's the seven-day outlook: 6.55am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: The European Union has ended months of dispute with US President Donald Trump by accepting a deal that imposes 15 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars in exports. The deal was unveiled in Scotland on Sunday during Trump's visit to his golf estates, as hundreds of protesters gathered to object to his visit. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made it clear he will not be rushed into recognising Palestinian statehood, despite energetic lobbying by French President Emmanuel Macron and rising demands from the Labor Party's rank-and-file. Australians are voicing a strong desire for the country to assert more independence from the United States amid Donald Trump's turbulent presidency, with most voters saying they do not blame Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for failing to secure a meeting with the US President. The architect of Australia's current research integrity system says it is no longer fit for purpose and has called for the establishment of an independent scientific watchdog. And in sport, Australian Oscar Piastri has won the Belgian Grand Prix and furthered his championship lead, while his teammate Lando Norris had to settle for second during a rain-interrupted race at Spa. 6.46am Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Monday, July 28. Today should be a sunny day, with a top temperature of 21 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Queensland Premier David Crisafulli faces the most consequential report card of his 10-month rule this week when he receives the victims of crime statistics for the first six months since the passage of his government's signature Making Queensland Safer laws. Queensland's major public sector union will push for a staff-led approach to artificial intelligence use in white-collar and administrative roles where it can help workers without undermining jobs. A multibillion-dollar American casino company's attempts to introduce its brand to Australia may have come unstuck, thanks to a small suburban bowls club. A Fiji Airways Boeing 737 MAX was damaged at Brisbane's international airport after an aerobridge incident at the weekend – the third in as many months at the airport. All Queensland hospital and health services will audit how they recruit, manage and monitor senior doctors after one was 'pushed through' into an unadvertised and difficult-to-fill specialist role. Staff were scared to take on a celebrated Queensland scientist who had won millions in government funding but was found to be a fraudster. Eventually, they had enough. La Boite's new show has well-loved Brisbane buildings demolished at a rate that would shock Joh Bjelke-Petersen.
The Age
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Brisbane news live: US nuclear submarine arrives in Brisbane; European Union reaches 15 per cent trade deal with Trump
Go to latest US nuclear submarine arrives in Brisbane On Sunday, the US Navy Ohio-class submarine USS Ohio arrived in Brisbane for a historic scheduled port visit mooring alongside the submarine tender (repair ship) USS Frank Cable, which pulled in on Saturday. It is the first Ohio-class submarine to pull into Brisbane, arriving ahead of the upcoming 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day on August 15, which marks the end of World War II in the Pacific. The celebration marks decades of shared US-Australian history and co-operation. During World War II, Brisbane served as a major submarine hub, hosting more than 70 US submarines and three submarine tenders. During the port visit, Ohio will host tours and engagements for distinguished visitors, national and local community leaders. The visit also coincides with the current war games exercise Talisman Sabre in the Northern Territory involving Australian, US and Canadian military. The super carrier USS America also recently docked in Brisbane, and Brisbane Times was granted a tour of the ship. 6.58am Hopes Margot Robbie will star in Queensland film before Brisbane Olympics By A campaign is under way in Queensland to bring Hollywood heavyweight Margot Robbie home for a special Olympics Games project. Screen Queensland has approached the Barbie star with a proposal to return home and make a film to put the state on the map ahead of the Brisbane 2032 games. The actress was born in Dalby in the Western Downs and raised on the Gold Coast, and has visited her home state in previous years for holidays. She also returned to the Gold Coast for work last year to accept the Trailblazer Award at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards on the Gold Coast. With a busy schedule, film industry bosses believe it will take the right project to get the actress back to the state. The industry believes the Brisbane 2032 games presents the opportunity to put the state's film industry front and centre globally. Screen Queensland has proposed the actresses' production company LuckyChap Entertainment produce the film. 6.57am US nuclear submarine arrives in Brisbane On Sunday, the US Navy Ohio-class submarine USS Ohio arrived in Brisbane for a historic scheduled port visit mooring alongside the submarine tender (repair ship) USS Frank Cable, which pulled in on Saturday. It is the first Ohio-class submarine to pull into Brisbane, arriving ahead of the upcoming 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day on August 15, which marks the end of World War II in the Pacific. The celebration marks decades of shared US-Australian history and co-operation. During World War II, Brisbane served as a major submarine hub, hosting more than 70 US submarines and three submarine tenders. During the port visit, Ohio will host tours and engagements for distinguished visitors, national and local community leaders. The visit also coincides with the current war games exercise Talisman Sabre in the Northern Territory involving Australian, US and Canadian military. 6.56am Today's weather After a showery and stormy weekend, the week kicks off in Brisbane with a sunny winter day and a cool top of 21 degrees. Here's the seven-day outlook: 6.55am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: The European Union has ended months of dispute with US President Donald Trump by accepting a deal that imposes 15 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars in exports. The deal was unveiled in Scotland on Sunday during Trump's visit to his golf estates, as hundreds of protesters gathered to object to his visit. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made it clear he will not be rushed into recognising Palestinian statehood, despite energetic lobbying by French President Emmanuel Macron and rising demands from the Labor Party's rank-and-file. Australians are voicing a strong desire for the country to assert more independence from the United States amid Donald Trump's turbulent presidency, with most voters saying they do not blame Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for failing to secure a meeting with the US President. The architect of Australia's current research integrity system says it is no longer fit for purpose and has called for the establishment of an independent scientific watchdog. And in sport, Australian Oscar Piastri has won the Belgian Grand Prix and furthered his championship lead, while his teammate Lando Norris had to settle for second during a rain-interrupted race at Spa. 6.46am Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Monday, July 28. Today should be a sunny day, with a top temperature of 21 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Queensland Premier David Crisafulli faces the most consequential report card of his 10-month rule this week when he receives the victims of crime statistics for the first six months since the passage of his government's signature Making Queensland Safer laws. Queensland's major public sector union will push for a staff-led approach to artificial intelligence use in white-collar and administrative roles where it can help workers without undermining jobs. A multibillion-dollar American casino company's attempts to introduce its brand to Australia may have come unstuck, thanks to a small suburban bowls club. A Fiji Airways Boeing 737 MAX was damaged at Brisbane's international airport after an aerobridge incident at the weekend – the third in as many months at the airport. All Queensland hospital and health services will audit how they recruit, manage and monitor senior doctors after one was 'pushed through' into an unadvertised and difficult-to-fill specialist role. Staff were scared to take on a celebrated Queensland scientist who had won millions in government funding but was found to be a fraudster. Eventually, they had enough. La Boite's new show has well-loved Brisbane buildings demolished at a rate that would shock Joh Bjelke-Petersen.
Sydney Morning Herald
20-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Revealed: The hotspots where people in the crowd are hiding weapons
The locations of metal detection scans carried out by Queensland Police can be revealed for the first time, with dozens of weapons found in shopping centres as well as crime hotspots, including nightclub districts. Documents obtained by Brisbane Times show that from January to March this year, police wanded more than 12,400 people but charged fewer than 3 per cent with weapons offences. The data shows officers conducted scanning operations in major hubs around south-east Queensland, such as nightclub areas in Brisbane and the Gold Coast and shopping complexes, including Toowong Village, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, and Westfield Mount Gravatt. The highest number of weapons were recorded at Surfers Paradise's safe night precinct (27 weapons), Broadbeach South light rail stop (13 weapons), and bus stop A outside the Logan Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Shailer Park (10 weapons). The shopping centres with the most weapons detected were Chermside in Brisbane's north and Grand Central in Toowoomba, with four found in each. Searches were carried out at dozens of transport hubs, such as the Chermside bus interchange, Central train station, and bus platforms at Carindale Shopping Centre. From more than 12,400 scans, 303 people were charged with weapons offences – a 2.4 per cent strike rate. The wanding operations, known as Jack's Law, were put in place following the fatal stabbing of teenager Jack Beasley in 2019.
The Age
20-07-2025
- The Age
Revealed: The hotspots where people in the crowd are hiding weapons
The locations of metal detection scans carried out by Queensland Police can be revealed for the first time, with dozens of weapons found in shopping centres as well as crime hotspots, including nightclub districts. Documents obtained by Brisbane Times show that from January to March this year, police wanded more than 12,400 people but charged fewer than 3 per cent with weapons offences. The data shows officers conducted scanning operations in major hubs around south-east Queensland, such as nightclub areas in Brisbane and the Gold Coast and shopping complexes, including Toowong Village, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, and Westfield Mount Gravatt. The highest number of weapons were recorded at Surfers Paradise's safe night precinct (27 weapons), Broadbeach South light rail stop (13 weapons), and bus stop A outside the Logan Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Shailer Park (10 weapons). The shopping centres with the most weapons detected were Chermside in Brisbane's north and Grand Central in Toowoomba, with four found in each. Searches were carried out at dozens of transport hubs, such as the Chermside bus interchange, Central train station, and bus platforms at Carindale Shopping Centre. From more than 12,400 scans, 303 people were charged with weapons offences – a 2.4 per cent strike rate. The wanding operations, known as Jack's Law, were put in place following the fatal stabbing of teenager Jack Beasley in 2019.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Universal Store co-founder, Australian CEO stabbed to death at house party, 15-year-old boy arrested
An Australian CEO was stabbed to death at his mansion at the Brisbane suburb of Clayfield Thursday night at the house party that he hosted. A 15-year-old boy was one of the attendees of the party war arrested and charged with murder. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 59-year-old Greg Josephson, who co-founded youth clothing company Universal Store with his brother Miceal in 1999, was hosting the gathering of around 30 teenagers at his house. According to reports, Josephson and the alleged killer got into an altercation at the party and the teen grabbed a household item to stab Josephson. When the Queensland Police arrived at Josephson's house, the CEO was alive but critically wounded. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. The alleged killer was captured two blocks south of Josephson's home. Detectives were working to determine the circumstances of his death, confirming they had located the alleged weapon used, but would not elaborate on other details, local reports claimed. The responding officers described the murder scene as chaotic, the reports added. 'It was a confusing situation because it was a party, obviously, and when police turn up at a party it was confusing until obviously all persons present understood what was going on and why police were there,' Detective acting superintendent Craig Williams told Brisbane Times. A triple-zero call had been made to police, Williams said, but whether the call came from inside the home was still being investigated. Josephson founded the Universal Store in 1999 with his brother Michael, with the first store opening in Carindale in Brisbane's eastern suburbs. The brothers no longer own the company, having sold it for $100 million in 2018. As of December, there were more than 80 Universal Store shopfronts across Australia. Josephson was most recently the chief executive of Josephson Holdings, and previously held roles at Westfield and Lendlease.
