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Sydney Morning Herald
29-04-2025
- Climate
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: Queensland's best and bravest to receive medals
Latest posts Latest posts 7.14am Queensland's best and bravest to receive medals By About three dozen high-flying Queenslanders will receive honours and awards from the Governor this afternoon. Loading Queensland Governor Jeannette Young was expected to present Order of Australia Medals to 11 people, including Lloyd and Suzanne Clarke – the parents of Hannah Clarke – for their contributions to domestic violence support. The Clarkes have campaigned heavily to bring Queensland's coercive control laws into play. Also receiving Order of Australia Medals will be Paralympics gold-medallists Emily Beecroft and Korey Boddington. Another 10 Queenslanders were set to receive Commendations for Brave Conduct, including the three men – Peter Buxton, Crispin McCorry and Aguek Nyok – who helped passengers escape a burning Brisbane bus in Moorooka after the driver was attacked and killed in 2016. The two ceremonies will follow the first round of honours and commendations awarded yesterday, which included 15-year-old Olympian Arisa Trew, from the Gold Coast, who received a Medal of the Order of Australia for her Olympic gold medals in skateboarding last year. 6.47am Cloudy across the city today A mild Wednesday is on the cards for Brisbane today, with showers possible on a partly cloudy day. The bureau predicts a top temperature of 27 degrees, with the rest of the week becoming cooler. And there's a 40 per cent chance of a shower in the River City, although the weekend is when the likelihood of falls is greater. Here's the forecast for the remainder of the week. 6.46am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Australians have given Labor a clear lead over the Coalition in the final stage of the federal election campaign, putting the government ahead by 53 to 47 per cent in two-party terms. US President Donald Trump confirmed he is aware the Australian government has been trying to contact him to discuss trade – and that he is yet to take Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's call. RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi has accused Brisbane's Bake With Brooki author Brooke Bellamy of stealing recipes from her and other unnamed authors. Accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson has had charges that she repeatedly tried to murder her former husband withdrawn, as a jury was empanelled to hear allegations she murdered three family members and attempted to kill a fourth. Billionaire James Packer has sold his 12-bedroom, 18-bathroom Los Angeles mansion for $93.5 million after more than a year on the market. ABC staff have publicly criticised the broadcaster's chairman, Kim Williams, saying they are 'shocked' by his 'arrogant attitude' towards regional workers, after Media Watch reported that he helped secure interviews for comedian Sandy Gutman, who performs as Austen Tayshus. And in sport, NRL chief Andrew Abdo this week said the number of high tackles identified by the match-review committee had soared this season – and now the worst-offending clubs can be revealed. 6.34am This morning's top stories Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Wednesday, April 30. Today the city can expect possible showers with a top temperature of 27 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: A 2032 Brisbane Olympic stadium logo has been revealed as work begins on the plan to transform Victoria Park into the Games' main site. A Brisbane detective immediately smelled a dead body when she opened a large tool box belonging to an international student accused of a woman's murder, a jury has heard. A 35-year-old has appeared in Southport Magistrates Court accused of importing 140 kilograms of cocaine hidden in boat engines imported into Queensland from the US. As we head into Brisbane's last long weekend until October, we've compiled a list of activities to keep you entertained, from football and festivals to shows and movies.
The Age
29-04-2025
- Climate
- The Age
Brisbane news live: Queensland's best and bravest to receive medals
Latest posts Latest posts 7.14am Queensland's best and bravest to receive medals By About three dozen high-flying Queenslanders will receive honours and awards from the Governor this afternoon. Loading Queensland Governor Jeannette Young was expected to present Order of Australia Medals to 11 people, including Lloyd and Suzanne Clarke – the parents of Hannah Clarke – for their contributions to domestic violence support. The Clarkes have campaigned heavily to bring Queensland's coercive control laws into play. Also receiving Order of Australia Medals will be Paralympics gold-medallists Emily Beecroft and Korey Boddington. Another 10 Queenslanders were set to receive Commendations for Brave Conduct, including the three men – Peter Buxton, Crispin McCorry and Aguek Nyok – who helped passengers escape a burning Brisbane bus in Moorooka after the driver was attacked and killed in 2016. The two ceremonies will follow the first round of honours and commendations awarded yesterday, which included 15-year-old Olympian Arisa Trew, from the Gold Coast, who received a Medal of the Order of Australia for her Olympic gold medals in skateboarding last year. 6.47am Cloudy across the city today A mild Wednesday is on the cards for Brisbane today, with showers possible on a partly cloudy day. The bureau predicts a top temperature of 27 degrees, with the rest of the week becoming cooler. And there's a 40 per cent chance of a shower in the River City, although the weekend is when the likelihood of falls is greater. Here's the forecast for the remainder of the week. 6.46am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Australians have given Labor a clear lead over the Coalition in the final stage of the federal election campaign, putting the government ahead by 53 to 47 per cent in two-party terms. US President Donald Trump confirmed he is aware the Australian government has been trying to contact him to discuss trade – and that he is yet to take Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's call. RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi has accused Brisbane's Bake With Brooki author Brooke Bellamy of stealing recipes from her and other unnamed authors. Accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson has had charges that she repeatedly tried to murder her former husband withdrawn, as a jury was empanelled to hear allegations she murdered three family members and attempted to kill a fourth. Billionaire James Packer has sold his 12-bedroom, 18-bathroom Los Angeles mansion for $93.5 million after more than a year on the market. ABC staff have publicly criticised the broadcaster's chairman, Kim Williams, saying they are 'shocked' by his 'arrogant attitude' towards regional workers, after Media Watch reported that he helped secure interviews for comedian Sandy Gutman, who performs as Austen Tayshus. And in sport, NRL chief Andrew Abdo this week said the number of high tackles identified by the match-review committee had soared this season – and now the worst-offending clubs can be revealed. 6.34am This morning's top stories Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Wednesday, April 30. Today the city can expect possible showers with a top temperature of 27 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: A 2032 Brisbane Olympic stadium logo has been revealed as work begins on the plan to transform Victoria Park into the Games' main site. A Brisbane detective immediately smelled a dead body when she opened a large tool box belonging to an international student accused of a woman's murder, a jury has heard. A 35-year-old has appeared in Southport Magistrates Court accused of importing 140 kilograms of cocaine hidden in boat engines imported into Queensland from the US. As we head into Brisbane's last long weekend until October, we've compiled a list of activities to keep you entertained, from football and festivals to shows and movies.
