Brisbane local news noon update for February 03, 2026. We cover some heavy breaking news regarding a tragedy on the Sunshine Coast and a heartbreaking court appearance in Brisbane. On the financial front, the ASX is rallying ahead of the RBA decision, showing some optimism in the markets.

In local development news, the State Government is clashing with Redlands over a scrapped shopping hub, calling the move "regrettable." Finally, we wrap up with some incredible history found right under our feet—Australia's oldest dinosaur fossil discovered in a Brisbane suburb—and a look at the Wallabies' World Cup schedule. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Brisbane, your daily source for Brisbane news and community updates.

Brisbane local news morning update for February 03, 2026. It is a massive day for borrowers across the River City as the Reserve Bank prepares to hand down its first interest rate decision of the year. In state politics, the government is defending itself against "jobs for mates" allegations following some high-profile appointments to Treasury and TAFE boards.

For those planning a getaway from Brisbane Airport, Qantas has introduced a new overhead locker policy that might change how you pack. Finally, we celebrate a golden moment for Aussie music on the global stage. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Brisbane, your daily source for Brisbane news and community updates.

Brisbane local news evening update for February 02, 2026. It has been a heavy day for the region with tragic news regarding the death of a three-week-old baby and the loss of a Sunshine Coast snowboarder in Japan. On the streets, e-scooter safety is back in the spotlight after a chaotic night for emergency services.

In cultural news, the long-awaited Glasshouse theatre at QPAC is finally opening its doors, and the state's night-life commissioner has handed down a plan to boost live music. We also look at the latest property forecasts predicting Brisbane house prices will rise at double the rate of Sydney. Finally, we wrap up with a fascinating discovery from an Albion quarry that sat in a box for sixty-eight years. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Brisbane, your daily source for Brisbane news and community updates.

Brisbane local news noon update for February 02, 2026. We are halfway through your Monday, and big business news is shaking up the city as the CEO of Brisbane-based Corporate Travel Management steps down immediately following controversy over UK asylum seeker barges. In sports, it is a tough morning for cricket fans after Australia suffers a historic defeat in Pakistan.

On the local beat, we solve the mystery of the massive excavation site in Teneriffe that has locals talking, and we check in on the political drama in Canberra where the Prime Minister is comparing the Coalition's infighting to a soap opera. Finally, we end with a touching story about an Australian lifeline sent to a children's hospital in Ukraine. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Brisbane, your daily source for Brisbane news and community updates.

Brisbane local news morning update for February 02, 2026. Kickstart your Monday with the latest from the River City. We are tracking a major shake-up in federal politics as a leadership spill motion is expected today within the National Party. Meanwhile, local commuters are facing a grim reality as new data shows Brisbane traffic speeds on some major roads have dropped below the pace of an e-scooter.

In lighter news, more than one hundred thousand Queensland public servants could be in line for a pay rise thanks to recent inflation figures. Finally, we wrap up an electric night of tennis as a new champion is crowned at the Australian Open. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Brisbane, your daily source for Brisbane news and community updates.

Brisbane local news evening update for February 01, 2026. As the sun sets on the weekend, we tackle some serious developments regarding community safety. Queensland Police are defending a controversial decision to scrap a specialist domestic violence team, a move that has sparked immediate backlash from advocates and political opponents who fear it puts vulnerable Queenslanders at risk.

We also look at a chaotic night on Brisbane streets, with reports confirming six people were hospitalised in just seven hours due to e-scooter accidents. This comes amidst revelations that a significant portion of government rebates may have inadvertently funded illegal e-devices. In property news, experts are forecasting a massive surge in Brisbane house prices for 2026, potentially outpacing Sydney's growth rate. Finally, we end on a uniquely Queensland note regarding the state's refusal to update its royal emblem. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Brisbane, your daily source for Brisbane news and community updates.

Brisbane local news noon update for February 01, 2026. We cover serious economic warnings as experts suggest the Queensland government may have to break election promises to manage state debt. We also dive into the political controversy surrounding new public sector appointments, with claims of 'jobs for mates' surfacing locally.

In development news, we answer the question many Teneriffe locals are asking about the massive excavation on Doggett Street. Plus, we celebrate a massive medical win with University of Queensland researchers developing a game-changing test for brain cancer, and look at the heartwarming surge in popularity for local social hiking groups like Redcliffe's The Man Walk. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Brisbane, your daily source for Brisbane news and community updates.

Brisbane local news morning update for February 01, 2026. We wake up to reports of a chaotic night on city streets with a spike in e-scooter accidents sending multiple people to the hospital. In property news, experts warn that Brisbane house prices are surging again, with values jumping thousands of dollars a week, putting more pressure on buyers.

We also look at the crackdown on school enrolment fraud as families fight to get into top catchments, and celebrate some academic wins at a local state school. Plus, tennis fans react to the Australian Open women's final, and excitement builds as King Frederik and Queen Mary announce an upcoming visit to our shores. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Brisbane, your daily source for Brisbane news and community updates.