Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times’ live news coverage for Thursday, April 24. Today the city can expect showers and a top temperature of 25 degrees.
In this morning’s local headlines:
With the election campaign in full swing, some candidates are leveraging influencers and content creators to reach new audiences, while others are sticking with the signs of their times, Courtney Kruk writes.
Nearly half of all Australian voters are expected to cast their ballot early this year. If you’re among them, here’s our guide to voting early in Brisbane.
One of Queensland’s leading fishing companies has submitted plans for a 51-berth marina on the Brisbane River to help unlock the city’s marine tourism potential.
Sports reporter Nick Wright interviews Test cricketer Usman Khawaja, who reflects on his upbringing as a new Australian and the changes needed to bring more diversity to the nation’s cricket landscape.
South Korean soprano Sumi Jo is appearing at the Festival of Outback Opera in regional Queensland in May 2025.Credit: Cho Sun-hee
And as Queensland’s outback recovers from its worst flooding in 50 years, world-renowned opera soprano Sumi Jo is set to storm it again when she headlines next month’s Festival of Outback Opera.
