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.