Brisbane news live: Another Airtasker ‘lawyer’ prosecuted for not being qualified
Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times’ news blog. Today the city can expect a mostly sunny day, with a top temperature of 32 degrees.
In news you need to know this morning:
Last year’s Queensland road toll of 301 was the highest since 2009, and already this year 17 people have died in traffic accidents. But Queensland Transport suspects vulnerable road users are involved in more non-fatal crashes than police know about.
Brisbane residents are set to sweat through the end of January as hot, humid conditions intensify this week. Senior meteorologist Livio Regano said Brisbane city could expect a top of 35 degrees tomorrow and Thursday and perhaps a scorching 37 on Friday.
Nine News Queensland has announced the retirement of its long-standing evening news presenter Andrew Lofthouse, who said it was time for him to “pull back and slow down a little” while dealing with a health issue.
NRL players fighting for their futures.Credit: Aresna Villanueva
Broncos’ five-man dilemma: A Bronco who was told he could leave has dug his heels in, headlining our list of NRL players out to keep their careers alive.
Wallabies forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has urged Rugby Australia to do whatever it takes to retain Taniela Tupou, even as another strongman, Massimo De Lutiis, emerges as a solid back-up option in the front row.
