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Saturday 8 August 2026

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Brisbane morning briefing

Crime networks targeting children in care, housing fears deepen

Morning, Brisbane. 10 degrees and clear, but plenty on the radar today.

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10C, Clear

Top stories

  1. Money, drugs and affection used to lure children into crime

    Residential care facilities in Victoria are being used as recruiting grounds by adult offenders who use money, drugs and affection to lure vulnerable children into crime.

    brisbanetimes.com.au

  2. ‘Never seen so many grown men cry’: The everyday Aussies who can’t afford another disaster

    Everyday Australians are struggling to afford recovery from repeated climate-linked disasters, with experts now arguing adaptation and preparedness must become central to climate discussions.

    brisbanetimes.com.au

  3. Three steps to protect your home loan from a falling market

    New homeowners face challenges protecting their mortgages as debate intensifies over how many now owe more money than their properties are worth.

    brisbanetimes.com.au

  4. New US ambassador to Australia finally gets the nod to head to Canberra

    The US Senate has confirmed Dave Brat, a former Republican congressman, as the new ambassador to Australia, ending a vacancy that has lasted nearly two years.

    brisbanetimes.com.au

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