The Weekly Times

Since its establishment in 1869, The Weekly Times has been the leading voice for rural Australia. It stands out as the largest and most in-depth source of rural news available in both print and online formats. Our dedicated team of award-winning journalists and photographers provides fearless and unbiased coverage of local, state, and national happenings. The Weekly Times offers a variety of content, including features, on-farm stories, and business insights, along with a range of specialized magazines. We are deeply connected to the heartbeat of country life.

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Wild storm whips up freak twister on Brisbane River | The Weekly Times

Nov 2, 2024 | weeklytimesnow.com.au

Summer temperatures may have arrived early for some Aussies, who are set to swelter through maximums of up to 40C in a weekend of wild, unpredictable weather all over the country.
New photo after baby allegedly attacked with hot coffee at a park in Brisbane | The Weekly Times

Aug 28, 2024 | weeklytimesnow.com.au | Blair Jackson |Clareese Packer

The parents of a baby boy burned after a stranger poured hot coffee on him in a random attack have pleaded for help to find the attacker.
Chaos erupts as flights cancelled at Sydney Airport

Aug 16, 2024 | weeklytimesnow.com.au | Peter Devlin

Sydney Airport has been thrown into chaos on Friday night with a number of domestic flights in and out of the airport cancelled. Flights were disrupted amid ongoing wild weather, with about five outbound flights cancelled and passengers complaining of delays. Seven flights set to land at Sydney Airport were also cancelled. “WTF is happening at Sydney Airport, been sitting on the tarmac for four hours in Melbourne,” one person wrote on X.
40 of the best country footy players from western Victoria

Aug 16, 2024 | weeklytimesnow.com.au | Shane Jones |Brayden May

Victoria’s west is home to some of the best country footballers in the state. From young guns to premiership heroes, we’ve found 40 of the best from across the state. Austin Arnold, Colac Imperials (Colac and District)One of the rising stars of the competition. In his second full season of senior footy, he has again been brilliant. Jackson Calder, Dimboola (Wimmera)Has averaged four goals a game in a team which has struggled in attack for most of the year.
Bush Summit 2024: How tech can supercharge farm gate production

Aug 16, 2024 | weeklytimesnow.com.au | Robert J. Hardie

Now, more than ever, connectivity is essential to the operation of an Australian farm. Beyond simply remaining connected to family and friends, digital apps, platforms and tools are revolutionising the way we farm. Having access to reliable telecommunications networks is mission critical – it’s the fuel for modern farm machines.
Bendigo Brittle is the latest ‘gold rush’ for the historic Aussie town

Aug 15, 2024 | weeklytimesnow.com.au | Warren Brown

In the heady days the gold-mining boom of the 1880s, Bendigo in Victoria held the grand title of “the richest city in the world”. But almost 150 years later Bendigo is undergoing a gold rush of a different kind, with the niche manufacture of golden peanut brittle from the kitchen of a quaint suburban terrace house. This story is part of News Corp Australia’s Bush Summit series celebrating rural and regional Australia and championing the issues that matter most to those living in the bush.
Prepare for Trump to be sentenced to prison on September 18

Aug 15, 2024 | weeklytimesnow.com.au | Andrew McCarthy

OPINIONTo the surprise of no one, Judge Juan Merchan has yet again denied former President Donald Trump’s motion that the judge recuse himself. I am speaking, of course, about the case in which Manhattan’s elected progressive Democratic District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, is prosecuting Mr Trump. In early June, a jury found the former President and current GOP presidential nominee guilty on 34 counts of business-records falsification.
Push for social media change reaches parliament

Aug 14, 2024 | weeklytimesnow.com.au | Tess McCracken

Social media is “deprogramming” the childhoods of Australians, says a NSW MP as a petition to raise the age of social media use is presented to the state parliament. Opposition Health Minister Kellie Sloane and NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman called on the state government to work with the federal government to raise the minimum age of social media use.
Girl, 10 found dead with throat slashed

Aug 13, 2024 | weeklytimesnow.com.au | Tess McCracken

A young girl has been found dead in a Gold Coast home with her throat slashed. Emergency services were called to a property on Central Pl at Emerald Lakes, Carrara shortly after 6pm on Tuesday. The girl, 10, was found unresponsive and deceased at the address, Queensland Police said in a statement. Police remained at the scene on Tuesday evening. Picture: FacebookA major investigation is underway. Picture: FacebookIt is understood her throat had been slashed.
The most leftfield food moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics

Aug 12, 2024 | weeklytimesnow.com.au | Georgia Mahood

With over 10,000 athletes competing, 329 events taking place and millions spectating, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was filled with chaos, fun, tears and of course, awesome gold-medal moments (18 important ones, to be exact). Being hosted in Paris – one of the food capitals of the world with France a leader in gastronomy – it’s no surprise that food was an important aspect of the 2024 games.