Lutwyche residents watched as a large tree fell after being hit by lightning during south-east Queensland’s Christmas Eve storm. The severe storm hit Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon, with 50,000 lightning strikes recorded across SEQ. Video: Supplied to Brisbane Times by Alysa Darby | Brisbane Times

Brisbane Times on Instagram: "An election year is always full of promises, and a sweep of Labor’s pledges from the 2025 election campaign and beyond come into force in the new year. But among the subsidies and sweeteners, there’s also the odd undesirable fee hike.⁠ ⁠ Here’s what changes are taking effect from January 1.⁠ ⁠ Read the full list at the link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ Report: Brittany Busch"