Mackay MP Backs Tougher Bail Laws
Member for Mackay Nigel Dalton has supported proposed changes to Queensland's bail laws introduced as part of the state's continuing Adult Crime, Adult Time reforms. The propose...
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Crawlable public articles from 19News.au.Dubbo Bush Summit Highlights Concerns Facing Regional Communities
The Bush Summit held in Dubbo has put regional concerns and the challenges facing Central West communities into focus. The event brought political leaders and regional represent...
Secret Harbour By-Election Result Sends Shockwaves Through WA Politics
Albany Breaking News — 31 August 2026 Title: Subtitle: Category: Politics State: Western Australia City: Albany Date: 31 August 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Description: The result of th...
NSW Government Considers Appeal After Controversial Court Ruling on Antisemitism
Attorney-General seeks urgent legal advice after Supreme Court ruling involving anti-Israel vandalism and a rejected terrorism-order request.
Queensland Child Safety Watchdog Warns of Lack of Progress
The Queensland Family and Child Commission has raised concerns about limited visible progress in the child-safety system, while the government says refo...
Toowoomba Council Backs Ban on Drinking Water for New Data Centres
Toowoomba Regional Council has unanimously supported a policy push to stop new data centres from using public drinking water, as the region faces growin...
Rockhampton Council Rejects Proposed Disaster Funding Reforms
Rockhampton Regional Council has strongly rejected proposed changes to Queensland’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, warning they could affect fu...
Townsville Protesters Oppose Proposed Queensland Land-Seizure Law
More than 350 regional Queensland residents have signed an open letter opposing proposed legislation that would expand government powers over land used...
Queensland Youth Detention Workers Walk Off the Job
Workers at Queensland’s youth detention centres have walked off the job after negotiations with the state government broke down, creating disruption across the youth detention s...
Brisbane Students Join Nationwide Protest Against One Nation
Students in Brisbane have joined a coordinated nationwide protest movement taking place across Australia on Thursday, 13 August 2026, with high school and university students wa...
Gympie Leads Queensland Fight Against Proposed Disaster Funding Cuts
Gympie Regional Council is pushing Queensland councils to oppose proposed changes to the federal disaster funding model.
Calls Grow to Stop Proposed Aerial Horse Cull Near Coffs Harbour
A NSW Nationals MP is urging the Minns Government to halt a proposed aerial shooting operation targeting wild horses in Yuraygir National Park and the Y...
Vietnam’s President Tô Lâm Begins Official Visit to Canberra
Australia has welcomed Vietnam’s General Secretary and President Tô Lâm to Canberra for an official visit focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation.
South Australia launches Royal Commission into artificial intelligence
The South Australian Government has announced a Royal Commission to examine the impact of artificial intelligence and how the technology should be gover...
Canberra Hosts Asialink Leaders Summit Address on Australia’s Regional Future
Senior government representatives discuss Australia’s role, partnerships and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region during Canberra summit.
NSW MP Ed Husic Hospitalised After Sydney Car Crash
Federal politician injured in motorway collision as emergency crews respond in Sydney.
Victoria Park Legacy Plan Sparks Debate Over Brisbane's Olympic Future
Queensland Government seeks public feedback as discussion continues over long-term Olympic infrastructure and funding.
Victoria Government Announces Major Cabinet Reshuffle Under New Premier
New ministries created as Victorian Government changes leadership structure and priorities
Queensland Appoints Justice Thomas Bradley as Next Governor
Supreme Court judge to become Queensland's 28th Governor from November
ICAC inquiry continues in Sydney with fresh evidence in NSW political corruption investigation
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) continued public hearings today, examining allegations involving fundraising practices and the...