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...
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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...
Victorian Government pushes major change to work-from-home rules
Victoria's proposed workplace reforms would give eligible employees a legal right to work from home for up to two days a week, while the new Premier con...
Victoria welcomes new Premier Ben Carroll as Melbourne faces major policy changes
Melbourne and Victoria enter a new political period after Ben Carroll becomes Premier, with the government preparing changes to infrastructure prioritie...
Queensland Disability Advisory Council remains vacant nearly a year after its term expired
Queensland's peak disability advisory body has been without members for almost a year, prompting concerns from advocates who say the disability communit...
Newcastle Council Pushes for Stronger Gambling Harm Reforms as Poker Machine Losses Top A$250 Million
Newcastle City Council has voted to support stronger gambling harm reduction measures after new figures showed that annual poker machine losses in the city are expected to excee...
NT child protection law changes spark calls for federal action over Closing the Gap funding
Aboriginal organisations in the Northern Territory are urging the federal government to reconsider funding arrangements, claiming new child protection r...
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Steps Down Ahead of Labor Leadership Vote
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced her resignation as leader of the Victorian Parliamentary Labor Party and as Premier, ending months of growing political pressure an...