Most Australians still want to stick with US alliance
By Samuel Garrett
In 1951, Australia and the United States signed the ANZUS Treaty, declaring “publicly and formally their sense of unity, so that no potential
Read more31 August 2026Government
One Nation WA win ends Labor’s safe harbour
By Michelle Grattan
Neither Labor nor the Liberals needed the bruising Secret Harbour byelection to tell them One Nation had become a major player.
But Saturday’s
Read more31 August 2026
Linda Waugh appointed as Queensland’s new Ombudsman
Linda Waugh has been appointed as Queensland’s new Ombudsman and Inspector of Detention Services.
She has been the state’s Integrity Commissioner for the past three
Read more27 August 2026
New laws to accelerate state critical minerals projects
Queensland has passed new laws aimed at accelerating major critical minerals projects.
The State Government says it wants to speed up these projects without losing
Read more27 August 2026
‘Desperately needed’ Cunningham Highway fix begins
A 20km section of the Cunningham Highway between Tregony and Gladfield, south-west of Brisbane, will be upgraded.
The works include specialised pavement strengthening
Read more27 August 2026
Moreton Bay students receive university scholarships
Twenty-three students have been awarded financial support through the City of Moreton Bay’s 2026 Scholarship Program.
The program was established in partnership with
Read more26 August 2026
Tenders to be called for Mowbray Park upgrade
Heritage-listed Mowbray Park in East Brisbane will be revitalised, with tenders for the work to be called in October.
The revamped 4.4-hectare park will include a new
Read more25 August 2026
Ban on covert filming at Brisbane pools
Brisbane City Council has introduced tougher device rules at its public pools to prevent covert filming.
The new rules will prevent the non-consensual use of all
Read more25 August 2026
New parkland ‘village green’ opens at Samford
The new $5.8 million Samford Parklands Village Green is now open for public use.
The parkland has open lawns, picnic shelters, children’s play spaces and walking
Read more25 August 2026
Albanese and Crisafulli face off over data centres
By Michelle Grattan
Anthony Albanese will outline to national cabinet this week proposed national legislation for conditions and guardrails around data centres – but
Read more25 August 2026