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Australia’s Prime Minister Albanese Speaks After Bondi Shootings

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

The secret world of political lobbying exposed

Jennifer Lacy-Nichols The secret world of political lobbying has been thrown into the spotlight by ABC Four Corners this week. The program examined the loopholes in

Hanson’s performance in WA may reshape politics

By Narelle Miragliotta Where once a byelection for a state seat would have attracted little national attention, the remaking of the Australian political landscape in

Funding secured to attract screen projects to Queensland

The Queensland Government has confirmed two-year funding of $50 million to secure film and television projects for the state. It said that, in 2025–26, Screen

Growing regions ‘need to keep character and liveability’

Regional Queensland has a major opportunity to build new industries but its success will depend on preserving its liveability and the unique character of each area. This

Warnings of a dangerous spring fire season ahead

People in bushland areas, including parts of south-east Queensland, have been warned to prepare for a dangerous fire season. The Australasian Fire and Emergency Service

Public transport being used more for night trips

Brisbane residents are using public transport more to move around the city on Friday and Saturday nights, and on weekends. Brisbane City Council figures show that

Major changes coming for Brisbane building rules

Major changes to building rules will come into effect next month as Brisbane City Council continues to push through its plan to create more housing in key areas. Changes

Australia needs to ‘move up the AI value chain’

By Michelle Grattan Australia must move up the Artificial Intelligence (AI) value chain rather than simply hosting data centres, the Assistant Minister for Science,

PNG citizens to serve in Australian defence force

Australia and Papua New Guinea have held talks in recent days as part of efforts to shore up defence cooperation under the new Pukpuk Treaty. The talks included plans to

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