Anti-hate laws passed in Federal Parliament
Legislation to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism in the wake of the December 14 Bondi Beach shootings has been passed by Federal Parliament.
The Combatting
Read more21 January 2026Government
New social housing complex at Chermside
A new 92-unit social and affordable housing complex at Chermside has been released for Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness, as well as essential
Read more20 January 2026
Party parachutes for anti-hate measures
By Michelle Grattan
While Federal Parliament devoted Monday to emotion-filled Bondi condolence speeches, behind the scenes government and opposition inched to a deal to
Read more20 January 2026
Survey unlocks creative industries working conditions
A new national research project hopes to build the first comprehensive picture of working conditions in creative industries.
The Creative Workplaces Survey was announced
Read more19 January 2026
Major parties sink to historic poll low
By Michelle Grattan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has capitulated on the most controversial part of his omnibus post-Bondi bill to minimise political damage and
Read more19 January 2026
Hundreds of weapons seized in public scans
Police have seized more than 600 weapons in public scans of 82,648 people in the six months since Jack’s Law was introduced by the Queensland Government.
Jack’s Law
Read more18 January 2026
Assistance expanded for Queensland floods
Personal Hardship Assistance has been extended to residents of Carpentaria who have been impacted by recent flooding.
The State and Federal Governments will provide
Read more18 January 2026
Flaxton Gardens takes art to the Edge
Art breaks out of traditional galleries as almost 200 exhibits take over a Sunshine Coast hinterland gardens.
Sculpture on the Edge returns to the iconic Flaxton Gardens
Read more27 November 2025
$500m upgrade for Queensland cattle routes
A $500m project will upgrade freight routes to support the Queensland cattle industry.
Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Read more27 November 2025
Governments send a signal with critical minerals deal
A recent critical minerals agreement between Australia and the United States provides positive signals to the industry, as governments acknowledge their role in
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