Indexation of youth and student payments not enough
The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as Thursday's routine indexation falls short of what people need to afford basic necessities, the...
Blow to Australian beef producers as China hikes tariff
Australia stands to lose more than $1 billion in exports despite a free trade agreement after China upped its tariff on beef imports from...
Weaker housing market tipped as rate hike fears mount
The housing market is tipped to start weaker in 2026 with confidence dented by fears the Reserve Bank's next move will be a rate...
‘National crisis’: Leaders back Bondi royal commission
Australian business leaders and public figures have joined forces to call for a Commonwealth royal commission in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist...
Register hoped to help significant reforms to child safety laws
Described as one of the most significant reforms to child safety laws in Queensland’s history, the Community Protection and Child Sex Offender Public Register...
Beef over Chinese tariffs
Nationals leader David Littleproud called China’s decision to restrict the import of beef from Australia "extremely disappointing for the cattle industry".
"Cattle Australia is warning...
Peter proud to receive honorary doctorate from UQ
“There is very little that any of us achieve by ourselves, almost everything is about the team.”
Whether in his personal or professional life, this...
How a rusty old motorbike is helping rebuild eight Warwick teens
What started as a forgotten 47-year-old motorbike has sparked a lifeline for eight Warwick teens.
The group of year nine boys at Warwick State High...
Conditions favourable for Australia’s livestock sector: Rabobank 2026 outlook
Export market demand has supported elevated prices for Australian lamb, mutton and beef through much of 2025, with favourable market conditions expected to continue...
Focus on summer safety
A new campaign is urging the community to put safety at the centre of their summer fun.
The Office of Fair Trading has joined regulators...
Storm season isn’t the only busy time
Ergon Energy Network and Energex had a busy year in 2025 with major flooding in north and north west Queensland and Cyclone Alfred and...
Disaster assistance for flooded north, as rain forecast for Central West
The federal and state Governments have activated financial assistance in five north Queensland councils following flooding caused by monsoonal rainfall over the Christmas period.
Carpentaria,...
Rio Tinto in preliminary talks to merge with Glencore
Glencore is in preliminary talks to be acquired by Rio Tinto in what would be a $300 billion mega-merger to create the world's biggest...
