Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced yesterday that the federal government's subsidy for electricity bills, which provided a discount of $75 per quarter for all households, will not be extended into next year and will instead end in December as originally planned.

The Queensland Government, under the Crisafulli Administration, has launched a major crackdown on fraudulent workers’ compensation claims, reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance and declaring an end to what officials called a decade of decline.

Credit cards and digital wallets are now the central focus of a new parliamentary inquiry, announced just as shoppers across Australia prepare for the bustling Christmas and Boxing Day sales period. The inquiry will scrutinize the practices of both card-based payment schemes and digital wallets.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has executed a major national crackdown on the display and distribution of prohibited Nazi symbols and extremist material, resulting in charges against multiple individuals across Queensland and New South Wales. The overt disruption activity was carried out by the AFP’s National Security Investigations (NSI) teams, which were established in September 2025 to target groups and individuals damaging Australia’s social cohesion, particularly the targeting of the Jewish community.

The City of Moreton Bay is currently facing a legal process at the Supreme Court of Queensland over alleged breaches of human rights against homeless residents. The high-stakes hearing began yesterday in the Brisbane Supreme Court, continuing through Tuesday, with a reserved decision expected later.

Brisbane City Council is moving to significantly restrain the advance of short-stay accommodation starting in 2026 through the introduction of a new permit and "three-strikes" enforcement system. The landmark reforms are set to impact nearly 500 homes operating as short-stay accommodation in Brisbane’s suburbs,

Victoria’s environmental landscape has been dealt a significant one-two punch just weeks before Christmas, with the State Government announcing the permanent closure of Sustainability Victoria and the National Sustainable Living Festival declaring a sudden hiatus for 2026.

Lake Macquarie City Council has closed out 2025 with a strong focus on gratitude, inclusion and community resilience, highlighting both recent emergency efforts and new long-term plans to strengthen unity across the city.

In a landmark moment for reconciliation and truth-telling, the Victorian Government is set to deliver a formal apology to Aboriginal Victorians in Parliament today, marking a pivotal step in the state’s journey toward a Statewide Treaty.