Australians with private health insurance will face higher premiums from April, after the Federal Government approved an average increase of 4.41 per cent for 2026.

Australia’s premier short film festival, Flickerfest, is set to arrive in Hervey Bay as part of its national tour, bringing a curated selection of acclaimed short films to regional Queensland.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has indicated there is no fixed trajectory for future interest rate decisions, following its recent cash rate increase.

Political debate is continuing across Canberra as discussion grows around the federal Coalition’s migration policy settings and broader strategic direction.

A new report has raised concerns that billing errors within Australia’s private health insurance system could be costing policyholders an average of up to $828 per year, sparking renewed scrutiny over transparency and accountability in the sector.

Victoria is on high alert as authorities warn of a “classic fire spike day”, with extreme heat, strong northerly winds, and dry conditions combining to significantly elevate bushfire risk across parts of the state.