A photo has surfaced showing a provisional licence rider allegedly travelling more than 60km/h above the speed limit on Old Cleveland Road, Brisbane. This incident unfolded while Capalaba Highway officers were conducting proactive patrols. During their operation, they detected a Yamaha motorcycle allegedly unlawfully edge filtering and speeding on Old Cleveland Road.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned inflation rose more sharply than expected in late 2025, prompting revised forecasts and raising the likelihood that interest rates may remain higher for longer.

The International Space Centre at The University of Western Australia has launched a nationwide campaign calling for government support for a landmark Australian human spaceflight mission. The campaign, which unites universities, industry associations, chief scientists, STEM organisations, and prominent political figures, marks a rare display of cross-sector agreement on the strategic necessity of advancing Australia's role in space.

Australia’s fertility rate has declined to record low levels, with new data highlighting the growing influence of cost-of-living challenges on family plaMore Australians will become eligible to donate blood from April, after the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood confirmed new, more inclusive sexual activity rules. Starting Monday, 20 April, all blood donors will answer the same sexual activity questions, regardless of gender. This means men will no longer be asked in the pre-donation questionnaire if they have recently had sex with another man—a longstanding barrier for gay and bisexual men. nning decisions. Analysts say financial uncertainty, housing affordability constraints, and career priorities are contributing to delayed parenthood and smaller family sizes across the country.

Australia’s fertility rate has declined to record low levels, with new data highlighting the growing influence of cost-of-living challenges on family planning decisions. Analysts say financial uncertainty, housing affordability constraints, and career priorities are contributing to delayed parenthood and smaller family sizes across the country.

A widespread weather system has impacted large parts of Australia, bringing heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flooding concerns that authorities warn could isolate remote communities. Emergency services have reported that persistent rainfall has already disrupted transport routes and created hazardous conditions across regional areas, with further weather activity forecast.

A British nuclear-powered submarine has docked in Western Australia, marking a significant development under the trilateral AUKUS security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Defence officials described the visit as a key step in strengthening regional security cooperation and advancing Australia’s long-term submarine capability plans.

Australia’s iconic short-film festival, Tropfest, has officially returned to Sydney, marking a significant moment for the nation’s creative sector and emerging filmmaking community. The revival of the festival brings renewed industry attention, with organisers highlighting its long-standing reputation as one of the world’s largest short-film platforms.

Australia is entering a period of significant intergenerational wealth transfer, with new reporting highlighting that a large share of older Australians expect to pass on inheritance to younger generations. Economic estimates suggest around $175 billion may be transferred annually, marking one of the most substantial wealth shifts in the nation’s history.

Australia is entering a period of significant intergenerational wealth transfer, with new reporting highlighting that a large share of older Australians expect to pass on inheritance to younger generations. Economic estimates suggest around $175 billion may be transferred annually, marking one of the most substantial wealth shifts in the nation’s history.