Perth festival 2026 opens with river of stories installation

The 2026 Perth Festival has officially opened, transforming the city with immersive installations, powerful storytelling, and large-scale cultural programming that places community and connection at its centre.

Oxley high school students become australian citizens

Five students from Oxley High School in New South Wales have officially become Australian citizens, marking an important milestone in their personal and educational journeys.

Tibetan culture showcased at national multicultural festival 2026

Canberra, the rich cultural heritage and enduring spirit of the Tibetan community were prominently showcased at this year’s National Multicultural Festival 2026, held in Canberra from 6 to 8 February.
$2 Summer Dips Brisbane draws record crowds to public swimming pools

Record Numbers Flock to Brisbane Pools as $2 Summer Dips Program Continues

The new Glasshouse Theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will open to the public next month, following the QLD Government’s announcement of the end of construction.

New Glasshouse Theatre will open next month in Brisbane

The new Glasshouse Theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will open to the public next month, following the QLD Government’s announcement of the end of construction.

One in Four Children Seriously Injured in E-Scooter Accidents Require Intensive Care, Queensland Study Finds

A new study from Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) has revealed the alarming risks facing children who ride e-scooters, with one in four seriously injured children requiring intensive care and two-thirds needing surgery.

Gold Coast Council opens public consultation for 2026-27 Budget

The City of Gold Coast has officially launched its community consultation on the proposed 2026-27 Annual Budget, inviting residents to share their views on local spending priorities, services and future investment.
World Greek Language Day Sydney UNESCO celebration at University of Sydney

Sydney to Host First UNESCO-Recognised World Greek Language Day Celebration

Sydney will host its first official celebration of World Greek Language Day on Monday, 9 February 2026, marking a historic milestone following UNESCO’s recognition of the Day in November 2025.
RBA Hikes Cash Rate to 3.85%, Homeowners Face Higher Mortgage Costs The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent, lifting borrowing costs for households and businesses. The decision will push up variable mortgage rates, resulting in higher monthly repayments. The RBA Board said that inflation is expected to remain above the 2–3 per cent target range for a while longer. “While inflation has fallen substantially since its peak in 2022, it picked up materially in the second half of 2025,” the institution said in a statement. “The Board has been closely monitoring the economy and judges that some of the increase in inflation reflects greater capacity pressures. As a result, the Board considers that inflation is likely to remain above target for some time.” The RBA predicts the jobs market will remain healthy, with the unemployment rate expected to stay around its current low levels this year and increase only gradually after that. Activity and prices in the housing market are also reportedly continuing to pick up, as credit is “readily available to both households and businesses, and the effects of earlier interest rate reductions are yet to flow through fully to aggregate demand, prices and wages.” This was the RBA’s first monetary policy meeting of 2026. In December 2025, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.60 per cent.

RBA Hikes Cash Rate to 3.85%, Homeowners Face Higher Mortgage Costs

Australia is entering a new phase in its migration program, with the 2025–26 planning levels and a re-designed points test set to reward applicants who can fill urgent skills gaps, work in regional areas and demonstrate strong English and real job outcomes.
Australia PR 2026 migration changes focusing on employer sponsorship and regional visas

Australia PR 2026: Employer Sponsorship and Regions Take Centre Stage as Points Test Tightens

Australia is entering a new phase in its migration program, with the 2025–26 planning levels and a re-designed points test set to reward applicants who can fill urgent skills gaps, work in regional areas and demonstrate strong English and real job outcomes.
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