Australia’s multicultural communities are being warned that conditions are emerging that could fuel “another Cronulla-style riot”, as experts mark 20 years since the racist violence that shocked Sydney and the nation in December 2005.

MELBOURNE – Leaders of Victoria’s Sikh community are calling for urgent public education as Victoria Police enacts expanded "stop and search" powers in the Melbourne CBD, sparking fears that religious freedoms may be caught in the crossfire of the crackdown on crime.

Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel is poised to open this Sunday, December 14, 2025, creating a long awaited second river crossing and a new gateway between the western suburbs, regional Victoria and the CBD. The $10.2 billion project, beset by years of delays, disputes and cost blowouts, is expected to transform traffic flows across the M1 corridor and inner west once motorists start using the new link.

A new analysis reveals a worrying surge in e-scooter related injuries across Queensland, with data showing that an average of five riders ended up in hospitals every day during the first ten months of 2025. Research conducted by the Jamieson Trauma Institute, in partnership with RACQ, found that 1,608 e-scooter riders required hospitalization after crashing between January and October 2025,.

The Queensland Government has announced that applications are now open for the $26.3 million Supercharged Solar for Renters program, a major initiative designed to provide immediate cost-of-living relief to Queenslanders.

The Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane is officially underway, offering a special five-day summer edition running from Saturday, December 13 to Wednesday, December 17. Hosted at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre across two massive halls, this year’s iconic community event arrives at the perfect moment for families and gift-hunters due to the commencement of school holidays and the approaching Christmas season. Entry to the event is free.

The Queensland Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting seniors from harm, following the release of a new Parliamentary Inquiry report into elder abuse across the state.

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has signalled that weight-loss medications such as Ozempic initially developed for type 2 diabetes could soon become more affordable for Australians living with obesity, as the government considers listing them on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

The Minns Labor Government has opened the final $5 million round of its Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants program, giving religious organisations across NSW new funding to improve safety and security at their sites.

For many migrants, receiving Australian Permanent Residency (PR) is a life-changing moment a reward for years of planning, sacrifice, and hard work. But what many don’t realise is that PR status, while long-term, is not unconditional.