Federal Court Orders Penalty After ACCC Action Targets Exclusive Deals with Telstra and Optus Google Asia Pacific has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay a penalty of $55 million for engaging in anti-competitive conduct related to the pre-installation of Google Search on Android mobile phones. The proceedings were initiated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

The Brisbane 2032 Organizing Committee has officially launched its guiding aspiration for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games: Believe. Belong. Become. Brisbane 2032. This Games Vision is designed to serve as the aspirational guide and framework for the delivery of the Games, acting as the “north star” for the committee and helping to shape every decision leading up to and beyond the opening ceremonies.

As Australia prepares to become the first country to enforce a social media ban for teenagers under the age of 16 in December 2025, technology giant Meta will today begin deactivating the Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts of users it believes are affected.

Queensland Police have charged a 22-year-old man with four offenses as part of ongoing investigations into the fatal shooting of a man in Beenleigh earlier this week.

Brisbane City Council announced a significant expansion of its digital parking ecosystem, revealing that a new pay-by-app provider, PayStay, will join the current sole operator, CellOPark Australia, starting in March 2026. This strategic decision to move from a single provider to two operators is intended to drive competition, enhance reliability, and deliver improved service quality and convenience for motorists,

Australia’s leading civil society groups are urging the Federal Government to take decisive action to implement the National Anti-Racism Framework, marking one year since its release by the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Cricket's greatest rivalry moves to Brisbane this afternoon for a landmark chapter in Ashes history, as Australia and England face off in the first-ever day-night Test match at the Gabba. Play begins at 2:00pm local time, with the pink ball set to add a new dimension to a series already brimming with drama.

eSafety is urgently raising the alarm over the misuse of smart vehicles, which are emerging as a new tool for domestic violence perpetrators to monitor, track, and intimidate victims. The agency is urging Australians to recognize how modern smart car features can be exploited for technology-facilitated coercive control.

Australian national home values recorded a 1.0% increase in November, marking the third consecutive month that values have risen by one per cent or more, according to Cotality’s national Home Value Index. However, the pace of growth is showing signs of moderation, easing slightly from the 1.1% gain recorded in October.

Police are warning Queensland residents to remain vigilant following reports of traveling roof restoration scammers operating across the state. These criminal networks have been noted for targeting elderly and vulnerable residents, often resulting in significant financial losses.