The Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care (IGAC) has released its inaugural review of My Aged Care (MAC), concluding that the system—intended as the single-entry point or ‘front door’ to Australian Government-funded aged care services—is not fit-for-purpose in facilitating equitable access for all older people.

Queensland is on track for a significant jobs surge, with 185,000 additional roles forecast over the next four years, driving the state’s total employment growth to 6.2 per cent by 2028–29. This strong growth is confirmed by the latest Anticipating Future Skills (AFS) analysis from Jobs Queensland, which provides a roadmap for meeting future training needs.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is moving to limit high debt-to-income (DTI) home lending, a measure designed to pre-emptively contain the build-up of housing-related vulnerabilities within the financial system.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) announced on Tuesday that the first meaningful census data concerning the nation's LGBTQ+ population is slated for release in mid-2027.

A rare convergence of tropical cyclones has unleashed unprecedented devastation across South and Southeast Asia, killing at least 1,338 people and causing over $20 billion in economic damage since November 26, 2025, according to government and United Nations reports.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced a decision to strengthen safety controls for products containing vitamin B6, aiming to reduce the risk of nerve damage associated with the long-term consumption of high doses.

Most low-income households in Queensland are struggling to meet the costs of a basic standard of living, facing intense financial stress and high vulnerability to indebtedness, according to a critical new analysis released by the Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS).

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has proudly unveiled its 2026 Dog Squad Calendar, showcasing its "goodest ‘paw enforcement’ officers". The calendar, which went public on November 26, 2025, features a selection of the QPS Dog Squad's highly trained animals, including specialist detection dogs, tactical working dogs, general-purpose dogs, and debuts some of its newest recruits—police puppies.

Brisbane residents preparing for summer will soon benefit from the return of the "$2 Summer Dips" pool entry initiative, commencing on 1 December 2025. The discounted general entry fees will be available at all 22 Brisbane City Council swimming pools across the city.

The operation began on 26 November 2025 in the Gatton region of Southeast Queensland, where fields of broccoli, onions, pumpkins, and shallots stretched across the landscape. This was not a typical harvest day, but a joint compliance blitz known as Operation Topaz.