Queensland is set to benefit from more affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy under new legislation passed by the Crisafulli Government, which promises to strengthen the state’s energy foundations and deliver long-term cost savings for households.

A new community-driven campaign has been launched calling for a fully funded, purpose-built Multicultural Centre in Canberra, amid growing frustration that the nation’s capital continues to miss out on the kind of social infrastructure being delivered in other parts of Australia.

The major exhibition ‘Presence’ by Berlin-based Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson is now on display at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). Running from 6 December 2025 through 12 July 2026, this significant show is exclusive to Brisbane.

The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) has announced the opening of applications for two significant scholarship opportunities designed to support and advance culturally diverse women residing in Queensland,.

The Queensland Government has unveiled new legislation to strengthen youth bail monitoring, promising tougher laws and expanded GPS tracking to curb youth reoffending across the state.

A new national study has exposed a significant policy blind spot, revealing how business structures are being weaponized to perpetrate financial abuse, trapping women in crippling debt and leading to long-term economic hardship. The research highlights how women in heterosexual relationships are disproportionately the targets of this abuse.

Brisbane City Council is calling on suburban pubs to help address a critical shortage of hotel rooms ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The new initiative, dubbed the Suburban Pub Stays Strategy, aims to encourage pub owners and operators to deliver new accommodation and function spaces by utilising large, underutilised sites in the suburbs.

The Packer’s Prize has long celebrated works that challenge, inspire, and move audiences and this year’s winner does all three. Artists Kuweni Dias Mendis and Grant X Wilkes have been awarded for their breathtaking collaborative work Homecoming, a piece that pulses with memory, identity, and quiet revolution.

Queensland’s health system is set for significant improvements following the passage of new legislation aimed at strengthening assisted reproductive technology (ART) services, organ donation, and overall accountability across the healthcare sector.

Australia’s temporary visa population has surged to a record 2.9 million people, intensifying pressure on the federal government to overhaul the migration system ahead of the 2026 election campaign. The blow out is driving fierce debate over housing, jobs and fairness for both migrants and the broader community.