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.

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.