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.

A 12-bed public mental health facility in North Hobart has been temporarily closed down after a rat infestation forced the suspension of services. Peacock House, which provides 12 acute mental health beds in North Hobart (southern Tasmania), is undergoing remediation work following the incident.

An investigation into the mounting evidence linking popular stimulant beverages to cardiovascular events, mental health crises, and calls for regulatory action

Professor Chari Pattiaratchi, a distinguished leader in the field of coastal oceanography and engineering at the UWA School of Engineering and the Oceans Institute, was recently recognized with the People’s Choice Award in the West Australian Premier’s Scientist of the Year Awards 2025.