A bill to cap petrol price increases to a maximum of 5 cents per day, and to lock in 50c public transport fares forever has been introduced into Parliament.

Tabcorp Holdings Limited has been hit with a $158,400 penalty after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found the company had illegally accepted online in-play sports bets, in breach of Australian law.

Residents across southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are being urged to prepare as severe weather warnings are issued ahead of heavy rainfall expected to impact the region over the coming days. Meteorologists have forecast rainfall totals of up to 300 millimetres in parts of Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and surrounding areas. Authorities warn that intense downpours could trigger flash flooding, hazardous driving conditions, and possible river level rises in vulnerable catchments.

Queensland faces a sharp rise in e-mobility injuries, with new data showing a record 2,000 people hospitalized in 2025—a 23% jump from 2024 and 45% more than 2023. Experts say urgent reforms are needed as the state prepares for a pivotal Parliamentary Inquiry report.

The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) has welcomed new Queensland Government reforms targeting antisemitism and hate-motivated threats to faith communities.

Residents across southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are being urged to prepare as severe weather warnings are issued ahead of heavy rainfall expected to impact the region over the coming days. Meteorologists have forecast rainfall totals of up to 300 millimetres in parts of Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and surrounding areas. Authorities warn that intense downpours could trigger flash flooding, hazardous driving conditions, and possible river level rises in vulnerable catchments.

Millions of Australian homeowners are bracing for tighter household budgets as the latest interest rate increase begins to take effect nationwide. Financial analysts say borrowers on variable-rate home loans will feel the impact immediately, with monthly mortgage repayments rising as lenders pass on the Reserve Bank’s recent rate adjustment. For households already managing elevated living costs, the increase is expected to place additional pressure on discretionary spending.

Australia’s largest bank, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), has reported a record half-year cash profit of $5.45 billion, propelled by strong growth in property and housing lending despite high interest rates.

A major cybersecurity alert has been issued following warnings of a new wave of phishing scams targeting Australian bank customers, particularly younger account holders.

A popular Australian beach was temporarily closed today after a large shark was sighted swimming close to shore, prompting swift action from lifeguards and emergency services.