Petrol Prices Hit Four-Month High as Government Says No Plans for Another Fuel Excise Cut
Australian petrol prices have climbed to a four-month high as global oil costs rise, while the federal government says it has no plans to reinstate a fuel excise cut.
NSW Public Schools to Cap Classroom Screen Time From 2027 — Here’s What Changes
NSW public schools will introduce new screen-time guidelines from Term 1, 2027, with tighter limits for younger students and mandatory rules from 2028.
NSW Police Investigate Sydney Bus Incident Involving Muslim Schoolgirl
NSW Police are investigating a reported verbal abuse incident involving a 13-year-old Muslim schoolgirl on a Sydney bus.
Up to 100 People Involved in Wadeye Disturbance as NT Police Investigate Armed Clash
Northern Territory Police are investigating a large overnight disturbance in Wadeye involving about 100 people, with some allegedly armed with bows, spears and metal objects.
James Vlassakis Parole Release Upheld After South Australian Review Bid Fails
A review has upheld the South Australian Parole Board’s decision to release Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis, after the state government sought to overturn the ruling.
Catherine King Declares Lifetime Qantas Platinum Status as Travel Perk Draws Scrutiny
Transport Minister Catherine King has disclosed lifetime Qantas Platinum status, prompting fresh scrutiny of airline perks, disclosure rules and the optics of benefits received by senior politicians.
South Australia Records First H5 Bird Flu Detection in an Australian Sea Lion
South Australia has confirmed H5 bird flu in an Australian sea lion found at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island, raising concern for one of the country’s rarest marine mammals.
Pauline Hanson Faces Cross-Party Backlash Over Resurfaced Remarks About Indigenous Australians
Pauline Hanson is facing criticism from Labor, the Coalition and the crossbench after comments she made about Indigenous Australians in a 2025 podcast resurfaced.
Australian Off Road Campers Appears to Shut Down as Owners and Customers Seek Answers
Reports from the Sunshine Coast caravan community indicate Australian Off Road Campers has ceased operating at its Caloundra site, while new business registrations have added uncertainty over what comes next.
‘My Feed, My Way’: Australia Moves to Give Users More Control Over Social Media Algorithms
The Albanese government has released draft laws that would require social media platforms to offer Australians a genuine choice over whether their default feed is algorithmic or based on accounts they follow.