Doorstop - New York
22 Sep 2026Prime Minister Albanese said AI must keep humans in control while unlocking science and productivity gains. He spoke in New York inviting other countries to join an AI statement.
Latest Australian releases
Up to 50 latest federal and state announcements, latest first.Research to support children with inherited cancer risk shares in Minns Labor Government funding boost
22 Sep 2026Three NSW cancer research projects will share more than $700,000 in Minns Government funding. A UNSW nursing study on children with inherited cancer risk receives $250,000.
Australia-EU meeting 2026
22 Sep 2026Australia and EU leaders met in New York on the UNGA margins to review cooperation. They discussed progress since the Commission President’s March 2026 Australia visit.
West Australian man charged with possessing child exploitation material after alleged detection at Perth Airport
21 Sep 2026A West Australian man is scheduled to appear before Perth Magistrates Court today charged with possessing child exploitation material after an alleged detection at Perth Airport last month. Australian Border Force officers allegedly identified the material on a mobile phone after examining his baggage following an international flight on 28 August 2026, and referred the matter to the AFP.
Queensland teenager charged for allegedly possessing violent extremist material
18 Sep 2026A Queensland teenager is due back in Pine Rivers Magistrates Court today charged with allegedly possessing violent extremist material and promoting it online. The Queensland Joint Counter Terrorism Team charged the 18-year-old after an FBI report about an Australian user posting extremist content advocating violence.
Visit to California and New York
18 Sep 2026Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to the United States from 18 to 24 September 2026 to visit Apple Headquarters in California and lead Australia’s delegation at the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York. He will meet Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook on parental controls for children and, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong, engage partners on multilateralism, climate action, and shared global challenges.
Transport for NSW and the Transport Accident Commission Victoria release more than 50 new bicycle helmet safety ratings
16 Sep 2026Transport for NSW and the Transport Accident Commission, Victoria have joined forces in a new partnership working together on the Helmet STAR bicycle helmet rating system, releasing ratings for more than 50 helmets today. Melvin Eveleigh, Director at Transport for NSW said the partnership with TAC now makes the program multi-jurisdictional and will help promote bicycle helmet safety beyond New South Wales with the launch of the new website www.helmetstar.com.au.
Maternity services return to Biloela and Cooktown
15 Sep 2026Less than 24 hours after the Biloela Hospital birthing service reopened, baby Arlie Mae was the first to be born in the upgraded unit and welcomed by the delighted maternity team. Returned birthing services have already delivered for one Queensland family.
Foundations laid for Finley Hospital Redevelopment
15 Sep 2026The $25 million Finley Hospital Redevelopment has reached a significant milestone, with major foundation works now complete following two concrete pours. The concrete pours form the foundations of the new expanded inpatient unit, and hospital entrance and reception area, marking major progress on site and an important step towards delivering enhanced healthcare facilities for the Finley and Southern Riverina community.
All aboard for our furry friends
15 Sep 2026Tasmania's new Spirits of Tasmania ferries will offer expanded pet travel, including climate-controlled kennels, pet-friendly cabins and an outdoor deck. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the upgrades support the visitor economy under the 2030 Strong Plan, with pet cabin tickets on sale from 16 September.
A renewed conversation about impacts of organised crime and illicit drugs on Australia and Australians
15 Sep 2026AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett calls for a renewed national conversation linking illicit drug demand to organised crime violence and national security. She points to recent mistaken-identity shootings and urges Australians to confront the country's high illicit drug consumption.
AEC calls for input on the regulation of electoral communication authorisation statements
14 Sep 2026The rules governing authorisation requirements for electoral communications may change ahead of the next federal election, with the AEC opening public consultation on the Authorisation Determination. The rules, known as the Authorisation Determination , determine the placement, format and language requirements for authorisation statements in advertising and other political communication for an election.
Townsville man charged over alleged possession of child abuse material
14 Sep 2026Australian Federal Police, Queensland Police and Border Force charged a Townsville man after alleged child abuse material was found on a phone at Cairns Airport. He is due to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court.
West Tarneit Station Opens To Passengers
13 Sep 2026Victoria’s West Tarneit Station opened to passengers with a 400-space car park, bus interchange and accessible platforms. New and more frequent bus routes connect the growing western Melbourne suburb to the rail network.
Incat named 2026 Tasmanian Exporter of the Year
12 Sep 2026Incat Tasmania was named 2026 Tasmanian Exporter of the Year for battery-electric and hybrid vessel builds. Minister Guy Barnett highlighted Hull 096, described as the world’s largest electric ship, and its export profile.
Australian man imprisoned following conviction over reckless foreign interference
10 Sep 2026A NSW man has been sentenced to up to three and a half years’ imprisonment for knowingly compiling reports for a foreign intelligence service.
Have your say on expanding dryland oval use across Canberra
10 Sep 2026The ACT Government is seeking community feedback on reactivating several dryland ovals to increase sports ground capacity across Canberra.
Boosting sport and active recreation infrastructure
9 Sep 2026Nick Duigan, Minister for Sport
Public Transport The Ticket To NFL History
9 Sep 2026Labor is pulling out all the stops to get fans to the MCG for Australia’s first-ever NFL game.
Value of dwellings falls 0.3%
8 Sep 2026The total value of Australia’s residential dwellings fell $34.1 billion or 0.3 per cent to $12.7 trillion in June quarter 2026, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Dr Mish Tan, ABS head of finance statistics, said, “The value of dwelling stock fell for the first time since the September quarter 2022.” “The quarterly fall was driven by lower property prices, with the mean dwelling price falling by 0.7 per cent to $1.1 million.
PISA results show why the reforms we are rolling out are so important
8 Sep 2026The 2025 PISA results released today show Australian students continue to perform above the OECD average in all three domains of reading, maths and science.
Procurement review to support jobs, industries that are Made in WA
8 Sep 2026The Cook Labor Government is reviewing the State's procurement framework to create more local jobs, strengthen local industry and support its Made in WA plan.
Working together to help protect our threatened species
7 Sep 20267 September 2026
Riverfront transformation to unlock 2,200 homes for Queenslanders
6 Sep 2026Northshore Hamilton riverfront transformation to deliver nearly 2,200 homes in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Appointment to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)
4 Sep 2026The Albanese Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Deputy Chief Judge Patrizia Mercuri to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1).
Four inspiring leaders win ACT Women’s Awards
4 Sep 2026Four outstanding women working in fields as diverse as gendered violence, gerontology or the science of ageing, inherited cancer risk and the property sector have won this year’s ACT Women’s Awards.
Defence Strategic Policy Research Program grants now open
4 Sep 2026The Government is strengthening its support to Australia’s strategic policy sector through the Defence Strategic Policy Research Program.
First refurbished Tangara returns to passenger service
4 Sep 2026Almost 40 years since the first Tangara trains rolled out of the factory in Newcastle, they are now re-entering timetable service after an extensive refurbishment, extending their lifespan by over a decade and boosting r
Designation of Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd under the Cash Distribution Framework Act 2026
3 Sep 2026The RBA has today designated Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd (Armaguard) (ACN 099 701 872) under the Cash Distribution Framework Act 2026 (the Act).
Pacific collaboration on climate and renewable energy powers ahead
3 Sep 2026Australia and Palau are working together to super-charge the Pacific’s renewable energy transition, massively reducing reliance on diesel fuel.
Joint Statement on the Tenth Australia-Indonesia Foreign and Defence Ministers’ 2+2 Meeting
26 Aug 20261. Australian and Indonesian Foreign and Defence Ministers met for the Tenth Australia-Indonesia Foreign and Defence Ministers’ 2+2 Meeting on 26 August 2026 in Melbourne.
Statement to mark the ninth anniversary of the Myanmar military’s attack against Rohingyas
25 Aug 2026Today marks nine years since the Myanmar military launched targeted attacks against Rohingya communities in Rakhine State, causing mass displacement, widespread human rights violations and abuses, and enduring suffering.
Building safer futures implementation plan released
18 Aug 2026The Government of South Australia has released a 5-year plan to implement recommendations of the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.
OAIC review highlights opportunities to strengthen transparency
7 Aug 2026A review by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has found that while Australian Government agencies are generally meeting their Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure log obligations, many are not publishing information within the timeframe required by law. The OAIC examined the disclosure logs of 30 agencies to assess compliance with s 11C of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and OAIC FOI guidelines.