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Canberra suburbs open to new housing options under updated plan
Missing middle housing is now easier to build across Canberra. New Territory Plan changes came into effect on 1 July 2026, opening up established suburbs to types of housing that were previously much harder to build. What the missing middle […]
Queensland photo ID replacements and seatbelt penalty rules updated from December 2026
What changed Queensland photo ID card replacement. Card holders can now apply for a replacement card in three situations: the information on the card is wrong; they know or reasonably suspect the card has been damaged, lost or stolen; or […]
Qantas and Jetstar to cut more domestic flights and raise fares as fuel bill climbs
Qantas and Jetstar fare rises are set to continue into next year, and Australian travellers will also have fewer flights to choose from. On Friday, Qantas said it would cut more domestic capacity across its two airlines and keep raising […]
Mounjaro PBS listing process ends after Eli Lilly steps back
The Mounjaro PBS listing process has officially ended. Eli Lilly Australia has confirmed it will not list tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro, on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for type 2 diabetes. The company announced the decision in April 2026, saying […]
Personal care contributions end and aged care complaints data goes public
Support at Home personal care: what changed From 1 October 2026, Support at Home personal care no longer attracts a contribution for older people approved to receive it. The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s latest Quality Bulletin also covers […]
DVA drops pre-approval hurdle as new fee items take effect
What changed with DVA prior financial approval DVA prior financial approval is no longer needed for a range of DVA-funded health services. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has removed the requirement for providers to seek approval before delivering these […]
A permanent Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care is now law
The Australian Parliament has passed legislation creating Australia’s first permanent, independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner. The role will sit within the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, with its independence set out in law, and will […]
Centrepay no longer covers some goods and services from today
Centrepay changes 2026: what they mean Centrepay changes 2026: from 1 November, some goods and services can no longer be paid for through the scheme. The changes came at the end of a 12-month transition period that began in November […]
Single environmental assessment for major NSW projects up for public comment
What’s proposed for NSW environmental assessment NSW environmental assessment for major projects could soon become a single process. Public consultation opened on 21 October 2026 on a proposed agreement between the Commonwealth and New South Wales. Under the deal, major […]
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