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What changed New Victoria rental reforms put an end to unsupported bond claims and set out clearer obligations for rental providers and agents. The Domestic Building Legal Service is also being expanded, so Victorians can get help with building disputes at
Queensland has passed a law creating circuit breaker programs for children in the youth justice system. It is not yet in force.
The Balmain East link is back The new Route 444 bus starts on Monday 16 November 2026, giving Balmain East Wharf a direct link to Leichhardt Marketplace along Darling Street. Transport for NSW says it delivers on a NSW Government
Quicker answers for smaller subdivisions The ACT Planning Act changes passed by the Legislative Assembly make planning and leasing faster for missing middle housing, such as townhouses, duplexes, terraces and other low-rise homes. They affect Canberrans who want to build
Proposed timetable changes for southern Sydney and Illawarra train services have now been sidelined after community outrage. The NSW Government says the changes to Sydney’s T4 (Eastern), T8 (Southern) and South Coast lines had been due to take effect next
$139.5 million to put the IBAC anti-corruption laws to work The Victorian Government has announced $139.5 million for the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC), the Victorian Ombudsman and Integrity Oversight Victoria, to help them put the new IBAC anti-corruption laws
A bitumen blitz worth $62 million and targeting almost 4000km of local roads is coming to Moreton Bay communities this financial year. The ‘blitz’ involves almost 100 resurfacing projects and 32 rehabilitation projects, city council says. Topping the projects list
Amanda Stoker is the new Queensland child safety minister Former federal senator Amanda Stoker was sworn in on Saturday 24 October as Queensland’s new child safety minister, a day after Amanda Camm stepped down. Stoker takes on Families, Seniors and
Queensland security grants now cover tradie utes and vans The Queensland Government has opened a new round of its Secure Communities Partnership Program, with up to $20 million available for small and family businesses to pay for security upgrades. For
A bigger Domestic Building Legal Service for Victorian homeowners Consumer Affairs Victoria announced on 23 October 2026 that the Victorian Government is investing $14.5 million over five years from 2026 in a new Domestic Building Legal Service. It will be
