Australia

NSW has declared an early Bush Fire Danger Period as a spring outlook flags above-normal risk, including for South East Queensland.

New NSW rental protections for domestic violence survivors start 21 September 2026. What changes for tenants, co-tenants and landlords.

A national ban on card surcharges takes effect from 1 October 2026. Here is what changes at checkout and what is still allowed.

Centrelink and pension payments rise for 5.3 million Australians from 20 September 2026. See the new rates and what to check.