Crystal-Rose Jones

Crystal-Rose Jones is a journalist with 17 years experienced based in Queensland, Australia. She has worked in regional newsrooms and under News Corporation covering court, crime, fashion, lifestyle, natural disasters, and business.

Bilbies Return to Queensland National Park for the First Time Since the 1970s

The greater bilby hasn't been spotted in the national park since the 1970s when it became extinct in ...

Australia News September 7, 2026
Crisafulli Meets JD Vance, Invites Trump to Queensland

Crisafulli visited Washington, where he met one-on-one with U.S. Vice President JD Vance to discuss opportunities in data ...

Australia News September 7, 2026
One Nation Wants Australians to Use 3 Percent of Super to Help Pay Rent, Mortgages

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show living costs increased across all household types in the June quarter.

Australia News September 6, 2026
Trump Praises Aussie Engineer Behind Nuclear Reactor Small Enough to Fit on a Truck

Unity was developed amid a broader Trump administration push to accelerate the commercial deployment of advanced nuclear reactors.

Australia News September 6, 2026
What Is 200 Hours of Human Effort Worth in the Age of AI?

'It doesn't matter if you can create a piece of artwork from AI in a second ... people ...

Australia News September 4, 2026
Two More Australians Confirmed Safe as 36 Still Missing After Nepal Flash Floods

A total of seven missing Australians have now been found, while 36 remain unaccounted for following Nepal's devastating ...

Australia News September 3, 2026
As Australia Ebbs and Changes, One Symbol Has Endured for 125 Years

Australians around the country celebrated the 125th anniversary of their national flag.

Australia News September 3, 2026
Coalition Vows to Slash Tobacco Excise by 80 Percent to Tackle Black Market

'We're very confident at an 80 percent cut, we will smash the business model of the criminal gangs ...

Australian Politics News September 3, 2026
Refugee Who Attacked Bus Driver Sentenced Over Separate Machete Attack

Echibaketa Byamungu was sentenced to three years in prison over the road-rage incident but was released after receiving ...

Crime and Public Safety September 2, 2026
Nationals Leader Calls for More Male Teachers to Protect Boys From ‘Manosphere’ Influencers

Matt Canavan believes a lack of real-world male role models is causing boys to turn to “manosphere” influencers, ...

Australia News September 2, 2026
Australia Could Feed 50 Million With Rice, so Why Is Its Largest Producer Struggling?

The federal government is considering a $15 million package for SunRice as it scales back production in the ...

Australia News August 28, 2026
Labor Pledges Not to Cut 20,000 Refugee Immigration Quota

Albanese has stepped in to confirm there will be no change to the intake, following reports that his ...

Australian Politics News August 28, 2026
‘Make NSW Competitive Again’: One Nation Picks Investment Banker to Lead State Election Campaign

Finance expert Mike Newman has strong opinions on the renewables push.

Australian Politics News August 27, 2026
Queensland, NT Gain Concessions on Renewables Mandate for Data Centres

Queensland and the Northern Territory will have more flexibility around the use of coal and gas to power ...

Australian Politics News August 27, 2026
NSW Wildlife Service Suspends Wild Brumby Cull Ahead of Trial

Brumbies in a New South Wales national park will live to see another day after an emergency injunction ...

Australia News August 25, 2026
Beak and Enter: Police Swoop on ‘Feathered’ Intruder

Police utilised the opportunity to remind people to secure doors and windows where possible to prevent unlawful entry.

Australia News August 25, 2026
Brisbane Council Bans Smart Glasses From Public Pools Over Privacy Concerns

The ban comes as global smart-glass sales surge and cheaper options become increasingly available.

Australia News August 25, 2026
New Chinese Ambassador Warns Australia to ‘Respect’ Beijing’s Core Interests

Liu Jinsong declares himself a representative of Xi Jinping and vows to defend the Chinese Communist Party’s interests.

Australia News August 25, 2026
Sub-Saharan Africa Could Become Next Major Source of Global Migrants, Demographer Says

'About 50 percent of the global population growth will be from Sub-Saharan Africa, and so this, I think, ...

Australia News August 24, 2026
6 Major Changes Passed by Australia’s Parliament—and What They Mean

The NDIS, gambling reform, Big Tech, and blocking terrorists from returning to Australia were all on the agenda.

Australia News August 24, 2026
Australia Raises ‘Deeming Rates’ to 1.75 Percent, What It Means for Pensioners

National Seniors Australia says most pensioners will still receive a modest increase, and noted that the deeming rate ...

Australia News August 23, 2026
Victorian Labor Defends Crackdown on Alternative Union Group Amid Anti-‘Hate’ Push

A prominent Jewish group has condemned the government for using anti-Semitism concerns as cover to crack down on ...

Australia News August 21, 2026
From Wildlife to the Milky Way, the Photographer Who Hunts for the Perfect Moment in Light

David Holman could be called a 'photographer to the stars'—quite literally.

Australia News August 21, 2026
Golf Australia Lets Trans Players Pick Their Gender Handicap, Share Change Rooms

A women's advocacy group has expressed concern that the sport is prioritising inclusion over biological reality.

Social Issues August 20, 2026
‘No Immediate Changes’: Government Reassures Participants After NDIS Overhaul

An estimated 241,000 Australians will be moved off the scheme.

Australia News August 20, 2026
Australia Passes Law Forcing Big Tech to Pay 2.75 Percent of Revenue for News

Big Tech firms have the choice of signing direct deals with media outlets to 'offset' the size of ...

Australia News August 20, 2026
Bill Expanding ASIO Questioning Powers Passes Senate

Coalition senators abstained from the vote, with Liberals Alex Antic and Andrew McLachlan voting against the reforms.

Australia News August 20, 2026