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.

8 Takeaways From Albanese’s Phone Call With US President Trump

The two leaders covered tariffs, AUKUS, the CCP, and critical minerals.

Australia News August 14, 2026
Senate Backs Inquiry Into Hanson’s Bill to Block Foreign Terror Fighters

Leader Pauline Hanson rejected claims that the Bill was unconstitutional.

Australian Politics News August 13, 2026
Australia’s Largest Aluminium Smelter Receives $2.5 Billion Government Lifeline

The smelter is also the nation's single largest user of electricity, with Australia one of the few countries ...

Australia News August 13, 2026
The $25 Carry-On: Why Jetstar Is Putting a Price on Your Luggage?

Jetstar’s decision to axe free luggage is a sign the airline is going back to its no-frills roots, ...

Australia News August 12, 2026
Hanson Introduces Bill to Try Bar Foreign Terrorist Fighters From Returning

One Nation pushes to block ISIS-linked individuals from returning to Australia.

Australian Politics News August 12, 2026
Why This Migrant Councillor Pushed to Mandate English on Local Signage

Esther Kim values multiculturalism but says English is the 'common foundation.'

Australia News August 12, 2026
Labor Rejects Link Between Roberts-Smith Case and New Rules for Top Prosecutor

A senator has queried why the government is seeking to change how it handles conflicts of interest involving ...

Australia News August 12, 2026
Sydney Council Moves to Mandate English on Business Signs

Strathfield Council has passed a motion affirming English as the primary language used in information intended for the ...

Australia News August 11, 2026
Report Finds Coral Coverage Up Across Great Barrier Reef Amid Climate Concerns

The central part of the reef, from Cooktown to Proserpine, showed an increase from 28.6 to 31.6 percent.

Australia News August 11, 2026
Australia Deepens Defence Ties With Vietnam Amid Human Rights Concerns

Both countries agreed to work together on defence and supply chain resilience.

Australian Politics News August 11, 2026
10,000 Sign Petition to Cut Screen Time in Schools

A parenting group is pushing for a return to pens, paper, books and handwriting as academic skills fall ...

Australia News August 10, 2026
Labor Minister Says PM Did Not Make Inappropriate Comment About Japan Leader

What are the $270 melons that have sparked a political row?

Australia News August 9, 2026
Iranian Soccer Players Who Sought Asylum in Australia Granted Citizenship

The women thanked Australia for granting them citizenship and said they looked forward to building a new future ...

Australia News August 6, 2026
Dramatic Video Captures Police Weaving Through Carpark After High-Speed Chase

A 30-year-old man was arrested on foot after police raced through a shopping centre carpark following a high-speed ...

Crime and Public Safety August 6, 2026
Rare Tiny Possum Officially Found in Sanctuary Almost 30 Years After Last Sighting

The tiny possum species lives off nectar and pollen and has proven elusive to conservationists.

Australia News August 6, 2026
ABC Issues Apology Over Violent Skit Targeting Mining Executive Rinehart

Australia's taxpayer-funded broadcaster has apologised to her and edited an episode of 'Race Around the World' following legal ...

Australia News August 6, 2026
Labor MP Ed Husic Hospitalised After Serious Sydney Motorway Crash

The western Sydney politician suffered fractures and other injuries after his vehicle was struck by a truck in ...

Australia News August 5, 2026
Labor to Push Ahead with Data Centre Rules Despite State Opposition

This comes after Queensland and the Northern Territory rejected the federal government’s proposed national framework for data centres ...

Australia News August 5, 2026
Childcare Exodus: More Than Half of Workers Leave Within a Year

'52 percent of jobs in the childcare sector were held for less than a year, compared to 25 ...

Education and Family August 5, 2026
Australian Gold Medalists Publicly Thank Rinehart for Commonwealth Games Bonuses

Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, paid more than $1.2 million in bonuses to the national swim team after ...

Australia News August 5, 2026
‘Neil the Seal’ May Have Cost $30,000—But One Expert Says He Delivered Priceless Global Exposure

Neil the seal may have racked up a bill during his recent shore leave, but it drew the ...

Australia News August 4, 2026
Footage of Nurse’s Jiu-Jitsu Takedown Sparks Calls for Better Hospital Security

Assault-related hospitalisations of medical staff have risen from 29 in 2015-16, to 126 in 2024-25.

Australia News August 4, 2026
New CCTV Shows How an Airborne Car Speared Into Bus

A bus driver has been praised by Brisbane City Council for his quick actions after a car flew ...

Australia News August 4, 2026
Aussie Builders Grapple With Insurance Cost Hikes of Up to 300 Percent: Inquiry Told

'For many builders, insurance has become a major barrier to operating, growing and, in some cases, remaining in ...

Australia News August 4, 2026
Labor Minister Criticises ABC Segment as Rinehart Files Lawsuit

The taxpayer-funded ABC has failed to remove the clip which joked about the violent death of mining boss ...

Australia News August 3, 2026
ABS Urged to Better Measure Value of Unpaid Care In Upcoming Census

The ABS was questioned over why unpaid care work remains largely invisible in official productivity and economic growth ...

Australian Politics News August 2, 2026
Video of Nurses’ Kill Threats Against Jews Allowed Back Into Trial Evidence

Lawyers for the pair had argued the video amounted to an illegal invasion of their privacy.

Australia News July 31, 2026