https://thenightly.com.au/australia/queensland/kelvin-grove-brisbane-seven-teens-charged-over-mans-murder-remain-in-custody-c-22723682 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723682/7954bf3ce7cc0b9ae893c5213c700c52963b5e24.jpg Relatives of the teens charged with murder attended the court hearing, along with their lawyers. (AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-14T04:26:16.000Z Kelvin Grove, Brisbane: Seven teens charged over man's murder remain in custody queensland, police https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/productivity-commission-urges-anthony-albanese-to-scrap-gst-deal-that-favours-western-australia--c-22722604 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722604/82083a3ef357de53deb6b06f1ffa51c9cbc6c1a9.jpg Anthony Albanese is being urged by the Productivity Commission to unwind his Liberal predecessor’s GST deal hated by east coast states. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T04:19:50.000Z Productivity Commission urges Anthony Albanese to scrap GST deal that favours Western Australia australia, australia, nsw, politics, western-australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/ryanair-passenger-sucked-through-plane-window-after-engine-failure-on-a-flight-from-greece-to-germany-c-22723827 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723827/9633604878db81b2467d7bb628f8fc9fec0ff242.jpg Engine debris behind Ryanair passenger window nightmare. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T04:11:34.000Z Ryanair passenger sucked through plane window after engine failure on a flight from Greece to Germany world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/woolworths-shopper-tackles-man-accused-of-assaulting-four-people-in-banyo-c-22723684 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723684/de105719e5a165aef5437920e23f9000dbc41e52.jpg A shopper has been caught on camera tackling a man accused of assaulting four people inside a Woolworths store. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T03:14:03.000Z Woolworths shopper tackles man accused of assaulting four people in Banyo australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/british-train-derails-at-lewes-on-its-way-from-london-victoria-to-eastbourne-dozens-injured-c-22723604 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723604/c3f7f3894de9bf65dffa7995ec585bcf9b4db45a.jpg British train derails at Lewes on its way from London Victoria to Eastbourne, dozens injured The scene where two people have been seriously injured after a train with around 150 people on board derailed near Lewes railway station in East Sussex. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403369028112 world, uk world 69 2026-08-14T03:14:03.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T03:14:03.000Z British train derails at Lewes on its way from London Victoria to Eastbourne, dozens injured world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-urges-gambling-inducement-crackdown-as-government-coalition-near-betting-reform-deal-c-22723388 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723388/716d17d9883142f44d0a47223d72152795b1d242.jpg Anthony Albanese said measures needed to be put in place to tackle gambling addiction. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T02:21:10.000Z Anthony Albanese urges gambling inducement crackdown as government, Coalition near betting reform deal politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/jacinta-allan-quits-politics-and-will-not-recontest-bendigo-east-after-ben-carroll-takes-over-as-vic-premier-c-22723164 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723164/12b2eae70ee286b7f09f780568cd6e6e7b3a77a4.jpg Former premier Jacinta Allan has announced she will not contest the Victorian November election. NewsWire/ David Crosling The Nightly en 2026-08-14T01:40:13.000Z Jacinta Allan quits politics and will not recontest Bendigo East after Ben Carroll takes over as Vic Premier politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/johnny-young-of-young-talent-time-fame-dies-at-age-79-after-battle-with-pancreatic-cancer-c-22723157 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723157/0685eb1cfd453f8cdc74e8f930d4b0725f70a5da.jpg Johnny Young of Young Talent Time fame dies at age 79 after battle with pancreatic cancer Entertainer Johnny Young has died after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403366621112 culture culture 45 2026-08-14T01:38:56.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T01:38:56.000Z Johnny Young of Young Talent Time fame dies at age 79 after battle with pancreatic cancer culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/mark-butler-coy-on-developed-plan-to-bring-down-migration-as-jane-hume-demands-action-over-visa-overstayers-c-22722762 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722762/1dd0896814c3bb97b84fe0a7f5c30fa7721a9f8a.png Mark Butler says the Albanese government is considering a tougher crackdown on visa overstayers but conceded Labor would not pursue a Trump-style enforcement model.  The Nightly en 2026-08-14T00:28:20.000Z Mark Butler coy on ‘developed plan’ to bring down migration as Jane Hume demands action over visa overstayers politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/nicole-kidman-opens-up-on-tom-cruise-marriage-and-reveals-warning-she-ignored-after-falling-madly-in-love-c-22722581 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722581/cdf5e70836579344c70c197c78989e349f9e26f9.jpg Nicole Kidman opens up on Tom Cruise marriage and reveals warning she ignored after falling ‘madly in love’ Robert Irwin, at 22, will become the youngest ever host of the Logie Awards this Sunday on Seven. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403322151112 culture culture 128 2026-08-14T00:22:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T00:22:50.000Z Nicole Kidman opens up on Tom Cruise marriage and reveals warning she ignored after falling ‘madly in love’ culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/europe/europe-heat-wave-uk-records-hottest-day-of-the-year-as-temperatures-hit-381c-just-shy-of-highest-ever-temp-c-22722090 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722090/29c52eaae7d91d1fba65d9ff1be53945d1a00b69.jpg Europe heat wave: UK records hottest day of the year as temperatures hit 38.1C, just shy of highest ever temp Many UK fields are increasingly looking sandy brown rather than their traditional luscious green. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403303852112 europe world/europe 22 2026-08-14T00:04:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T00:04:43.000Z Europe heat wave: UK records hottest day of the year as temperatures hit 38.1C, just shy of highest ever temp europe https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/how-to-beat-brain-fog-with-better-sleep-hydration-and-the-best-foods-for-memory-focus-and-brain-health-c-22666131 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22666131/d7bd0330bbaaa16d0e3f1ff9e48d9d74bddc0071.jpg SARAH DI LORENZO: How to beat brain fog with better sleep, hydration and best foods for memory, focus That frustrating mental haze may have more causes than you realise. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403190329112 food, wellbeing lifestyle/food 234 2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z SARAH DI LORENZO: How to beat brain fog with better sleep, hydration and best foods for memory, focus food, wellbeing https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/masterchef-favourite-kishwar-chowdhury-puts-a-bengali-twist-on-the-humble-sausage-roll-c-22501725 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22501725/a9f45494896bc27b3ced97cc00da685c8048435d.jpg Kishwar Chowdhury shares a sausage roll recipe with a twist. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z MasterChef favourite Kishwar Chowdhury puts a Bengali twist on the humble sausage roll food https://thenightly.com.au/world/africa/ebola-outbreak-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-reports-death-in-bas-uele-province-for-first-time-c-22721892 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721892/3c7f1a312a9d5bb67e9e2c3e0627297715df36f2.jpg Ebola outbreak: Democratic Republic of the Congo reports death in Bas-Uele province for first time Bas-Uele is the sixth province in the Democratic Republic of Congo to register an Ebola case. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403361959112 africa, health, world world/africa 29 2026-08-13T23:53:49.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T23:53:49.000Z Ebola outbreak: Democratic Republic of the Congo reports death in Bas-Uele province for first time africa, health, world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/powerball-jackpot-latrobe-valley-man-wins-more-than-20-million-after-last-minute-ticket-purchase-c-22722615 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722615/d8a6d40a2c5fc853bc5ce3debf3671e9a7f57394.jpg Powerball jackpot: Latrobe Valley man wins more than $20 million after last-minute ticket purchase The man won more than $20 million after buying his ticket seconds before the draw closed. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403361548112 australia australia 46 2026-08-13T23:51:23.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T23:51:23.000Z Powerball jackpot: Latrobe Valley man wins more than $20 million after last-minute ticket purchase australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-advocates-for-was-gst-ahead-of-productivity-commission-report-c-22722614 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722614/815e136decc98c5bd1f493332a9e7ee196b09f5e.jpg Anthony Albanese advocates for WA’s GST ahead of Productivity Commission report Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds a press conference at Australian Parliament House in Canberra. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403359695112 politics politics 89 2026-08-13T23:46:55.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T23:46:55.000Z Anthony Albanese advocates for WA’s GST ahead of Productivity Commission report politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/oz-lotto-hervey-bay-woman-wins-20-million-jackpot-after-checking-mystery-ticket-at-queensland-newsagency-c-22722575 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722575/b96b8158ead077ca776cbbbfddea2e2f988060cb.jpg Oz Lotto: Hervey Bay woman wins $20 million jackpot after checking mystery ticket at Queensland newsagency Two division one winning entries have split the $40 million Oz Lotto jackpot, with a Hobart man and an unidentified Hervey Bay player each claiming $20 million. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403245651112 australia australia 18 2026-08-13T23:25:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T23:25:00.000Z Oz Lotto: Hervey Bay woman wins $20 million jackpot after checking mystery ticket at Queensland newsagency australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/housing-prices-in-australias-big-cities-nosedive-could-hit-sydney-melbourne-hardest-c-22722166 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722166/ae705c2dba3c8e5caf0d60d0927da022de3fc932.jpg Housing prices in Australia’s big cities: Nosedive could hit Sydney, Melbourne hardest Home owners in Australia’s biggest cities are most at risk if property values continue to sink. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403310535112 australia australia 142 2026-08-13T22:59:09.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T22:59:09.000Z Housing prices in Australia’s big cities: Nosedive could hit Sydney, Melbourne hardest australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/nicole-kidman-breaks-silence-on-keith-urban-divorce-after-19-years-of-marriage-and-admits-shes-free-falling-c-22722337 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722337/526405a9e92dff12d8e37cd511947e50d22ba2c1.jpg Nicole Kidman breaks silence on Keith Urban divorce after 19 years of marriage and admits she’s ‘free-falling’ Robert Irwin, at 22, will become the youngest ever host of the Logie Awards this Sunday on Seven. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403322151112 culture culture 128 2026-08-13T22:46:33.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T22:46:33.000Z Nicole Kidman breaks silence on Keith Urban divorce after 19 years of marriage and admits she’s ‘free-falling’ culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/us-iran-war-updates-strait-of-hormuz-management-unclear-as-both-countries-claim-to-be-in-charge-c-22722413 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722413/f4b10ea5bd613d9c69ac2e8aea33499935de566c.jpg US-Iran war updates: Strait of Hormuz management unclear as both countries claim to be in charge The crucial Strait of Hormuz supplies one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403324898112 middle-east, us-politics world/middle-east 106 2026-08-13T22:21:06.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T22:21:06.000Z US-Iran war updates: Strait of Hormuz management unclear as both countries claim to be in charge middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-anthony-albanese-reveals-details-of-substantial-phone-call-with-donald-trump--c-22722305 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722305/16acd8f6371fe1d20aa2f4ea37f332f7563145cb.jpg Anthony Albanese has doubled down on refusing to apologise to the Japanese PM about his ‘melons’ remarks after revealing what was discussed with Donald Trump in a surprise overnight phone call. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T21:44:17.000Z News and politics live: ‘Melons’ podcast host got ‘real’ Albanese as PM reveals Trump tariff pitch in call politics, australia, australia, middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/penny-wong-warns-one-nation-monoculture-push-risks-australias-national-security-in-lowy-institute-speech-c-22722121 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722121/350a2ed3a2d0ed74e794b071f3cfc677f926f343.jpg “Turning Australians against each other is the opposite of patriotism”, Penny Wong says. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T21:25:36.000Z Penny Wong warns One Nation monoculture push risks Australia’s national security in Lowy Institute speech politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/wa-treasurer-rita-saffioti-to-dig-in-on-gst-deal-as-states-reignite-dispute-ahead-of-interim-report-c-22721998 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721998/abe92b77b9d73bcf39c04d989a5eb6e311af60e2.jpg The Productivity Commission is set to release an interim report into the Morrison-era GST deal. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T21:12:00.000Z WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti to dig in on GST deal as States reignite dispute ahead of interim report politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/anthony-albanese-and-donald-trump-hold-surprise-phone-call-overnight-as-white-house-confirms-talks-c-22722260 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722260/fa9272c70089cc4afdf10b34910a5d77ecb8563c.jpg The White House has confirmed a call between the Prime Minister and Donald Trump occured overnight. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T20:56:46.000Z Anthony Albanese urges Donald Trump to reconsider Australia tariffs during lengthy overnight phone call us-politics, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/russian-plot-to-kill-an-american-citizen-in-warsaw-thwarted-by-poland-c-22721911 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721911/5cac43cb90b9390e772eec956bca4c78fd86eae7.jpg Polish PM Donald Tusk claims Poland has foiled a Russian attempt to kill a Ukrainian-American citizen in Warsaw, left. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T14:55:17.000Z Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw thwarted by Poland world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/business/shein-loses-uk-copyright-lawsuit-suit-against-temu-over-clothing-photos-c-22721577 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721577/ba850843989f90d711c65553977b718edcae044b.jpg Shein had accused Temu during the trial of breaching its copyright "on an industrial scale". The Nightly en 2026-08-13T14:06:02.000Z Shein loses UK copyright lawsuit suit against Temu over clothing photos business https://thenightly.com.au/world/phillip-ormerod-102-year-old-man-killed-following-assault-in-pub-in-wales-c-22721877 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721877/4261d19cbedae8141c0a7374892dd7319da7fcc1.jpg A man has died following an alleged assault at The Crow's Nest pub in the Welsh town of Cwmbrn. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T13:53:54.000Z Phillip Ormerod: 102-year-old man dies following alleged assault in pub in Wales world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/world/rotterdam-explosion-blast-at-dutch-port-leaves-1-dead-several-injured-c-22721844 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721844/f4ce9b3192501db8f283d9c53f1a033f7e9e6803.jpg A blast at Europe's biggest port has left at least one person dead. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T12:41:20.000Z Rotterdam explosion: Blast at Dutch port leaves 1 dead, several injured world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/ukraines-drones-hit-fourth-major-oil-refinery-deep-inside-russia-in-three-days-c-22721808 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721808/7946f3e4bca43704450f85f5edef75a77e4a586c.jpg Ukraine's attack came a day after it blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T12:13:22.000Z Ukraine's drones hit fourth major oil refinery deep inside Russia in three days world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/politics/national-party-pushing-for-stronger-parental-leave-for-fathers-c-22720707 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22720707/06e5e1e3eca6879f2105dace051c03eb65605478.jpg The Nationals' envoy for men and boys wants expanded parental leave entitlements for fathers. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T11:46:42.000Z National Party pushing for stronger parental leave for fathers politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/middle-east-latest-iran-backed-houthi-rebels-clash-with-yemeni-government-forces-as-regional-crisis-ramps-up-c-22721700 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721700/3f8d99c131f76a387bc4ed21a08c1d040d0e7e04.jpg Middle East latest: Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces as regional crisis ramps up Donald Trump has vowed to hold Iran responsible for recent Houthi attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401957884112 world, middle-east politics/world 28 2026-08-13T11:09:38.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T11:09:38.000Z Middle East latest: Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces as regional crisis ramps up world, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/nigel-farage-faces-off-against-count-binface-in-special-election-thats-been-denounced-as-a-stunt-c-22721537 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721537/952b22455b89648be195cdb67c5274213043fd30.jpg Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt Count Binface, an intergalactic-themed political candidate (actually Oxford graduate Jonathan Harvey dressed as a bin), is running against Nigel Farage in a UK by-election for the Clacton seat. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403294359112 world, uk politics/world 215 2026-08-13T10:35:30.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T10:35:30.000Z Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/pentagon-supremo-and-aukus-sceptic-elbridge-colby-delivers-blunt-message-about-future-of-sub-deal-c-22720318 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22720318/93cef8a629f9874122dccfb3324de99d1390919c.jpg Elbridge Colby, under secretary of defense for policy, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The Pentagons top strategy official acknowledged that the US operations against Iran are outside the scope of the Trump administrations plans to have allies and partners pick up more of the burden for collective security. Photographer: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg Graeme Sloan The Nightly en 2026-08-13T10:22:00.000Z Pentagon supremo and AUKUS sceptic Elbridge Colby delivers blunt message about future of sub deal usa, australia https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-pm-needs-to-find-a-way-to-wash-out-podcast-stain-c-22718817 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22718817/72fbd1233a8c6d67e8cf243e6cc6126dca87d0d7.jpg Anthony Albanese looked and sounded completely rattled on Thursday by questions about what has become known as Melongate. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-13T09:59:00.000Z Editorial: PM needs to find a way to wash out podcast stain editorial, opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/lachlan-young-rtrial-court-told-how-teenage-girl-confronted-alleged-rapist-c-22719384 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22719384/a1b3fa0914cb571ebd4e861b7b7dd605b2852b8c.jpg Lachlan Young, who has been charged with the rape of a 16-year-old. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T09:39:40.000Z Lachlan Young trial: Court told how teenage girl confronted alleged rapist australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/australia/sydney-airport-incident-atsb-investigate-air-traffic-control-after-third-incident-in-three-weeks-c-22721232 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721232/5677fa6ba86bd31d19ebb0adfe13150d74c9de96.jpg The Sydney Airport air traffic control is once again under investigation after a Boeing 737 was forced to abort its takeoff thanks to another Boeing 737 crossing the same runway. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T09:27:51.000Z Sydney Airport incident: ATSB investigate air traffic control after third incident in three weeks australia https://thenightly.com.au/sport/ash-gardner-affair-aussie-cricket-star-opens-up-on-marriage-split-after-relationship-with-georgia-voll-c-22720866 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22720866/0027fb18820982dd89df54ba81821054dba1c62a.jpg Australia women's vice-captain Ash Gardner has thanked Cricket Australia for their support. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T09:17:14.000Z Ash Gardner affair: Aussie cricket star opens up on marriage split after relationship with Georgia Voll sport, australia, cricket https://thenightly.com.au/sport/cricket/mitchell-johnson-if-australian-cricket-does-not-respect-allan-border-medal-it-cannot-expect-everyone-else-to-c-22717060 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22717060/9b2b4e226b6607cfeae17f41ec6e2226c07ebb67.jpg Travis Head won the Allan Border Medal. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T09:00:00.000Z MITCHELL JOHNSON: If Australian cricket does not respect Allan Border Medal, it cannot expect everyone else to cricket, sport https://thenightly.com.au/business/sofa-retailer-nick-scali-investigating-security-breach-c-22721070 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721070/30a03f353d94a69df6889e662441090e4278e0f3.jpg In an after-market announcement on Thursday, Nick Scali said it was currently investigating a security incident. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T08:38:49.000Z Sofa retailer Nick Scali investigating security breach business https://thenightly.com.au/sport/la-lakers-sale-joshua-kushner-and-bob-iger-purchase-iconic-basketball-team-for-125-billion-from-mark-walter-c-22719484 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22719484/d87126cf1b13ac8facc98c8ea50224ebec1d14f5.jpg The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold to Joshua Kushner (above) and Bob Iger (below) for a whopping $12.5 billion USD ($AU17.7 bn) just fourteen months after it was purchased.  The Nightly en 2026-08-13T07:45:43.000Z LA Lakers sale: Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger purchase iconic basketball team for $12.5 billion from Mark Walter sport, basketball, business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/former-bishop-of-broome-christopher-alan-saunders-boozy-ex-catholic-bishop-convicted-of-sex-abuse-crimes-c-22720605 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22720605/4dc8b411a830febb6db73ec0f5d368bc5923b4c2.jpg Retired bishop Christopher Saunders has been found guilty of abusing two young Indigenous men. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-13T07:42:59.000Z Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/average-full-time-salary-growth-at-four-year-low-failing-to-keep-pace-with-inflation-c-22717863 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22717863/77bdb60d6c07c489cc014a4922ade5662feee183.jpg Average, full time salary growth at four-year low, failing to keep pace with inflation Delivery drivers in Australia will receive a minimum wage of $31. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403260461112 australia, australia, business, politics politics/australia 21 2026-08-13T07:16:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T07:16:31.000Z Average, full time salary growth at four-year low, failing to keep pace with inflation australia, australia, business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/theres-one-man-standing-in-the-way-of-a-margot-robbie-led-barbie-sequel-c-22720352 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22720352/6f4752c94cc85a42b695940aed4a4eacbb09fdca.jpg Margot Robbie stars in Barbie The Nightly en 2026-08-13T06:56:55.000Z There’s one man standing in the way of a Margot Robbie-led Barbie sequel film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/our-lives-are-destroyed-aidan-beckers-family-reveals-their-unimaginable-grief-amid-victorias-crime-crisis-c-22714636 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22714636/ca83235cdf3009cbc9d86dadae916859399de541.jpg Aidan Becker was killed in a random stabbing attack in Melbourne in March 2026 Unknown The Nightly en 2026-08-13T06:38:42.000Z ‘Our lives are destroyed’: Aidan Becker’s family reveals their unimaginable grief amid Victoria’s crime crisis australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/the-end-of-oak-street-review-whacked-out-dinosaur-movie-is-a-surprisingly-unhinged-fun-ride-c-22718414 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22718414/518a1199885ffd56c373745f0f566175dc60c21c.jpg The End of Oak Street. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T06:04:29.000Z The End of Oak Street review: Whacked out dinosaur movie is a surprisingly unhinged, fun ride film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/was-threatened-black-cockatoos-next-species-to-be-vaccinated-from-bird-flu-c-22719621 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22719621/827adf8a1b1069a75cac4d2c36fbbcd8e0485046.jpg WA’s threatened black cockatoos next species to be vaccinated from bird flu Bird flu vaccine trial for Perth Zoo’s black cockatoos https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403314036112 politics politics 181 2026-08-13T05:53:21.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T05:53:21.000Z WA’s threatened black cockatoos next species to be vaccinated from bird flu politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/sydney-three-teenage-boys-from-the-scots-college-charged-over-alleged-sexual-assault-of-14yo-girl-c-22719462 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22719462/2abdab8104eb402cbced25bd8582e85eaed7f8f7.jpg Three teenage boys have been charged after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in an alley way in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs The Nightly en 2026-08-13T05:45:07.000Z Sydney: Three teenage boys from The Scot’s College charged over alleged sexual assault of 14yo girl australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/nsw-premier-chris-minns-rescues-pm-anthony-albanese-from-more-melon-questions-c-22718927 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22718927/73725785854752e29496d083e4491cbd0548a1eb.jpg Melongate: NSW Premier Chris Minns rescues PM Anthony Albanese from more melon questions Premier Chris Minns visits Tomago Aluminium Smelter with Anthony Albanese on Thursday. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403306079112 nsw, australia australia/nsw 32 2026-08-13T03:43:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T03:43:43.000Z Melongate: NSW Premier Chris Minns rescues PM Anthony Albanese from more melon questions nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/meghan-markle-footage-shows-music-legend-snub-duchess-of-sussex-at-high-profile-event-c-22716392 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716392/b870b2956963bda87b453e97c2b45b2220bc76fb.jpg A brief moment on the red carpet has sparked a fierce online reaction after Meghan Markle appeared to be left hanging at a high-profile event. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T03:40:00.000Z Meghan Markle: David Foster speaks out after Duchess of Sussex ‘snub’ claims at high-profile event royals https://thenightly.com.au/politics/social-cohesion-probe-told-that-multiculturalism-is-key-to-fighting-hate--c-22718683 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22718683/47b0042b8b181868241e06c8e31710057a799875.jpg Social cohesion probe told that multiculturalism is key to fighting hate Multicultural communities are leading the charge to “deprive extremists of what they want”. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403310535112 politics politics 142 2026-08-13T03:31:35.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T03:31:35.000Z Social cohesion probe told that multiculturalism is key to fighting hate politics https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/food-recall-edesia-enterprises-pty-ltd-ta-noosa-gourmet-brioche-rolls-320g-pulled-from-shelves-c-22718649 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22718649/792ccb26ac8c50e4130fb398590fb3851b4df280.png Australia’s food safety watchdog has sounded the alarm after a supermarket staple was found to have undeclared allergens.  The Nightly en 2026-08-13T03:25:50.000Z Food recall: Edesia Enterprises Pty Ltd T/A noosa gourmet brioche rolls 320g pulled from shelves food, australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/taylor-swifts-wedding-travis-kelce-breaks-silence-on-their-wedding-day--c-22717866 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22717866/d05af59197529676bf028531f83c68f936e1c11a.jpg FINALLY, Travis Kelce has given fans a rare glimpse into his wedding to Taylor Swift. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T02:37:33.000Z Travis Kelce breaks silence on details of wedding to Taylor Swift culture, music, pop-culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/tourist-injured-at-skiathos-international-airport-when-planes-engine-knocked-her-to-ground-c-22716592 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716592/df689b25d3c627a3ac1f2e904d106f1bae456d5c.jpg Tourist injured at Skiathos International Airport when plane’s engine knocked her to ground As passenger jets land at the airport, they skim over the heads of nearby onlookers. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403304391112 world, europe world 22 2026-08-13T02:28:55.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T02:28:55.000Z Tourist injured at Skiathos International Airport when plane’s engine knocked her to ground world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/coalition-frontbencher-andrew-bragg-refuses-to-confirm-if-he-cleared-speech-with-liberal-leader-angus-taylor-c-22717017 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22717017/83f20baf46f5f3fe0b569e169137ed8d1f2a4b5a.jpg Coalition frontbencher Andrew Bragg refuses to confirm if he cleared speech with Liberal leader Angus Taylor Andrew Bragg has refused to confirm whether Angus Taylor approved of his National Press Club speech. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403310535112 australia, australia, politics politics/australia 142 2026-08-13T01:53:02.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T01:53:02.000Z Coalition frontbencher Andrew Bragg refuses to confirm if he cleared speech with Liberal leader Angus Taylor australia, australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/mark-riley-anthony-albanese-has-only-himself-to-blame-for-explosive-melongate-debacle-c-22716967 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716967/4829d6363c9fd2dbe20737a9123cf37750fa8bb1.jpg Anthony Albanese’s objective in agreeing to do a podcast interview with former television presenter and now self-styled risqué comedian Nikki Osborne was to connect with an audience that would not normally tune in to the political conversation, writes Mark Riley. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-13T01:25:28.000Z MARK RILEY: Anthony Albanese has only himself to blame for explosive ‘Melongate’ debacle opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/us-soldiers-killed-near-austin-texas-after-helicopter-crashes-into-grass-field-c-22716801 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716801/a5e6e32c51c38153dcec11110f8ed7beeac49326.jpg US soldiers killed near Austin, Texas, after helicopter crashes into grass field Two people died when an Army Apache helicopter crashed and burst into flames in a field near Fort Hood, north of Austin, Texas. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403304868112 usa world/usa 35 2026-08-13T00:37:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T00:37:50.000Z US soldiers killed near Austin, Texas, after helicopter crashes into grass field usa https://thenightly.com.au/world/europe/europe-solar-eclipse-spectacular-photos-capture-rare-celestial-phenomenon-as-millions-gather-to-catch-glimpse-c-22716793 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716793/3007aa8738bacf92f4e497e9a66210de975dc56f.jpg Millions of skywatchers across Europe looked to the heavens on Wednesday as the Moon moved directly between Earth and the Sun, creating a spectacular total solar eclipse in parts of the continent for the first time in 27 years.  The Nightly en 2026-08-13T00:24:22.000Z Europe solar eclipse: Spectacular photos capture rare celestial phenomenon as millions gather to catch glimpse europe, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/tasmania-records-first-case-of-h5n1-bird-flu-confirmed-after-a-brown-skua-was-found-at-rocky-cape--c-22716681 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716681/927827b2c2dc0ac0ec0ae652ec52d39b4d16442f.jpg Tasmania records first case of H5N1 bird flu, confirmed after a brown skua was found at Rocky Cape Among bird species confirmed with a deadly virus are a giant northern petrel and a brown skua. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403298228112 politics, australia, tasmania politics 138 2026-08-12T23:35:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T23:35:00.000Z Tasmania records first case of H5N1 bird flu, confirmed after a brown skua was found at Rocky Cape politics, australia, tasmania https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/colombia-earthquake-search-for-survivors-enters-critical-window-as-at-least-250-confirmed-dead-c-22716038 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716038/904fa49f5240434b94a192c7de55e59b6ce9d838.jpg Colombia earthquake: Search for survivors enters critical window as at least 250 confirmed dead A powerful earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing more than 250 people and injuring 2,500 others. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403290381112 world politics/world 35 2026-08-12T22:41:09.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T22:41:09.000Z Colombia earthquake: Search for survivors enters critical window as at least 250 confirmed dead world https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/charlie-kirk-accused-killer-tyler-robinsons-lawyers-argue-that-he-shouldnt-get-the-death-penalty-c-22715947 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715947/8ae33ac93320dd68ec1f03f6693da65d5b0a546a.jpg Charlie Kirk accused killer Tyler Robinson’s lawyers argue that he shouldn’t get the death penalty Prosecutors say they have “overwhelming evidence” against Charlie Kirk’s accused killer. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403298801112 usa world/usa 151 2026-08-12T22:35:33.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T22:35:33.000Z Charlie Kirk accused killer Tyler Robinson’s lawyers argue that he shouldn’t get the death penalty usa https://thenightly.com.au/business/bhp-could-be-next-big-winner-with-shares-looking-to-top-70-as-investors-tip-tech-rebound-c-22714578 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22714578/8f1cc2e5e1e7866351b429393270e366717bee27.jpg A strategist believes BHP can extend its rally and push above $70 as soon as next week if copper prices continue climbing and the miner delivers a strong dividend and outlook when it reports on August 18. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T22:19:38.000Z BHP could be next big winner with shares looking to top $70 as investors tip tech rebound business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-albanese-and-minns-announce-25bn-bailout-for-tomago-aluminium-smelter-nsw-c-22716029 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716029/15ef5af4ca2af0aaab39dc5934506eda7dd56b01.jpg Albo’s ‘melon’ grilling gets awkward as Minns intervenes. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T22:14:27.000Z News and politics live updates: PM pressed on melon remarks as Minns intervenes, Senate forces letter release politics, australia, business, middle-east, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/israeli-military-targets-hamas-commander-it-says-planned-attacks-against-troops-operating-in-territory-c-22715876 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715876/e7cdcd164347fe90afd0d725c6ba25550bcd4543.jpg Witnesses say a man on a rickshaw in the northern Gaza Strip was wounded in an Israeli attack. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T21:35:45.000Z Israeli military targets Hamas commander it says planned attacks against troops operating in territory middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/business/telstra-eyes-softer-profit-after-major-outage-and-share-price-pressures-but-dividend-could-be-juicy-c-22715581 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715581/811514e43a1bd4c7704824a0ed8e0c764e9c1091.jpg Telstra is set to reveal its latest financial results with earnings expected to dip. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T21:28:13.000Z Telstra eyes softer profit after major outage and share price pressures but dividend could be juicy business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/karoline-leavitt-quits-white-house-press-secretary-role-as-donald-trump-reveals-her-next-move-c-22715892 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715892/45b3be6711867dd2f98af22a249d9e281a98cddf.jpg Karoline Leavitt quits White House Press Secretary role as Donald Trump reveals her next move US President Donald Trump allegedly used an elaborate security operation involving a catering truck and decoy plane to evade potential Iranian assassination threats while departing Turkey after a NATO summit. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403229722112 us-politics politics/us-politics 119 2026-08-12T21:25:30.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T21:25:30.000Z Karoline Leavitt quits White House Press Secretary role as Donald Trump reveals her next move us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/major-parties-agree-federal-governments-proposed-news-bargaining-incentive-for-social-media-c-22715702 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715702/223d8969b4591da9fe6c40682d33867158482047.jpg The news bargaining incentive pushes companies like Facebook to pay for publishers' content. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T21:10:47.000Z Major parties agree to Federal Government’s proposed news bargaining incentive for social media politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/pauline-hanson-protests-thousands-of-students-to-walk-out-across-australia-as-one-nation-support-surges-c-22715593 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715593/1654b5aad275a7ec074a6923e6013fe8c0a49640.jpg Pauline Hanson protests: Thousands of students to walk out across Australia as One Nation support surges Barnaby Joyce has described One Nation as 'one of the gayest parties in Australia' in response to homophobic statements made by former Western Australian One Nation candidate Parminder Singh, who claimed homosexuality is a mental illness. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403268043112 politics politics 28 2026-08-12T20:57:15.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T20:57:15.000Z Pauline Hanson protests: Thousands of students to walk out across Australia as One Nation support surges politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/donald-trump-declares-us-has-total-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-in-fiery-new-warning-to-iran-c-22715820 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715820/3716cc5eb230eb00c87871ab5531bea56361f3c3.jpg Donald Trump declares US has ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz in fiery new warning to Iran Restricted defence force bases have been breached almost 150 times within the past year as drones infringe on airspace. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403289807112 us-politics, middle-east politics/us-politics 520 2026-08-12T20:50:29.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T20:50:29.000Z Donald Trump declares US has ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz in fiery new warning to Iran us-politics, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/sport/lionel-messi-hints-at-retirement-from-football-in-emotional-tribute-after-death-of-father-jorge--c-22715466 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715466/6d7a1147e12be5768a88a1f1ee7dc5b510aae180.jpg Lionel Messi has reportedly been rocked by the death of his father Jorge. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T14:39:43.000Z Lionel Messi hints at retirement from football in emotional tribute after death of father Jorge sport, football https://thenightly.com.au/politics/nhu-rongji-chinese-premier-and-architect-of-asian-superpowers-growth-dies-aged-97-c-22715255 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715255/8e2f59c9dcb14a9d442166384242b80d7667a0d6.jpg Zhu Rongji's style was tough enough to attract the nicknames Boss and Madman Zhu. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-08-12T13:37:57.000Z Nhu Rongji: Chinese premier and architect of Asian superpower’s growth dies aged 97 politics, asia-pacific, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/ukraine-war-latest-kyivs-naval-blitz-damages-russias-black-sea-stronghold-c-22715315 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715315/76c1e08869a8cb14729cedfb42821568a3315659.jpg Russian air defences launch against Ukraine's wave of strikes on the stragegically vital port of Novorossiysk, left, and the aftermath of the attack on the streets, right. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T12:17:02.000Z Ukraine war latest: Kyiv’s naval blitz damages Russia's Black Sea stronghold world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/anthony-albaneses-melon-gate-saga-continues-to-overshadow-deepening-relationship-with-japan-c-22711791 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711791/568073ecdaa222f7b93c43a332e13024ef82a111.jpg The growth of the military and economic relationship between the former World War II enemies has been truly remarkable, which makes Anthony Albanese’s clumsy and ill-advised comments about the country’s female leader so baffling. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T11:02:00.000Z ANDREW GREENE: Anthony Albanese’s melon-gate saga continues to overshadow deepening relationship with Japan australia, asia-pacific, politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/middle-east-latest-new-houthi-attacks-on-shipping-as-iran-war-talks-at-impasse-c-22715053 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715053/f531803a46e2fd4240db818a4e7ef07ae5146ef0.jpg Middle East latest: New Houthi attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have threatened to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, days after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401861183112 world, middle-east, us-politics politics/world 295 2026-08-12T10:18:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T10:18:45.000Z Middle East latest: New Houthi attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse world, middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-chalmers-credibility-on-the-line-over-housing-gloom--c-22712651 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22712651/88b0c8db2e8252aa09a96baf074f928db44e493e.jpg EDITORIAL: Chalmers’ credibility on the line over housing gloom Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends the federal government's capital gains tax reforms in response to billboard campaigns claiming the changes punish ambition and side hustles. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6399754730112 editorial, opinion, politics opinion/editorial 516 2026-08-12T09:59:00.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-12T09:59:00.000Z EDITORIAL: Chalmers’ credibility on the line over housing gloom editorial, opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/ex-copper-jamie-mathew-flanagans-bombshell-bid-to-reopen-case-after-conviction-for-fiances-murder-c-22706183 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22706183/7528abb38814a2753306a53f1baf73e5bc2bb17b.jpg In stunning new evidence filed in court supporting a bid for a retrial for Jamie Mathew Flanagan, it has been revealed the original investigation into the death of Desiree “Joy” Manozo (right) was badly botched The Nightly en 2026-08-12T09:53:39.000Z Ex-copper Jamie Mathew Flanagan’s bombshell bid to reopen case after conviction for fiancée’s murder australia, police, world https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/sport/kiersten-duke-why-ricky-stuarts-public-roast-of-raiders-forward-corey-horsburgh-sends-the-wrong-message-c-22712564 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22712564/bae0ae2ded7d21e99d76e90f10aad3327fdd8bdf.jpg Raiders coach Ricky Stuart during the round 23 NRL match between Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights at GIO Stadium. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-12T09:44:20.000Z KIERSTEN DUKE: Why Ricky Stuart’s public roast of Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh sends the wrong message sport, nrl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/one-nation-one-of-the-gayest-political-parties-joyce-c-22714372 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22714372/6d362c6f7fce471302a414599d4a612046ca535f.jpg Barnaby Joyce says a One Nation candidate's homophobic comments did not represent the party. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-12T08:53:34.000Z One Nation 'one of the gayest' political parties: Joyce politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/rugby-union/very-sad-ex-wallabies-league-star-brian-smith-dies-aged-59-c-22714100 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22714100/1328e1a2cfcdce16474ae7869e8d70a914c06201.jpg Brian Smith, a rugby union and league star half of the 1980s and '90s, has died. (PR IMAGE PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-08-12T08:48:34.000Z ‘Very sad’: Ex-Wallabies, league star Brian Smith dies aged 59 rugby-union, australia, nrl https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/property/treasurer-jim-chalmers-defends-housing-market-outlook-as-banks-slash-forecasts-c-22714468 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22714468/3ab38af3313e5a4a1b345d14f7152ef500cf5f87.jpg Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends housing market outlook as banks slash forecasts The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold at 4. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403199571112 property, australia lifestyle/property 122 2026-08-12T08:20:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T08:20:31.000Z Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends housing market outlook as banks slash forecasts property, australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/why-do-similar-movies-come-out-at-the-same-time-c-22712567 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22712567/82383d0d4d6a9de2b97c12873acf2eeff47d98cb.jpg Why do similar movies come out at the same time? Priscilla Presley is touring Australia this weekend, sharing her perspective on her marriage to Elvis and discussing the loss of their daughter Lisa Marie. The 80-year-old is addressing misconceptions about her life and reflecting on her experiences https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6385396674112 film, culture culture/film 95 2026-08-12T07:39:15.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T07:39:15.000Z Why do similar movies come out at the same time? film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/stephen-johnson-jim-chalmers-and-reserve-bank-are-punch-and-judy-over-falling-house-prices-c-22711060 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711060/795ba1d28a3e00c5a97785279fc566d77e153630.jpg Jim Chalmers and the Reserve Bank are engaged in a Punch and Judy show over who’s more culpable for this year’s housing market downturn. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T07:14:00.000Z STEPHEN JOHNSON: Jim Chalmers and Reserve Bank are Punch and Judy over falling house prices australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia-rushes-to-assure-japan-albaneses-comments-on-female-leaders-melons-were-not-offensive-c-22711850 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711850/a070f78b9947561dc80b20dae717d88192e83e8b.jpg Australia rushes to assure Japan that Anthony Albanese’s comments on female leader’s melons were not offensive Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism from Tokyo's former ambassador over comments made during a podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, where he joked about crown melons received as a gift from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403140275112 politics politics 129 2026-08-12T06:36:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T06:36:00.000Z Australia rushes to assure Japan that Anthony Albanese’s comments on female leader’s melons were not offensive politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/callum-turners-controversial-dating-admission-after-dua-lipa-marriage-c-22712855 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22712855/dd3571cb4af72adc695b8257b3ff2060290fd67b.jpg Callum Turner’s controversial dating admission after Dua Lipa marriage Australian public pools are implementing AI camera systems that detect swimmers in distress and alert lifeguards via smartwatch. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403232757112 culture, film, pop-culture culture 110 2026-08-12T05:57:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T05:57:45.000Z Callum Turner’s controversial dating admission after Dua Lipa marriage culture, film, pop-culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/shadowing-housing-minister-andrew-bragg-calls-for-scrapping-of-energy-efficiency-rules-on-new-homes-c-22711054 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711054/5c49d3533134b09e1106f29b61a63b8e7269e69b.jpg Shadow housing minister Andrew Bragg calls for scrapping of energy efficiency rules on new homes The construction industry is demanding an urgent overhaul of Australia’s skilled migration scheme after it was revealed tradies are ranked in the third tier for priority visas, the same level as actors and animal trainers. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6400484830112 australia, australia, business, politics australia 79 2026-08-12T05:05:57.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T05:05:57.000Z Shadow housing minister Andrew Bragg calls for scrapping of energy efficiency rules on new homes australia, australia, business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/pauline-hanson-vows-to-protect-was-gst-share-while-insisting-eastern-states-need-to-get-their-act-together-c-22713010 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22713010/78c3f9acf893aa404923585caf5324153ab8367f.jpg Pauline Hanson vows to protect WA’s GST share while insisting Eastern States ‘need to get their act together’ One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403249731112 politics politics 35 2026-08-12T04:50:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T04:50:45.000Z Pauline Hanson vows to protect WA’s GST share while insisting Eastern States ‘need to get their act together’ politics