https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/indian-actor-nana-patekar-dies-suddenly-after-cardiac-arrest-as-doctors-spent-45-minutes-trying-to-save-him-c-22987362 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22987362/e9735045910c92ec48de6bc8eb1e861918a09630.jpg Nana Patekar, known for his intense screen presence and ability to play versatile roles, suffered a cardiac arrest at 5.20am on Thursday.  The Nightly en 2026-10-08T05:10:58.000Z Indian actor Nana Patekar dies suddenly after cardiac arrest, as doctors spent 45 minutes trying to save him pop-culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/van-viet-truong-group-assault-charges-related-to-melbourne-grocers-death-dropped-c-22987118 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22987118/8b322292cb81596abf1a180fc527195ab6f6620d.jpg Van Viet Truong: Group assault charges related to Melbourne grocer's death dropped Hundreds of residents and business owners in Melbourne's west have rallied for tougher youth crime laws following the death of 60-year-old grocery shop owner Van Viet Truong, who was fatally assaulted while helping someone else. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403131542112 victoria australia/victoria 256 2026-10-08T04:49:12.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-08T04:49:12.000Z Van Viet Truong: Group assault charges related to Melbourne grocer's death dropped victoria https://thenightly.com.au/politics/data-centre-operators-on-board-with-energy-rules-c-22984260 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984260/b8a85db14f275b55067d9e8644e5fd7150fcd8e1.jpg Data centres will need to offset their electricity consumption with renewable energy investment. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-08T04:42:12.000Z Data centre operators 'on board' with Australia’s energy rules after being grilled in parliamentary inquiry politics, australia, society https://thenightly.com.au/australia/bachelor-star-sam-wood-to-apply-for-bail-after-spending-days-in-jail-over-dv-and-strangulation-charges-c-22987089 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22987089/0fd6607c66d93f3c9c034da8c003c76f432dee5d.jpg Sam Wood, the star of The Bachelor Season Three, has been arrested in Noosa. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-08T04:37:58.000Z Bachelor star Sam Wood to apply for bail after spending days in jail over DV and strangulation charges australia, queensland https://thenightly.com.au/australia/ahmad-rashad-nadir-and-sarah-abu-lebdeh-trial-against-sydney-nurses-accused-of-anti-semitism-delayed-c-22986196 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22986196/b644d7a03f6049e2384a88a660d1ab156e7ebdba.jpg Ahmad Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh: Trial against Sydney nurses accused of anti-Semitism delayed Hammam al-Hammami, an Omani national and Flydubai co-pilot, is detained in Abu Dhabi accused of attacking his co-pilot with an axe aboard a passenger plane bound for Israel. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406450406112 australia australia 33 2026-10-08T04:15:13.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-08T04:15:13.000Z Ahmad Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh: Trial against Sydney nurses accused of anti-Semitism delayed australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/man-accusing-alan-jones-of-assault-denies-using-broadcaster-for-financial-support-c-22986645 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22986645/144ea3389207cf4a515de5ed72c409348fb908de.jpg Former broadcaster Alan Jones is on trial for allegedly abusing five men over two decades. (Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-08T04:05:26.000Z Man accusing Alan Jones of assault denies using broadcaster for financial support australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/building-industry-calls-immigration-policy-short-sighted-as-they-encourage-visas-for-skills-that-really-matter-c-22984284 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984284/bde5c9b3b98bb7fc5fce683ef19630d9f5e5bc9f.jpg Trade qualifications for Australian students are heavily subsidised by the government. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-08T03:53:06.000Z Building industry calls immigration policy short-sighted as they encourage visas for skills that 'really matter' politics, australia, business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/university-of-melbourne-find-climate-change-not-the-only-blame-for-bushfire-crisis-c-22984385 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984385/9fa5dec6035b0fef75d9abdc5d95a37e726e1730.jpg A study has pointed to land use since colonisation as being a big factor in recent bushfires. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-08T03:31:32.000Z University of Melbourne find climate change not the only blame for bushfire crisis australia, climate-change, society https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/mark-riley-migration-cuts-could-drive-away-the-skilled-migrants-and-international-students-we-need-most-c-22980716 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22980716/92ae1bc57ec3e8138a5eb3667523785d5be4e062.jpg MARK RILEY: Migration cuts could drive away the skilled migrants and international students we need most The Coalition's proposed abolition of temporary graduate visas has drawn warnings from the education sector about potential breaches of Australia's trade agreement with India. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406387265112 opinion, politics, world opinion 117 2026-10-08T03:26:24.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-10-08T03:26:24.000Z MARK RILEY: Migration cuts could drive away the skilled migrants and international students we need most opinion, politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/sport/cricket/mitchell-johnson-combined-australia-south-africa-test-xi-from-players-who-played-test-cricket-from-1981-c-22985927 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22985927/4ed7aed743a7f8174f0554d1fbee7781dc555a7f.jpg MITCHELL JOHNSON: Combined Australia-South Africa Test XI from players who played Test cricket from 1981 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism for declining to wear a traditional floral garland during a welcome ceremony in Tuvalu, with Energy Minister Chris Bowen also refusing the headpiece. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406449054112 cricket sport/cricket 373 2026-10-08T03:08:15.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-08T03:08:15.000Z MITCHELL JOHNSON: Combined Australia-South Africa Test XI from players who played Test cricket from 1981 cricket https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/mick-mundine-aboriginal-housing-company-boss-arrested-over-alleged-historical-child-sexual-assault-in-redfern-c-22986024 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22986024/24cb1bf3b2f5d746f585225e2cbf62e3c181bde0.jpg Mick Mundine: Aboriginal leader charged over alleged historical child sexual assault in Redfern Prominent Indigenous elder and member of the legendary boxing family, Mick Mundine has been arrested over allegations of child sexual assault. The 79-year-old is accused of assaulting a 15-year-old more than 40 years ago. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406448719112 nsw, australia australia/nsw 62 2026-10-08T02:08:14.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-08T02:08:14.000Z Mick Mundine: Aboriginal leader charged over alleged historical child sexual assault in Redfern nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-deny-apology-plans-to-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-over-oprah-interview-c-22985614 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22985614/82843902c5047485bf416ae33b0c547dfc02a1bf.jpg Prince Harry and Meghan Markle deny apology plans to Prince William and Kate Middleton over Oprah interview Prince Harry's children, Archie and Lilibet, have allegedly been stalked by European paparazzi at their new school. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405998532112 royals world/royals 25 2026-10-08T01:47:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-08T01:47:31.000Z Prince Harry and Meghan Markle deny apology plans to Prince William and Kate Middleton over Oprah interview royals https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/mcg-assault-man-charged-after-nachos-thrown-at-two-spectators-at-afl-brisbane-hawthorn-preliminary-final-c-22985320 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22985320/3c87a2cf899a0ee574bd78b038ba262b5763c8ea.jpg MCG assault: Man charged after nachos thrown at two spectators at AFL Brisbane-Hawthorn preliminary final A mother and her young son were seated in the grandstands at the MCG when the food was allegedly thrown at them.  https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405345557112 victoria, afl, australia australia/victoria 75 2026-10-08T00:28:03.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-08T00:28:03.000Z MCG assault: Man charged after nachos thrown at two spectators at AFL Brisbane-Hawthorn preliminary final victoria, afl, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/small-business-jump-on-new-viral-in-a-relationship-with-the-ato-ai-trend-after-credit-card-payments-decision-c-22985318 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22985318/35fbadacd07127a46875e0958358ef732ac28ac8.jpg AI memes of small business owners declaring they’re “in a relationship” with the ATO have begun to spring up on social media after the tax office’s decision to stop accepting credit card payments. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T00:12:01.000Z Small business jump on new viral ‘in a relationship with the ATO’ AI trend after credit card payments decision politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/rifle-armed-cops-to-train-in-public-after-bondi-massacre-as-armed-response-command-unit-unveiled-c-22984849 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984849/6d1588744206f52f129ce3d90248ae3a8e092cfb.jpg The police unit will patrol high-risk areas and be present at places of worship and major events. (Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-07T23:34:55.000Z NSW Premier Chris Minns says rifle-wielding cops are a sight to get used to nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/ato-credit-card-payment-ban-sparks-labor-split-as-clare-oneil-warns-of-rising-costs-for-australian-businesses-c-22984859 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984859/78455f0401bd763f3d437b6284c12ec19853f73e.jpg ATO credit card payment ban sparks Labor split as Clare O’Neil warns of rising costs for Australian businesses Australia's economy is experiencing a stark divide as higher interest rates create clear winners and losers. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406439892112 politics, business politics 72 2026-10-07T23:28:52.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T23:28:52.000Z ATO credit card payment ban sparks Labor split as Clare O’Neil warns of rising costs for Australian businesses politics, business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/sam-wood-former-bachelor-contestants-pear-shaped-remark-weeks-before-domestic-violence-allegations-c-22984628 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984628/4953f6ea8e1805613e0dad799b9ef101887797b7.jpg Sam Wood has been charged with the domestic violence offence of assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T23:16:10.000Z Sam Wood: Former Bachelor contestant’s ‘pear-shaped’ remark weeks before domestic violence allegations australia, culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/donald-trump-casts-doubt-on-winning-2026-nobel-peace-prize-as-ukraine-war-and-iran-conflict-continue-c-22984617 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984617/58b3fcacb27d8962224c7c6ba0a0057636a3d2bd.jpg US President Donald Trump has again argued he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-10-07T23:11:48.000Z Donald Trump casts doubt on winning 2026 Nobel Peace Prize as Ukraine war and Iran conflict continue us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/houthis-claim-aden-international-airport-attack-that-killed-three-injured-eight-as-yemen-war-intensifies-c-22984308 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984308/0fb58df2893d35dafa5d1993223fcc32e74f83dd.jpg Yemeni government forces say they have made advances against Houthi rebels. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T23:08:40.000Z Houthis claim Aden International Airport attack that killed three, injured eight as Yemen war intensifies world, world https://thenightly.com.au/business/ato-credit-card-tax-payment-ban-sparks-labor-government-backlash-as-australian-businesses-demand-rethink-c-22984805 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984805/24b716f8668729cc1b4f9542391496ab7817cf69.jpg Australians will no longer be able to pay tax with credit cards from December. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T22:36:08.000Z ATO credit card tax payment ban sparks Labor Government backlash as Australian businesses demand rethink business https://thenightly.com.au/world/christa-pike-execution-colleen-slemmers-mother-breaks-silence-after-killer-survives-lethal-injection-c-22984629 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984629/cd4a690cdacd2581f34ce7ef873db6b8325e22fa.jpg Christa Pike execution: Colleen Slemmer’s mother breaks silence after killer survives lethal injection Christa Pike, a 50-year-old convicted murderer, has regained consciousness one week after surviving a botched execution in Tennessee. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406396665112 world world 33 2026-10-07T22:26:11.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T22:26:11.000Z Christa Pike execution: Colleen Slemmer’s mother breaks silence after killer survives lethal injection world https://thenightly.com.au/business/australian-banking-association-proposes-regional-banking-hubs-to-bring-face-to-face-services-back-to-country-towns-c-22984341 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984341/901425a8f00f250718607a4c160fc20932d09e9d.jpg More country towns could get local banking services under an industry plan to trial branch hubs. (George Chan/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-07T20:14:57.000Z Australian Banking Association proposes regional banking hubs to bring face-to-face services back to country towns business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/sam-wood-bail-bid-former-bachelor-star-faces-maroochydore-court-over-alleged-strangulation-domestic-violence-c-22984248 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984248/910688766f663388c503430e364e862fc328be30.jpg Sam Wood: Delay to reality TV star's freedom bid after DV charges Former Bachelor star Sam Wood faces court in Maroochydore seeking bail after being charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406447347112 australia australia 101 2026-10-07T19:50:51.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T19:50:51.000Z Sam Wood: Delay to reality TV star's freedom bid after DV charges australia https://thenightly.com.au/business/ai-hopeful-firmus-struggles-to-sell-investors-on-44-billion-valuation-c-22984194 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22984194/243c5b40f3f55de42eec88d16186fec6c12f91f0.jpg Oliver Curtis, left, and Tim Rosenfield, right, co-founders of Firmus Technologies. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T17:31:35.000Z Firmus shareholder Maas Group plunges 22 per cent on reports of big cut to $44 billion valuation business, markets, technology https://thenightly.com.au/world/christa-pike-death-row-killer-utters-first-words-after-waking-up-from-botched-execution-c-22983813 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22983813/8185e6eb84a5b34a2183a5907c6516167204db9f.jpg Christa Pike: Death Row killer utters first words after waking up from botched execution Christa Pike, a 50-year-old convicted murderer, has regained consciousness one week after surviving a botched execution in Tennessee. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406396665112 world, usa world 33 2026-10-07T14:50:57.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T14:50:57.000Z Christa Pike: Death Row killer utters first words after waking up from botched execution world, usa https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/the-social-reckoning-review-aaron-sorkin-returns-with-solid-facebook-files-drama-c-22983641 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22983641/5a9e2b489fb3d85eee100b8804439ba9f9c395fb.jpg The Social Reckoning. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T13:29:50.000Z The Social Reckoning review: Aaron Sorkin returns with solid Facebook Files drama film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/october-7-anniversary-israelis-mourn-attack-as-gaza-residents-languish-in-ruins-of-the-war-it-sparked-c-22983661 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22983661/794cb661068d72ae65b1ea99a0530e39ea7998a4.jpg October 7 anniversary: Israelis mourn attack as Gaza residents languish in ruins of the war it sparked The Jewish community gathered at Bondi Beach to commemorate the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which killed more than 1200 civilians. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406398706112 world, middle-east politics/world 131 2026-10-07T13:12:27.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T13:12:27.000Z October 7 anniversary: Israelis mourn attack as Gaza residents languish in ruins of the war it sparked world, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/australia/avoca-beach-shooting-nsw-police-probe-after-39-year-old-man-found-with-gunshot-wound-c-22983650 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22983650/731143dd1473125c59a74b2755caaab91658b3aa.jpg Police have launched an investigation into a shooting on NSW’s Central Coast. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T12:30:01.000Z Avoca Beach shooting: NSW Police probe after 39-year-old man found with gunshot wound australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/anne-widdecombe-alleged-killer-of-uk-former-mp-in-court-for-nigel-farage-plot-c-22983604 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22983604/8ca730633acf5e10c8dab61198eae3ba83c42f50.jpg Joshua Kerry's DNA was allegedly found outside the door of Farage's home in April 2025. (EPA PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-10-07T11:20:51.000Z Alleged killer of UK ex-MP in court for Farage plot world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/australia/aylo-confirms-pornhub-access-will-be-restored-for-australian-users-on-age-verified-apple-devices-c-22983467 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22983467/303b43b381a630034a61a8d0f87bb5d5932254a9.jpg Pornhub has restored access to Australian users. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T10:48:41.000Z Aylo confirms Pornhub access will be restored for Australian users on age verified Apple devices australia, culture, society https://thenightly.com.au/world/russia-plague-fears-who-seeks-details-from-moscow-on-reports-of-second-pneumonia-case-linked-to-lab-c-22983465 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22983465/e090ced6aaeba64005fbbaab2814ea1fbb136942.jpg Russia plague fears: WHO seeks details from Moscow on reports of second pneumonia case linked to lab A 28-year-old laboratory worker in Siberia has died after allegedly dropping a test tube while studying the plague. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406340236112 world, europe, us-politics world 99 2026-10-07T10:35:14.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T10:35:14.000Z Russia plague fears: WHO seeks details from Moscow on reports of second pneumonia case linked to lab world, europe, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/greens-float-state-owned-supermarkets-for-cheaper-food-c-22972568 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22972568/b9035d5c3056306a781b83bcda05414b6de9a1b3.jpg A think tank has floated the idea of establishing a network of nationally owned supermarkets. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-07T09:53:43.000Z Greens back government buying supermarkets Coles and Woolworths to encourage cheaper food politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/strangulation-is-the-non-fatal-act-that-raises-domestic-homicide-and-brain-injury-risk-c-22982890 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22982890/89a150ca00e9a29bd32f877022895ad355d6b3f3.jpg Strangulation is the non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide and brain injury risk A 28-year-old Ipswich father has been charged with domestic violence murder after his three-month-old son died from critical internal injuries at Brisbane Children's Hospital. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406400039112 australia, society australia 84 2026-10-07T09:30:20.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T09:30:20.000Z Strangulation is the non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide and brain injury risk australia, society https://thenightly.com.au/world/hannah-cain-gp-to-queen-camilla-and-royal-family-allegedly-murdered-at-home-while-hosting-kids-sleepover-c-22983055 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22983055/afb34c5d2d1fa80bd4fe08c3086f4d42647fcd4e.jpg Hannah Cain: GP to Queen Camilla and royal family allegedly murdered at home while hosting kids’ sleepover Earl Spencer has issued an apology to broadcaster Piers Morgan after wrongly claiming in his new memoir about Princess Diana that Morgan was the Daily Mirror editor when the paper published covert gym photos of Diana in 1993. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405463132112 world, uk world 161 2026-10-07T09:04:22.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T09:04:22.000Z Hannah Cain: GP to Queen Camilla and royal family allegedly murdered at home while hosting kids’ sleepover world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-we-could-all-pay-the-price-of-green-lawfare--c-22981287 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22981287/3c3e421f82f098f701d9c6c5c36769e211f0ef15.jpg MachEnergy Mount Pleasant coal mine operations in the Hunter Valley Unknown The Nightly en OpEd 2026-10-07T09:00:00.000Z EDITORIAL: We could all pay the price of green lawfare editorial, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/sport/tennis/demon-faces-djokovic-in-china-final-after-medvedev-dqd-c-22964915 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22964915/08f57bd8f9f2f4809a4b22cc329ba4b93ad4b73e.jpg Daniil Medvedev leaves the court in Beijing after being disqualified against Novak Djokovic. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-10-07T08:40:46.000Z Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev DQ'd tennis https://thenightly.com.au/australia/richard-marles-declares-australias-strategic-ground-zero-c-22981343 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22981343/ba3f6059fe9cd88adc18a83ecb3e4e91ad2f7317.jpg Richard Marles is interviewed by The NIghtly’s Andrew Greene in Perth. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T07:59:00.000Z Richard Marles declares WA’s Henderson Australia’s strategic ‘ground zero’ ahead of AUKUS sub deployment australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/brittany-hockley-shares-emotional-pregnancy-announcement-with-podcast-co-host-laura-byrne-on-life-uncut-c-22982609 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22982609/7ec3139a3a555b03326d2111a5acd045674c5da2.jpg Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne The Nightly en 2026-10-07T07:11:08.000Z Brittany Hockley shares emotional pregnancy announcement with podcast co-host Laura Byrne on Life Uncut pop-culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia-urged-to-harden-ai-defence-as-malicious-actors-try-to-develop-bioweapons-inquiry-told-c-22978696 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22978696/c6cc80acbcaed3395c1c6583ecca27f3521c9e8f.jpg Australia urged to ‘harden AI defence’ as malicious actors try to develop bioweapons, inquiry told Australian inventor Grace Brown, 26, has built a $100 million robotics company creating Abby, a companion humanoid robot designed for hospitals, schools and nursing homes. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406389600112 politics, technology politics 157 2026-10-07T07:00:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T07:00:00.000Z Australia urged to ‘harden AI defence’ as malicious actors try to develop bioweapons, inquiry told politics, technology https://thenightly.com.au/business/energy-and-mining-sectors-reeling-after-high-court-decision-on-coal-mines-scope-3-emissions-c-22981105 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22981105/f76ba2efd3b84265bf1dd6928c23b9b065e27a89.jpg The High Court has ruled ‘Scope 3 emissions’ should have been taken into account when approving the extension of opertions at the Mount Pleasant coal mine. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T06:26:14.000Z Energy and mining sectors reeling after High Court decision on coal mines’ Scope 3 emissions business, australia, mining https://thenightly.com.au/culture/housework-susie-youssef-on-women-taking-up-space-in-sydney-theatre-companys-political-satire-c-22982251 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22982251/92bb0311309ba1808de5cb52c055d4d66e0a3901.jpg Housework at the Sydney Theatre Company. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T06:16:36.000Z Housework: Susie Youssef on women taking up space in Sydney Theatre Company’s political satire culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/aaron-patrick-the-high-courts-climate-intervention-could-drive-voters-to-the-right-c-22981415 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22981415/7fd43b7cc0ce6169e16a0bc383c3907a37c40309.jpg The Mount Pleasant coal mine in the Hunter Valley. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T06:13:50.000Z AARON PATRICK: The High Court’s climate intervention could drive voters to the right politics, australia, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/culture/choosin-texas-singer-ella-langley-is-even-more-famous-after-a-billboard-charts-clash-with-taylor-swift-c-22981224 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22981224/78c68557079c5d68b7cb6a6d5ee6562812a089fb.jpg Choosin’ Texas singer Ella Langley is even more famous after a Billboard charts clash with Taylor Swift Sourdough bread making has surged in popularity, particularly after Taylor Swift revealed her passion for baking her own loaves. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405458098112 culture culture 334 2026-10-07T06:11:14.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T06:11:14.000Z Choosin’ Texas singer Ella Langley is even more famous after a Billboard charts clash with Taylor Swift culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/maryborough-police-investigating-suspicious-death-after-mans-body-found-near-cemetery-in-queensland-c-22982091 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22982091/43c104d4e3d836edf89a27e33b97eedf639fdd48.jpg Maryborough: Police investigating suspicious death after man’s body found near cemetery in Queensland A media investigation has revealed that people unable to afford funerals in Sydney have been buried together with strangers in unmarked graves at cemeteries including Rookwood. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406343177112 australia, queensland australia 74 2026-10-07T05:51:05.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T05:51:05.000Z Maryborough: Police investigating suspicious death after man’s body found near cemetery in Queensland australia, queensland https://thenightly.com.au/australia/police/mia-lay-bereft-family-of-20yo-constable-issues-heartbreaking-statement-after-funeral-service-c-22981782 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22981782/dadb4852fa88629a56f224f01d1fa90793798ec0.jpg Constable Mia Lay was laid to rest by family, friends and colleagues on Wednesday. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T05:46:24.000Z Mia Lay: ‘Bereft’ family of 20yo Constable issues heartbreaking statement after funeral service police, australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/melbourne-tram-stabbing-jahangir-sharifabadi-heckled-in-court-after-woman-allegedly-attacked-c-22981296 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22981296/810c3a6a39306eb04873092dedc98ce7691e6d3a.jpg Melbourne tram stabbing: Jahangir Sharifabadi heckled in court after woman allegedly attacked A 51-year-old woman was randomly stabbed in the neck by a stranger while travelling with her pet dog on a Route 1 tram in South Melbourne. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406343918112 victoria australia/victoria 97 2026-10-07T05:38:02.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T05:38:02.000Z Melbourne tram stabbing: Jahangir Sharifabadi heckled in court after woman allegedly attacked victoria https://thenightly.com.au/australia/south-australia/paralowie-teen-charged-after-alleged-attempted-abduction-of-young-girl-in-adelaide-c-22982013 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22982013/8532f3f1333f000a26dfaa56057d95ab422ec312.jpg Paralowie: Teen charged after alleged attempted abduction of young girl in Adelaide Gus Lamont disappeared from an isolated outback sheep station near Yunta, South Australia, on Grand Final night one year ago, sparking the largest police search in the state's history. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405363882112 south-australia, australia australia/south-australia 90 2026-10-07T05:29:55.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T05:29:55.000Z Paralowie: Teen charged after alleged attempted abduction of young girl in Adelaide south-australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/olvin-cabrera-valladares-13yo-boy-dies-in-freak-accident-after-getting-stuck-in-slide-at-miami-playground-c-22981496 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22981496/481de7e5e1d3016a78d97989241fa347bfcc86bb.jpg A family has been left devastated after the tragic death of their 13-year-old son on a playground. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T04:41:11.000Z Olvin Cabrera Valladares: 13yo boy dies in freak accident after getting stuck in slide at Miami playground world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/terri-irwin-pens-emotional-message-to-late-husband-steve-35-years-after-meeting-legendary-crocodile-hunter-c-22980862 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22980862/d4d14d4e922d612396d61a5b770ad0d84d107997.jpg Terri Irwin has marked more than three decades since the chance encounter that ‘changed her life’. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T04:30:43.000Z Terri Irwin pens emotional message to late husband Steve 35 years after meeting legendary crocodile hunter australia, culture https://thenightly.com.au/culture/eva-marie-saint-award-winning-actress-known-for-north-by-northwest-on-the-waterfront-dies-aged-102-c-22980563 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22980563/58801e86df32808dfeb5b20c3403a58727f62df4.jpg Award-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, known for her roles in renowned films North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, has died in Los Angeles aged 102.  The Nightly en 2026-10-07T04:16:13.000Z Eva Marie Saint: Award-winning actress known for North by Northwest, On the Waterfront dies aged 102 culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/the-great-aussie-tradie-shortage-how-a-leaky-nut-and-a-990-power-point-explain-the-inflation-crisis-c-22979262 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22979262/05ed582d72650916b22b80c1b7903f0b123baa14.jpg Australia is short 83,000 tradesmen. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T03:14:50.000Z AARON PATRICK: How a leaky nut and a $990 power point explains inflation amid Aussie tradie crisis australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/christopher-saunders-disgraced-former-bishop-of-broome-learns-fate-for-historical-sex-offences-c-22980812 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22980812/a2b1d7b248dd5ba4454d9255e8d5909a62ba8b76.jpg Christopher Saunders: Disgraced former Bishop of Broome learns fate for historical sex offences Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders, 76, appeared in a Perth court for his sentencing hearing after being convicted last month on 13 sex crimes, including rape. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405360448112 australia australia 104 2026-10-07T03:01:26.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T03:01:26.000Z Christopher Saunders: Disgraced former Bishop of Broome learns fate for historical sex offences australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/prime-minister-anthony-albanese-refuses-to-answer-questions-after-claims-of-a-20-million-pre-cop-flop-c-22980824 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22980824/5e60e8e432fca5f2366a5ad7848a156b07af0df3.jpg Labor frontbencher Chris Bowen has sidestepped questions about why Prime Minister Anthony Albanese didn’t take any media questions while in the Pacific for the pre-COP climate event.  The Nightly en 2026-10-07T02:59:43.000Z Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dodges questions after claims of a $20 million pre-COP ‘flop’ politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/beau-lamarre-condon-former-police-officers-obsession-probed-in-double-murder-trial-c-22979795 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22979795/54348ebaf4ac7335927f1270e320c2d00ae7f1f6.jpg Beau Lamarre-Condon (left) allegedly murdered TV presenter Jesse Baird (right) and his new partner Luke Davies. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T01:42:34.000Z Beau Lamarre-Condon: Former police officer's 'obsession' probed in double-murder trial nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/meghan-markle-shares-rare-princess-lilibet-voice-clip-as-as-ever-launches-festive-christmas-hamper-range-c-22979892 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22979892/ec7e526ad3fcf28082ee2540c2f5c434f4dfa174.jpg Meghan gives fans rare glimpse into life with Princess Lilibet. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T01:32:53.000Z Meghan Markle shares rare Princess Lilibet voice clip as As Ever launches festive Christmas hamper range royals https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-set-for-king-charles-reunion-before-christmas-as-prince-william-rift-deepens-c-22979076 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22979076/fc489fd0b02ba2855684878fbf4d92d65cd9d4e9.jpg Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set for King Charles reunion before Christmas as Prince William rift deepens The Social Reckoning is the follow-up film to The Social Network, dramatising the true story of whistleblower Frances Haugen who leaked internal Facebook documents exposing the harmful effects of social media five years ago. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406377020112 royals, world world/royals 236 2026-10-07T00:59:17.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T00:59:17.000Z Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set for King Charles reunion before Christmas as Prince William rift deepens royals, world https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/jeni-odowd-don-farrells-us-lamb-trade-proposal-shows-labors-super-hypocrisy-amid-the-cost-of-living-crisis-c-22979097 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22979097/f6f3ac47c3e44e60240282c906238bd3b9a1301d.jpg The Trade Minister seems to think superannuation is up for grabs. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-10-07T00:56:28.000Z JENI O’DOWD: Don Farrell’s US lamb trade proposal shows Labor’s super hypocrisy amid the cost-of-living crisis opinion, political https://thenightly.com.au/australia/queensland/brisbane-baby-death-man-charged-with-murder-after-three-month-old-boy-dies-c-22979421 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22979421/32fa8be4fe0cc1c9cf674190fcfc99a9aa896152.jpg Brisbane baby death: Father charged with murder of three-month-old baby in Ipswich identified as Uneeb Ullah Uneeb Ullah was arrested at his Ipswich home and charged with the alleged domestic violence murder of his three-month-old son. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406400656112 queensland, australia australia/queensland 35 2026-10-07T00:45:16.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-07T00:45:16.000Z Brisbane baby death: Father charged with murder of three-month-old baby in Ipswich identified as Uneeb Ullah queensland, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/queensland/woodbridge-death-man-charged-after-body-found-at-north-road-unit-in-queenslands-logan-city-c-22979334 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22979334/a77abd0211e441ff59ac8ef40fc2619540eeb165.jpg A man has been charged after a body was found at a home in Woodbridge on Tuesday morning.  The Nightly en 2026-10-07T00:44:52.000Z Woodbridge death: Man charged after body found at North Road unit in Queensland’s Logan City queensland, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-ex-prince-accuses-officers-of-taking-personal-items-amid-legal-action-against-cops-c-22978861 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22978861/e22294e874cce1b21754dfa5af7996f2310fab63.jpg Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has accused Thames Valley Police officers of seizing personal items unrelated to a criminal investigation during raids at his home in February. The Nightly en 2026-10-07T00:14:39.000Z Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Ex-prince accuses officers of taking personal items amid legal action against cops royals, uk https://thenightly.com.au/australia/mach-energy-loses-high-court-bid-over-mount-pleasant-coal-mine-expansion-in-nsw-after-landmark-climate-challenge-c-22979130 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22979130/47a705009c69c6f242afb74e380b7ad0107c09fa.jpg The High Court has ruled a open-cut mine's expansion needs to take total emissions into account. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-07T00:13:17.000Z MACH Energy loses High Court bid over Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion in NSW after landmark climate challenge australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/think-again-david-shoebridges-ukraine-stand-blasted-by-world-greens-human-rights-and-lgbtqi-leaders-c-22978718 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22978718/460ed3005c948d12dbba43cc5af505bf758d1953.jpg David Shoebridge said he opposed Australian military aid for Ukraine unless its resistance is upheld by the UNSC. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T23:04:58.000Z LATIKA M BOURKE: David Shoebridge’s Ukraine stand blasted by world Greens, human rights and LGBTQI leaders politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/pauline-hanson-claims-one-nation-migration-plan-could-save-aussie-renters-4300-a-year-c-22978661 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22978661/7f2742e00b940cf5947879a30bd60918d4274280.jpg Pauline Hanson claims One Nation migration plan could save Aussie renters $4300 a year One Nation has released a controversial election advertisement featuring AI-generated imagery of a suicide bomber and home invader ahead of Victoria's state election. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406375137112 politics politics 107 2026-10-06T23:02:41.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T23:02:41.000Z Pauline Hanson claims One Nation migration plan could save Aussie renters $4300 a year politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/firmus-431b-asx-listing-fund-managers-warn-over-ai-data-centre-giants-valuation-ahead-of-october-ipo-c-22975665 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22975665/47f94e11a3b307375ab551523cc5b5098cdc8f04.jpg Fund managers sound alarm over $43b AI giant’s ASX debut. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T22:07:03.000Z Firmus $43.1b ASX listing: Fund managers warn over AI data centre giant’s valuation ahead of October IPO business https://thenightly.com.au/world/christa-pike-death-row-inmate-conscious-and-speaking-after-failed-execution-lawyer-says--c-22978309 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22978309/4044f4721aee3d2df22a61f6551ec081edf326e6.jpg Christa Pike is awake and speaking after a botched execution attempt, her lawyer says. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T21:14:14.000Z Christa Pike: Death row inmate ‘conscious and speaking’ after failed execution, lawyers say world, usa https://thenightly.com.au/world/asos-cyber-attack-australian-and-uk-customers-sent-threatening-message-as-retailer-investigates-data-breach-c-22978123 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22978123/c4e6a14222743beb1b2199019f924bd1843c7a5c.jpg ASOS cyber attack: Australian and UK customers sent threatening message as retailer investigates data breach ASOS shoppers received alarming notifications claiming hackers have fully compromised the retailer's Snowflake data platform, demanding engagement or threatening to leak customer information. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406377078112 world world 182 2026-10-06T21:08:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T21:08:45.000Z ASOS cyber attack: Australian and UK customers sent threatening message as retailer investigates data breach world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/western-australia/what-is-being-built-at-henderson-was-12-billion-aukus-submarine-and-frigate-hub-explained-c-22974862 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974862/b2e4d06c97d1f66b83fc0937b9fd0524493b928d.jpg Two decades after it opened to raised eyebrows, Henderson is the heart of Australia’s biggest rearmament since World War II. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T21:00:00.000Z What is being built at Henderson? WA’s $12 billion AUKUS submarine and frigate hub explained western-australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/henderson-dry-dock-why-australias-nuclear-submarines-cant-arrive-until-the-floating-dock-is-ready-c-22974180 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974180/23216260045ff52707ed15eafbeb2ebbd20f33de.jpg HMAS Parramatta is moved towards the lift during the Ships undocking at the BAE Systems shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T21:00:00.000Z Henderson dry dock: Why Australia’s nuclear submarines can’t arrive until the floating dock is ready politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/alex-walsh-aukus-will-provide-western-australia-with-long-term-economic-sustainment-c-22974127 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974127/9d458974f41d27826ced07ba8d578ba7172db5e4.jpg ASC CEO Alex Walsh says AUKUS will bring Western Australia long-term economic sustainment. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T21:00:00.000Z ALEX WALSH: AUKUS will provide Western Australia with long-term economic sustainment australia, business, western-australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/how-a-nuclear-submarine-works-why-australias-aukus-boats-are-faster-stealthier-and-stay-down-for-months-c-22909627 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22909627/9d458974f41d27826ced07ba8d578ba7172db5e4.jpg While all subs are stealthy, nuclear boats — like the US Virginia-class vessels pictured here — are stealthier. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T21:00:00.000Z How a nuclear submarine works: Why Australia’s AUKUS boats are faster, stealthier and stay down for months politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australias-new-mogami-class-frigates-how-japan-will-transform-the-royal-australian-navy-c-22876063 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22876063/87325eddd5004ac6226ac6b134bd55ce644dbedf.jpg Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles and Japan's Defence Minister Gen Nakatani shake hands. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T21:00:00.000Z Australia’s new Mogami-class frigates: How Japan will transform the Royal Australian Navy politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/angus-taylor-grilled-over-ice-squad-as-coalition-unveils-plan-to-slash-migration-and-deport-visa-overstayers-c-22978183 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22978183/7fe8f6942b97e235ccf5bcacb8e985705ed2a152.jpg Angus Taylor grilled over ‘ICE squad’ as Coalition unveils plan to slash migration and deport visa overstayers The Coalition has announced plans to reduce Australia's net overseas migration intake to 100,000 over the first two years, eventually settling at 160,000, marking what they claim would be the largest migration cuts in Australian history. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406372650112 politics politics 99 2026-10-06T20:40:53.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T20:40:53.000Z Angus Taylor grilled over ‘ICE squad’ as Coalition unveils plan to slash migration and deport visa overstayers politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw-police-constable-mia-lay-farewelled-at-sydney-funeral-after-20-year-old-killed-in-redfern-patrol-car-crash-c-22978075 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22978075/9ea07ffb614eed2a959edc93c5d813289ab12507.jpg NSW Police Constable Mia Lay farewelled at Sydney funeral after 20-year-old killed in Redfern patrol car crash Constable Mia Lay, a 20-year-old police officer who died on duty, was honoured at the Police Wall of Remembrance in the Domain during National Police Remembrance Day, just four days after her death. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405849325112 australia australia 111 2026-10-06T19:56:08.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T19:56:08.000Z NSW Police Constable Mia Lay farewelled at Sydney funeral after 20-year-old killed in Redfern patrol car crash australia https://thenightly.com.au/sport/tennis/alex-de-minaur-injury-australian-retires-against-novak-djokovic-in-china-open-final-in-beijing-faces-scans-c-22977624 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22977624/406193a34a335e8200986d0047d3479ee832adf9.jpg Alex de Minaur was left the picture of dismay after injury ruined his China Open final dream. (EPA PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-10-06T19:47:04.000Z Alex de Minaur injury: Australian retires against Novak Djokovic in China Open final in Beijing, faces scans tennis https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/raf-fairford-terror-plot-british-man-arrested-in-london-over-suspected-threat-to-us-base-used-in-iran-strikes-c-22977757 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22977757/06b820551522a472f961649b635cb6181802e0cd.jpg RAF Fairford terror plot: British man arrested in London over suspected threat to US base used in Iran strikes A violent brawl erupted outside Motel Mexicola nightclub in Seminyak, Bali, on Thursday involving Australian tourists. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406371155112 world politics/world 70 2026-10-06T19:41:46.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T19:41:46.000Z RAF Fairford terror plot: British man arrested in London over suspected threat to US base used in Iran strikes world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/october-7-anniversary-jewish-australians-mark-hamas-attacks-with-bondi-vigil-three-years-on-from-israel-massacre-c-22977889 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22977889/51b1091b2286d354d6a514e7eb8ab94c71d46d2e.jpg October 7 anniversary: Bondi vigil remembers victims three years after Hamas attack Sydney hosts a controversial pro-Palestinian vigil on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel, despite condemnation from politicians and Jewish groups. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406378034112 australia politics/australia 175 2026-10-06T19:37:25.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T19:37:25.000Z October 7 anniversary: Bondi vigil remembers victims three years after Hamas attack australia https://thenightly.com.au/society/technology/australias-biotech-sector-calls-for-budget-change-carve-outs-or-warns-of-expert-and-investment-brain-drain-c-22977358 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22977358/7ed50b9d630939c0d34466e480f3cf7eb59aff79.jpg Australian biotechs say investment is at risk unless major changes are made to the capital gains tax reforms package. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T10:59:27.000Z Australia’s biotech sector calls for Budget change carve outs or warns of expert and investment brain drain technology, australia, health https://thenightly.com.au/australia/western-australia/retired-fisheries-scientist-jim-penn-exposes-scary-truth-about-shark-numbers-off-was-coast-c-22976466 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22976466/6cae276f0d541e5fcc9065fe2aab79827724fdd9.jpg Jim Penn, a retired fisheries scientist with more than 40 years of experience in stock assessment in WA and overseas, is calling for an independent reassessment of the white shark population The Nightly en 2026-10-06T09:57:32.000Z Retired fisheries scientist Jim Penn exposes scary truth about shark numbers off WA’s coast western-australia https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial-now-its-time-for-a-real-immigration-debate--c-22974522 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974522/e4a2162cfa41a5be9c1a31b30c1a8f25c67ca35a.jpg Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says the coalition will "regain control of immigration" if elected. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en OpEd 2026-10-06T09:23:00.000Z EDITORIAL: Now it’s time for a real immigration debate opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/nrl/dane-eldridge-time-for-an-investigation-into-loss-of-roosters-freak-mark-nawaqanitawase-to-rugby-union-money-c-22974057 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974057/9f756ae2595833fadb4232183534ff346c3f46ac.jpg SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Mark Nawaqanitawase of the Roosters speaks to the fans after winning the 2026 NRL Grand Final at the SCG on October 05, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Darrian Traynor The Nightly en 2026-10-06T08:37:28.000Z DANE ELDRIDGE: Time for an investigation into loss of Roosters freak Mark Nawaqanitawase to rugby union money nrl, opinion, sport https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/brittany-hockley-tv-star-and-podcast-host-announces-pregnancy-following-fertility-struggles-c-22976513 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22976513/4193889316a91a12b9dca4f9dee40ac661845a4a.jpg Brittany Hockley and Ben Siegrist announce pregnancy The Nightly en 2026-10-06T07:48:52.000Z Brittany Hockley: TV star and podcast host announces pregnancy following fertility struggles pop-culture, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/army-chief-susan-coyle-reveals-concerns-over-china-military-build-up-and-afghanistan-war-crimes-fallout-c-22975388 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22975388/60b9973ad8294f2202e9af5b1c7cd3cc0274e527.jpg Chief of Army Lieutenant-General Susan Coyle says she is “worried” about China’s rapid military build-up but insists Australia is not in immediate danger of attack. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T07:41:16.000Z Army Chief Susan Coyle reveals concerns over China military build-up and Afghanistan war crimes fallout australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/corporal-brendan-hannam-28-year-old-identified-as-soldier-who-died-in-northern-territory-training-incident-c-22976201 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22976201/981cb70187683e98c9eb09e2a068370f1d00a248.jpg Cpl Hannam was a junior NCO at the Royal Australian Regiment, and leaves behind his partner and two young children. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T07:38:46.000Z Corporal Brendan Hannam: 28-year-old identified as soldier who died in Northern Territory training incident australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/melbourne-tram-stabbing-51-year-old-woman-allegedly-stabbed-in-the-neck-with-kitchen-knife-in-random-attack-c-22975835 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22975835/00f017ce57536e880ba24494e209cdad5f4e8121.jpg Melbourne tram stabbing: 51-year-old woman allegedly stabbed in the neck with kitchen knife in random attack A woman in her 50s was stabbed in the neck while riding with her dog on a tram in South Melbourne around midday. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406340546112 australia, victoria australia 78 2026-10-06T06:31:59.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T06:31:59.000Z Melbourne tram stabbing: 51-year-old woman allegedly stabbed in the neck with kitchen knife in random attack australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/culture/sam-wood-terminated-by-28-by-sam-wood-fitness-company-over-domestic-violence-strangulation-charges-c-22975744 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22975744/d4539927f2469255c6f3536476f9accd83351ed8.jpg Sam Wood terminated by 28 by Sam Wood fitness company over domestic violence, strangulation charges Melbourne fitness influencer Sam Wood faces growing backlash as sponsors and peers sever ties following his domestic violence arrest. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406339245112 culture, australia culture 31 2026-10-06T06:15:18.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T06:15:18.000Z Sam Wood terminated by 28 by Sam Wood fitness company over domestic violence, strangulation charges culture, australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/carrie-tv-remake-2026-high-school-isnt-just-hell-for-carrie-its-hell-for-everyone-c-22974640 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974640/247a375b6b359c5df78d0cfff0a785eb76e7a40e.jpg The TV adaptation of Carrie. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T06:07:26.000Z Carrie TV remake 2026: High school isn’t just hell for Carrie, it’s hell for everyone tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/lgbtq-soldiers-now-able-to-wipe-historical-convictions-of-homosexual-activity-from-service-records-c-22972832 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22972832/74e5a4e15d49a3d83079bad359e7e58db8214a76.jpg LGBTQ soldiers and veterans can now apply to have convictions for homosexual activity wiped. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-06T05:29:30.000Z LGBTQ+ soldiers now able to wipe historical convictions of homosexual activity from service records australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/oliver-schulz-sas-soldier-charged-with-murder-plans-to-argue-he-was-following-orders-in-afghanistan-c-22974027 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974027/801eb41cfb419cfb991087e5d870966225648f77.jpg Former Special Air Service Regiment trooper Oliver Schulz was arrested in 2023. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T05:22:33.000Z Oliver Schulz, SAS soldier charged with murder, plans to argue he was following orders in Afghanistan australia