https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-pressure-is-mounting-between-albo-and-chalmers--c-22993513 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22993513/0def26012a28798f9d1c6f34570a96f8198076b3.jpg It’s all getting a bit messy at the top of the Federal Labor Party. More specifically, around what seems to be rising tensions between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-10-09T08:42:31.000Z EDITORIAL: Pressure is mounting between Albo and Chalmers editorial, opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/70-years-of-seven-celebrating-seven-decades-of-tv-gold-with-star-studded-anniversary-special-c-22992705 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22992705/6537e2061e6c9a6136edf8fb25b99f052f108bc6.jpg Spotlight Presents 70 Years of 7 (front) Bruce McAvaney and Johanna Griggs with (back from left) Georgie Parker, Michael Usher, Larry Emdur, Natalie Barr, Effie and Sonia Kruger The Nightly en 2026-10-09T08:32:16.000Z 70 Years of Seven: Celebrating seven decades of TV gold with star-studded anniversary special culture, tv https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/justin-langer-australias-sandpaper-saga-trio-took-the-fall-on-ball-tampering-for-all-cricketers--c-22995073 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22995073/b2780cab6c33b45212595d9a00743e89cdbb29ab.jpg Australia this week return to the scene of the 2018 sandpaper incident that impacted the careers of Cam Bancroft, Steve Smith and David Warner. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-10-09T08:18:57.000Z JUSTIN LANGER: Australia’s ‘sandpaper saga’ trio took the fall on ball-tampering for all cricketers opinion, cricket, sport https://thenightly.com.au/culture/matty-j-says-he-once-looked-up-to-bachelor-sam-wood-as-he-breaks-silence-on-domestic-violence-charges-c-22994749 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22994749/3522c8416bbfea352219dcefc7bbd1d461aad4a0.jpg Matty J says he once looked up to Bachelor Sam Wood as he breaks silence on domestic violence charges Former Bachelor contestant Sam Wood has been transferred to Wacol Prison in Brisbane after being refused bail on domestic violence charges. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406521118112 culture, tv culture 37 2026-10-09T08:08:27.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-09T08:08:27.000Z Matty J says he once looked up to Bachelor Sam Wood as he breaks silence on domestic violence charges culture, tv https://thenightly.com.au/business/yo-chi-perfects-recipe-for-success-with-loyal-young-fans-skipping-a-pub-booze-up-for-a-quieter-night-out-c-22994837 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22994837/6818c7c1e24785455e73b9b77569bd9d7d10ac11.jpg Friends Madison Hunt, Jade Craske and Sophia Cosentino, all 21, at Yo-Chi Karrinyup. The Nightly en 2026-10-09T07:34:28.000Z Yo-Chi perfects recipe for success with loyal young fans skipping a pub booze-up for a quieter night out business https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/isaac-heeney-swans-player-spotted-leaving-massage-parlour-in-eastern-sydney-c-22994512 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22994512/994a815b8b01b9ad84ce37c6e5a3a3e603072053.jpg Isaac Heeney: Swans player spotted leaving massage parlour in Sydney’s east Sydney Swans player Isaac Heeney has been awarded the club's Most Valuable Player honour, receiving the Bob Skilton Medal despite being suspended. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406095156112 afl sport/afl 49 2026-10-09T07:27:56.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-09T07:27:56.000Z Isaac Heeney: Swans player spotted leaving massage parlour in Sydney’s east afl https://thenightly.com.au/culture/anthony-albanese-stars-in-swag-on-the-beat-comedy-sketch-as-protective-father-if-you-break-her-heart-c-22994420 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22994420/f4b0e98c0aca2e4b0d9df7edc03a84ccc76a3f79.jpg The Prime Minister has made an unexpected appearance alongside two of Australia’s biggest and funniest social media stars, but not everyone is impressed. The Nightly en 2026-10-09T06:26:53.000Z Anthony Albanese stars in Swag On The Beat comedy sketch as protective father: ‘If you break her heart’ culture, politics, society https://thenightly.com.au/politics/stephen-johnson-why-a-greens-plan-for-socialised-supermarkets-will-be-a-nightmare-c-22991593 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22991593/c80f420f14af266728f2acae47550d45d7010f9d.jpg Greens leader David Shoebridge this week declared his support for the idea of the Federal Government being a supermarket owner-operator. The Nightly en 2026-10-09T05:47:39.000Z STEPHEN JOHNSON: Why a Greens plan for socialised supermarkets will be a nightmare politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/zak-butters-joins-western-bulldogs-on-record-breaking-18-million-afl-deal-as-port-adelaide-accepts-compensation-c-22991724 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22991724/9ce3581534232580917e48e038b514c7d4518c3f.jpg Zak Butters joins Western Bulldogs on record-breaking $18 million AFL deal as Port Adelaide accepts compensation Sydney Swans player Isaac Heeney has been awarded the club's Most Valuable Player honour, receiving the Bob Skilton Medal despite being suspended. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406095156112 afl sport/afl 49 2026-10-09T05:41:49.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-09T05:41:49.000Z Zak Butters joins Western Bulldogs on record-breaking $18 million AFL deal as Port Adelaide accepts compensation afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/pauline-hanson-claims-antisemitism-is-a-cancer-within-the-labor-party-and-rampant-in-greens-c-22991667 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22991667/d03d2e0d3c191469090b31231dbc060cdff0f751.jpg One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has declared anti-Semitism must be stamped out of Australian politics, claiming that hatred of Jewish people is ‘rampant’ in the Greens and is a ‘cancer’ within the Labor party. The Nightly en 2026-10-09T04:47:00.000Z Pauline Hanson claims anti-Semitism is a ‘cancer’ within the Labor Party and ‘rampant’ in Greens politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/aurora-australis-australia-where-how-what-time-to-see-capture-rare-southern-lights-across-skies-on-friday-c-22993738 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22993738/9ee8cddc03d7c9b0759b965fee47795da0b21a7c.jpg Esperance resident Dave Macadam captures stunning image of the Aurora Australis on Tuesday night from the 11 Mile Beach carpark. The Nightly en 2026-10-09T04:34:28.000Z Aurora Australis Australia: Where, how, what time to see & capture rare southern lights across skies on Friday australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/police/brisbane-disability-worker-charged-with-grooming-indecently-assaulting-teenage-boy-c-22993309 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22993309/d5c4cbf31e5c8f0ace17a4e0864e3135f9287e7e.jpg A Brisbane disability support worker has been charged with a swathe of offences after he allegedly groomed, indecently assaulted, and supplied drugs to a teenage boy under his care. The Nightly en 2026-10-09T04:34:00.000Z Brisbane: Disability worker charged with grooming, indecently assaulting teenage boy police, australia, queensland https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/woman-charged-over-alleged-conspiracy-to-murder-sydney-organised-crime-figure-c-22993532 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22993532/417452cd0075fb72812ef984dba083e2369ad0be.jpg Ingleburn: Woman charged over alleged conspiracy to murder Sydney organised crime figure in Bankstown A woman has been arrested over an alleged conspiracy to kill an organised crime figure, NSW Police say. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406514820112 nsw, australia australia/nsw 67 2026-10-09T04:06:17.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-09T04:06:17.000Z Ingleburn: Woman charged over alleged conspiracy to murder Sydney organised crime figure in Bankstown nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/lamb-and-pistachio-koftas-with-tzatziki-make-the-perfect-easy-lamb-dinner-recipe-for-a-quick-family-meal-c-22885784 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22885784/76026bd1f7d4591dce459e20e3a800a2e9bca6a7.jpg Keira Rumble shared the recipe from her debut cookbook The Family Table. The Nightly en 2026-10-09T03:19:25.000Z Lamb and pistachio koftas with tzatziki make the perfect easy lamb dinner recipe for a quick family meal food https://thenightly.com.au/australia/mick-mundine-sydney-councillor-yvonne-weldon-identifies-herself-as-alleged-victim-in-sexual-assault-case-c-22992485 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22992485/4509b2fb946c756fc01ff5a58703dabfed182c53.jpg Mick Mundine: Sydney councillor Yvonne Weldon identifies herself as alleged victim in sexual assault case Prominent Redfern Indigenous leader Mick Mundine is accused of sexually abusing a child. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406460502112 australia, nsw australia 120 2026-10-09T02:11:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-09T02:11:50.000Z Mick Mundine: Sydney councillor Yvonne Weldon identifies herself as alleged victim in sexual assault case australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/ben-harvey-australias-defence-build-up-risks-costly-mistakes-if-canberra-tries-to-go-it-alone-c-22990150 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22990150/0b872ef23e0bea63b262f19a3fa09761854f7351.jpg Australia looked to Japan for the Mogami-class frigate. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-10-09T02:07:50.000Z BEN HARVEY: Australia’s defence build-up risks costly mistakes if Canberra tries to go it alone opinion https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/crazy-rich-asians-sequel-is-finally-happening-but-not-as-originally-planned-c-22992509 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22992509/04c8c40a6eb4da20312db651f0d1496c2d562a4f.jpg Crazy Rich Asians. Warner Bros The Nightly en 2026-10-09T01:59:32.000Z Crazy Rich Asians sequel is finally happening, but not as originally planned tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/isaac-heeneys-fianc-steffie-waters-returns-to-instagram-after-reported-split-from-sydney-swans-star-c-22991862 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22991862/3126c1095313767941a48c87a5c38aa80330771f.jpg Isaac Heeney’s fiancée Steffie Waters returns to Instagram after reported split from Sydney Swans star Sydney Swans player Isaac Heeney has been awarded the club's Most Valuable Player honour, receiving the Bob Skilton Medal despite being suspended. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406095156112 afl sport/afl 49 2026-10-09T00:48:30.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-09T00:48:30.000Z Isaac Heeney’s fiancée Steffie Waters returns to Instagram after reported split from Sydney Swans star afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/latika-m-bourke-is-josh-frydenberg-the-answer-to-the-liberal-partys-angus-taylor-emergency-c-22991690 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22991690/1ce05c3160c27a2ecc53793071a043735ff45cd3.jpg Angus Taylor is struggling to set the political agenda. The Nightly en 2026-10-09T00:27:45.000Z LATIKA M BOURKE: Is Josh Frydenberg the answer to the Liberal Party’s Angus Taylor emergency? politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/shadow-treasurer-tim-wilson-calls-on-labor-to-override-tax-office-on-credit-card-payment-ban-c-22991472 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22991472/c451032c2b50ba613862d28e849b42a0a540f221.jpg Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delayed the controversial changes. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T23:03:45.000Z Credit card ban: Australian Tax Office to accept credit card payments until June 2027 in major backflip politics https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/is-apple-cider-vinegar-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be-sarah-di-lorenzo-breaks-down-the-myths-from-the-truth-c-22940941 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22940941/3cf274ca6a734de301aaa8083700b16721e8c3bc.jpg Apple cider vinegar has been touted as a super food. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T23:00:00.000Z Is apple cider vinegar really all it’s cracked up to be? Sarah Di Lorenzo separates the myths from the truth food, wellbeing https://thenightly.com.au/business/blockbuster-firmus-share-market-float-pulled-after-investors-baulk-at-valuation-c-22991497 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22991497/8f598fe2a1b652d872df2cb9281b5a0a0651d202.jpg Firmus Technologies has cancelled its float. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T22:44:33.000Z The AI dream machine takes a hit: Failed Firmus share market float pulled after investors baulk at valuation business, australia, markets, technology https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/nidal-malik-hasan-pete-hegseth-says-firing-squad-execution-of-fort-hood-shooter-to-be-livestreamed-c-22991434 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22991434/01da242ef04eb77063afa38b8214ae908c418bb3.jpg US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the public will be able to watch the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan on December 3. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T22:30:50.000Z Nidal Malik Hasan: Pete Hegseth says firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter to be livestreamed usa, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/prince-harry-reveals-key-to-maintaining-happy-marriage-to-meghan-markle-living-fulfilling-family-life-c-22991311 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22991311/3c82e4446b2130c896306a56358b90056f637d74.jpg Prince Harry has revealed what he describes as the ‘key’ to maintaining joy and happiness in his marriage to Meghan Markle. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T22:26:46.000Z Prince Harry reveals ‘key’ to maintaining happy marriage to Meghan Markle, living fulfilling family life royals https://thenightly.com.au/business/chinese-miner-xingye-gold-wages-bitter-war-for-control-of-asx-hopeful-far-east-gold-c-22983058 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22983058/e5e48825556e1482c4ecf9a6710ea9905ab84d34.jpg A Chinese mining group is fighting to seize control of Far East Gold, while the Australian founders battle to protect their stake in a potentially lucrative Indonesian gold project. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T21:22:53.000Z Chinese miner Xingye Gold wages bitter war for control of ASX hopeful Far East Gold business, markets https://thenightly.com.au/politics/jane-hume-puts-murray-watt-on-spot-over-ato-decision-to-ban-credit-card-payments-as-labor-mps-break-ranks-c-22991213 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22991213/d5661e0e00956c06ec9241a54743a83ba0cfd40c.jpg Labor’s division over the ATO’s ban on credit card payments has deepened after Murray Watt said he stood by the decision despite growing concern from within government about the impact on small businesses. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T21:10:50.000Z Jane Hume puts Murray Watt on spot over ATO decision to ban credit card payments as Labor MPs break ranks politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/sydney-cbd-man-arrested-after-woman-injured-police-car-rammed-in-alleged-carjacking-chaos-c-22991200 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22991200/35ed438f3f5725a57e775ed2bbe683e330a0e663.png New South Wales Police have arrested a man after an alleged carjacking caused chaos in Sydney’s CBD on Thursday night.  The Nightly en 2026-10-08T20:16:26.000Z Sydney CBD: Man arrested after woman injured, police car rammed in alleged carjacking chaos nsw https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/sydney-rents-fall-despite-fears-of-a-post-budget-spike-c-22990976 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22990976/042a9986af27d1705017836c6e3a3a54fd3b2479.jpg Australia's rental market is defying expectations of a price surge following Budget changes. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T19:32:45.000Z Sydney rents fall in September quarter despite fears of a post-Budget spike in prices nsw https://thenightly.com.au/world/uk-counter-terrorism-police-investigate-after-two-men-arrested-near-molesworth-air-base-in-cambridgeshire-c-22991033 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22991033/2f7928e95084c2396ec44c298dbe2771dae506e6.jpg Counter-terrorism police are probing an incident in Cambridgeshire after two men were arrested. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T19:24:26.000Z UK counter-terrorism police investigate after two men arrested near Molesworth air base in Cambridgeshire world https://thenightly.com.au/world/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-judge-says-search-warrants-used-to-seize-property-from-former-prince-unlawful-c-22990902 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22990902/140271fa94a36a038dcfe6d3008698e5b3b87388.jpg Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Judge says search warrants used to seize property from former Prince unlawful Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against British police, seeking a judicial review of search warrants that enabled detectives to raid properties at Sandringham and Royal Lodge in February. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406238256112 world, uk world 32 2026-10-08T14:31:57.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-08T14:31:57.000Z Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Judge says search warrants used to seize property from former Prince unlawful world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/world/uk-sisters-suicide-pact-c-22990495 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22990495/313300d36568aa8a657b2ea0f1ff01e981ce0c0d.jpg Joseph Jacobsen with his daughters, (left to right) Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32 and Rebecca Walters, 31, who died in the waters off Brighton Beach in May. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T13:54:22.000Z UK sisters’ suicide pact: Siblings died on Brighton Beach after visiting lake where mum took own life world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/world/christa-pike-death-row-inmate-up-and-walking-a-week-after-botched-execution-c-22990457 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22990457/8185e6eb84a5b34a2183a5907c6516167204db9f.jpg Christa Pike: Death row inmate ‘up and walking’ a week after botched execution Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate, has awoken from a coma and begun speaking one week after surviving two lethal injections during a botched execution attempt on 30 September. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406456603112 world, usa world 110 2026-10-08T12:39:11.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-08T12:39:11.000Z Christa Pike: Death row inmate ‘up and walking’ a week after botched execution world, usa https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australias-top-cop-warns-nations-threat-environment-more-complex-almost-a-year-on-from-bondi-attack-c-22974808 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974808/8440880afbf7ded6b974a7d3502d8ef055f6fb56.jpg Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T11:44:56.000Z Australia’s top cop warns nation’s threat environment ‘more complex’ almost a year on from Bondi attack politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/hannah-cain-husband-murdered-royal-family-gp-by-hitting-her-with-axe-and-strangling-her-court-told-c-22990337 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22990337/38a4326bd1a8fecaeac2c342935f38cb84fa9eed.jpg Hannah Cain: Husband murdered Royal Family GP by hitting her with axe and strangling her, court told Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against British police, seeking a judicial review of search warrants that enabled detectives to raid properties at Sandringham and Royal Lodge in February. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406238256112 world, uk world 32 2026-10-08T11:33:18.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-08T11:33:18.000Z Hannah Cain: Husband murdered Royal Family GP by hitting her with axe and strangling her, court told world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/australia/taylors-hill-firebombing-teenager-suffers-horrific-burns-in-alleged-melbourne-arson-attack-c-22987423 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22987423/e76096e63aadba3e3d3a061bcb676c5d0c967e13.jpg A teenage boy is in a critical condition after he allegedly took part in an arson attack. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-08T10:02:07.000Z Taylors Hill firebombing: Teenager suffers horrific burns in alleged Melbourne arson attack australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/australia/kaiyah-kennedy-family-of-gold-coast-12yo-open-up-on-loss-of-beautiful-boy-with-adhd-mental-health-message-c-22990063 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22990063/ada099022f9be8cb267a641980ba8fd6fcffa603.jpg The family of Kaiyah Kennedy has issued a statement in the wake of his tragic death. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T09:59:08.000Z Kaiyah Kennedy: Family of Gold Coast 12yo open up on loss of ‘beautiful boy’ with ADHD, mental health message australia, queensland https://thenightly.com.au/australia/mitchelton-woman-charged-after-exposing-two-boys-to-noxious-substance-c-22988136 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22988136/d8cf5f0500aa2f7a51f5c3bb6c7d1eb9e902d0ea.jpg A woman is accused of attempting to murder two boys by exposing them to a noxious substance. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-08T09:38:49.000Z Mitchelton woman charged after exposing two boys to ‘noxious substance' australia, queensland https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial-cracks-beginning-to-show-in-albaneses-team--c-22986778 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22986778/51f638e816fcded92dc37027a6fe94edfbd89ede.jpg In a promotional video posted on social media, Anthony Albanese boasted how shoppers would save money “every time you tap”. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-10-08T09:00:00.000Z EDITORIAL: Cracks beginning to show in Albanese’s team opinion, editorial, politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/smartraveller-government-agency-lowers-advice-level-to-uae-qatar-despite-attempted-flydubai-terror-attack-c-22989727 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22989727/0a5afd6a6804f834b98e3c240479b7a0ca46ddad.jpg Australian travel advice agency Smartraveller have downgraded its travel advice to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar just days after an alleged hijacker attempted a terrorist attack in the region.  The Nightly en 2026-10-08T08:29:56.000Z Smartraveller: Government agency lowers advice level to UAE, Qatar despite attempted flydubai terror attack world, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/snezana-wood-thought-she-was-going-to-die-during-sam-woods-alleged-dv-attack-as-new-claims-revealed-c-22989134 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22989134/ecd2991f29515ae4229cc1b5d6d2404025be3a70.jpg Snezana Wood ‘thought she was going to die’ during Sam Wood’s alleged DV attack as new claims revealed Fitness guru and former Bachelor Sam Wood is appearing in a Queensland court for a bail application hearing after being charged with domestic violence offences. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406457482112 victoria, culture australia/victoria 29 2026-10-08T07:26:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-08T07:26:43.000Z Snezana Wood ‘thought she was going to die’ during Sam Wood’s alleged DV attack as new claims revealed victoria, culture https://thenightly.com.au/culture/sports-romance-takes-off-as-heated-rivalry-challengers-and-off-campus-fuel-a-steamy-new-on-screen-obsession-c-22985407 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22985407/61aba1ba55f2a439bfe562bc579a702018678e93.jpg Sports romance takes off as Heated Rivalry, Challengers and Off-Campus fuel a steamy new on-screen obsession Alleged DV victim’s injuries shown in court during bail application https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406457464112 culture culture 95 2026-10-08T07:17:09.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-08T07:17:09.000Z Sports romance takes off as Heated Rivalry, Challengers and Off-Campus fuel a steamy new on-screen obsession culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/greens-leader-david-shoebridges-brother-michael-shoebridge-reveals-difference-over-ukraine-c-22985635 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22985635/8fed66043bb36904254a3b3fdf368a32309b331a.jpg Siblings who have publicly held differing views include Tim and Peter Costello, Mary and Hugh Delahunty, David and Michael Shoebridge, John and Bob Howard. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T07:12:28.000Z Greens leader David Shoebridge’s brother Michael Shoebridge reveals difference over Ukraine australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/flydubai-hamam-al-hammami-allegedly-planned-attack-on-flight-from-dubai-to-tel-aviv-for-july--c-22986894 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22986894/64e4d17d155a4b5ba486c4d18b1200fe422edabf.jpg Hamam al-Hammami, 29, is alleged to have used an axe to attack his co-pilot Smit Machchhar while the pair were flying flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 31. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T06:53:47.000Z flydubai: Hamam al-Hammami allegedly planned attack on flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv for July world, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/halle-berrys-daughter-nahla-aubry-defends-mum-against-ex-husbands-child-abuse-claims-c-22988538 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22988538/1ed7a63af7b8775f2f1705165b6daa49104bd68e.jpg Halle Berry and ex-husband Olivier Martinez. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T06:46:58.000Z Halle Berry’s daughter Nahla Aubry defends mum against ex-husband’s child abuse claims pop-culture, culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/jamaal-howard-executed-in-texas-days-after-christa-pike-survives-botched-lethal-injection-c-22987410 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22987410/3dbf2612a4c9de99f0c1e8148719c72e9bca660a.jpg Jamaal Howard executed in Texas days after Christa Pike survives botched 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 2026-10-08T05:33:55.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-08T05:33:55.000Z Jamaal Howard executed in Texas days after Christa Pike survives botched lethal injection world 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-22987089/8c587647affe0564b160ae6371ed8f1b0425baf8.jpg Ex-Bachelor star and fitness influencer Sam Wood will spend tonight behind bars after his bid for bail was denied. The Nightly en 2026-10-08T04:37:58.000Z Bachelor star Sam Wood denied bail 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 float in doubt as investors baulk at $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