https://thenightly.com.au/world/philippines-shooting-two-killed-in-high-school-shooting--c-22740196 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22740196/d2961927b126833df340dae1014d52632436c73d.jpg Philippines shooting: Two killed in high school shooting Alleged gangland crime boss Fadi Haddara has been shot in Melbourne. The 48-year-old man was critically injured when he was ambushed in a car parked in a driveway on Marigold Ave at Altona North about 8pm on Sunday. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403546189112 world world 28 2026-08-18T04:48:17.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-18T04:48:17.000Z Philippines shooting: Two killed in high school shooting world https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/tony-biopic-captures-the-essence-of-anthony-bourdain-at-a-time-of-hope-and-promise-c-22737140 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22737140/5aeb0c1145aca8ff0e86d101280ec76bf5780455.jpg Tony: Biopic captures the essence of Anthony Bourdain at a time of hope and promise Two men have been winched to safety by a police helicopter from near the summit of Mount Barney, Queensland. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403620199112 film, culture culture/film 65 2026-08-18T04:48:12.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-18T04:48:12.000Z Tony: Biopic captures the essence of Anthony Bourdain at a time of hope and promise film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/business/hearing-implant-pioneer-cochlears-profit-slump-better-than-feared-at-top-end-of-brutal-guidance-downgrade-c-22740626 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22740626/1b9bdb6f6a3505baeef9a9f11c3d02da700fae90.jpg Hearing implant pioneer Cochlear has relieved investors with a full-year result at the upper end of its revised guidance, saying adoption of its new high-tech product has been strong. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T04:07:15.000Z Hearing implant pioneer Cochlear’s profit slump better than feared, at top end of ‘brutal’ guidance downgrade business https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/perth-holidaymaker-madi-sparks-allergy-debate-after-being-called-out-for-eating-peanut-bar-on-flight-to-bali-c-22740216 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22740216/975e2fcfdd2fba6716d6ff1afba0324c243b8c79.jpg Aussie holidaymaker Madi sparks allergy debate after being called out for eating peanut bar on flight to Bali A Jetstar flight from Perth to Sydney unexpectedly climbed 500 metres during its descent on Monday night, prompting an investigation. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403291151112 lifestyle, world lifestyle 77 2026-08-18T03:23:05.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-18T03:23:05.000Z Aussie holidaymaker Madi sparks allergy debate after being called out for eating peanut bar on flight to Bali lifestyle, world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/tarneit-melbourne-teen-jailed-over-deadly-crash-cowardly-bashing-c-22739766 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22739766/bf1a6a0fb850368342ee1217951f6bbd4eeadc46.jpg Tarneit, Melbourne: Teen jailed over deadly crash, 'cowardly' bashing One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has proposed slashing tobacco taxes by 75 per cent to reduce cigarette prices from $46 to $22 per pack, aiming to combat illegal tobacco sales linked to organised crime in Melbourne. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403621874112 australia, victoria australia 311 2026-08-18T03:21:48.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-18T03:21:48.000Z Tarneit, Melbourne: Teen jailed over deadly crash, 'cowardly' bashing australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/business/australias-largest-healthcare-company-csl-posts-massive-loss-after-restructuring-costs-and-impairments-c-22739811 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22739811/1812db98c6b2c7d7bbed626c17509c49b33939e9.jpg Seqirus was the only global vaccine company to grow seasonal influenza revenue year-on-year ‘through product differentiation, manufacturing capability, and focused commercial execution’, Mr Naylor said. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T02:31:01.000Z Australia’s largest healthcare company CSL posts massive loss after restructuring costs and impairments business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/treasurer-jim-chalmers-insists-rents-will-still-only-increase-by-2-a-week-despite-nabs-stark-30pc-warning-c-22739386 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22739386/358ddbd2ec486c43b290969b6d9db5024503543a.jpg Treasurer Jim Chalmers has stated rents will only rise $2 a week in response to Budget changes. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T02:25:49.000Z Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists rents will still only increase by $2 a week despite NAB’s stark 30pc warning politics, business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/qantas-airbus-a380-flies-sydney-to-dallas-with-mechanics-work-light-left-inside-wing-for-two-days-c-22738888 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22738888/1f83f3081263deba5aef86ff7510fb4b81e94097.jpg Qantas Airbus A380 flies Sydney to Dallas with mechanic’s work light left inside wing for two days Two men have been winched to safety by a police helicopter from near the summit of Mount Barney, Queensland. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403620199112 australia, world australia 65 2026-08-18T02:11:34.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-18T02:11:34.000Z Qantas Airbus A380 flies Sydney to Dallas with mechanic’s work light left inside wing for two days australia, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/donald-trump-cnn-journalist-kristen-holmes-shut-down-by-us-president-in-white-house-clash-c-22738466 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22738466/9b31613322ad95aaf65beaeac6638cf608d50cde.jpg A journalist has been shut down by Donald Trump after the US President demanded she ‘be quiet’ during a press appearance at the White House.  The Nightly en 2026-08-18T00:38:55.000Z Donald Trump: CNN journalist Kristen Holmes shut down by US President in White House clash us-politics, usa, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/gambling-reform-deal-expect-to-pass-senate-as-parties-review-debate--c-22738574 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22738574/e2aef614d25aba87165dfc1adc9cbc9131b54e90.jpg The overhaul comes after a 2023 report by the late Peta Murphy called ‘You win some you lose more’, which Anthony Albanese responded to with a string of proposed reforms in April 2026 at a National Press Club address.  The Nightly en 2026-08-18T00:27:41.000Z Gambling reform deal expect to pass Senate as parties review debate politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/new-york-australian-teenager-stabbed-in-unprovoked-attack-at-mcdonalds-in-midtown-manhattan-c-22738226 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22738226/ca5d1f488eb492ec5387bdec5d7b80caff657846.jpg A man is facing charges after a 19-year-old tourist from Australia was stabbed overnight inside a McDonalds in Midtown. The Nightly en 2026-08-17T23:28:08.000Z New York City: Australian teenager stabbed in unprovoked attack at McDonalds restaurant in Midtown Manhattan world, australia, usa https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-head-coach-dean-cox-breaks-silence-after-several-players-involved-in-alleged-melbourne-assault-c-22738296 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22738296/a6d1aba7b5b2756e0de07616c2cde70f570d67c9.jpg Sydney Swans: Coach Dean Cox, Callum Mills break silence after ‘several’ players involved in alleged assault Four Sydney Swans players are assisting Victoria Police with an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel following their 36-point victory over Essendon. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403609239112 afl, sport sport/afl 67 2026-08-17T22:44:28.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T22:44:28.000Z Sydney Swans: Coach Dean Cox, Callum Mills break silence after ‘several’ players involved in alleged assault afl, sport https://thenightly.com.au/culture/hayden-panettiere-death-911-audio-mentions-overdose-after-heroes-star-found-dead-in-south-carolina-c-22738223 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22738223/077bd7f83937e0daf4b33376b7fab1dbecce6e99.jpg Hayden Panettiere death: 911 audio mentions ‘overdose’ after Heroes star found dead in South Carolina Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403604560112 culture culture 76 2026-08-17T22:32:06.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T22:32:06.000Z Hayden Panettiere death: 911 audio mentions ‘overdose’ after Heroes star found dead in South Carolina culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-chalmers-warns-one-nation-coalition-super-plans-would-decimate-incomes-c-22738189 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22738189/eed2ab5bff074ee4e51a1fb078ff4c9b3626566b.jpg Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Minister of Defense of Japan Koizumi Shinjiro participate in the opening remarks of the Defence Ministers Meeting in MG63 at Parliament House in Canberra. The Nightly en 2026-08-17T21:51:08.000Z News and politics live updates: Anthony Albanese dodges ‘Melongate’ showdown amid Japan minister’s visits politics, australia, business, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/princess-eugenie-reveals-baby-daughter-adelaide-elizabeth-annina-brooksbank-after-birth-in-portugal-c-22738103 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22738103/77fcce86b4438d27af131a53fbb88ff4e098f991.jpg Princess Eugenie reveals baby daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank after birth in Portugal Prince Harry is reportedly planning to visit the UK every few months following a positive July meeting with King Charles, alongside Meghan and their children. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403559392112 royals world/royals 185 2026-08-17T21:21:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T21:21:50.000Z Princess Eugenie reveals baby daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank after birth in Portugal royals https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anika-wells-gambling-reforms-face-senate-showdown-as-coalition-and-crossbench-scrutinise-labor-changes-c-22737906 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22737906/4058964f32a70b9b261509a67fed4716b55958b8.jpg Anika Wells’ gambling reforms face Senate showdown as Coalition and crossbench scrutinise Labor changes Canterbury-Bankstown Council has rejected an application by the Lebanese Muslim Association to broadcast the call to prayer from Lakemba Mosque once a week on Fridays for 15 minutes. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403605270112 politics politics 83 2026-08-17T20:50:56.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T20:50:56.000Z Anika Wells’ gambling reforms face Senate showdown as Coalition and crossbench scrutinise Labor changes politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-face-player-stand-down-decision-as-victoria-police-investigate-alleged-sexual-assault-c-22737894 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22737894/45387027baee1aa6275702fb398cd04a8dd9ae2c.jpg Sydney Swans face player stand-down decision as Victoria Police investigate alleged sexual assault The Sydney Swans are conducting crisis talks after at least four players assisted Victoria Police in an alleged sexual assault investigation following an incident at a Melbourne hotel. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403605655112 afl sport/afl 161 2026-08-17T20:44:25.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T20:44:25.000Z Sydney Swans face player stand-down decision as Victoria Police investigate alleged sexual assault afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/middle-east-latest-donald-trump-threatens-to-bomb-gulf-ally-oman-if-it-gets-in-the-way-of-iran-deal-c-22737518 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22737518/2d462e0f9b60b2b339ca39616312bdd0c9a74149.jpg Donald Trump has taken aim at a key US ally over the Strait of Hormuz. The Nightly en 2026-08-17T14:05:43.000Z Middle East latest: Donald Trump threatens to bomb Gulf ally Oman if it gets in the way of Iran deal world, middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/south-korea-hopes-for-talks-between-us-and-north-korea-after-trump-downsizes-military-drills-c-22737507 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22737507/eceeb240c8d8ede08f6611356891c88b915a4505.jpg South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills Donald Trump is talking up his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un after scaling back military drills in South Korea. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403565815112 world, asia-pacific, us-politics politics/world 77 2026-08-17T13:11:10.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T13:11:10.000Z South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills world, asia-pacific, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/one-nation-demands-action-over-staffers-attack-at-show-c-22735876 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22735876/451cac977a773aad5ded65ebca0dea19edf82c61.jpg A One Nation staffer was allegedly set upon by four people at the Royal Queensland Show. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-17T12:43:17.000Z One Nation Ekka attack: Party demands action over staffer's assault at major agricultural show australia, australia, queensland https://thenightly.com.au/world/us-tourist-dies-after-being-struck-by-lightning-while-hiking-sicilys-mount-etna-c-22737457 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22737457/baf34e21b6b969d512b7a5d45bc14d14d9a40ec4.jpg A hiker has died after being struck by lightning on Siciliy's Mount Etna. The Nightly en 2026-08-17T12:20:28.000Z US tourist dies after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna world, usa https://thenightly.com.au/australia/ralph-carr-rapist-talent-managers-prison-hell-in-daily-lockdown-c-22736050 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22736050/46d921d9a63b400463a4436ee3f58e5ff189ef98.jpg Celebrity and sports manager Ralph Carr faced a two-week trial in July before his bail was revoked. (Paul Tyquin, Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-17T12:03:37.000Z Ralph Carr: Rapist talent manager's prison 'hell' in daily lockdown australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/abortion-crackdown-coalition-and-one-nation-revive-push-for-stricter-right-to-life-policy-c-22736389 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22736389/b05e8d08d1b8bf60588309ed18324f1c72b09f03.jpg Abortion crackdown: Coalition and One Nation revive push for stricter right-to-life policy ‘Cruel’ abortion Bill torpedoed after dramatic night in South Australia’s parliament. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6398726593112 politics, australia politics 96 2026-08-17T11:07:20.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T11:07:20.000Z Abortion crackdown: Coalition and One Nation revive push for stricter right-to-life policy politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/one-nation-mp-david-farley-describes-mardi-gras-as-great-night-compares-party-to-the-united-nations-c-22737309 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22737309/0d9c5c99facb388040b0a7b4ffa7fbe4fcac64f8.jpg One Nation leader Pauline Hanson with new One Nation MP David Farley in Federal Parliament last week. The Nightly en 2026-08-17T10:34:55.000Z One Nation MP David Farley describes Mardi Gras as ‘great night’, compares party to the United Nations australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial-parkinsons-warning-over-government-spending-and-debt-rings-alarm-bells--c-22735086 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22735086/3b28b8537a3d581fec8acf3fcd8d5324a3300380.jpg Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers, budget The Nightly The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-17T09:59:31.000Z Editorial: Parkinson’s warning over government spending and debt rings alarm bells opinion, australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/nrl/mark-spudd-carroll-brisbane-broncos-taking-coach-michael-maguire-for-a-ride-c-22735529 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22735529/acb9ed2ca8dd24f33eb06a074f39829176083dbf.jpg MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Brisbane Broncos taking coach Michael Maguire for a ride The Sydney Roosters have claimed top position on the NRL ladder for the first time in five years following their 12-6 victory over the Penrith Panthers. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403357318112 nrl sport/nrl 35 2026-08-17T08:04:10.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T08:04:10.000Z MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Brisbane Broncos taking coach Michael Maguire for a ride nrl https://thenightly.com.au/sport/cricket/georgie-parler-sheffield-shield-is-now-rocky-road-to-test-selection--c-22735590 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22735590/9c1d48cd38af6bb0e016b4b67a60b0d97c359350.jpg GEORGIE PARKER: Sheffield Shield is now rocky road to Test selection Bangladesh defeats Australia in a Test cricket match on Australian soil, marking a historic victory for the visiting nation. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403502315112 cricket sport/cricket 42 2026-08-17T07:56:10.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T07:56:10.000Z GEORGIE PARKER: Sheffield Shield is now rocky road to Test selection cricket https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/former-labor-treasury-adviser-and-bureaucrat-martin-parkinson-warns-of-labor-deficits-c-22735408 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22735408/9ccd68b4ac1ada1b6148a1c90ded49748d4c3ffc.jpg Former Labor treasury adviser and bureaucrat Martin Parkinson warns of Labor deficits Major changes have kicked in that will impact the way food delivery drivers are paid, setting new standards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403565041112 australia politics/australia 91 2026-08-17T07:36:05.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T07:36:05.000Z Former Labor treasury adviser and bureaucrat Martin Parkinson warns of Labor deficits australia https://thenightly.com.au/business/nab-warns-of-30-per-cent-rent-rise-as-labor-changes-hit-investors-c-22736484 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22736484/0a0063ef42c7e8356994e2d41a74e9f59c5f87e0.jpg NAB warns of 30 per cent rent rise as Labor changes hit investors Major changes have kicked in that will impact the way food delivery drivers are paid, setting new standards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403565041112 business, australia business 91 2026-08-17T07:35:55.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T07:35:55.000Z NAB warns of 30 per cent rent rise as Labor changes hit investors business, australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/lanterns-review-kyle-chandler-soars-in-dc-comics-take-on-the-neo-western-mystery-c-22735763 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22735763/ca8a5618a8c8d6dc2495ed6dab7d89ce9afe8751.jpg Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chander in Lanterns. The Nightly en 2026-08-17T07:22:46.000Z Lanterns review: Kyle Chandler soars in DC Comics’ take on the neo-western mystery tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/culture/logies-2026-sam-pang-chris-brown-and-tv-stars-reveal-wild-secrets-from-sydney-afterparty-c-22735762 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22735762/1bd4ff3ba548c22e1635762410b513db5474354b.jpg Logies 2026: Sam Pang, Chris Brown and TV stars reveal wild secrets from Sydney afterparty Robert Irwin receives widespread praise for his hosting performance at the TV Week Logie Awards, featuring choreographed dance numbers and live reptile appearances. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403553111112 culture, tv culture 323 2026-08-17T06:54:48.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T06:54:48.000Z Logies 2026: Sam Pang, Chris Brown and TV stars reveal wild secrets from Sydney afterparty culture, tv https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albaneses-instagram-use-raises-security-fears-over-spies-amid-bush-deep-melongate-controversy-c-22735664 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22735664/1e7cd16550908e69fc2debc596a3215df962b874.jpg Anthony Albanese’s Instagram use raises security fears over spies amid Bush Deep Melongate controversy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces accusations of making rude gestures about Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's gift of melons, sparking a controversy dubbed 'Melongate'. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403257784112 politics politics 183 2026-08-17T06:47:16.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T06:47:16.000Z Anthony Albanese’s Instagram use raises security fears over spies amid Bush Deep Melongate controversy politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/first-homebuyer-applications-for-mortgages-suffers-biggest-annual-plunge-since-late-2022-c-22733792 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22733792/765d3a11467d2c3903daa7467130af8e98a2b09f.jpg First-homebuyer applications for mortgages suffers biggest annual plunge since late 2022 Major changes have kicked in that will impact the way food delivery drivers are paid, setting new standards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403565041112 australia, politics australia 91 2026-08-17T06:04:21.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T06:04:21.000Z First-homebuyer applications for mortgages suffers biggest annual plunge since late 2022 australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/marvel-at-d23-a-new-class-of-x-men-has-been-recruited-but-will-it-be-enough-c-22735632 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22735632/8ba149b15de7428176a1f6ec546eaca4e931537d.jpg X-Men The Nightly en 2026-08-17T05:27:39.000Z Marvel at D23: Marvel reveals new X-Men cast with Adam Driver, Kit Connor and Sadie Sink joining reboot film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/alistair-farquhar-macrae-hitman-responsible-for-four-execution-murders-fighting-for-parole-approval-c-22734780 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22734780/bb1d32874b857c43c9958b82cf0370ad072e4601.jpg The decision to grant parole to a man who killed four people in the 1980s is set to be reviewed. The Nightly en 2026-08-17T04:01:30.000Z Alistair Farquhar MacRae: Hitman responsible for four execution murders fighting for parole approval australia, south-australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/culture/hayden-panettiere-heroes-and-nashville-star-dies-aged-36-c-22734700 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22734700/7c8dabb2fa7f7611e0f3c29e74a8518689c4251e.jpg Hayden Panettiere, Heroes and Nashville star, dies aged 36 Hayden Panettiere discusses her new memoir 'This Is Me, A Reckoning', revealing her struggles with postpartum depression, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her mother throughout her career. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397179072112 culture culture 560 2026-08-17T03:25:52.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T03:25:52.000Z Hayden Panettiere, Heroes and Nashville star, dies aged 36 culture https://thenightly.com.au/sport/rugby-union/world-class-cheika-set-for-waratahs-coaching-return-c-22734050 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22734050/593314f3a5157bd1426091bd79f41bb2c2b0d64d.jpg Michael Cheika is set to rejoin the NSW Waratahs, 12 years after steering them to their first title. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-17T02:27:23.000Z 'World-class': Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return rugby-union, nrl https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/the-2026-logies-reflected-a-changing-australian-tv-industry-and-thats-a-good-thing-c-22733403 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22733403/b18147c86155594ae5d8042d2ff75f1316e312a1.jpg The 2026 Logies reflected a changing Australian TV industry - and that’s a good thing Robert Irwin receives widespread praise for his hosting performance at the TV Week Logie Awards, featuring choreographed dance numbers and live reptile appearances. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403553111112 tv, culture culture/tv 323 2026-08-17T02:05:51.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T02:05:51.000Z The 2026 Logies reflected a changing Australian TV industry - and that’s a good thing tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/bryony-hill-mum-diagnosed-with-terminal-brain-cancer-after-doctors-blamed-symptoms-on-old-climbing-injury-c-22733874 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22733874/98ea026d3dce005e1ce2ace804abc5fe6eb0e71f.jpg Bryony Hill: Mum diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after doctors blamed symptoms on old climbing injury Five boys have been arrested after allegedly targeting the home of a Scots College student accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at Bondi Junction in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403555821112 world world 25 2026-08-17T01:53:52.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T01:53:52.000Z Bryony Hill: Mum diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after doctors blamed symptoms on old climbing injury world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australian-national-university-to-unveil-julie-bishop-replacement-three-months-after-ex-foreign-minister-quit-c-22733059 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22733059/4102ae1afea1b27512b9ce46c8d7ddd20186d2bc.jpg The most recent Public Service Commissioner is emerging as the likely replacement for Julie Bishop as the next Chancellor of the Australian National University, three months after the former Foreign Minister quit the role after a tumultuous tenure.  The Nightly en 2026-08-17T01:45:00.000Z ANU unveils Gordon de Brouwer as Julie Bishop’s replacement three months after ex-Foreign Minister quit politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/bruce-brammall-this-one-mindset-is-key-to-your-financial-future-when-life-goes-off-script-c-22734027 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22734027/c7d5bb90da586a05bef9481d193e360e5fd1f466.jpg Bruce Brammall: This one mindset is key to your financial future when life goes off-script Iran has doubled down on its declaration of victory in the Middle East war, offering a $30,000 bounty for killed or captured US soldiers. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403556963112 business business 27 2026-08-17T01:41:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-17T01:41:50.000Z Bruce Brammall: This one mindset is key to your financial future when life goes off-script business https://thenightly.com.au/world/ukranian-drone-destroys-wildberries-warehouse-killing-one-as-russia-launches-strikes-on-steel-plant-c-22733071 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22733071/1d965afe8ac8527256e6f5e9ebb9681744460c35.jpg At least two people have been killed and 14 injured in the latest attacks of the Ukraine war. The Nightly en 2026-08-17T00:59:09.000Z Ukranian drone destroys Wildberries warehouse, killing one, as Russia launches strikes on steel plant world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nick-bruining-a-dummys-guide-to-the-superannuation-death-tax-and-how-to-share-your-wealth-when-youre-gone-c-22733769 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22733769/3869c9d76fa1bc64414759b2063ac89bcb0c2a08.jpg Here’s a dummies’ guide to the superannuation death benefits, how to ensure the money goes to the right people, and the tricks you need to know to help your kids dodge the taxman. The Nightly en 2026-08-17T00:45:24.000Z Nick Bruining: Dummies’ guide to the superannuation death tax and how to share your wealth when you’re gone australia, business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/stabbing-victim-recounts-harrowing-moment-boyfriend-tried-to-kill-her-before-driving-rampage-that-killed-nurse-c-22733522 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22733522/165e0700842b79ea781bdaf6b1c3a98131c0aef6.jpg Perth mum Sarah Wallace recounts the horrific moment her boyfriend tried to kill her. The Nightly en 2026-08-17T00:13:15.000Z Stabbing victim recounts harrowing moment boyfriend tried to kill her before driving rampage that killed nurse australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/donald-trump-to-slash-us-south-korea-military-drills-as-he-touts-very-good-kim-jong-un-relationship-c-22733330 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22733330/687322b7ee6ffceecae9233f88f3416f8d978ab3.jpg Donald Trump to slash US-South Korea military drills as he touts ‘very good’ Kim Jong Un relationship One Nation proposes allowing Australians earlier access to their superannuation to help with cost of living pressures. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403545490112 us-politics politics/us-politics 282 2026-08-16T23:52:07.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-16T23:52:07.000Z Donald Trump to slash US-South Korea military drills as he touts ‘very good’ Kim Jong Un relationship us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/we-need-skilled-migrants-westpac-ceo-anthony-miller-defends-migration-amid-federal-push-to-reduce-rate-c-22733411 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22733411/c30183db21fbacad23c2d177568885983052f2a2.jpg Westpac CEO Anthony Miller speaks on the importance of skilled migration. The Nightly en 2026-08-16T23:51:24.000Z ‘We need skilled migrants’: Westpac CEO Anthony Miller defends migration amid Federal push to reduce rate business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/logies-2026-sam-pang-wins-gold-sam-neill-posthumously-awarded-magda-szubanski-returns-c-22733406 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22733406/ceb9ff029bcdd6b3ddf9c56e6780baad2bc247ba.jpg Logies 2026: Sam Pang wins Gold, Sam Neill posthumously awarded, Magda Szubanski returns Sam Pang won the Gold Logie at the TV Week Logie Awards, delivering a humorous acceptance speech that balanced comedy with sincere moments. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403550364112 tv, culture culture/tv 348 2026-08-16T23:51:21.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-16T23:51:21.000Z Logies 2026: Sam Pang wins Gold, Sam Neill posthumously awarded, Magda Szubanski returns tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/mathias-cormann-unwinding-the-2018-gst-reforms-would-take-australia-backwards-c-22733393 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22733393/a5142d4830886358cfeb7434c1bbb254ee6f70e8.jpg ‘To say I was surprised and disappointed by the Productivity Commission’s interim report into the 2018 GST distribution reforms would be an understatement,’ writes Mathias Cormann. The Nightly en 2026-08-16T23:35:09.000Z MATHIAS CORMANN: Unwinding the 2018 GST reforms would take Australia backwards australia, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/politics/ndis-shonks-targeted-as-final-deals-close-on-reforms-to-disability-support-gambling-and-media-funding--c-22732731 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22732731/8497a1a6dd66a76b3fb8df1810e3a6dadbdca738.jpg Anthony Albanese has held talks with Angus Taylor to pass several key legislative reforms. The Nightly en 2026-08-16T22:54:48.000Z NDIS ‘shonks’ targeted as final deals close on reforms to disability support, gambling and media funding politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-joyce-and-plibersek-clash-over-one-nations-plan-for-early-super-access-c-22733060 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22733060/fe57f50f38aa9c8982c2e61b042d566c41695bf9.jpg Martin Parkinson sounds alarm over Australia’s rising debt and Budget deficits. The Nightly en 2026-08-16T22:08:10.000Z News and politics live updates: Albanese Government warned over rising debt, persistent Budget deficits politics, australia, world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/fadi-haddara-alleged-gangland-crime-boss-reportedly-fighting-for-life-after-being-shot-in-altona-north--c-22732992 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22732992/bce3380209e9d6c2fe1e832508c685abe0799549.jpg Alleged gangland crime boss Fadi Haddara is fighting for life after being shot in Melbourne’s inner west on Sunday night.  The Nightly en 2026-08-16T21:03:15.000Z Fadi Haddara: Alleged gangland crime boss reportedly fighting for life after being shot in Altona North australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/us-negotiator-and-donald-trumps-son-in-law-jared-kushner-in-rare-hamas-meeting-in-push-for-gaza-road-map-c-22732799 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22732799/5155ee60603f5d1e676d0adb6dc6ec1a291399b2.jpg Diplomats say Israel is unlikely to make major concessions over Gaza ahead of an October election. (EPA PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-08-16T20:25:55.000Z Middle East latest: Trump envoy Jared Kushner discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu in Israel world, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/culture/logies-2026-comedian-and-tv-presenter-sam-pang-wins-the-coveted-gold-logie-c-22732567 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22732567/c6dc3acdfa4ee7ca60d95df82a4828661379c303.jpg Sam Pang has won the 2026 Gold Logie. The Nightly en 2026-08-16T14:09:42.000Z Logies 2026: Comedian and TV presenter Sam Pang wins the coveted Gold Logie culture, tv https://thenightly.com.au/culture/logies-2026-robert-irwin-gives-heartwarming-thanks-to-family-in-his-first-ever-logie-win-c-22732299 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22732299/9f02020a3ca5cffd98438b6c4e63f28f2679a6c6.jpg Logies 2026: Robert Irwin gives heartwarming thanks to family in his first-ever Logie win Robert Irwin wins his first Logie Award for his work on 'I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here' at the TV Week Logie Awards ceremony. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403509455112 culture culture 125 2026-08-16T11:00:09.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-16T11:00:09.000Z Logies 2026: Robert Irwin gives heartwarming thanks to family in his first-ever Logie win culture https://thenightly.com.au/culture/logies-2026-live-updates-robert-irwin-sam-pang-poh-ling-yeow-among-gold-logie-nominees-c-22702071 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22702071/1bd4ff3ba548c22e1635762410b513db5474354b.jpg Australia’s most high-profile celebrities have gathered at the Star Sydney for the 66th TV Week Logies Awards. The Nightly en 2026-08-16T09:13:41.000Z Logies 2026 live updates: Robert Irwin hosts as Deborah Mailman honoured and Gold Logie race heats up culture, pop-culture