https://thenightly.com.au/politics/billions-on-line-in-australias-gst-fight-ahead-of-fast-tracked-productivity-commission-interim-report-c-22697698 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22697698/2a95a3abae92283b3dc5a20453690f7dd603f899.jpg Billlions of dollars are hanging in the balance as a long-running fight over how Australia’s GST revenue is divided between States heats up ahead of the release of the Productivity Commission interim report. The Nightly en 2026-08-09T02:18:35.000Z Billions on line in Australia’s GST fight ahead of fast-tracked Productivity Commission interim report politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/greens-senator-sarah-hanson-young-threatens-to-block-full-of-holes-gambling-reform-in-senate-showdown-c-22697609 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22697609/51276327ce4f7619a4daec1cbda57f775b308767.jpg The Albanese government faces the prospect of its gambling reforms being blocked in the Senate as Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young warns she will vote against the legislation unless ministers agree to tougher measures.  The Nightly en 2026-08-09T01:14:35.000Z Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young threatens to block ‘full of holes’ gambling reform in Senate showdown politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/british-airways-unruly-passenger-dragged-off-in-handcuffs-over-wild-outburst-as-pilot-forced-to-ground-flight-c-22697547 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22697547/e06c7bcde34279019f2878052e941c3fd2cc56ad.jpg A disruptive passenger has been dragged off a plane in handcuffs after his violent outburst forced the pilot to ground the flight. The Nightly en 2026-08-09T00:47:44.000Z British Airways: Unruly passenger dragged off in handcuffs over wild outburst as pilot forced to ground flight world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/lack-of-one-nation-by-election-policy-slammed-by-wa-treasurer-rita-saffioti-as-campaign-heats-up-c-22697479 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22697479/f47c336f6f191aee3d7d1a99c85fe2c233468872.jpg Rita Saffioti has called out One Nation’s lack of policy offerings for the Secret Harbour by-election as she urged voters to think about which party can deliver for them. The Nightly en 2026-08-08T23:27:10.000Z Lack of One Nation by-election policy slammed by WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti as campaign heats up politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/h5-bird-flu-first-inland-cases-in-new-south-wales-sparks-alarm-bells-as-virus-rapidly-spreads-c-22696870 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22696870/fa8b61e78bd9d91af20ac7f30176063fc1d3e446.jpg The discovery of H5 bird flu in Australia’s inland should be sparking “alarm bells” among authorities, as cases continue to spread rapidly across the country. The Nightly en 2026-08-08T23:14:40.000Z H5 bird flu’: First inland cases in New South Wales sparks ‘alarm bells’ as virus rapidly spreads politics, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/culture/perez-hiltons-team-issue-statement-with-update-on-his-injuries-after-celebrity-bloggers-livestream-emergency-c-22697190 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22697190/a56436f2731a662438066731e9aae5982ddd472a.jpg Perez Hilton’s team has issued an update on his injuries after the celebrity blogger self-harmed with a knife during a confronting livestream.  The Nightly en 2026-08-08T22:55:24.000Z Perez Hilton’s team issue statement with update on his injuries after celebrity blogger’s livestream emergency culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/joe-biden-son-hunter-gives-sad-update-on-ex-us-presidents-prostate-cancer-journey-c-22696962 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22696962/17d72eb77ce6335ca05490abe504706d98f5247f.jpg Former US President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones and is very painful, his son, Hunter Biden says. The Nightly en 2026-08-08T22:26:04.000Z Joe Biden: Son Hunter gives ‘sad’ update on ex-US President’s prostate cancer journey us-politics, politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/us-iran-war-latest-irans-list-of-tough-demands-for-us-as-strait-of-hormuz-agreement-hangs-in-the-balance-c-22697000 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22697000/ecd37b6292876788cc7b44f7ba9e9c4a149a1dcb.jpg Iran has outlined a list of tough demands it wants the US to meet before an agreement can be made to open the Strait of Hormuz. The Nightly en 2026-08-08T22:07:00.000Z Middle East latest: Iran’s list of tough demands for US as Strait of Hormuz agreement hangs in the balance middle-east, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/middle-east-latest-saudi-arabia-pakistan-and-turkey-ink-joint-defence-deal-in-mecca-c-22694598 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22694598/9bba5888f48ab0f491daf381b2a64c983e28231d.jpg Iran is pushing for restrictions on US Navy warships using the Strait of Hormuz as part of negotiations aimed at reopening the vital waterway. The Nightly en 2026-08-08T04:30:00.000Z Middle East latest: Iran pushes to stop US Navy from using Hormuz, criticises Saudi’s joint defence deal middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/botswana-heart-stopping-footage-captures-scary-moment-angry-hippo-charges-at-boat-carrying-tourists-in-africa-c-22695306 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22695306/ef0632b26a33f720ec6810db900e3137c7f12c77.jpg A safari trip has taken a terrifying turn after a hippopotamus charged towards a boat carrying tourists in Botswana, with dramatic footage capturing the animal racing though the water in pursuit of the vessel. The Nightly en 2026-08-08T04:27:06.000Z Botswana: Heart-stopping footage captures scary moment angry hippo charges at boat carrying tourists in Africa world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/pentagon-releases-wild-new-files-detailing-reports-and-images-of-ufo-encounters--c-22695178 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22695178/a740dab2ac49f899d2b3baeae24adb7368a131fc.jpg A newly released trove of Pentagon files reveals eerie reports of unexplained aerial phenomena. The Nightly en 2026-08-08T03:45:40.000Z Pentagon releases wild new files detailing reports and images of UFO encounters us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/bhp-strikes-workers-at-bulk-iron-ore-export-operation-downing-tools-this-weekend-after-negotiation-gridlock-c-22694983 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22694983/eac74338a011045cbc7fb0c0997a5880af15cd02.jpg Workers at the world’s largest bulk iron ore export operation are downing tools this weekend after negotiations over wages and conditions became gridlocked. The Nightly en 2026-08-08T02:24:46.000Z BHP strikes: Workers at bulk iron ore export operation downing tools this weekend after negotiation gridlock business https://thenightly.com.au/world/lifestyle-and-diving-influencer-li-runrun-dead-at-age-36-as-mum-shares-her-heartbreak-c-22695037 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22695037/91d81a0e58928cb784c78cccf91378e69621afb3.jpg Li Runrun, a content creator who boasted an Instagram following of more than 360,000 followers, has died at age 36. The Nightly en 2026-08-08T02:08:17.000Z Lifestyle and diving influencer Li Runrun dead at age 36 as mum shares her heartbreak world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-and-pauline-hanson-fuelling-tide-of-discontent-in-state-by-election--c-22695003 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22695003/f4dcba47680109e756450d01c8597299c4ae28ac.jpg Anthony Albanese and Pauline Hanson are fuelling a tide of discontent in WA’s by-election The Nightly en 2026-08-08T01:36:36.000Z Anthony Albanese and Pauline Hanson fuelling tide of discontent in State by-election politics https://thenightly.com.au/society/fears-smart-glasses-could-lead-to-secret-surveillance-of-kids-women-as-kmart-version-hits-market-c-22694957 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22694957/ee10b6b93869736bae1056928bb4f06faf263189.jpg Kmart’s $89 version are the latest to hit the market, following the launch of the popular Meta Glasses — promoted by celebrity Kylie Jenner — which range from $469 to $860. The Nightly en 2026-08-08T01:02:25.000Z Fears smart glasses could lead to secret surveillance of kids, women as Kmart version hits market society, australia, technology https://thenightly.com.au/world/ryanair-passenger-john-constable-banned-from-international-flight-over-this-one-fault-in-his-passport--c-22694724 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22694724/1a9815d6969c05491bf3bdf461b5387e8331811d.jpg John Constable’s travel plans have been derailed after a passport fault had him banned from a RyanAir flight. The Nightly en 2026-08-08T00:43:32.000Z RyanAir passenger John Constable banned from international flight over this one fault in his passport world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/australia/hancock-prospecting-repeats-call-for-editorial-overhaul-after-abcs-late-apology-for-race-around-world-video-c-22694827 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22694827/6c0dfa59843822985f8fd4fe89e3dd1905fe474b.jpg Hancock Prospecting has repeated calls for changes to the ABC’s editorial standards after the broadcaster issued a belated apology over a video segment that featured violent references against Gina Rinehart. The Nightly en 2026-08-08T00:18:22.000Z Hancock Prospecting calls for editorial overhaul after ABC’s late apology for Race Around World video australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/hugh-jackman-aussie-star-spotted-with-partner-sutton-foster-as-rumours-swirl-about-their-relationship-c-22691238 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22691238/1611bd236d8c6af9fef7850ca884ff18c9b779be.jpg Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have been spotted amid claims their relationship has “hit a roadblock” after less than two years together. The Nightly en 2026-08-07T23:51:00.000Z Hugh Jackman: Aussie star spotted with partner Sutton Foster as rumours swirl about their relationship culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/us-appeals-court-blocks-donald-trumps-ballroom-project-demands-construction-stops-c-22694328 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22694328/d3322e2395a97d2993fa87616597fd1680ecfc66.jpg Construction must halt on the ballroom at the White House, says the US appeals court. The Nightly en 2026-08-07T22:03:24.000Z US appeals court blocks Donald Trump's ballroom project, demands construction stops us-politics, politics https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/travel/visit-napa-valley-california-where-to-visit-eat-drink-in-one-of-americas-great-food-and-wine-regions-c-22657947 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22657947/d1ed9c2a81acf28c8135e84ba6c0f233ec58e263.jpg Visit Napa Valley, California: Where to visit, eat, drink in one of America’s great food and wine regions A gorgeous sunset from the Berryessa Gap Winery in Winters, California. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402967381112 travel lifestyle/travel 135 2026-08-07T19:00:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-07T19:00:00.000Z Visit Napa Valley, California: Where to visit, eat, drink in one of America’s great food and wine regions travel https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/travel/inside-the-window-pasta-trend-that-is-turning-the-streets-of-rome-into-a-tourist-trap-debate-c-22640385 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22640385/dfdd22bc6c05139f772499fceca9d2030eb1e972.jpg Restaurants with prominently featured pasta-makers are spreading across Rome's historic centre. The Nightly en 2026-08-07T19:00:00.000Z Inside the window pasta trend that is turning the streets of Rome into a tourist trap debate travel https://thenightly.com.au/australia/diggers-who-died-on-same-day-on-different-continent-24-years-apart-identified--c-22690949 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22690949/7491b88bda31c3e4cdd9ed0e3fc9b4ab19e91aa3.jpg Two previously unknown Australian soldiers who were both killed on August 8 in different wars and on opposite sides of the world have been formally identified. Pictured: Lieutenant Hercules William Crawford (left), Archibald Hanley (middle) and brother John Hanley. The Nightly en 2026-08-07T12:30:00.000Z Diggers who died on same day, on different continent, 24 years apart, finally identified australia, south-australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/editorial-albanese-needs-to-deal-with-one-nation--c-22691606 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22691606/cbb419e649a80d1c5db33fd176eb6bc93716d388.jpg EDITORIAL: Albanese needs to deal with One Nation Pauline Hanson has admitted to having one of the worst attendance records in Parliament, with official records showing she has missed 76 sitting days since 2016, including 60 without leave. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401632726112 politics, editorial, opinion politics 173 2026-08-07T09:59:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-07T09:59:00.000Z EDITORIAL: Albanese needs to deal with One Nation politics, editorial, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/australia/abcs-boss-vows-to-make-relevant-changes-to-reach-a-higher-standard-after-admitting-rinehart-skit-wrong-c-22690151 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22690151/d2091f45c0fff7ae602e481e05f2583076c3e85b.jpg Justin Stevens, Jo Piccini and Gavin Fang. The Nightly en 2026-08-07T09:44:00.000Z ABC’s boss vows to make ‘relevant changes’ to reach ‘a higher standard’ after admitting Rinehart skit ‘wrong’ australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/lawyers-argue-pauline-hanson-could-win-high-court-challenge-against-racial-discrimination-act-section-18c--c-22689911 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22689911/925e66692a56baf57ea26499034e3b9eedd390d5.jpg Pauline Hanson unsuccessfully appealed the Federal Court finding that found in favour of Maureen Faruqi. The Nightly en 2026-08-07T09:25:00.000Z Lawyers argue Pauline Hanson could win High Court challenge against Racial Discrimination Act Section 18C politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/richard-marles-says-america-not-australia-will-decide-how-long-their-aukus-subs-will-remain-at-hmas-stirling-c-22691700 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22691700/881b0e1f0863bf29cd03ea5deef7fb955c2f3f17.jpg Defence Minister Richard Marles says the United States, not Australia, will decide how long its nuclear-powered submarines will remain at an Australian naval base based on American ‘operational requirements’. The Nightly en 2026-08-07T08:56:24.000Z Richard Marles says America, not Australia, will decide how long their AUKUS subs will remain at HMAS Stirling politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/justin-langer-ben-stokes-is-right-cricket-does-have-a-drinking-culture-c-22690096 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22690096/84c850f69791a1ae0a1b356d81ea0ecbccc53603.jpg England captain Ben Stokes during day two of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match in Perth. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-07T08:37:00.000Z JUSTIN LANGER: Ben Stokes is right, cricket does have a drinking culture opinion https://thenightly.com.au/politics/no-party-rift-labor-insists-but-immigration-policy-remains-secret-amid-growing-community-concerns-c-22690555 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22690555/ab47707d02306ac477a8c078a2e623c4fd7da649.jpg No party rift, Labor insists, but immigration policy remains secret amid growing community concerns The federal government has postponed a major immigration announcement meant to curb net migration, after Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke cancelled the unveiling at the last minute. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402869956112 politics politics 251 2026-08-07T08:31:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-07T08:31:00.000Z No party rift, Labor insists, but immigration policy remains secret amid growing community concerns politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/the-purity-era-is-over-sex-is-back-on-the-big-screen-again-c-22691677 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22691677/a0da4c3ae7f8e66a7c61303ef78a67458e1939fb.jpg Mike Faist, Zendaya and Josh O'Connor in Luca Guadagnino's Challengers. The Nightly en 2026-08-07T07:23:35.000Z The purity era is over, sex is back on the big screen again film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/aaron-patrick-the-unknown-refugee-how-afghan-man-lied-his-way-into-australia-c-22689942 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22689942/7095b5beb29c19281232693c6f1a57372dca2537.jpg AARON PATRICK: The unknown refugee — how Afghan man lied his way into Australia The federal government has postponed a major immigration announcement meant to curb net migration, after Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke cancelled the unveiling at the last minute. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402869956112 politics politics 251 2026-08-07T06:44:34.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-07T06:44:34.000Z AARON PATRICK: The unknown refugee — how Afghan man lied his way into Australia politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/sum-sets-in-the-west-house-prices-starting-to-plunge-in-capital-cities-more-affordable-suburbs-c-22690578 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22690578/2e3c2d29e2459a978b3f1ed1947fa8988a256ed0.jpg Sum sets in the west: House prices starting to plunge in capital cities’ more affordable suburbs Australia's property market experienced a 1.4% decline in combined capital city house prices during the June quarter, while mortgage applications dropped 26% since February. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402889550112 australia, nsw australia 357 2026-08-07T06:09:20.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-07T06:09:20.000Z Sum sets in the west: House prices starting to plunge in capital cities’ more affordable suburbs australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/the-birthday-trip-review-sharp-australian-comedy-pokes-fun-at-middle-class-aspiration-c-22691565 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22691565/2081fdfa39cbb43724bec06e0f86082730f77c81.jpg The Birthday Trip. The Nightly en 2026-08-07T05:33:15.000Z The Birthday Trip review: Sharp Australian comedy pokes fun at middle class aspiration film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/ben-harvey-australia-considers-nuclear-option-in-iron-ore-war-with-china-c-22687667 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22687667/d43317557446d71010d8a13a430658b43f0c76b3.jpg BEN HARVEY: Australia considers nuclear option in iron ore war with China Ben Harvey explains why an Australian iron ore ‘cartel’ is being considered to combat China’s determination to squeeze the nation for cheaper iron ore prices, in the face of HUGE implications for everyday Aussies. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402751660112 opinion, business opinion 420 2026-08-07T05:23:29.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-07T05:23:29.000Z BEN HARVEY: Australia considers nuclear option in iron ore war with China opinion, business https://thenightly.com.au/world/thailand-school-shooting-student-opens-fire-at-debsirin-nonthaburi-school-killing-teacher-and-injuring-15-c-22691232 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22691232/2c4594613298fe0da5e9db2fe4d35e1c90488bb7.jpg Students run as they evacuate from Debsirin Nonthaburi School. The Nightly en 2026-08-07T04:46:23.000Z Thailand school shooting: Student opens fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, killing six and injuring 15 world https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/sarah-di-lorenzo-put-your-heart-into-choosing-healthy-foods-and-what-you-should-never-put-on-your-plate-c-22673692 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22673692/b23e039bb7709e4db90fcd7ea3c88486b0e0a0e1.jpg Put your heart into deciding what’s right for your plate. The Nightly en 2026-08-07T03:40:15.000Z Sarah Di Lorenzo: Put your heart into choosing healthy foods, and what you should never put on your plate food https://thenightly.com.au/australia/sydney-airport-delays-airservices-restores-capacity-after-air-traffic-restrictions-disrupt-dozens-of-flights-c-22690557 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22690557/c488ef95a12f8bb13096178a390b378fffc87534.jpg Sydney Airport delays: Airservices restores capacity after air traffic restrictions disrupt dozens of flights There is chaos at Sydney Airport, with passengers delayed for hours just a day after sources told 7NEWS traffic control understaffing was a disaster waiting to happen. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402963962112 australia australia 59 2026-08-07T03:13:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-07T03:13:00.000Z Sydney Airport delays: Airservices restores capacity after air traffic restrictions disrupt dozens of flights australia