https://thenightly.com.au/politics/editorial-pms-podcast-saga-reaches-a-sorry-ending-c-22761101 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22761101/f9c6ca1dac4af8a25178cdbe9cc0a75bd9b530a9.jpg Anthony Albanese on the Bush Deep podcast with host Nikki Osborne. Nikki Osborne The Nightly en 2026-08-21T09:18:59.000Z EDITORIAL: PM’s podcast saga reaches a sorry ending politics, editorial, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/politics/diary-blamed-for-albanese-ministers-veteran-storm-labor-insiders-split-over-matt-keoghs-future-c-22758013 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22758013/3c8d9e1606b14aed241645445560ced42d6baabc.jpg Diary blamed for Albanese Minister’s veteran storm, Labor insiders split over Matt Keogh’s future Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie has made an emotional plea in Parliament for better support for women with reproductive health issues, revealing she paid $7,000 for emergency surgery to treat a vaginal prolapse linked to her Army service. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403690368112 politics politics 114 2026-08-21T08:50:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-21T08:50:00.000Z Diary blamed for Albanese Minister’s veteran storm, Labor insiders split over Matt Keogh’s future politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/soft-side-profits-disappointing-outlook-commentary-leave-analysts-underwhelmed-by-earnings-season-so-far-c-22760803 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22760803/6bfb448453ce49d20732090798ae1def108b1036.jpg Analysts are yet to deliver their full verdict on Australia’s earning season, with major companies including Coles and Qantas still to report. The Nightly en 2026-08-21T08:33:35.000Z ‘Soft side’ profits, disappointing outlook commentary leave analysts underwhelmed by earnings season so far business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australian-dual-citizen-charged-over-alleged-russian-intelligence-plot-involving-ukraines-armed-forces-c-22757975 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22757975/7939be97227bb6eb2a0771f083b43aaa7530bab3.jpg Australian dual citizen charged over alleged Russian intelligence plot involving Ukraine’s armed forces Russian air strikes have killed at least 15 people and injured more than 40 in Kyiv and the surrounding region as Ukrainian officials say a failure by the country's allies to replenish its stock of air defence missiles is costing lives. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403785544112 politics politics 23 2026-08-21T08:00:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-21T08:00:00.000Z Australian dual citizen charged over alleged Russian intelligence plot involving Ukraine’s armed forces politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/subaru-in-court-for-allegedly-failing-to-give-independent-repairers-equal-access-to-car-repair-information-c-22760589 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22760589/c614bb65e64ec6de44e82b575cbebcef61a5c412.jpg Subaru is in court for allegedly failing to give independent repairers equal access to car repair information. The Nightly en 2026-08-21T07:57:07.000Z Subaru in court for allegedly failing to give independent repairers equal access to car repair information business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/competition-tipped-to-be-strong-for-affordable-houses-in-outer-suburbs-despite-downturn--c-22757872 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22757872/9a154ac0071a7e42fd7f5d2b173e5d581e3e18eb.jpg House prices: Competition tipped to be strong for affordable houses in outer suburbs despite downturn Housing Minister Clare O'Neil and Shadow Attorney-General Michaelia Cash debate the potential impact of negative gearing tax reforms on rental prices, with property analysts warning rents could rise by 30 per cent as investors seek to recoup losses https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403672729112 australia australia 611 2026-08-21T07:20:12.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-21T07:20:12.000Z House prices: Competition tipped to be strong for affordable houses in outer suburbs despite downturn australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/copenhagen-airport-water-leak-ends-in-major-delays-more-than-50-passengers-miss-flight-c-22759944 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22759944/73cfba5dcd171d213a5886afdafe539599da96f1.jpg Copenhagen Airport: Water leak ends in major delays, more than 50 passengers miss flight A major airport has had to issue an apology for the major delays. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403795314112 world, europe world 81 2026-08-21T06:58:14.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-21T06:58:14.000Z Copenhagen Airport: Water leak ends in major delays, more than 50 passengers miss flight world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/australia/swansea-nsw-mace-jefferson-16-ran-into-burning-house-to-save-5yo-now-the-communitys-rallying-behind-him-c-22759631 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22759631/a0a493061f93781af4b3394a21e65138347a5704.jpg Swansea, NSW: Mace Jefferson, 16, ran into burning house to save 5yo, now the community’s rallying behind him An 87-year-old woman and two five-year-old girls were inside the home when it was engulfed in flames. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403794445112 australia, nsw australia 22 2026-08-21T05:54:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-21T05:54:45.000Z Swansea, NSW: Mace Jefferson, 16, ran into burning house to save 5yo, now the community’s rallying behind him australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/politics/catholic-schools-nsw-boss-dallas-mcinerney-sacked-amid-corruption-inquiry-c-22756365 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756365/b3c1f95f35c29f2372db5b83902d1ab4d64a86d2.jpg Catholic Schools NSW boss Dallas McInerney sacked amid corruption inquiry Shock new details are emerging about that night in a Melbourne hotel room that's left five Sydney Swans players at the centre of a sexual assault investigation. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403797149112 politics, nsw politics 142 2026-08-21T05:51:37.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-21T05:51:37.000Z Catholic Schools NSW boss Dallas McInerney sacked amid corruption inquiry politics, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/property/stephen-johnson-why-rents-could-soar-by-30-per-cent-even-if-landlords-arent-greedy-c-22757861 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22757861/166903af3cad35ad994abf8143d94096b7be113d.jpg Australia’s landlords will simply have to put up their rents if they can’t negatively gear their losses. The Nightly en 2026-08-21T04:36:49.000Z STEPHEN JOHNSON: Why rents could soar by 30 per cent even if landlords aren’t greedy property, australia, opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/ben-harvey-lets-do-the-maths-on-anthony-albaneses-gst-equation-c-22754287 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22754287/a755d3b72618249f95feac4078ad5f1f8cd50ade.jpg Anthony Albanese knows tinkering with WA’s generous GST deal would earn him the ire of every voter west of the Nullarbor, writes Ben Harvey. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-21T04:29:32.000Z BEN HARVEY: Let’s do the maths on Anthony Albanese’s GST equation opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/royal-commission-into-anti-semitism-and-social-cohesion-ex-spy-cleared-to-give-evidence-on-bondi-terrorists-c-22758213 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22758213/385ae6a58946819dbef94e62446f2fad4ac3c397.jpg Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion: Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists One of the perpetrators of the Bondi massacre, Sajid Akram, shown undertaking firearms training. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403548446112 australia australia 278 2026-08-21T03:36:05.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-21T03:36:05.000Z Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion: Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/tennessee-fire-crew-rescue-five-year-old-dog-carl-from-cliff-after-17-hour-ordeal-c-22758024 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22758024/2487747cf43a9312d981947b8877f515912aaf91.jpg Tennessee fire crew rescue five-year-old dog Carl from cliff after 17 hour ordeal Two rescuers were lowered down to save Carl from the ledge. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403789249112 usa world/usa 250 2026-08-21T02:44:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-21T02:44:50.000Z Tennessee fire crew rescue five-year-old dog Carl from cliff after 17 hour ordeal usa https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-lawyer-for-alleged-sexual-assault-victims-claims-leaders-were-in-melbourne-hotel-room--c-22757322 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22757322/1da3b43bbda5e56f447a2533138dc6754b4dc634.jpg Sydney has banned Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon for the rest of the AFL season for breaching club standards at the Pullman hotel. The Nightly en 2026-08-21T02:41:29.000Z Sydney Swans: Lawyer for women at centre of Swans scandal labels alleged behaviour as ‘abhorrent’ afl, sport https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/travel/why-travel-esim-has-made-traditional-roaming-obsolete-and-what-makes-yesim-stand-out-among-providers-c-22757768 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22757768/cf30cad0206dda9c866e4eaf613659eff87f6baa.jpg Smartphones are essential for travel in 2026. The Nightly en 2026-08-21T01:20:39.000Z Why travel eSIM has made traditional roaming obsolete (and what makes Yesim stand out among providers) travel https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/lindsay-clancy-trial-rally-in-support-of-us-mother-who-killed-her-children-c-22756796 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756796/9526ff8ef459ef348e154dea8ed4e3b8eda2b23f.jpg Lindsay Clancy trial: Rally in support of US mother who killed her children Lawyers for Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three children, say she suffered post-partum psychosis. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403788186112 usa world/usa 117 2026-08-21T01:00:53.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-21T01:00:53.000Z Lindsay Clancy trial: Rally in support of US mother who killed her children usa https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/nutritionist-sarah-di-lorenzo-breaks-down-cholesterol-the-good-the-bad-and-what-your-blood-test-really-means-c-22706726 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22706726/8dd54278d3c960a013355a9d0d2cbd2fe50fc932.jpg Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo breaks down cholesterol — the highs, lows and what your blood test really means You can change your cholesterol readings in just three months. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403783293112 food, health, wellbeing lifestyle/food 63 2026-08-21T00:43:12.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-21T00:43:12.000Z Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo breaks down cholesterol — the highs, lows and what your blood test really means food, health, wellbeing https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-details-behind-reason-for-shock-return-to-uk-after-megxit-revealed-c-22756704 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756704/0beed5552eb49cd6a835c83fe7c5c8cbf95354ef.jpg Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to relocate their family back to the UK has raised many questions and new details may shed some light on what has motivated the shock move. The Nightly en 2026-08-21T00:38:50.000Z Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Details behind reason for shock return to UK after ‘Megxit’ revealed royals https://thenightly.com.au/australia/woman-in-her-20s-allegedly-attacked-on-morning-walk-raped-in-brisbane-suburb-of-brookfield-c-22757051 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22757051/c3e693d60d20f52d105cd0b426d4f70b83428b1c.jpg Brookfield, Brisbane: Man charged with six counts of sexual assault after woman attacked An alleged rapist is in custody after a woman was attacked on a bridge in Brisbane’s west. The woman in her 20s was stopped by an unknown man while walking on the Brookfield Rd bridge at Brookfield about 6.33am on Thursday. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403786329112 australia, queensland australia 22 2026-08-20T23:33:37.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T23:33:37.000Z Brookfield, Brisbane: Man charged with six counts of sexual assault after woman attacked australia, queensland https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/lily-hooper-body-believed-to-be-missing-teen-hiker-recovered-from-nsw-bushland-after-tragic-miscommunication-c-22756837 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756837/7ae6fbe11c80a6e92e64ed9f3c9fef4d48822c55.jpg Lily Hooper: Body believed to be missing teen hiker recovered from NSW bushland after tragic miscommunication Eighteen-year-old hiker Lily Hooper's body was found in Nattai National Park after an eight-day search, but a devastating communication breakdown led police to initially tell her family she had been found alive. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403751417112 nsw, australia australia/nsw 205 2026-08-20T23:23:54.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T23:23:54.000Z Lily Hooper: Body believed to be missing teen hiker recovered from NSW bushland after tragic miscommunication nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/latika-m-bourke-anthony-albanese-podcast-backflip-leaves-tanya-plibersek-exposed-after-weeks-defending-pm-c-22756780 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756780/f427a4f5a43b31d5b0fb37e7a5f44cad015434c1.jpg LATIKA M BOURKE: Anthony Albanese podcast backflip leaves Tanya Plibersek exposed after weeks defending PM Anthony Albanese has finally admitted he made an "error" by appearing on the Bush Deep podcast. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403785640112 politics politics 39 2026-08-20T22:49:32.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T22:49:32.000Z LATIKA M BOURKE: Anthony Albanese podcast backflip leaves Tanya Plibersek exposed after weeks defending PM politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/nationals-leader-matt-canavan-accuses-labor-of-secret-gst-clawback-through-green-tax-c-22756774 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756774/081c683ff095ba6777320f43fadb762562d382d0.jpg Matt Canavan will headline the WA Nationals conference this weekend by revealing ‘Labor’s secret GST clawback’ claiming the State’s resource companies could be hit with up to $6 billion in green tax. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T22:37:18.000Z Nationals leader Matt Canavan accuses Labor of ‘secret GST clawback’ through green tax politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-pm-concedes-nikki-osborne-podcast-error-as-jane-hume-demands-japan-apology-c-22756668 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756668/0d8e87422ca77292f81eed292b3574a720e0958c.jpg AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett has warned Australia will not become a ‘safe haven’ for foreign interference. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T22:18:07.000Z News and politics live recap: AFP boss speaks as Russian-Australian man charged with foreign interference politics, australia, business, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-scandal-dyson-heppell-speaks-out-after-isaac-heeney-and-four-teammates-suspended-c-22756558 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756558/7cd84e1f34c44cefa4f7fa15efb9427f1aa5d85f.jpg Sydney Swans scandal: Dyson Heppell speaks out after Isaac Heeney and four teammates suspended NSW SES crews are expected to retrieve the body of teen hiker Lily Hooper in the coming days. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403777976112 afl, sport sport/afl 433 2026-08-20T21:40:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T21:40:43.000Z Sydney Swans scandal: Dyson Heppell speaks out after Isaac Heeney and four teammates suspended afl, sport https://thenightly.com.au/politics/zomi-frankcom-death-anthony-albanese-demands-independent-review-after-israel-refuses-to-apologise-over-gaza-strike-c-22756404 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756404/b464da1710c7ede3c381544ade245bede72dbec7.jpg Zomi Frankcom was killed in an Israeli attack on an aid convoy in April 2024. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-20T21:05:25.000Z Zomi Frankcom death: Anthony Albanese demands independent review after Israel refuses to apologise over Gaza strike politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/wall-street-falls-as-walmart-shares-plunge-us-bond-yields-surge-and-iran-conflict-drives-oil-prices-higher-c-22756176 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756176/fa3c127781abd21584ebeab5546b972efe16da84.jpg Investors on Wall Street are keeping an eye on oil prices amid concerns about Iran. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T20:56:04.000Z Wall Street falls as Walmart shares plunge, US bond yields surge and Iran conflict drives oil prices higher business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/lily-hooper-death-nsw-police-and-ses-launch-review-after-family-wrongly-told-missing-teen-was-found-alive-c-22756317 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756317/6da7021d661866c3890867640473f3df46f2903c.jpg Lily Hooper death: NSW Police and SES launch review after family wrongly told missing teen was found alive NSW SES crews are expected to retrieve the body of teen hiker Lily Hooper in the coming days. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403777976112 australia australia 433 2026-08-20T20:52:02.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T20:52:02.000Z Lily Hooper death: NSW Police and SES launch review after family wrongly told missing teen was found alive australia https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/anthony-albanese-blasts-afl-response-to-sydney-swans-scandal-as-victoria-police-sexual-assault-probe-continues-c-22756305 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756305/56e95492ac6f809e69db568e1155984e71b189fb.jpg Swans coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills will front the media on Friday morning. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T20:38:58.000Z Anthony Albanese blasts AFL response to Sydney Swans scandal as Victoria Police sexual assault probe continues afl, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/anthony-albanese-breaks-silence-on-melongate-and-bush-deep-podcast-gaffe-that-was-an-error-c-22756198 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756198/9be3b12036a7fde7eae653d36ac63800848ccdeb.jpg Anthony Albanese breaks silence on decision to appear on Bush Deep podcast: ‘That was an error’ 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 australia, politics politics/australia 183 2026-08-20T16:40:32.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T16:40:32.000Z Anthony Albanese breaks silence on decision to appear on Bush Deep podcast: ‘That was an error’ australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/japan-train-tragedy-four-workers-killed-by-express-service--c-22756138 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756138/a37caa215f1d684cb90fe7ba6c56ce538ba09e95.jpg Four workers were killed while doing weed control on tracks at a Japanese train station. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-08-20T13:39:47.000Z Japan train tragedy: Four workers killed by express service world, asia-pacific https://thenightly.com.au/business/evergrande-chinese-court-sentences-hui-ka-yan-founder-of-troubled-property-developer-to-life-in-prison-c-22756050 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756050/45e50ffe1d6f478e09f5682eab96f7f9e0bd33c2.jpg Hui Ka Yan, chairman of China Evergrande Group, has been sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T12:11:46.000Z Evergrande: Chinese court sentences Hui Ka Yan, founder of troubled property developer, to life in prison business, asia-pacific, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/ukraine-war-latest-major-russian-barrage-kills-at-least-14-in-kyiv-region-c-22756019 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756019/187378737e9678ff80b83ad6168b7a04a2850cbb.jpg Ukraine war latest: Major Russian barrage kills at least 14 in Kyiv region Ukraine has launched what is believed to be its largest attack against Russia since the start of the war, with six people killed in strikes across the country overnight. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403544921112 world, europe politics/world 23 2026-08-20T11:49:12.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T11:49:12.000Z Ukraine war latest: Major Russian barrage kills at least 14 in Kyiv region world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/south-korea-says-north-korea-fires-barrage-of-short-range-ballistic-missiles-toward-the-sea-c-22755868 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22755868/c69d31266799218b2f97155c45859fcafa8fcbb8.jpg South Korea says North Korea fires barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea 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 2026-08-20T11:11:07.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T11:11:07.000Z South Korea says North Korea fires barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea world, asia-pacific, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-debt-mountain-a-heavy-burden-on-our-future-c-22755638 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22755638/5ea56dabc8b20f6e64c43650f326832470996a7d.jpg EDITORIAL: Debt mountain a heavy burden on our future Australia's debt is set to hit a staggering milestone, crossing the trillion-dollar mark for the first time ever this morning. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403730625112 editorial, opinion opinion/editorial 45 2026-08-20T09:50:06.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-20T09:50:06.000Z EDITORIAL: Debt mountain a heavy burden on our future editorial, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/australia/outrageous-minister-signals-further-action-after-israel-decides-against-charges-for-zomi-frankcoms-killers-c-22751727 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751727/13be994f7a51249ab5f821ba559130763a8a4866.jpg Minister signals further action after Israel decides against charges for Zomi Frankcom’s killers Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned the Israeli Defence Forces' decision not to pursue criminal proceedings over the airstrike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six others in Gaza in April 2024. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403740628112 australia, australia, middle-east, politics australia 125 2026-08-20T07:50:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T07:50:00.000Z Minister signals further action after Israel decides against charges for Zomi Frankcom’s killers australia, australia, middle-east, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/lachlan-young-hannah-mcguires-murderer-found-not-guilty-of-raping-underage-girl-c-22753396 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22753396/e3f02f40362c01d68544f21526407780a115e113.jpg Hannah McGuire, 23, was strangled to death by Lachlan Young, 23, in the home they once charged in Ballarat. Supplied. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T07:23:45.000Z Lachlan Young: Hannah McGuire’s murderer found not guilty of raping underage girl victoria https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/richos-top-10-telling-clubs-what-they-can-and-cant-do-in-regards-to-resting-players-is-nonsense-c-22752785 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22752785/59d9625280544783b41799bfaf6cda2aac9fcd62.jpg The AFL sent an email to clubs suggesting they can not rest players this weekend. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T07:13:00.000Z RICHO’S TOP 10: Telling clubs what they can and can’t do in regards to resting players is nonsense afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/nsw-gun-buyback-could-leave-gun-owners-thousands-out-of-pocket-c-22753966 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22753966/609410b750409d632552ff459d700b36503f3c2f.jpg NSW gun buyback could leave gun owners thousands out of pocket Farmers are unable to keep more than 10 guns under the buyback scheme. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403575859112 politics politics 141 2026-08-20T07:06:17.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T07:06:17.000Z NSW gun buyback could leave gun owners thousands out of pocket politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/netwealth-failed-to-vet-first-guardian-court-finds-as-ruling-raises-bar-for-super-fund-gatekeepers-c-22754116 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22754116/437b2d671e71023bf10c318f691aace8b1d8a224.jpg Netwealth failed to vet First Guardian, court finds as ruling raises bar for super fund gatekeepers 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 business business 282 2026-08-20T07:05:51.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T07:05:51.000Z Netwealth failed to vet First Guardian, court finds as ruling raises bar for super fund gatekeepers business https://thenightly.com.au/culture/brooklyn-peltz-beckham-takes-dig-at-victoria-david-with-his-tattos-in-new-instagram-image-c-22752247 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22752247/cb14624a163cd2488541ccb3c8977d67aa50f045.jpg Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham takes dig at Victoria, David with his tattos in new Instagram image Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham has made a dig at his parents with the latest image shared on social media. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403741915112 culture culture 30 2026-08-20T06:50:39.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T06:50:39.000Z Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham takes dig at Victoria, David with his tattos in new Instagram image culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/it-shows-how-much-it-irks-them-why-aukus-is-in-vladimir-putins-sights-c-22753769 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22753769/873ffc59e34b2daaa0ea3777dac44d897e81cbff.jpg Why AUKUS is in Vladimir Putin’s sights: ‘It shows how much it irks them’ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed the contents of his overnight phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403359695112 australia, asia-pacific, world politics/australia 89 2026-08-20T06:45:39.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T06:45:39.000Z Why AUKUS is in Vladimir Putin’s sights: ‘It shows how much it irks them’ australia, asia-pacific, world https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/hollywood-dynasties-the-families-that-act-together-stay-together-c-22753199 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22753199/e4fd9f42e3b02d68c7354d1de22303afc9c76807.jpg From Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick to Dan and Eugene Levy, Hollywood families who act together, stay together Eugene and Dan Levy in Schitt’s Creek. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403742105112 pop-culture, culture culture/pop-culture 112 2026-08-20T06:19:19.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T06:19:19.000Z From Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick to Dan and Eugene Levy, Hollywood families who act together, stay together pop-culture, culture https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/bailey-smith-dating-saga-geelong-stars-mum-joins-in-on-trolling-over-mirror-selfie-scandal--c-22752834 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22752834/a8d0afa73540ea4ef59c3169b2f7c6eb1aab212f.jpg Bailey Smith dating saga: Geelong star’s mum joins in on trolling over mirror selfie scandal The Cats superstar is personally trying to woo the Port Adelaide free agent. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403620811112 afl sport/afl 53 2026-08-20T05:44:03.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T05:44:03.000Z Bailey Smith dating saga: Geelong star’s mum joins in on trolling over mirror selfie scandal afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/how-jim-chalmers-gets-away-with-claiming-to-be-a-good-economic-manager-despite-1-trillion-debt-c-22750861 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22750861/2a2c3304d83bb495295db98ed933ee7aa69d0c40.jpg Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists he is a responsible economic manager despite Australia’s debt blowing past the $1 trillion mark. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T04:44:29.000Z How Jim Chalmers gets away with claiming to be a good economic manager despite $1 trillion debt politics, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/matt-keogh-under-fire-in-federal-parliament-over-cruel-cuts-to-veterans-services-and-botched-meeting-c-22752835 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22752835/ab2ce57cf40901e75f24ceb6e07f9606fa32d46a.jpg Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh during Question Time in the House of Representatives on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T04:35:07.000Z Matt Keogh under fire in Federal Parliament over ‘cruel cuts’ to veterans’ services and botched meeting australia, opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/wildwood-melbourne-shooting-urgent-search-for-missing-man-allegedly-shot-and-driven-away-in-ute-c-22752081 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22752081/108caf4fe9241fd633a2d15f0c22e53361ffe1fc.jpg Police are conducting a search after a man was allegedly shot at a property northwest of Melbourne. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T03:46:31.000Z Wildwood, Melbourne shooting: Urgent search for missing man allegedly shot and driven away in ute victoria https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/harry-and-meghan-are-moving-back-to-a-uk-that-will-be-even-worse-for-them-than-before-they-left-c-22751186 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751186/3bbc1cf32d0f0ded15905ad276128dcb89bbde83.jpg Harry and Meghan are moving back to a UK that will be even worse for them than before they left Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to permanently relocate from the United States back to the United Kingdom next month, with their children Archie and Lilibet expected to enrol in a British school in September. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403742105112 pop-culture, culture, opinion, uk culture/pop-culture 112 2026-08-20T03:46:10.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T03:46:10.000Z Harry and Meghan are moving back to a UK that will be even worse for them than before they left pop-culture, culture, opinion, uk https://thenightly.com.au/sport/cricket/mitchell-johnson-matt-renshaw-deserves-test-recall-but-marnus-labuschagne-is-lucky-to-survive-selection-axe-c-22751614 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751614/91013a4077c863efc982b871b154d73e229bed11.jpg It was a surprise that Marnus Labuschagne was not dropped from the Test squad, writes Mitchell Johnson. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T03:45:03.000Z MITCHELL JOHNSON: Matt Renshaw deserves Test recall but Marnus Labuschagne is lucky to survive selection axe cricket https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/mark-riley-labor-should-be-riding-high-instead-theyre-fighting-for-survival-and-theres-one-man-to-blame-c-22751055 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751055/964e39fc442664c0635372fa6d7f01c16e61672e.jpg ‘All of Anthony Albanese’s political problems have been self-inflicted’, writes Mark Riley. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-20T02:36:58.000Z MARK RILEY: Labor should be riding high. Instead, they’re fighting for survival and there’s one man to blame opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/lily-hooper-reportedly-found-after-eight-days-missing-in-nattai-national-park-in-nsw-c-22751414 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751414/7ae6fbe11c80a6e92e64ed9f3c9fef4d48822c55.jpg Lily Hooper: Body of missing hiker found after eight days in Nattai National Park in NSW Eighteen-year-old hiker Lily Hooper's body was found in Nattai National Park after an eight-day search, but a devastating communication breakdown led police to initially tell her family she had been found alive. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403751417112 australia australia 205 2026-08-20T02:16:03.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T02:16:03.000Z Lily Hooper: Body of missing hiker found after eight days in Nattai National Park in NSW australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/israel-army-admits-firing-on-car-in-death-of-five-year-old-hind-rajab-subject-of-oscar-nominated-film-c-22751281 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751281/ca0cad79aed12809bc4fc1eb78bfd78e9468a6a9.jpg Israel’s military announced a criminal investigation into troop conduct on the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T02:14:07.000Z Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab, subject of Oscar-nominated film middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/business/australia-unemployment-rises-to-45-per-cent-as-tasmania-and-victoria-record-nations-highest-jobless-rates-c-22750476 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22750476/c15a2800fe1001aaf40d2940c3182c5e33a87dcb.jpg Unemployment rose in July to 4.5 per cent for the first time since April and caused the Australian dollar to fall in strong sign the Reserve Bank’s rate hikes may be over. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T01:57:30.000Z Australia unemployment rises to 4.5 per cent as Tasmania and Victoria record nation’s highest jobless rates business https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-isaac-heeney-loses-colgate-deal-as-bookstores-pull-childrens-books-amid-afl-scandal-c-22751112 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751112/744f54d7adcc539110d2bfbd2ffa0f5db48a1240.jpg Sydney Swans: Isaac Heeney loses Colgate deal as bookstores pull children’s books amid AFL scandal The Sydney Swans' 2026 AFL finals campaign has been severely compromised following an incident involving players, with the club's chairman Andrew Pridham stating their season has been 'torpedoed'. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403727866112 afl sport/afl 151 2026-08-20T01:35:07.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T01:35:07.000Z Sydney Swans: Isaac Heeney loses Colgate deal as bookstores pull children’s books amid AFL scandal afl https://thenightly.com.au/business/medibank-private-boss-takes-aim-at-health-insurance-aggregators-amid-risk-of-commission-driven-churn-c-22751189 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751189/1eea95a263797184a4b1ba0e227dabd95cd0c8cc.jpg Medibank Private boss takes aim at health insurance aggregators amid ‘risk of commission-driven churn’ Medibank’s resident health insurance market grew 1.1 per cent, but the number of non-resident policy units went backwards by 2.3 per cent. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403734477112 business business 438 2026-08-20T01:22:41.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T01:22:41.000Z Medibank Private boss takes aim at health insurance aggregators amid ‘risk of commission-driven churn’ business https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/tess-crosleys-message-to-ex-ben-months-after-alleged-lachie-neale-affair-and-brisbane-lions-marriage-scandal-c-22750651 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22750651/75328ef6db80f876ac300b3277b2d6ed6ba8a474.jpg Tess Crosley’s message to ex Ben months after alleged Lachie Neale affair and Brisbane Lions marriage scandal Tess Crosley has shared a birthday message for ex Ben. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403736462112 afl, australia sport/afl 87 2026-08-20T00:58:24.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T00:58:24.000Z Tess Crosley’s message to ex Ben months after alleged Lachie Neale affair and Brisbane Lions marriage scandal afl, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/melbourne-machete-victim-dau-akueng-family-remembers-basketball-loving-teen-almost-one-year-after-his-death-c-22745210 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745210/c7e6aef2c8be26876b2699e607ae60564c20153d.jpg Dau Akueng should have been chasing his basketball dreams. Almost a year after the 15-year-old was allegedly slain in a machete attack, his family shares the life they imagined for him and the future they lost. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T00:21:54.000Z Melbourne machete victim Dau Akueng: Family remembers basketball-loving teen almost one year after his death victoria, police https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anika-wells-puts-roblox-on-notice-over-child-safety-as-esafety-orders-overhaul-to-prevent-potential-grooming-c-22746640 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22746640/40fa9ffb0cf8104d9b11f080ff7a5d90a30e641a.jpg Anika Wells puts Roblox on notice over child safety as eSafety orders overhaul to prevent potential grooming Australians are increasingly purchasing technology solutions such as phone-blocking devices and apps to reduce their screen time and digital consumption. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403733000112 politics politics 198 2026-08-19T23:45:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T23:45:00.000Z Anika Wells puts Roblox on notice over child safety as eSafety orders overhaul to prevent potential grooming politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/national-debt-reaches-grim-1-trillion-milestone-as-government-grapples-with-ongoing-budget-pressure-c-22750249 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22750249/50574b810ab6eb346c8d6acbc89f3138e46b2046.jpg Treasurer Jim Chalmers defended the government’s record, pointing to Australia’s AAA credit rating and arguing Labor has improved the financial position it inherited.  The Nightly en 2026-08-19T23:35:31.000Z National debt reaches ‘grim’ $1 trillion milestone as government grapples with ongoing Budget pressure politics https://thenightly.com.au/society/technology/meta-addiction-lawsuit-mark-zuckerberg-didnt-prioritise-child-safety-claims-ex-engineer--c-22749544 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749544/6b60a1ff9e42b9667652fddd7551964a7e07db88.jpg Meta addiction lawsuit: Mark Zuckerberg didn't prioritise child safety, claims ex-engineer Meta faces $1.4 trillion lawsuit over teen addiction https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403691436112 technology, world society/technology 103 2026-08-19T23:34:01.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T23:34:01.000Z Meta addiction lawsuit: Mark Zuckerberg didn't prioritise child safety, claims ex-engineer technology, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-wong-urged-to-sanction-israel-greens-blasts-outrageous-frankcom-decision-c-22750067 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22750067/354791c42fc7ce4ab650fe4bc5df58bda17f23e3.jpg Zomi Frankcom was killed while delivering humanitarian aid to Gazans in 2024. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T22:29:57.000Z News and politics recap: Zomi Frankcom’s family call Israeli decision ‘an insult’ politics, australia, business, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/business/the-scarce-assets-investors-are-turning-to-as-soaring-bond-yields-revive-inflation-fears-c-22748847 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22748847/e5e48825556e1482c4ecf9a6710ea9905ab84d34.jpg Mining stocks, property and gold are emerging as investors’ best defence against a fresh surge in governments’ borrowing costs, as investors hunt for assets that can hold their value if inflation proves hard to tame.  The Nightly en 2026-08-19T22:19:50.000Z The scarce assets investors are turning to as soaring bond yields revive inflation fears business https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-make-shock-uk-return-with-archie-and-lilibet-six-years-after-megxit-c-22750055 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22750055/ec7e526ad3fcf28082ee2540c2f5c434f4dfa174.jpg Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make shock UK return with Archie and Lilibet six years after ‘Megxit’ Nicole Kidman has shared photos from a family holiday in Iceland, where she travelled on a superyacht with two of her daughters and sister. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403728283112 royals world/royals 27 2026-08-19T21:56:22.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T21:56:22.000Z Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make shock UK return with Archie and Lilibet six years after ‘Megxit’ royals https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/donald-trump-plans-kim-jong-un-meeting-as-us-president-warns-north-korea-has-57-powerful-nuclear-weapons-c-22749502 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749502/1b3f371c38b3e8f27451bd679f3b9ae5303e6521.jpg Donald Trump plans Kim Jong Un meeting as US President warns North Korea has 57 ‘powerful’ nuclear weapons Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz a new US territory via social media, denying any peace talks with Iran while the country's foreign minister accuses him of seeking negotiations on Iranian terms. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403689045112 us-politics, world politics/us-politics 68 2026-08-19T20:51:54.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T20:51:54.000Z Donald Trump plans Kim Jong Un meeting as US President warns North Korea has 57 ‘powerful’ nuclear weapons us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/erin-patterson-appeal-prosecutors-argue-mushroom-killers-33-year-non-parole-period-was-inadequate-c-22749580 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749580/f285516d2b0a6f0c7a1805d9fd41272eae93b5d0.jpg Erin Patterson appeal: Prosecutors argue mushroom killer’s 33-year non-parole period was ‘inadequate’ Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three people with death cap mushrooms served in beef wellington at her Leongatha home, is appealing her 33-year prison sentence, with no parole, at the Court of Appeal. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403686922112 victoria australia/victoria 129 2026-08-19T20:44:27.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T20:44:27.000Z Erin Patterson appeal: Prosecutors argue mushroom killer’s 33-year non-parole period was ‘inadequate’ victoria https://thenightly.com.au/politics/reserve-bank-interest-rate-pressure-could-ease-as-australia-braces-for-rise-in-unemployment-rate-c-22749568 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749568/ce5ceafd67f7a0eba6cb3531329b6c417ab2466e.jpg Reserve Bank interest rate pressure could ease as Australia braces for rise in unemployment rate Australian wedding costs have reached record highs, with the average wedding now exceeding $38,000. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403724307112 politics, business politics 105 2026-08-19T20:37:59.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T20:37:59.000Z Reserve Bank interest rate pressure could ease as Australia braces for rise in unemployment rate politics, business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/middle-east-latest-israel-launches-criminal-probes-into-killings-of-hind-rajab-and-palestinian-paramedics-c-22749323 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749323/37b471073f8a71f18071221617480073affed58f.jpg Australian aid worker Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom was among the World Central Kitchen aid workers killed when an Israeli air strike hit their convoy in 2024. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T12:25:25.000Z Middle East latest: Death of Zomi Franckom not expected to be part of IDF criminal probes into Gaza killings australia, middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/middle-east-latest-united-arab-emirates-suspends-trade-with-iran-after-coming-under-renewed-missile-fire-c-22749234 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749234/342ed3f1db8ee4823f4ab34bbca0687f3e9feeb0.jpg Middle East latest: United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz a new US territory via social media, denying any peace talks with Iran while the country's foreign minister accuses him of seeking negotiations on Iranian terms. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403689045112 world, middle-east, us-politics politics/world 68 2026-08-19T11:22:58.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T11:22:58.000Z Middle East latest: United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire world, middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/volodymyr-zelenskys-office-is-probed-for-corruption-as-ukraines-fired-defence-minister-demands-elections-c-22749206 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749206/ef7e2a21a5432e025ef0c2a6e329ada5f1ec8c96.jpg Volodymyr Zelensky's office is probed for corruption as Ukraine’s fired defence minister demands elections Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has released footage showing a Russian drone pursuing and attacking a 52-year-old civilian selling vegetables at a roadside stall. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402820818112 world, europe politics/world 89 2026-08-19T10:41:07.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T10:41:07.000Z Volodymyr Zelensky's office is probed for corruption as Ukraine’s fired defence minister demands elections world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/business/unitree-robotics-china-robotics-firms-shares-soar-600-per-cent-on-debut-c-22747007 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22747007/b5f21ade8a16a772f1ac65a7e414102a70be92d0.jpg Unitree has become a robotics industry leader, selling devices from sensors to human-like machines. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T10:05:15.000Z Unitree Robotics: China robotics firm's shares soar 600 per cent on debut business, markets, technology https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-big-parties-dont-get-it-politics-has-changed-c-22749054 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749054/7e569d9f550aa425365cd3e6801c8be0c6847961.jpg WA Premier Roger Cook and One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-19T09:48:42.000Z EDITORIAL: Big parties don’t get it. Politics has changed editorial, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/australia/toby-rudolf-mooning-case-sharks-star-prop-charged-after-argument-with-council-ranger-over-unleashed-dogs--c-22748974 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22748974/0993413e127ca89b4262e0b37f347df111e1a884.jpg Cronulla Sharks prop Toby Rudolf in action. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T09:32:16.000Z Toby Rudolf mooning case: Sharks star prop charged after argument with council ranger over unleashed dogs australia, nrl, nsw, sport