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 https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/victoria-knife-crime-crisis-children-commit-almost-one-third-of-states-stabbings-amid-youth-attack-spike-c-22738428 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22738428/0459122a0514b20bb80779df015ef9e273736c0f.jpg Knife attacks involving offenders aged under 18 surged 30 per cent in just a year despite the Victoria’s unprecedented ban on machetes. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T09:08:28.000Z Victoria knife crime crisis: Children commit almost one-third of State’s stabbings amid youth attack spike victoria, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/albanese-government-resists-push-to-ease-sin-taxes-on-ciggies-alcohol-c-22745656 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745656/9a724b5885317a46b471648b9ae60dc5dc15612b.jpg High excises are forcing drinkers and smokers onto the black market, but Australians are unlikely to see any immediate relief in the cost of alcohol and cigarettes. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T08:30:00.000Z Albanese Government resists push to ease ‘sin’ taxes on ciggies & alcohol politics, australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/sport/kiersten-duke-new-zealands-first-state-of-origin-game-is-a-major-win-for-codes-international-expansion-c-22747069 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22747069/ac02c329791e0e0fe1429e269d49985c9021858b.jpg KIERSTEN DUKE: New Zealand’s first State of Origin game is a major win for code’s international expansion Matt King has been appointed as the new NSW Blues State of Origin coach on a two-year contract, replacing Laurie Daley. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402753425112 sport, nrl opinion/sport 108 2026-08-19T08:25:20.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-19T08:25:20.000Z KIERSTEN DUKE: New Zealand’s first State of Origin game is a major win for code’s international expansion sport, nrl https://thenightly.com.au/business/super-shake-up-full-loss-payouts-and-easier-advice-planned-for-millions-of-members-c-22748582 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22748582/e630541fd48074dc2d3c19dddceda1445b3beac4.jpg Super shake-up: Full-loss payouts and easier advice planned for millions of members Superannuation has become a major political battleground, with the Coalition and One Nation proposing early access to super funds while the federal government opposes such changes. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403609718112 business business 350 2026-08-19T07:53:44.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T07:53:44.000Z Super shake-up: Full-loss payouts and easier advice planned for millions of members business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/pm-raises-joint-anti-crime-efforts-with-thai-counterpart-on-same-day-as-fresh-details-emerge-on-teen-death-c-22745519 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745519/6145f45f0012f6a66977528340227cedd3c749b8.jpg PM raises joint anti-crime efforts with Thai counterpart on same day as fresh details emerge on teen death Thai police have revealed the cause of death of a teenage girl found naked in a suitcase after she was allegedly murdered. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403688024112 politics, asia-pacific, australia, australia politics 83 2026-08-19T07:50:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T07:50:00.000Z PM raises joint anti-crime efforts with Thai counterpart on same day as fresh details emerge on teen death politics, asia-pacific, australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/isaac-heeney-childrens-book-promotion-disappears-from-publishers-instagram-grid-after-sydney-swans-scandal-c-22748181 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22748181/33e1de3bbc828542111ad333426b99d089092a21.jpg Isaac Heeney children’s book promotion disappears from publisher’s Instagram grid after Sydney Swans scandal Sydney Swans have stood down five players - Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner - for all remaining games including finals after a breach of club standards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403691289112 afl sport/afl 51 2026-08-19T07:30:34.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T07:30:34.000Z Isaac Heeney children’s book promotion disappears from publisher’s Instagram grid after Sydney Swans scandal afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/australian-banks-seek-direct-access-to-ato-data-after-austrac-reveals-widespread-home-loan-fraud-c-22745490 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745490/bc725ee481d97552b97cae5ab3439f40cd880b88.jpg Operation Claw found widespread cases of people lying on their home loan applications. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T07:19:58.000Z Australian banks seek direct access to ATO data after AUSTRAC reveals widespread home loan fraud australia, business https://thenightly.com.au/culture/books/georges-simenons-literary-detective-maigret-is-due-for-a-renaissance-c-22746508 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22746508/bea167735b3a2f786a9de9f9aa056e47a35ed6a8.jpg Bruno Cremer in the Maigret TV series. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T06:55:14.000Z Georges Simenon’s literary detective Maigret is due for a renaissance books, culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/man-in-chucky-style-mask-leaves-female-runner-others-terrorised-in-philadelphia-c-22747526 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22747526/3b539db709908b9cac1a5093511045e597fd447f.jpg Man in Chucky-style mask leaves female runner, others terrorised in Philadelphia The man was caught on CCTV terrorising a female runner. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403688017112 usa world/usa 122 2026-08-19T06:46:49.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T06:46:49.000Z Man in Chucky-style mask leaves female runner, others terrorised in Philadelphia usa https://thenightly.com.au/business/australian-wages-lagging-behind-inflation-rates-worse-than-rbas-predictions-c-22745450 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745450/655f85de46254a9c9aa18240e2fc4f6ea5d4a0f3.jpg Australian wages lagging behind inflation rates, worse than RBA’s predictions Labor claims it is getting wages moving again but the data says otherwise. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403672729112 business, politics business 611 2026-08-19T06:21:33.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T06:21:33.000Z Australian wages lagging behind inflation rates, worse than RBA’s predictions business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/society/technology/google-drive-down-users-getting-502-error-workplaces-across-the-country-impacted-c-22747781 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22747781/05cc338395e9a58cd0ff3fb0084700a5714e5172.jpg Is Google Drive down? Users getting 502 error, workplaces across the country impacted Users across the country are experiencing issues with Google Drive. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403687775112 technology society/technology 19 2026-08-19T06:05:46.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T06:05:46.000Z Is Google Drive down? Users getting 502 error, workplaces across the country impacted technology https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-scandal-drugs-potentially-part-of-police-probe-into-swans-c-22747187 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22747187/f509e1b1ca018eed2dce528df2d5c1ac0e392e9a.jpg Sydney Swans scandal: Drugs 'potentially' part of police probe into Swans Sydney Swans have stood down five players - Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner - for all remaining games including finals following a breach of club standards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403683898112 afl sport/afl 45 2026-08-19T05:36:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T05:36:31.000Z Sydney Swans scandal: Drugs 'potentially' part of police probe into Swans afl https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/the-biggest-modern-day-controversies-of-the-afl-from-sydney-swans-allegations-to-the-west-coasts-drug-culture-c-22746805 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22746805/22d7e7812dc8a1e70e407b69abeecd31dbe1a121.jpg The biggest modern-day controversies of the AFL: From Sydney Swans allegations to the West Coast’s drug culture Sydney Swans have stood down five players - Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner - for all remaining games including finals following a breach of club standards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403683898112 afl, sport sport/afl 45 2026-08-19T04:35:52.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T04:35:52.000Z The biggest modern-day controversies of the AFL: From Sydney Swans allegations to the West Coast’s drug culture afl, sport https://thenightly.com.au/politics/jeni-odowd-guns-and-superannuation-expose-one-nations-true-colours-c-22746312 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22746312/45eb0e12e8d26d25bd3ffc4749b7789db5084ae1.jpg JENI O’DOWD: Guns and superannuation expose One Nation's true colours One Nation proposes cutting tobacco tax to combat black market trade, which now accounts for 80% of cigarette sales and costs Treasury $11 billion annually. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403632986112 politics politics 191 2026-08-19T04:19:48.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T04:19:48.000Z JENI O’DOWD: Guns and superannuation expose One Nation's true colours politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/rba-deputy-governer-andrew-hauser-warns-of-more-rate-hikes-if-inflation-risks-crystallise-c-22746825 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22746825/d2c518c9c7b490fab07a39d8aabd985c6394c137.jpg Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Andrew Hauser reacts during Senate Estimates at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, February 27, 2025. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING The Nightly en 2026-08-19T04:12:05.000Z RBA deputy governer Andrew Hauser warns of more rate hikes if inflation risks ‘crystallise’ business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/us-tariffs-donald-trump-says-a-deal-has-been-reached-with-canada-to-delay-50-per-cent-tariffs-c-22746307 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22746307/82e82ecd7ebd67de35bb187a805938c431295aaa.jpg US tariffs: Donald Trump says a deal has been reached with Canada to delay 50 per cent tariffs Donald Trump and Canadian PM Mark Carney spoke over the past two days about the tariff negotiations. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403631112112 us-politics politics/us-politics 32 2026-08-19T04:10:06.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T04:10:06.000Z US tariffs: Donald Trump says a deal has been reached with Canada to delay 50 per cent tariffs us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/kaia-gerber-daughter-of-cindy-crawford-reveals-she-had-an-exorcism-with-a-didgeridoo-as-a-child-c-22745685 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745685/b17c608ae3aa158742268431a011eb37e7725290.jpg Kaia Gerber, daughter of Cindy Crawford, reveals she had an exorcism with a didgeridoo as a child Kaia Gerber has made a bizarre revelation about her mum, supermodel Cindy Crawford. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403683611112 culture culture 282 2026-08-19T03:07:42.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T03:07:42.000Z Kaia Gerber, daughter of Cindy Crawford, reveals she had an exorcism with a didgeridoo as a child culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/afp-officers-downplayed-gangland-threat-to-undercover-cops-in-a-bid-to-save-on-compensation-costs-c-22745804 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745804/bd5556c7045660b917bf6644263992877ac770fb.jpg AFP officers accused of downplaying threat to three undercover cops in order to save compensation costs. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T02:51:53.000Z AFP officers downplayed gangland threat to undercover cops in a bid to save on compensation costs politics, australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/music/barred-by-other-european-countries-kanye-west-turns-to-russia-for-his-redemption-tour-c-22745659 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745659/0eda56bcc676c4904635cb9f91a54db15f7d4358.jpg Kanye West: Barred by other European countries, controversial rapper turns to Russia for his redemption tour The UK's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after Kanye West was denied a visa to enter the country, following widespread controversy over his past anti-Semitic statements and Nazi imagery. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6392719176112 music, culture culture/music 434 2026-08-19T01:56:37.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T01:56:37.000Z Kanye West: Barred by other European countries, controversial rapper turns to Russia for his redemption tour music, culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/charles-spencer-to-unveil-truth-in-new-book-about-his-sister-princess-diana-c-22745228 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745228/a8ba0cff58d5acbd46dc283107b8022a3facd933.jpg Charles Spencer to unveil ‘truth’ in new book about his sister Princess Diana Charles Spencer, Prince William, Prince Harry and Prince Charles standing together outside Westminster Abbey during funeral of Princess Diana. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403559392112 royals, uk world/royals 185 2026-08-19T01:03:26.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T01:03:26.000Z Charles Spencer to unveil ‘truth’ in new book about his sister Princess Diana royals, uk https://thenightly.com.au/culture/zz-top-drummer-frank-beard-dies-aged-77-mourned-by-musicians-including-slash-bandmates-c-22745096 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745096/5dab8a622d4939fe63cfbd8a7d989c3130e7fd01.jpg ZZ Top drummer, Frank Beard, dies aged 77, mourned by musicians including Slash, bandmates ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at age 77 at his Texas ranch while in hospice care, surrounded by family. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403668764112 culture culture 45 2026-08-19T00:29:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T00:29:00.000Z ZZ Top drummer, Frank Beard, dies aged 77, mourned by musicians including Slash, bandmates culture https://thenightly.com.au/business/diamond-prices-collapse-as-labs-flood-the-market-and-upend-luxury-market-c-22743381 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22743381/441ecaf1f2daa327b7f522d97388011b9baaf534.jpg Lab-grown diamonds are upending a centuries-old luxury market. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T23:44:19.000Z Diamond prices collapse as labs overtake mined stones and upend luxury market business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/scam-centre-crackdown-expected-during-thai-pm-anutin-charnvirakuls-visit-to-australia-c-22744109 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22744109/0d611156777ffff3a38c1474031d08827bd7e68e.jpg The visit to Australia is Anutin Charnvirakul's first since he became prime minister. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T22:53:05.000Z Scam centre crackdown expected during Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s visit to Australia politics https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/food-recall-mr-chens-szechuan-chilli-oil-250g-walters-artisan-bread-banana-loaf-430g-pulled-from-shelves-c-22744634 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22744634/792ccb26ac8c50e4130fb398590fb3851b4df280.png Australia’s food safety watchdog has pulled two products from supermarket shelves across the country. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T22:32:11.000Z Food recall: Mr Chen’s Szechuan Chilli Oil 250g, Walter’s Artisan Bread Banana Loaf 430g pulled from shelves food https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-deciding-penalties-for-serious-standards-breach-as-police-investigate-alleged-assault-at-hotel-c-22744054 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22744054/1da3b43bbda5e56f447a2533138dc6754b4dc634.jpg The Swans have suspended Riley Bice, Chad Warner, Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey and James Jordon. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-18T21:50:31.000Z Sydney Swans 'torpedo' season by banning five players afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-cash-slams-labors-toxic-taxes-accuses-oneil-of-gaslighting-renters-c-22744323 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22744323/fc62813a6dde627a50b31876055c201bc1d59219.jpg Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T21:31:38.000Z News & politics live recap: Tanya Plibersek calls for sporting standards and illicit tobacco crackdown politics, australia, middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/business/daniel-mulino-to-unveil-crackdown-on-harmful-superannuation-practices-at-national-press-club-c-22744121 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22744121/3d36d9b7e00fba174bc7a654c962a564fc8ac673.jpg Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino will unveil the long-awaited consumer protection reforms, which follow the collapse of First Guardian and Shield Master Funds, in an address to the National Press Club on Wednesday. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T20:37:08.000Z Daniel Mulino to unveil crackdown on harmful superannuation practices at National Press Club business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-budget-from-hell-still-needs-fixing-after-three-months--c-22740461 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22740461/bf31b72ab3119fc79fe67775b0c0b35ba34e9df0.jpg Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-18T09:57:00.000Z EDITORIAL: Budget from hell still needs fixing after three months editorial 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-22738574/24dc44caffc963c7b5edbf23b9aa146dce1a34bf.jpg Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time on Tuesday. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T08:30:00.000Z Gambling reform deal expected to pass Senate as parties review debate politics, australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/business/commonwealth-bank-pushes-customers-towards-virgin-in-rewards-program-tie-up-lure-as-rba-halts-card-fee-bonanza-c-22742743 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22742743/b993fe80a4d00f8cd0c9a26964f66eb20c078240.jpg Commonwealth Bank pushes customers towards Virgin in rewards program tie-up lure as RBA halts card fee bonanza Aviation investigators are probing a third safety incident at Sydney Airport after a Virgin plane aborted a take-off because another aircraft was on the runway. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403367391112 business business 37 2026-08-18T08:18:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-18T08:18:31.000Z Commonwealth Bank pushes customers towards Virgin in rewards program tie-up lure as RBA halts card fee bonanza business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/japan-hypersonic-missiles-set-for-australian-tests-under-decade-long-defence-arrangement-as-china-threat-rises-c-22740759 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22740759/f3d78f227fcfdebdd620097880fcd0b17348d6d6.jpg Richard Marles with Japan’s Minister of Defence Koizumi Shinjiro. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T08:11:00.000Z Japan hypersonic missiles set for Australian tests under decade-long defence arrangement as China threat rises politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/cameron-milner-albaneses-prime-ministership-is-one-unforced-error-after-another-c-22735726 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22735726/7955b8a4cd048db1cc229aa6ff2aba75c2b36045.jpg Even when he is under no pressure, the Prime Minister finds a way to stuff everything up. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T07:58:44.000Z CAMERON MILNER: Albanese’s prime ministership is one unforced error after another politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/cricket/dane-eldridge-bangladesh-put-the-whinging-poms-to-shame-by-providing-blueprint-for-success-on-aussie-shores-c-22739977 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22739977/225460e8731e7ab93cd2d8c6dcb56ac5df4ee97b.jpg Bangladesh players celebrate defeating Australia on Day 4 of the First Men's cricket test match between Australia and Bangladesh at TIO Stadium in Darwin, Sunday, August 16, 2026. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP JAMES ROSS The Nightly en 2026-08-18T07:47:58.000Z DANE ELDRIDGE: Bangladesh put the whinging Poms to shame by providing blueprint for success on Aussie shores cricket https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-board-of-afl-club-set-to-meet-as-police-investigation-continues--c-22740323 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22740323/d8c3a5f5c5fcf9b1a025d873faa47aacf1cd64f6.jpg Sydney Swans: Board of AFL club set to meet as police investigation continues Key players for the Sydney Swans are expected to be charged by the AFL, as police continue investigating an alleged sexual assault at the team's Melbourne hotel. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403628479112 afl sport/afl 122 2026-08-18T07:38:24.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-18T07:38:24.000Z Sydney Swans: Board of AFL club set to meet as police investigation continues afl https://thenightly.com.au/culture/hayden-panetierre-and-the-child-actors-who-were-fed-through-hollywoods-grist-mill-c-22740243 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22740243/09ab6476772a0bcb587257d563e208adef92dc37.jpg Hayden Panettiere The Nightly en 2026-08-18T07:26:47.000Z Hayden Panetierre and the child actors who were fed through Hollywood’s grist mill culture https://thenightly.com.au/business/why-data-centre-boom-wont-help-australia-with-its-productivity-crisis-yet-c-22738872 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22738872/020c9b790c1d7bfbcf744c9bf90ff508f8069938.jpg Data centres are driving an investment boom. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T07:18:17.000Z Why data centre boom won’t help Australia with its productivity crisis yet business, australia https://thenightly.com.au/business/bhp-chases-more-of-the-copper-boom-but-big-risks-loom-over-huge-project-pipeline-c-22741906 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22741906/89793a86c4e7c5d70009a299ef0e000fcdfec2e2.jpg BHP’s Escondida copper mine. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T06:19:32.000Z BHP chases more of the copper boom but big risks loom over huge project pipeline business 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/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-22738189/85034578838c0f2971643711b140d32a055c8f38.jpg Andrew Wallace was one of two Coalition who crossed the floor in protest of the gambling reforms. The Nightly en 2026-08-17T21:51:08.000Z News and politics recap: Pat Conaghan and Andrew Wallace vote against gambling ad reforms 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/df3db03924f21d80d7cf6ec2bf1b93a3360fb8d0.jpg The prime minister and opposition leader are backing the gambling reforms as a winner for Australia. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-17T20:50:56.000Z Gambling ad reform: Labor and Coalition strike deal 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