https://thenightly.com.au/sport/nrl/dane-eldridge-time-for-an-investigation-into-loss-of-roosters-freak-mark-nawaqanitawase-to-rugby-union-money-c-22974057 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974057/9f756ae2595833fadb4232183534ff346c3f46ac.jpg SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Mark Nawaqanitawase of the Roosters speaks to the fans after winning the 2026 NRL Grand Final at the SCG on October 05, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Darrian Traynor The Nightly en 2026-10-06T08:37:28.000Z DANE ELDRIDGE: Time for an investigation into loss of Roosters freak Mark Nawaqanitawase to rugby union money nrl, opinion, sport https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/brittany-hockley-tv-star-and-podcast-host-announces-pregnancy-following-fertility-struggles-c-22976513 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22976513/4193889316a91a12b9dca4f9dee40ac661845a4a.jpg Brittany Hockley and Ben Siegrist announce pregnancy The Nightly en 2026-10-06T07:48:52.000Z Brittany Hockley: TV star and podcast host announces pregnancy following fertility struggles pop-culture, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/army-chief-susan-coyle-reveals-concerns-over-china-military-build-up-and-afghanistan-war-crimes-fallout-c-22975388 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22975388/60b9973ad8294f2202e9af5b1c7cd3cc0274e527.jpg Chief of Army Lieutenant-General Susan Coyle says she is “worried” about China’s rapid military build-up but insists Australia is not in immediate danger of attack. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T07:41:16.000Z Army Chief Susan Coyle reveals concerns over China military build-up and Afghanistan war crimes fallout australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/corporal-brendan-hannam-28-year-old-identified-as-soldier-who-died-in-northern-territory-training-incident-c-22976201 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22976201/981cb70187683e98c9eb09e2a068370f1d00a248.jpg Cpl Hannam was a junior NCO at the Royal Australian Regiment, and leaves behind his partner and two young children. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T07:38:46.000Z Corporal Brendan Hannam: 28-year-old identified as soldier who died in Northern Territory training incident australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/melbourne-tram-stabbing-51-year-old-woman-allegedly-stabbed-in-the-neck-with-kitchen-knife-in-random-attack-c-22975835 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22975835/00f017ce57536e880ba24494e209cdad5f4e8121.jpg Melbourne tram stabbing: 51-year-old woman allegedly stabbed in the neck with kitchen knife in random attack A woman in her 50s was stabbed in the neck while riding with her dog on a tram in South Melbourne around midday. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406340546112 australia, victoria australia 78 2026-10-06T06:31:59.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T06:31:59.000Z Melbourne tram stabbing: 51-year-old woman allegedly stabbed in the neck with kitchen knife in random attack australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/culture/sam-wood-terminated-by-28-by-sam-wood-fitness-company-over-domestic-violence-strangulation-charges-c-22975744 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22975744/d4539927f2469255c6f3536476f9accd83351ed8.jpg Sam Wood terminated by 28 by Sam Wood fitness company over domestic violence, strangulation charges Melbourne fitness influencer Sam Wood faces growing backlash as sponsors and peers sever ties following his domestic violence arrest. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406339245112 culture, australia culture 31 2026-10-06T06:15:18.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T06:15:18.000Z Sam Wood terminated by 28 by Sam Wood fitness company over domestic violence, strangulation charges culture, australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/carrie-tv-remake-2026-high-school-isnt-just-hell-for-carrie-its-hell-for-everyone-c-22974640 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974640/247a375b6b359c5df78d0cfff0a785eb76e7a40e.jpg The TV adaptation of Carrie. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T06:07:26.000Z Carrie TV remake 2026: High school isn’t just hell for Carrie, it’s hell for everyone tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/lgbtq-soldiers-now-able-to-wipe-historical-convictions-of-homosexual-activity-from-service-records-c-22972832 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22972832/74e5a4e15d49a3d83079bad359e7e58db8214a76.jpg LGBTQ soldiers and veterans can now apply to have convictions for homosexual activity wiped. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-06T05:29:30.000Z LGBTQ+ soldiers now able to wipe historical convictions of homosexual activity from service records australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/oliver-schulz-sas-soldier-charged-with-murder-plans-to-argue-he-was-following-orders-in-afghanistan-c-22974027 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974027/801eb41cfb419cfb991087e5d870966225648f77.jpg Former Special Air Service Regiment trooper Oliver Schulz was arrested in 2023. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T05:22:33.000Z Oliver Schulz, SAS soldier charged with murder, plans to argue he was following orders in Afghanistan australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/coalition-immigration-policy-what-angus-taylors-migration-cuts-mean-for-you-c-22975122 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22975122/f9d2bcb675a423009323b5e6e4b38420be919eec.jpg Australia immigration: Coalition, Labor and One Nation migration policies explained The Federal Opposition has promised to slash migration by two-thirds if elected, targeting 100,000 arrivals in their first year. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406333030112 australia, politics australia 322 2026-10-06T05:17:38.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T05:17:38.000Z Australia immigration: Coalition, Labor and One Nation migration policies explained australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/stockton-man-78-charged-with-21-historic-child-sex-offences-on-nsw-mid-north-coast-between-1980-1990-c-22974791 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974791/dad360a26ba449be76618d555126fa72d9f83575.jpg A 78-year-old man has been charged with historical child sex offences after a months-long investigation into alleged assaults on New South Wales’ Mid-North Coast.  The Nightly en 2026-10-06T05:06:34.000Z Stockton man, 78, charged with 21 historic child sex offences on NSW Mid-North Coast between 1980-1990 nsw, australia, police https://thenightly.com.au/australia/maree-mavis-crabtree-mother-cleared-of-killing-son-and-daughter-on-gold-coast-admits-fraud-c-22974768 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974768/d70f3fd464c2e593736f75e7dedd0f1554861321.jpg Maree Mavis Crabtree has admitted to defrauding a disability organisation before her arrest. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-06T04:39:20.000Z Maree Mavis Crabtree: Mother cleared of killing son and daughter on Gold Coast admits fraud australia, queensland https://thenightly.com.au/australia/kam-kenny-jones-elite-methodist-ladies-college-teacher-sacked-over-alleged-sex-assaults-c-22974645 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974645/836fcbdfe5b005253ceea642abb8b1c2c8626b5d.jpg A teacher at a prestigious girls' school has been sacked after being accused of sexual assault. (Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-06T04:23:56.000Z Kam Kenny-Jones: Elite Methodist Ladies’ College teacher sacked over alleged sex assaults australia, education, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/australia/terragon-body-found-partially-submerged-in-livestock-dip-on-northern-nsw-farm-c-22974938 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974938/421f443f53ec2149ebe3218a1300144830ee2a13.jpg Terragon: Body found partially submerged in livestock dip on northern NSW farm A teenage boy suffered severe burns to his entire body after a firebombing incident in Taylors Hill, Melbourne's northwest, where three cars were set alight on Woolwich Way. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406239225112 australia, nsw australia 101 2026-10-06T04:20:37.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T04:20:37.000Z Terragon: Body found partially submerged in livestock dip on northern NSW farm australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/world/jet-disappearance-six-passengers-presumed-dead-as-us-coast-guard-suspends-search-for-medical-transport-plane-c-22974362 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974362/ca3914af648513660af53d37a6446f33c7c7300c.jpg The Coast Guard has called off the search for missing Latitude evacuation plane. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T03:56:46.000Z Jet disappearance: Six passengers presumed dead as US Coast Guard suspends search for medical transport plane world https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/long-story-short-i-have-breast-cancer-legendary-perth-comedian-judith-lucy-shares-heart-breaking-diagnosis-c-22974717 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974717/1d64c27d2df40268d1e8773ba1f4336d2968aaa2.jpg Judith Lucy The Nightly en 2026-10-06T03:50:18.000Z ‘Long story short, I have breast cancer’: Legendary Perth comedian Judith Lucy shares heart-breaking diagnosis pop-culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/logan-brisbane-man-found-dead-in-a-woodridge-unit-south-of-brisbane--c-22974607 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22974607/101ba7295369a6a062ae99e86d45aa172e889521.jpg Queensland police are investigating a death in Logan. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T03:41:10.000Z Logan, Brisbane: Man found dead in a Woodridge unit south of Brisbane australia, queensland https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/batman-part-ii-suspends-production-as-director-matt-reeves-steps-away-c-22973764 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22973764/07568c5015059a1811f59f91068154d67efc5198.jpg The Batman with Robert Pattinson. The Nightly en 2026-10-06T03:36:01.000Z Batman Part II suspends production as director Matt Reeves steps away film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/society/technology/anthropic-reveals-foreign-actors-have-used-data-poisoning-to-corrupt-models-with-government-propaganda-c-22973831 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22973831/31ed1438cd63037954ce8bfd5eea92a9b59d418f.jpg Anthropic reveals foreign actors have used ‘data poisoning’ to corrupt models with government propaganda A parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence hears testimony from major US tech companies including Anthropic, Microsoft, Google and OpenAI following an earlier breach of Medicare data. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406334898112 technology, politics, society society/technology 118 2026-10-06T02:56:24.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T02:56:24.000Z Anthropic reveals foreign actors have used ‘data poisoning’ to corrupt models with government propaganda technology, politics, society https://thenightly.com.au/politics/angus-taylor-announces-coalition-plan-to-slash-net-overseas-migration-to-100000-c-22972876 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22972876/0ecf20cc0d5adc9ec6a355a6cc6a6364099e5d6f.jpg Angus Taylor announces Coalition plan to slash net overseas migration to 100,000 The Federal Opposition has promised to slash migration by two-thirds if elected, targeting 100,000 arrivals in their first year. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406333030112 politics politics 322 2026-10-06T00:57:17.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-06T00:57:17.000Z Angus Taylor announces Coalition plan to slash net overseas migration to 100,000 politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/cameron-milner-why-jim-chalmers-may-pay-the-price-for-anthony-albaneses-failures-c-22900249 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22900249/9b093db280b9da089600af1d20b042f3f2eae9ec.jpg Jim Chalmers is under extreme pressure. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-10-06T00:42:19.000Z CAMERON MILNER: Why Jim Chalmers may pay the price for Anthony Albanese’s failures opinion, political https://thenightly.com.au/world/british-airways-flight-ba295-to-chicago-forced-make-u-turn-emergency-landing-as-aircraft-plunges-28000-feet-c-22972575 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22972575/183c825da3023de4850140e17e5ef373a79576bb.jpg A British Airways flight has been forced to declare a mid-air emergency and abandon the journey’s scheduled destination after the aircraft rapidly plunged 28,000 feet.  The Nightly en 2026-10-06T00:06:36.000Z British Airways flight BA295 to Chicago forced to make u-turn, emergency landing as plane plunges 28,000 feet world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/australian-defence-force-confirms-soldier-killed-five-others-injured-in-northern-territory-training-exercise--c-22972642 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22972642/58e4dc4a1bc34c814993d125b2bb10e2328ea6b8.jpg The Australian soldier killed at Mount Bundey in the Northern Territory has been named as 28 year old Brendan Hannam, a junior NCO in the Royal Australian Regiment The Nightly en 2026-10-05T22:45:44.000Z Soldier, 28, dies in NT Army exercise after vehicle rolls over australia, northern-territory https://thenightly.com.au/australia/alan-jones-teenage-complainant-set-to-testify-in-veteran-broadcasters-trial-c-22972039 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22972039/429fa27efce906031b92d30919a520ceed9e7f2e.jpg Broadcaster Alan Jones paid upwards of $90,000 to the boy's family before allegedly assaulting him. (Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-05T22:13:19.000Z Alan Jones sex assault trial: Teen saw veteran broadcaster as a friend before alleged groping australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/jeffrey-archer-best-selling-author-and-former-uk-politician-dies-aged-86-c-22972401 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22972401/50b02f35b79fda202851479760ee83f4cba4fa43.jpg Jeffrey Archer, who sold more than 300 million books worldwide, has died aged 86. The Nightly en 2026-10-05T21:36:47.000Z Jeffrey Archer: Best-selling author and former UK politician dies aged 86 world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/us-president-donald-trump-says-us-bombers-moved-from-raf-fairford-over-some-threats-to-the-base--c-22972334 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22972334/f046c4d79f2d18c7beccb8a7dab706af9320b3e9.jpg The US President says ‘some threats’ prompted the United States to removed its bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.  The Nightly en 2026-10-05T20:57:27.000Z US President Donald Trump says US bombers moved from RAF Fairford over ‘some threats’ to the base us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/dozens-quarantined-in-russia-as-laboratory-worker-at-plague-research-institute-in-siberia-dies-c-22971969 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22971969/7400d586ea2058964cbef1134e45e60265ab6375.jpg A laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia has fallen ill and died in undisclosed circumstances, prompting authorities to quarantine dozens of people and the head of Russia’s health watchdog to fly to the Irkutsk region. The Nightly en 2026-10-05T19:59:48.000Z Dozens quarantined in Russia as laboratory worker at plague research institute in Siberia dies world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/newtown-knife-wielding-woman-charged-after-alleged-stabbing-ramping-in-sydneys-west-in-broad-daylight-c-22972253 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22972253/b3510bc5b074d488c5687d5fa6d1387983894467.jpg New South Wales Police have charged a woman over an alleged stabbing in Sydney’s inner west on Monday.  The Nightly en 2026-10-05T19:35:00.000Z Newtown: Knife-wielding woman charged after alleged stabbing ramping in Sydney’s west in broad daylight nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/michaela-boor-london-mum-29-fatally-crushed-by-falling-bricks-while-on-school-run-court-told-c-22971963 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22971963/5100d192e217aae87e5791f416d717e684d3b30f.jpg Michaela Boor, left, was crushed to death by bricks falling from a crane at a London website, right, a court has been told. The Nightly en 2026-10-05T13:20:18.000Z Michaela Boor: London mum, 29, fatally crushed by falling bricks while on school run, court told world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/politics/spain-early-election-prime-minister-pedro-sanchez-calls-snap-poll-amid-pressure-over-housing-c-22971294 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22971294/0a910ef03dd6f1ea98cfd59fbe155da2d95d530e.jpg Pedro Sanchez is urging Spaniards to elect a broader progressive coalition to parliament. (EPA PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-10-05T12:29:08.000Z Spain early election: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez calls snap poll amid pressure over housing politics, europe, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/congo-boat-collision-at-least-30-dead-and-dozens-still-missing-after-vessels-collide-c-22971904 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22971904/54c9f01973b1a3aa7cab92f94c747db412331299.jpg Congo boat collision: At least 30 dead and dozens still missing after vessels collide The World Health Organisation has issued a stark warning about a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with officials suggesting the virus could be mutating. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402965175112 world, africa world 41 2026-10-05T12:02:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T12:02:45.000Z Congo boat collision: At least 30 dead and dozens still missing after vessels collide world, africa https://thenightly.com.au/australia/north-albury-stabbing-man-attacked-with-knife-dies-in-hospital-a-week-later-c-22971883 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22971883/763c3f0cf061c3d18cbc244fabb5d1a3db7096a4.jpg North Albury stabbing: Man attacked with knife dies in hospital a week later A 42-year-old Sydney mother has been charged with murdering her five-year-old son and attempting to murder her two other children, aged one and three, after allegedly stabbing them inside the family car in the Blue Mountains on Sunday. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405401689112 australia, nsw australia 30 2026-10-05T11:39:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T11:39:00.000Z North Albury stabbing: Man attacked with knife dies in hospital a week later australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/world/gypsy-rose-blanchard-campaigns-for-kenans-law-after-fiance-ken-urker-dies-suddenly-c-22971599 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22971599/5cab2b911b41f60d45c5c389bff6f4cb3b06ad50.png Gypsy Rose Blanchard pictured with her ex-fiancé Ken Urker. The Nightly en 2026-10-05T10:44:46.000Z Gypsy-Rose Blanchard campaigns for ‘Kenan’s Law’ after fiance Ken Urker dies suddenly world https://thenightly.com.au/society/science/nobel-medicine-prize-goes-to-neuroscience-researchers-working-to-reveal-the-brains-mysteries-c-22971311 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22971311/01dd0d4c05d1586232d1efdcceccde23946decc2.jpg Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were announced Nobel winners at in Stockholm. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-10-05T10:44:34.000Z Nobel medicine prize goes to research of brain activity science, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/costa-blanca-drowning-ukrainian-couple-die-at-beach-off-popular-spanish-holiday-hotspot-c-22971694 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22971694/359bea3aa169caff1b8d8843cc12c9d83098011e.jpg Costa Blanca drowning: Ukrainian couple die at beach off popular Spanish holiday hotspot Australia recorded 313 drowning deaths in 2026, a decrease from the previous year's record high but still significantly above the decade average. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404860315112 world, europe world 21 2026-10-05T10:12:14.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T10:12:14.000Z Costa Blanca drowning: Ukrainian couple die at beach off popular Spanish holiday hotspot world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/world/russian-plague-lab-worker-dies-from-pneumonic-illness-as-200-people-put-into-observation-c-22971442 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22971442/d6325c8ecb3f97e4cf2b7161adf8a11ad7662755.jpg Russian plague: Lab worker dies from pneumonic illness as 200 people put into observation Queensland scientists have developed a breakthrough AI screening tool that uses cutting-edge spatial biology analysis to give pathologists enhanced capabilities in detecting cancers in patient tissue. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394752811112 world, europe world 23 2026-10-05T09:15:25.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T09:15:25.000Z Russian plague: Lab worker dies from pneumonic illness as 200 people put into observation world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial-inflation-spin-doing-labor-no-favours-c-22969811 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22969811/3e0d88a82bc36fc5f6512235f54a25dd7d53c900.jpg Jim Chalmers’ net favourability dropped 9 points to minus 23 per cent in his weakest result on record. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-10-05T09:00:00.000Z EDITORIAL: Inflation spin doing Labor no favours opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/georgie-parker-the-brisbane-lions-thrive-on-culture-and-respect-in-the-wake-of-premiership-three-peat-c-22970073 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22970073/cc4ec78d1b82c37b0880ae4c8fe57fde17be3be5.jpg MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Levi Ashcroft and Will Ashcroft of the Lions celebrate with the Premiership Cup after the AFL Grand Final match between Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 26, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos The Nightly en 2026-10-05T07:52:36.000Z GEORGIE PARKER: The Brisbane Lions thrive on culture and respect in the wake of premiership three-peat afl, opinion, sport https://thenightly.com.au/sport/nrl/mark-spudd-carroll-newcastle-knights-were-spent-emotionally-long-before-grand-final-loss-to-roosters-c-22970395 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22970395/430b5baf08d86ff46c769ab185aaa24af5eb0054.jpg Fletcher Sharpe of the Knights looks dejected after a loss following the NRL Grand Final match between the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights. The Nightly en 2026-10-05T07:46:14.000Z MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Newcastle Knights were spent emotionally long before Grand Final loss to Roosters nrl, opinion, sport https://thenightly.com.au/world/jet-disappearance-debris-found-after-medical-transport-plane-vanishes-en-route-from-bermuda-to-boston-c-22971261 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22971261/23ea319337a1f13da40e1c60cefbefb0b0ef6d6c.jpg The coast guard says a search for a Gulfstream G100 jet includes crews in the air and on the water. The Nightly en 2026-10-05T07:32:56.000Z Jet disappearance: Debris found after medical transport plane vanishes en route from Bermuda to Boston world, usa https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/andrew-greene-why-labor-fears-david-shoebridge-as-greens-shake-up-puts-albanese-governments-agenda-in-doubt-c-22969191 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22969191/a7b0b47a5078b0eda5e7506409e9e852a738606c.jpg David Shoebridge is no fan of AUKUS. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-10-05T07:27:39.000Z ANDREW GREENE: Why Labor fears David Shoebridge as Greens shake-up puts Albanese government’s agenda in doubt opinion, political https://thenightly.com.au/australia/daniels-law-pushback-over-legislation-identifying-sex-offenders-in-honour-of-late-daniel-morcombe-c-22970919 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22970919/6802482fb55c1df3663cd109659012059f6f9a61.jpg A parliamentary inquiry wants "Daniel's Law" redrafted, saying it has significant problems. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-05T07:08:59.000Z ‘Daniel’s Law’: Pushback over legislation identifying sex offenders in honour of late Daniel Morcombe australia, tasmania https://thenightly.com.au/australia/taylors-hill-car-fires-teen-severely-burnt-after-alleged-crime-gang-firebombing-in-melbourne-c-22970471 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22970471/d192cac52c7436ba944739e7ca244687a4890340.png Taylors Hill car fires: Teen severely burnt after alleged organised crime gang firebombing in Melbourne A teenage arsonist is in critical condition after a firebombing attack went wrong in Taylors Hill, Melbourne. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406240938112 australia, victoria australia 103 2026-10-05T06:44:30.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T06:44:30.000Z Taylors Hill car fires: Teen severely burnt after alleged organised crime gang firebombing in Melbourne australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/business/myer-boss-olivia-wirth-puts-christmas-on-steroids-to-tempt-shoppers-to-open-their-wallets-c-22970951 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22970951/b1b6bc0cae217147828e123ede4d5c2e6afebb19.jpg Myer has launched its annual Christmas Giftorium pop-up at its flagship stores in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. The Nightly en 2026-10-05T06:34:47.000Z Myer boss Olivia Wirth puts Christmas on ‘steroids’ to tempt shoppers to open their wallets business, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/king-charles-plan-to-reunite-prince-william-and-prince-harry-revealed-c-22969374 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22969374/a9009438dac654baac7aea124ae50e6a4b0ee6f4.jpg King Charles’ plan to reunite Prince William and Prince Harry revealed Prince Harry's children, Archie and Lilibet, have allegedly been stalked by European paparazzi at their new school. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405998532112 royals world/royals 25 2026-10-05T06:15:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T06:15:45.000Z King Charles’ plan to reunite Prince William and Prince Harry revealed royals https://thenightly.com.au/politics/battle-of-the-budget-anthony-albaneses-bribes-versus-the-jim-chalmers-axe--c-22968624 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968624/0def26012a28798f9d1c6f34570a96f8198076b3.jpg Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers at Parliament House, Canberra. The Nightly en 2026-10-05T06:02:00.000Z Battle of the Budget: Anthony Albanese’s bribes versus the Jim Chalmers’ axe politics, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/australia/police/barrack-heights-e-bike-crash-16yo-girl-in-critical-condition-after-she-was-allegedly-hit-by-drunk-rider-c-22970135 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22970135/4211ca3b023dfba7f6da355520e3b56c63f15fda.jpg A 16-year-old girl is in a critical condition in hospital after she was allegedly hit by an e-bike rider who was over the legal alcohol limit and had drugs in his system.  The Nightly en 2026-10-05T05:54:36.000Z Barrack Heights e-bike crash: 16yo girl in critical condition after she was allegedly hit by drunk rider police, australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/nsw-police-shooting-man-allegedly-aimed-loaded-rifle-at-officer-before-being-shot-dead-near-yass-c-22968155 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968155/4211ca3b023dfba7f6da355520e3b56c63f15fda.jpg A man has been shot by police after allegedly aiming a rifle at officers as they tried to help him. (Ronnie Amini/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-05T04:32:10.000Z NSW Police shooting: Man allegedly aimed loaded rifle at officer before being shot dead near Yass nsw https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/political/tim-wilson-australias-economy-is-on-shaky-ground-because-labor-has-ignored-the-warning-signs-for-too-long-c-22969141 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22969141/93c98d0efb2f03f020ede8da50ec3b39e8dcc938.jpg The Albanese government has left Australia exposed to mounting economic risks. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-10-05T03:13:12.000Z TIM WILSON: Australia’s economy is on shaky ground because Labor has ignored the warning signs for too long political, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/australia/newtown-stabbing-woman-arrested-after-alleged-stabbing-rampage-on-king-street-c-22969423 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22969423/61d5550a94d3f68c3379ea92773c088fef31a8c3.jpg Newtown stabbing: Woman arrested after alleged stabbing rampage on King Street A 27-year-old woman was tasered and arrested by police on King Street in Newtown after allegedly threatening shoppers with a kitchen knife during the busy public holiday lunchtime period. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406235656112 australia, nsw australia 91 2026-10-05T02:57:16.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T02:57:16.000Z Newtown stabbing: Woman arrested after alleged stabbing rampage on King Street australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/politics/treasurer-jim-chalmers-blames-ai-boom-for-soaring-federal-government-debt-interest-payments-in-japan-speech-c-22968621 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968621/23c6c3e243ce1479adc6056e2818f884cfd708e9.jpg Treasurer Jim Chalmers has blamed massive AI data centre investment for an expected soaring of Commonwealth debt interest payments. The Nightly en 2026-10-05T02:42:23.000Z Treasurer Jim Chalmers blames AI boom for soaring Federal Government debt interest payments in Japan speech politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/christa-pike-lawyer-reveals-the-convicted-murderer-may-not-recover-following-botched-execution-attempt-c-22969126 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22969126/4044f4721aee3d2df22a61f6551ec081edf326e6.jpg Christa Pike remains in critical condition, two days ‌after Tennessee failed to execute her. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-10-05T02:32:45.000Z Christa Pike: Lawyer reveals the convicted murderer ‘may not recover’ following botched execution attempt world, usa https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/digger-sold-itself-on-tom-cruise-and-tanked-is-the-era-of-the-movie-star-over-c-22969139 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22969139/46ecf0e10766e91a93045807a37a1495809fc395.jpg Digger sold itself on Tom Cruise and tanked, is the era of the movie star over? Tom Cruise transforms into Digger, a powerful oil tycoon, using head-to-toe prosthetics in his latest film role. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405723325112 film, culture culture/film 117 2026-10-05T02:31:19.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T02:31:19.000Z Digger sold itself on Tom Cruise and tanked, is the era of the movie star over? film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-list-boss-chris-keane-rejects-nick-blakey-speculation-as-club-prepares-to-reintegrate-exiled-players-c-22969081 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22969081/104a2d7b26f004e538c647fb2633ead996198da0.jpg Sydney have rejected speculation star defender Nick Blakey could seek a trade. The Nightly en 2026-10-05T02:20:40.000Z Sydney list boss Chris Keane rejects Nick Blakey speculation as club prepares to reintegrate exiled players afl https://thenightly.com.au/business/nick-bruining-what-you-need-to-know-before-signing-aged-care-contracts-as-higher-everyday-living-fees-kick-in-c-22969041 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22969041/c682c14af70d3a722ec93de52aab0c19e03b825b.jpg Thousands of aged care residents have started to receive new contracts, but they have been warned not to sign anything until they fully understand their rights and obligations. The Nightly en 2026-10-05T01:49:31.000Z NICK BRUINING: What you need to know before signing aged care contracts as Higher Everyday Living Fees kick in business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/legal-cigarette-sales-soar-after-black-market-crackdown-c-22968410 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968410/64f6de6d97a19e54d0f14c904685b08e4a9b53dd.jpg Legal cigarette sales doubled in one state after a blitz on black market tobacco suppliers. (Sam Mooy/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-10-05T01:17:18.000Z Legal cigarette sales soar after black market crackdown politics https://thenightly.com.au/society/technology/ai-benefits-warrant-accepting-some-risks-sam-altman-c-22968472 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968472/471feb0e19e1006f713966d6f6c55193e5d5db75.jpg AI benefits warrant accepting some risks: Sam Altman OpenAI has apologised for a Medicare data breach caused by rogue AI agents and committed to funding enhanced digital data defences. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405837187112 technology society/technology 57 2026-10-05T01:16:42.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T01:16:42.000Z AI benefits warrant accepting some risks: Sam Altman technology https://thenightly.com.au/culture/sam-wood-fitness-personality-stood-down-by-his-own-nutrition-group-amid-domestic-violence-allegations-c-22968528 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968528/e4f20134d4fca63cf925c44627f4d347cb05e892.jpg Sam Wood: Fitness personality stood down by his own nutrition group amid domestic violence allegations TV personality and former Bachelor star Sam Wood has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation domestic violence offence following an alleged incident on Hastings Street in Noosa on Saturday night. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406218975112 culture culture 58 2026-10-05T01:05:20.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T01:05:20.000Z Sam Wood: Fitness personality stood down by his own nutrition group amid domestic violence allegations culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/girl-12-killed-during-argument-over-car-parking-space-at-junior-football-game-c-22968514 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968514/7d2eeaf40060bd1ddbb5e125887390e11aa2a262.jpg Girl, 12, killed during argument over car parking space at junior football game A teenage boy suffered serious burns to his entire body after a firebombing in Taylors Hill, Melbourne's northwest, where three cars were set alight in a residential driveway and street. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406231068112 usa world/usa 104 2026-10-05T00:59:56.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T00:59:56.000Z Girl, 12, killed during argument over car parking space at junior football game usa https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/newcastle-knights-crash-chris-clancy-speaks-from-hospital-as-he-recovers-from-broken-collarbone-injured-foot-c-22968340 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968340/8f743b34c323f58746ccc2dc4040043bb0a423b2.jpg A Newcastle Knights fan has spoken from his hospital bed after a P-Plater allegedly ploughed into supporters gathered to farewell the NRL team ahead of the grand final. The Nightly en 2026-10-05T00:56:55.000Z Newcastle Knights crash: Chris Clancy speaks from hospital as he recovers from broken collarbone, injured foot nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/why-are-there-so-many-moths-funny-videos-and-memes-go-viral-as-bogong-moths-swarm-nsw-c-22961035 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22961035/47dc45ff1f4b43e894f593e3b1e79da9df196bca.jpg How long will Bogong moths stay in NSW homes? Why are there so many moths? Funny videos and memes go viral Bogong moths have taken over parts of NSW, with videos of the huge swarms going viral as the endangered insects make their annual migration. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405817897112 nsw australia/nsw 34 2026-10-05T00:26:21.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T00:26:21.000Z How long will Bogong moths stay in NSW homes? Why are there so many moths? Funny videos and memes go viral nsw https://thenightly.com.au/politics/latika-m-bourke-anthony-albanese-is-the-one-nation-prime-minister-and-jim-chalmers-is-his-enabler-c-22968493 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968493/bc39086cd2dbd3dca4e872f96db54c843bfe6423.jpg LATIKA M BOURKE: Anthony Albanese is the One Nation Prime Minister and Jim Chalmers is his enabler Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced plans to find budget savings in the government's December mid-year update as economists pressure Labor to reduce spending amid ongoing inflation concerns. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406221390112 politics politics 521 2026-10-05T00:23:51.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-05T00:23:51.000Z LATIKA M BOURKE: Anthony Albanese is the One Nation Prime Minister and Jim Chalmers is his enabler politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/executives-from-worlds-leading-ai-companies-to-clash-with-australias-creatives-at-parliamentary-inquiry-c-22968520 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968520/7a950b81fabb4c2f2d40918397ea86c1285c4196.jpg AI firms will be grilled in an upcoming parliamentary inquiry The Nightly en 2026-10-04T23:55:58.000Z Executives from world’s leading AI companies to clash with Australia’s creatives at parliamentary inquiry politics, technology https://thenightly.com.au/politics/chris-bowen-describes-pre-cop31-as-a-pretty-pedestrian-affair-amid-questions-on-lacklustre-guestlist-c-22968483 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968483/d2f7f18ac63e0d4a51db0c2144df94675935aa2d.jpg Anthony Albanese arrives in Fiji as Chris Bowen calls pre-COP events ‘pretty pedestrian affair’ Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced plans to find budget savings in the government's December mid-year update as economists pressure Labor to reduce spending amid ongoing inflation concerns. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406221390112 politics politics 521 2026-10-04T23:36:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-04T23:36:45.000Z Anthony Albanese arrives in Fiji as Chris Bowen calls pre-COP events ‘pretty pedestrian affair’ politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/sam-wood-and-wife-snezana-release-statement-after-former-bachelor-star-charged-over-alleged-dv-offences-c-22968423 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968423/d792dae88547ab2ed7b5c81609c4fa8dc5dc3414.png Sam Wood and wife Snezana release statement after former Bachelor star charged over alleged DV offences Sam Wood, a 46-year-old Brighton-based fitness expert who appeared as The Bachelor in 2015, has been arrested and charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting following an alleged incident on Hastings Street in https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6406204064112 australia australia 53 2026-10-04T23:05:28.000Z The Nightly en 2026-10-04T23:05:28.000Z Sam Wood and wife Snezana release statement after former Bachelor star charged over alleged DV offences australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-ex-prince-launches-legal-action-against-police-over-epstein-files-related-arrest-c-22968181 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968181/edfc1f5da1b0ff54d8af9431ba796cae49bff74e.jpg Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest as part of an investigation linked to material in the Epstein files.  The Nightly en 2026-10-04T22:22:18.000Z Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Ex-prince launches legal action against police over Epstein files related arrest royals, uk, world https://thenightly.com.au/business/nick-bruining-centrelink-supplement-payments-to-go-for-age-pensioners-on-extended-trips-or-living-overseas-c-22968137 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968137/47a33017d438220213cbd7b4e45228d145a71086.jpg From September 20, someone overseas will continue to get the full pension supplement for 12 weeks — an increase of six weeks — but after that time it will cut out entirely. The Nightly en 2026-10-04T20:51:45.000Z NICK BRUINING: Centrelink supplement payments to go for age pensioners on extended trips or living overseas business https://thenightly.com.au/world/flydubai-co-pilot-hammam-al-hammamis-alleged-plot-to-crash-plane-as-authorities-probe-australian-links-c-22968046 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22968046/f8063c1d015f2ea585725e0ee998e81a6c34d562.jpg The flydubai copilot accused of attacking his captain and attempting to hijack a flight to Israel had allegedly planned to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport, according to Israeli media reports.  The Nightly en 2026-10-04T20:29:32.000Z Flydubai copilot Hammam al-Hammami’s alleged plot to crash plane as authorities probe Australian links world https://thenightly.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-grand-final-2026-knights-fairytale-run-suffers-cruel-end-as-roosters-prevail-with-gripping-one-point-win-c-22967261 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22967261/f117b6492dc4cb7303d64cc840273d4c67f2c3eb.jpg Knights players suffered heart-break, falling just short of a break-through premiership win. The Nightly en 2026-10-04T19:37:13.000Z NRL Grand Final 2026: Knights fairytale run suffers cruel end as Roosters prevail with gripping one point win nrl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/iran-insists-conditions-be-met-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-c-22967251 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22967251/e25a6ebefc8b8c0d63dd02e2245ab9173b255fa5.jpg Iran has reaffirmed its position on opening the Strait of Hormuz. The Nightly en 2026-10-04T19:32:22.000Z Iran insists conditions be met to reopen Strait of Hormuz world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia-faces-heat-on-fossil-fuels-at-climate-talks-in-fiji-as-federal-govt-weighs-major-coal-mine-expansion-c-22967815 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22967815/41bc6fbc3b712616536b1c2659cebe6a2e90a005.jpg Chris Bowen and Anthony Albanese will face some tricky questions at climage change talks in Fiji. The Nightly en 2026-10-04T19:22:21.000Z Australia faces heat on fossil fuels at climate talks in Fiji as Federal Govt weighs major coal mine expansion politics