St Helens appoint Australia boss Walters as head coach
St Helens have announced the appointment of Australia boss Kevin Walters as their head coach on a three-year deal from the start of the 2027 Super League season.
Sport
skysports.com
20.08.2026
I love trash TV, but Let’s Marry Harry is the most toxic thing on television
Culture
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Japan, Indonesia, Australia defense chiefs hold first-ever trilateral talks
The three agreed to promote defense cooperation, just weeks after Jakarta reached a deal with Beijing to boost military ties following joint naval drills east of Taiwan.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Australia wanted more US missiles. The Iran war risks making them harder to get.
Canberra is racing to build its own munitions industry as analysts warn U.S. weapons deliveries to allies could face delays.
Politics
politico.com
26.08.2026
Productivity Commission says ‘line was crossed’ when WA premier labelled them ‘east coast clowns’ over GST
Commissioner Angela Jackson also said it was ‘disappointing’ that Anthony Albanese had ruled out changes to Western Australia’s GST arrangements
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Australia news live: man charged after allegedly stabbing woman with scissors in Melbourne
Woman and her son, who was allegedly punched, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday. Follow updates live
World
theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Australia confronts its missile shortfall
If you’ve been forwarded this newsletter, you can sign up free here. ESSENTIALS DRIVING THE DAY NATIONAL CABINET: The meeting takes place in the Commonwealth Offices near Circular Quay. Here’s how the
Politics
politico.com
25.08.2026
Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to dodge upcoming rules, experts say
Regulations will require new sites to avoid pushing up power prices by building renewable energy plants and minimising water use ustra
World
theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Australia Bans AI-Generated Tracks From Official Music Charts to ‘Promote the Human Nature of Artistry’
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), the trade group representing the country’s music industry, has banned wholly AI-generated songs from its weekly charts that showcase the most popu
Culture
variety.com
25.08.2026
Australia bans fully AI-generated songs from official music charts after viral Madonna cover
Josh Fawaz’s cover of Madonna’s 'Like a Prayer' became the most-played song on radio before its AI-generated vocals and drums were disclosed
Culture
independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Australia’s music charts ban AI-made songs amid backlash over Madonna cover
Tracks that use AI in a 'supporting role' will still be eligible for inclusion in the official charts.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Australia’s ideal team for South Africa tour still no clearer than before Bangladesh visit | Geoff Lemon
The quick-fire series in the Northern Territory did little to answer batting line-up questions and the top of the order remains an almighty jumbleCricket Australia didn’t host a Bangladesh Test for 23
Sport
theguardian.com
25.08.2026
eHarmony deceived Australian customers with ‘subscription traps’ that cost hundreds of dollars, court finds
Australian consumer watchdog says it received hundreds of complaints about the US-based dating site and its memberships l, free app or daily
World
theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
World
bbc.co.uk
25.08.2026
Human rights rankings reveal surprising over- and underperformers
When it comes to human rights, it probably won't surprise you that Scandinavian countries perform well by statistical measures, along with Canada and Australia. But did you know that Mozambique, the P
Science
phys.org
25.08.2026
Australia news live: Sydney trains plagued by morning cancellations due to ‘urgent’ repairs to overhead wires
Commuters warned journey may take an extra 45 minutes as ‘limited’ buses replace north short trains. Follow today’s news live our live
World
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
RFL in talks with Australia’s NRL over radical changes to investment deal
Discussions surround £50m loan packageClubs rejected £35m NRL deal last weekThe Rugby Football League (RFL) is exploring radically different terms to the funding deal initially offered by Australia’s
Sport
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left – and ‘carnage’ may await them as bird flu takes hold, scientists warn
Virus has already caused catastrophic losses in pinnipeds in South America and sub-Antarctica, particularly among pups y H5 bird flu c
World
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Australia's bird flu response: Too little, but it's not too late
When news broke over the weekend that Australia's first mainland case of bird flu in a mammal—the death of a long-nosed fur seal—had been detected, I felt deep sadness and dread for what's likely to c
Science
phys.org
24.08.2026
Bird flu is spreading. Your backyard feeder could make it worse
Backyard bird feeders could become unexpected hotspots for H5N1 as Australia’s bird flu outbreak spreads, bringing species together in ways that rarely occur naturally. Experts say stopping feeding is
Science
sciencedaily.com
24.08.2026