British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others
World
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Former Liberal MP condemns Coalition for backing gambling reforms that ‘let down’ vulnerable Australians
Jenny Ware, member of inquiry that recommended wagering advertising ban, says ‘public health crisis’ demands stronger response from major parties
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Alleged rapist arrested after returning to Brisbane crime scene that night, police say
Man, 32, charged with six counts of rape, stalking and assault after woman was allegedly attacked in Brookfield l, free app or daily news pod
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Australia news live: PM says he shouldn’t have gone on Bush Deep podcast; home sales to overseas buyers plunge
Albanese said now-infamous interview, dubbed ‘melon-gate’, taught him he needs ‘to do better every day’. Follow today’s news live sh
World
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20.08.2026
The first wave of bird flu is the worst: What can Australia learn from overseas?
Hundreds of dead birds are now being reported as the lethal H5N1 strain of bird flu begins to spread across Australia. Government reports show the virus is circulating in resident birds.
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Dozens of ‘dangerous’ artworks are buried under dirt in Sydney, and visitors will be asked to dig deep
Part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, Heap takes place in the cavernous foyer of Carriageworks and features work from eight Australian artistsI’m watching a Hitachi earthmover bury a suitcase in a
Culture
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Since the beginning of the year, more than 954 kg of fish roe has been exported from Azerbaijan to 12 countries
During 7 months of this year (January-July), 954.2 kg of fish roe was exported to 12 countries, including the USA, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Italy.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Ocean time travelers return with secrets of the Great Barrier Reef
A team of Australian researchers has woven together modern science and Indigenous knowledge to reveal new insights into the evolution, history and future of the southern Great Barrier Reef. The 24-day
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Australia’s certified organic sales and exports top A$1bn, report finds
Finance
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20.08.2026
Changing wage benefits highlight need to align skills and jobs
Adelaide University research shows that while higher education (HE) in Australia continues to deliver a substantial wage premium, education, skills and labor-market policy need to align more closely.
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Double-elimination, reseeding and 20 teams: MLS plans potential overhaul of playoffs
Format would resemble that of Australian rules footballLeague will ditch conferences for five-division setupMajor League Soccer is planning a significant overhaul of its playoff format, multiple leagu
Sport
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20.08.2026
Australian court told why mushroom killer Erin Patterson should stay in prison forever
Prosecutors say their no-parole demand is harsh but is called for by nature of crime
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Drug-dealing, makeshift weapons and a ‘culture of fear’ at Villawood detention centre, report warns
Prolonged detention of children, insufficient staffing and hazardous damage to buildings are among the ombudsman’s concerns l, free app or da
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Australia races to shield little penguins from H5N1 bird flu
Australian wildlife workers have launched an unprecedented effort to vaccinate wild populations of little penguins against the highly contagious H5N1 avian influenza.
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Mushroom triple murderer 'must never be released'
An Australian woman who murdered three of her estranged husband's relatives with poisonous mushrooms should never be released from prison, a prosecutor told an appeals court.
World
news.sky.com
20.08.2026
More than 1,000 birds found dead in three mass mortality events amid ‘significant’ H5 escalation in Australia
South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas says there have still been no detections in poultry or livestock and no mass deaths involving mammals
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
‘There was grift, there was thuggery’: Victorian premier says ‘nothing is off limits’ at construction royal commission
Ben Carroll releases terms of reference for inquiry that will include examining allegations of CFMEU corruption on state government building sites
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Australia ‘outraged’ as Israel clears soldiers over killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australian foreign minister says Israel’s decision ‘falls far short of the accountability we expect’
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead after disappearing in NSW national park a week ago
Premier Chris Minns tells parliament ‘this is obviously devastating’ after earlier announcing 18-year-old had been ‘found alive’ with half a bottle of water
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
Lily Hooper was reported missing on 12 August after failing to return from a hike in a Sydney national park.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026