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
Impassioned Jacqui Lambie reveals health struggle as she condemns Labor’s ‘callous disregard for veterans’
Independent senator urges prime minister to reconsider, arguing $5,000 cap for allied health services did not go far enough l, free app or da
World
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20.08.2026
Three boys charged over alleged rape of teenage girl in Sydney home
The 17-year-olds were charged over an alleged attack in Sydney’s south-west on Saturday l, free app or daily news podcastThree teenage boys h
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Australia 'outraged' after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza
Foreign minister says she will summon Israeli ambassador over 'insulting' Zomi Frankcom decision.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Twisted Teens Sign to Sub Pop
Plus, a pair of new U.S. shows and an Australian tour
Culture
pitchfork.com
19.08.2026
Australian politics live: Penny Wong says government ‘outraged’ and will call in Israel ambassador over IDF decision not to investigate Frankcom killing
Foreign affairs minister says timing of decision was ‘especially insulting’. Follow today’s news live i here with you for the final si
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
When home is no longer safe for older women
Climate change is making Australia's housing crisis more dangerous for older women. Extreme heat, floods, fires and storms are turning insecure housing into a safety issue, not just an affordability i
Science
phys.org
19.08.2026
A fifth of older Australians who contested AI-determined home support funding got more after human review
Exclusive: Greens say department of health’s integrated assessment tool is ‘under-assessing’ far more people who may not know how to contest
World
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19.08.2026
In Big Walk, players just walk and talk – and find joy along the way: ‘Some stories we’ve heard are punch-in-the-gut beautiful’
After their hit Untitled Goose Game, Australian studio House House is back with a new game where your only goal is to go exploring with friends – so we took them on a big walk inside Big WalkWhen I ar
Tech
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Here’s How to Watch the 2026 Little League World Series Live Online
The 2026 Little League World Series features 20 of the best youth baseball teams from around the world, including United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Australia and others. The tournamen
Culture
variety.com
19.08.2026
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test
Australia's Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine during a tournament in Mallorca.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
AUSTRAC operation finds suspected mortgage fraud across Australian banks
Finance
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19.08.2026
Australian woman appeals murder convictions in poison mushroom case
Triple-murderer Erin Patterson appeals convictions for poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death cap mushrooms.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive test for cocaine
The Australian said he made no excuses but admitted to struggling with the twilight of his career.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Brook returns to top of Test batting rankings
England batter Harry Brook has returned to the top of the ICC men's Test batting rankings, with Australia's Travis Head dropping down after a couple of low scores in their shock Test defeat to Banglad
Sport
skysports.com
19.08.2026
Labor thinks it can win elections defending super. For Hanson, it’s just another way to deprive Taylor of political oxygen
Despite leading in the polls, Hanson is allowed to offer thought bubbles instead of actual policy l, free app or daily news podcastAll sides
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19.08.2026
Hybrid-AI Mandopop Musical ‘Alishan Escape’ Set at Red Empire, OMG (EXCLUSIVE)
Australian hybrid-AI studio Red Empire Productions and international production and distribution company Organic Media Group are developing “Alishan Escape: A Mandopop Ghost Adventure,” an original an
Culture
variety.com
19.08.2026
Erin Patterson appeals 3 murder convictions in Australia over death cap mushroom lunch
Triple-murderer Erin Patterson is appealing her convictions for poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms
World
abcnews.com
19.08.2026
South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Australia mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal
Patterson was found guilty last year of murdering her husband's parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with lethal death cap mushrooms.
World
euronews.com
19.08.2026