Former Australian Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing Indigenous men
A former Australian Catholic bishop has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing two young Indigenous men
World
abcnews.com
07.10.2026
Fremantle Appoints Sharon Levy as Head of Americas and Australia
Fremantle, whose shows include the “Got Talent” and “Idols” franchises, has appointed Sharon Levy as CEO of Fremantle Americas and Australia, effective from mid-January, reporting directly to Jennifer
Culture
variety.com
06.10.2026
‘Lawyers should be running to courts’ to stop coal approvals after landmark ruling, NSW MP says
High court finding in favour of Hunter Valley community group sets precedent other environmentalists should follow, advocate saysA landmark decision in Australia’s first climate change high court case
World
theguardian.com
07.10.2026
Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s training in New Zealand scrutinised
Hamam al-Hammami spent 175 days in New Zealand until May 2019, as Australian Jewish group calls for full investigation into his time in MelbourneNew Zealand authorities have launched their own investi
World
theguardian.com
07.10.2026
Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices
The world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification laws.
World
bbc.co.uk
07.10.2026
Australia’s largest pension fund eyes India, Japan for private equity
Asia currently accounts for about 10% of AustralianSuper's total private equity portfolio.
World
japantimes.co.jp
07.10.2026
Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges.
World
bbc.co.uk
07.10.2026
Pornhub returns to Australia after banning access due to age verification rules
Australian adults again able to access the world’s most popular porn site after parent company introduces age checking via Apple devices
World
theguardian.com
07.10.2026
Hunter Valley community group wins landmark high court climate change case
Ruling on Mount Pleasant coalmine shows ‘we cannot continue to dig up coal … and pretend the consequences have nothing to do with us’, group saysA Hunter Valley community group has won Australia’s fir
World
theguardian.com
07.10.2026
Cameron Green injury opens door to Nic Maddinson ahead of first South Africa Test
Australia all-rounder fails to overcome abdominal strainMaddinson or Cooper Connolly to fill No 5 spot in Durban openerAndrew McDonald insists Nic Maddinson’s Test squad call-up should be no shock, wi
Sport
theguardian.com
07.10.2026
Meet the long-legged giants that light up the deep ocean
Thousands of meters below the waves off Australia's east coast, far beyond where sunlight can reach, a stunning light show takes place in the dark. The cause? Two species of long-legged creatures emit
Science
phys.org
06.10.2026
Is Australia ready for a datacentre boom? – podcast
As technology companies push to expand AI infrastructure across Australia, residents from suburban Melbourne to regional Queensland are raising concerns over noise, power demands and local impacts. Co
Finance
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
Coalition’s migration plan risks breaching India free trade agreement and damaging economy, advocates warn
Angus Taylor’s drastic cuts to graduate visas aim to end a citizenship pathway, but universities body says changes will make Australia less competitive
World
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
Susannah Place in The Rocks, Australia
Located in The Rocks, Sydney's oldest neighborhood, the four humble terrace houses that make up Susannah Place were built in 1844 by Irish immigrants. For over 150 years, the row housed more than 100
Journal
atlasobscura.com
06.10.2026
Rising heat linked to faster telomere loss in wild Australian birds
Extreme heat can have a profound impact on wild animals, causing their death in the most extreme cases and leaving less visible marks in others. Understanding the effects of temperature changes on spe
Science
phys.org
06.10.2026
Cancer survival is improving, but return‑to‑work support is falling behind
Australia has made significant strides in improving cancer survival, but new research from Griffith University finds far less progress in supporting survivors' return to work, which remains a major ch
Science
phys.org
06.10.2026
OpenAI delivers a mea culpa to the Australian government in person – but answers still elude
Jason Kwon’s answers were provided in a helpful, quiet and calm manner. For a company under intense scrutiny, there were no missteps Open AI’s Jason Kwon flew 15 hours from San Francisco to Sydney to
World
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
New report reveals gaps in corporate modern slavery disclosures
Many of Australia's largest companies fail to show enough public evidence that workers affected by modern slavery can safely report concerns, a new Monash University–led report has found.
Science
phys.org
06.10.2026