Australia politics live: Hastie accuses Hanson of avoiding media; Anthony Albanese and King Charles speak
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14.09.2026
Social isolation in Australia has nearly doubled over two decades
Australians are becoming increasingly lonely and socially isolated, according to new University of Sydney research that found rates of social isolation nearly doubled over the past 23 years. Lonelines
Science
phys.org
14.09.2026
Australia’s outdated technology is vulnerable to AI hacking attacks, signals chief says
Abigail Bradshaw says ‘enormous’ amounts of money required to update systems that people now expect to be constantly available ligence
Tech
theguardian.com
14.09.2026
Inspiration alone won't solve Australia's teacher shortage, study reveals
A $10 million Australian government campaign celebrating inspirational teachers risked overlooking the workplace conditions driving educators from the profession, according to new research led by Curt
Science
phys.org
14.09.2026
Australia's Smith 'doesn't know' if he will play in 2027 Ashes
Australia's Steve Smith says he "does not know" if he will play in next summer's Ashes in England.
Sport
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14.09.2026
Shark attacks, injures surfer at popular beach in Australia
Scientists believe increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are shifting sharks' migratory patterns, which may be contributing to a rise in attacks.
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14.09.2026
Bali police investigating death of Australian man found alongside bodies of young children
Police say mother is in ‘deep shock and grief’ as case is being investigated as double murder-suicide
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independent.co.uk
14.09.2026
Indonesian police investigate deaths of Australian man and two children in Bali as suspected murder-suicide
Police in Bali believe the two young children died as a result of violence, while a 57-year-old man is believed to have taken his own life Indonesian police are investigating the deaths of three Austr
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14.09.2026
Bali police investigate after Australian man and children found dead in home
Police were called after the man's wife became concerned and asked neighbours to check on her family.
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bbc.co.uk
14.09.2026
Pauline Hanson’s comments about Indigenous Australians condemned as ‘nasty’ and ‘derogatory’
Indigenous senators have criticised One Nation leader saying the comments showed ‘wilful ignorance’ l, free app or daily news podcastFederal
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14.09.2026
Australian ecologist, 29, dies after falling from popular cliff on island near Bali
Brianna Cronin, 29, an ecologist from Queensland, was found stranded on the side of a cliff at Kelingking Beach
World
independent.co.uk
14.09.2026
Australia moves to give social media users control over algorithms
Australia is moving to introduce legislation that would give social media users greater control over the algorithms that determine what content they see online.
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14.09.2026
Peptide user tore oesophagus after using counterfeit product, Australian regulator warns
TGA issues alert after person was hospitalised after believing they were taking experimental weight loss drug retatrutide l, free app or dail
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14.09.2026
Mary Gaudron, first female judge of Australia’s high court, dies aged 83
Legal pioneer remembered as an advocate for equality and champion of women in the workplace l, free app or daily news podcastMary Gaudron, th
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14.09.2026
Politics live: electrifying push for Australians to save $5,000 a year; bumper weekend for auctions
ys One Nation plan would devastate critical industriesThe health minister, Mark Butler, says Pauline Hanson’s plan to
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13.09.2026
Pro-Palestine protest demands Australia increases pressure on Israel
A pro-Palestine protest in Sydney demanded that the Australian government take further action and implement on Israel.
World
aljazeera.com
13.09.2026
First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population
South Australian authorities say case discovered on Kangaroo Island is first for species of which less than 12,000 animals remain the
World
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13.09.2026
Australia news live: escalating Middle East conflict will see prices rise again, Chris Bowen says
The energy minister says Australia has 41 days’ worth on petrol in strategic reserve. Follow today’s news live ve said a man had been
World
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13.09.2026
Nvidia (NVDA)’s 2 GW Australia AI Push Could Deepen Its Infrastructure Advantage
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13.09.2026
England survive sluggish start to overwhelm Australia in second half
WXV: England 48-15 AustraliaMay Campbell kickstarts flurry of seven triesEngland had to execute something they have not had to do in John Mitchell’s reign against Australia, a comeback win after being
Sport
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12.09.2026