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
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
Why hundreds of scientists want more protection for Australia's oceans
Australia is one of the world's great ocean nations. It is home to more marine species than any other country, with ocean ecosystems spanning all five of the world's climate zones, from the coral-rich
Science
phys.org
24.08.2026
Why are Australians thriving in WSL but not Premier League?
The Premier League used to feature a host of top Australians. Now there is just one player from the country in the competition, but it's a very different story in the WSL.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'
Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.
World
bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
Australia news live: Shark attack victim thanks donors after ‘incredibly difficult’ recovery; penguin parade gets flu shots
Leah Stewart lost her arm in a great white shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee beach. Follow today’s news live r Perth could provide boost
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
The UK assisted dying bill is coming back. Its Labour champion is looking to Australia for inspiration
Lauren Edwards’ campaign is trying to restart a stalled process to legalized assisted dying in England and Wales — and she's taking cues from her native Australia.
Politics
politico.eu
23.08.2026
After more than 15 years of laptops in the classroom, do Australian schools need a rethink?
Tech
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile coastal zones, scientists say
Hundreds of experts write to environment minister calling for stronger protections for ‘unique and distinct’ marine ecosystems s been
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Illicit deeds have just gotten a new Halloween video game banned in Australia – and it’s not because of the violence
Academics – and a former director of Australia’s Classification Board – say Halloween: The Game’s ban due to ‘incentivised drug use’ highlights an incoherent set of standards
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Australia’s first home buyers are still taking out loans as property investors step back, data shows
Exclusive: New entrants the only cohort making more loan applications amid interest rate rises and tax changes, mortgage broker says t
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in a mammal
Australia is grappling with rising cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza
World
independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Australia hammer Bangladesh inside two days to tie Test series
Australia responded to their shock opening loss to Bangladesh in Darwin with a thumping innings victory inside two days in Mackay to tie the two-Test series at 1-1.
Sport
skysports.com
23.08.2026
Starc takes 10 as Australia hand Bangladesh innings defeat in second Test
Australia bounce back after losing first Test, bowling out the visitors for 64 and 95 to win by an innings and 51 runs.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026