Australia to begin gun buyback scheme in response to Bondi shooting
Australia will begin buying back guns in November, almost a year after a shooting at Sydney's Bondi killed 15 people.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test cricket win in Australia
Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
"Sporting" transferred Nestori Irankunda, a member of the Australian national team
The Portuguese club "Sporting" transferred Nestori Irankunda, the midfielder of the Australian national team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
Bangladesh pull off historic Test upset against Australia
Bangladesh completed a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test on Sunday, securing their first win on Australian soil and just their second Test victory over the world’s top-rank
Sport
skysports.com
16.08.2026
Australia’s Lani Pallister topples 800m freestyle queen Katie Ledecky at Pan Pacs
Pallister sets new championship record with time of 8:06.10Result ends Ledecky’s streak of 13 international 800m gold medals Australia’s Lani Pallister dealt US great Katie Ledecky her first 800m free
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy
Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast commentsJapan’s defence minister will visit Canberra this week, the highest level engage
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says
Australia introduced measures to reduce gun ownership following a deadly attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach last year.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Australia news live: Pauline Hanson opposes major gun buyback agreed in wake of Bondi terror attack
Legislation for plan passed parliament earlier this year and is set to commence in NSW from November. Follow live updates pposed to a
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack
New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.
World
bbc.co.uk
15.08.2026
Les Kiss reaps rewards of derring-do approach to Australia’s team selection
Issac Henry, Carlo Tizzano, Charlie Cale and Massimo de Lutiis repay faith shown by Wallabies coach and highlight squad’s strength in depthThe Wallabies have problems, but they are of the good variety
Sport
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?
The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.
World
bbc.co.uk
15.08.2026
Bangladesh edge closer to historic Test win in Australia
Bangladesh moved to within sight of one of the biggest wins in their Test history after Australia stumbled to 161-4 at stumps on day three of the first Test in Darwin, still 67 runs behind.
Sport
skysports.com
15.08.2026
Bangladesh rock Australia as historic Test win in sight
Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
Australia on brink of historic defeat to Bangladesh as batting woes resurface
First Test, day three: Australia 198 and 161-4; Bangladesh 426Cameron Green rides luck to remain unbeaten on 43 at stumpsAustralia will have to dig themselves out of a huge hole without their best bat
Sport
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Wallabies run riot! Australia rack up 56 points against Japan
Highlights of Australia against Japan in Townsville.
Sport
skysports.com
15.08.2026
First Australian death of little penguin with H5 bird flu confirmed on Phillip Island
Authorities confirm first Australian death of species found with virus near where it attracts crowds to a ‘penguin parade’ e deadly H5
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Coalition split on Andrew Bragg speech as South Australian senator Andrew McLachlan urges colleagues to ‘follow his lead’
Senior colleagues dismiss Bragg’s migration figures as ‘personal views’ while others say critical response is an ‘overreaction’ hlan h
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day three – live
Updates as the Test at Marrara Cricket Ground continuesPlay starts in Darwin at 10am ACST/10.30am AESTAny thoughts? Email Angus113th over: Bangladesh 353-6 (Miraz 33, Mahmud 14) Bangladesh now lead by
Sport
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Fannie Bay Gaol in Fannie Bay, Australia
For nearly a century, Fannie Bay Gaol was the Northern Territory of Australia's principal prison, confining a range of prisoners from cattle rustlers and opium traffickers to political prisoners and c
Journal
atlasobscura.com
14.08.2026
Red skies, lost solar power: Why Australia must prepare for more dust storms
Imagine you wake up one morning and look out your window. You see a red sky, hear a ferocious blast of wind and watch as tree branches creak and crack. No, the apocalypse has not descended on your loc
Science
phys.org
14.08.2026