Rising Australian golfer Bang dies of brain haemorrhage in Thailand aged 18
Jessica Bang won her first professional event this year but died after collapse in Thailand and emergency surgery.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
CPA Australia urges Hong Kong to use Five-Year Plan to shape finance strategy
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
Australian rookie golfer dies aged 18 after brain haemorrhage
Australian rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang has died at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
Sport
skysports.com
14.08.2026
Tempers flare as Australia toil after Hasan's maiden Test ton
Tanzid Hasan posted his maiden century in just his second Test to help guide Bangladesh to 351-6 at stumps on Friday and into a commanding position over Australia after two days of the Top End series
Sport
skysports.com
14.08.2026
Australia bowlers toil as Tanzid Hasan ton puts Bangladesh in command of first Test
First Test, day two: Australia 198; Bangladesh 351 for 6 in DarwinOpener hits maiden Test century as tourists build 153-run leadA maiden Test century by Tanzid Hasan has given Bangladesh a 153-run lea
Sport
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Tanzid makes history as Bangladesh dominate first Australia Test
Tanzid Hasan hits first Bangladesh ton in Australia as tourists close Day Two of first Test on 351-6, leading by 153.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Lending to property investors falls sharply in ‘tiny’ step towards fairer housing market in Australia, expert says
ABS data shows an almost 9% slump in new lending to investors after three interest rate hikes this year l, free app or daily news podcastIn w
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theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day two – live
Updates as the Test at Marrara Cricket Ground continuesAny thoughts? Email Jonathan28th over: Bangladesh 108-1 (Tanzid 37, Mominul 42) Cummins adjusts his approach to around the wicket to Mominul but
Sport
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Australia has been galvanised by ‘melon-gate’. So what is the luxury fruit at the centre of the PM’s controversy?
Shizuoka Crown melons are part of an important cultural gifting practice in Japan, where they are hand-patted by growers to achieve an even shape and textureThe melons at the centre of a national imbr
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Australia news live: Albanese says he argued for tariff exemption in ‘productive and substantial’ call with Trump
PM says he also spoke with the US president about Aukus, which ‘remains full steam ahead’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese is speaki
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theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Safe havens protect Australian mammals from invasive predators. Why aren't they working for other animal groups?
Feral cats and foxes now roam across almost all of Australia. These predators are a major reason why many species have been driven to extinction.
Science
phys.org
13.08.2026
Macquarie, Westpac to testify in KPMG Australia audit scandal probe
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Is Australia’s buy now, pay later boom at an end?
Several firms promised to disrupt the consumer credit market by offering consumers their purchases instantly and the bill later. Did it work?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Australian jury convicts former Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men
An Australian jury has convicted former Catholic bishop Christopher Saunders of sexually abusing two young Indigenous men
World
abcnews.com
13.08.2026
China's WeRide eyes Australia, Southeast Asia among potential new markets after strong Q2
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Australia politics live: Telstra pays CEO $6.8m for year despite nationwide outage; Victorian premier tells student protesters against Pauline Hanson to ‘stay in school’
Vicki Brady still paid close to $7m despite 20% of her bonus being docked by the company. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLegislation forcing tech co
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Australian army whistleblower released on parole after more than two years in jail
David McBride was jailed after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets about Afghanistan.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
Pay with a glance at a screen as biometric technology company begins push into Australian retail
Customers will be able to pay using face and palm scans, potentially speeding up transactions – but rollout of the technology is likely to be slowFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Ignore the doomsdayers – property investing in Australia is far from broken
Investor loan applications may have fallen since the start of the year, but the slump already appears to be turning aroundGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIgnore the doomsday
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
What can we learn from Australia’s social media ban for teens?
The Aussie experiment comes amid a lack of clear evidence that the apps harm the majority of adolescents. It may take a dramatic research pivot to finally reveal what’s going on and how to fix it.
Journal
knowablemagazine.org
13.08.2026