Young people who pass through youth justice die at six times the rate of their peers
Conversations about the youth justice system typically focus on crime and punishment. In Australia, this has fueled increasingly populist and punitive youth justice policies like Queensland's Adult Cr
Science
phys.org
21.08.2026
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Pakistan fail to tap into underdog magic as Headingley braces for men’s Test hiatus | Taha Hashim
England wrapped up a comfortable victory but their red-ball men’s team will not be back in Leeds for a few yearsHarry Brook has sparkled in front of his own. The Yorkshireman ran the chase against Aus
Sport
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21.08.2026
'If I replicate that, everyone is stuffed!' - Wade makes dream start in Aus
Brody Klinge set up a quarter-final showdown against Gian van Veen at the KenoGo Australian Darts Masters after a shock victory over Ross Smith in Wollongong.
Sport
skysports.com
21.08.2026
Zurich Australia finalises $275m ClearView Wealth takeover
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
21.08.2026
Bangladesh expect ‘harder’ Australia challenge in second Test, says coach
After a first Test win in Australia in the series opener, Bangladesh expect a backlash in second match in Mackay.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Australian Hussey open to Ashes Test role as England make approach
Ex-Australia batter Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Flemming, England's new red-ball coach.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Australia charges man over trying to inform Russia of Ukrainian military activities
The crime of intentional foreign interference carries a penalty of 20 years' imprisonment in Australia.
World
euronews.com
21.08.2026
Brethren church denies paying far-right activists to stage election stunts targeting Albanese and others
Church director tells parliamentary inquiry reporting by Nine newspapers a ‘complete lie’ l, free app or daily news podcastThe Plymouth Breth
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others
World
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Former Liberal MP condemns Coalition for backing gambling reforms that ‘let down’ vulnerable Australians
Jenny Ware, member of inquiry that recommended wagering advertising ban, says ‘public health crisis’ demands stronger response from major parties
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Alleged rapist arrested after returning to Brisbane crime scene that night, police say
Man, 32, charged with six counts of rape, stalking and assault after woman was allegedly attacked in Brookfield l, free app or daily news pod
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Australia news live: PM says he shouldn’t have gone on Bush Deep podcast; home sales to overseas buyers plunge
Albanese said now-infamous interview, dubbed ‘melon-gate’, taught him he needs ‘to do better every day’. Follow today’s news live sh
World
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20.08.2026
The first wave of bird flu is the worst: What can Australia learn from overseas?
Hundreds of dead birds are now being reported as the lethal H5N1 strain of bird flu begins to spread across Australia. Government reports show the virus is circulating in resident birds.
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Dozens of ‘dangerous’ artworks are buried under dirt in Sydney, and visitors will be asked to dig deep
Part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, Heap takes place in the cavernous foyer of Carriageworks and features work from eight Australian artistsI’m watching a Hitachi earthmover bury a suitcase in a
Culture
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Since the beginning of the year, more than 954 kg of fish roe has been exported from Azerbaijan to 12 countries
During 7 months of this year (January-July), 954.2 kg of fish roe was exported to 12 countries, including the USA, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Italy.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Ocean time travelers return with secrets of the Great Barrier Reef
A team of Australian researchers has woven together modern science and Indigenous knowledge to reveal new insights into the evolution, history and future of the southern Great Barrier Reef. The 24-day
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Australia’s certified organic sales and exports top A$1bn, report finds
Finance
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20.08.2026
Changing wage benefits highlight need to align skills and jobs
Adelaide University research shows that while higher education (HE) in Australia continues to deliver a substantial wage premium, education, skills and labor-market policy need to align more closely.
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Double-elimination, reseeding and 20 teams: MLS plans potential overhaul of playoffs
Format would resemble that of Australian rules footballLeague will ditch conferences for five-division setupMajor League Soccer is planning a significant overhaul of its playoff format, multiple leagu
Sport
theguardian.com
20.08.2026