Logies 2026: Sam Pang wins gold and Sam Neill wins posthumous best actor at Australia’s TV awards
Neill won for his performance in legal thriller The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer, at a ceremony dominated by wins for the ABCLogies 2026 ceremony: the best moments and red carpet looks – in picturesSam Ne
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16.08.2026
Deepfake Anthony Albanese used in celebrity scams duping Australians out of $7.4m, Asic warns
Australia’s corporate watchdog says PM is the figure most commonly used in deepfakes to promote phony investment opportunities in scam
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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bbc.co.uk
15.08.2026
Here’s How to Watch Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott Boxing Live Online
After defending her undisputed women’s heavyweight title against Franchon Crews-Dezurn back in February, American boxer Claressa Shields drops in weight class to middleweight to challenge WBA and WBC
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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
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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.
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bbc.co.uk
15.08.2026
One-off campus programs fall short on preventing sexual violence, review finds
A recent National Student Safety Survey found that one in six students attending Australian universities had been sexually harassed and one in 20 had been sexually assaulted since starting university.
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phys.org
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.
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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.
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15.08.2026
Wallabies run riot! Australia rack up 56 points against Japan
Highlights of Australia against Japan in Townsville.
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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
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15.08.2026
‘He has fire and ice’: Mike Hussey on Fleming’s new England Test era
The former Australia player says England Test coach Stephen Fleming brings the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, and doesn’t rule out joining his staff“He’d probably tell you the same thing n
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15.08.2026
From My Brilliant Career to Chelsea Wolfe: the week in rave reviews
A young woman battles social strictures in 1890s Australia in a charming period drama series, while the sonic experimentalist drops the drone metal for goth rock. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture
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theguardian.com
15.08.2026
‘My heart breaks into a million pieces’: emotional tributes to Kumanjayi Little Baby at Alice Springs funeral
Hundreds gathered with flashes of pink to farewell the five-year-old girl, who was allegedly murdered in AprilWarning: This story contains references to Indigenous Australians who have died
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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
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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
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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
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atlasobscura.com
14.08.2026