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‘Situational selling’ forces Australian home owners to sell into failing market

A growing wave of ‘situational sellers’ is emerging in Australia’s housing downturn, with some home owners forced to put their properties on the market because of divorce, death, job loss or ill health, even as economists predict double-digit price falls. The trend, reported by Alice Uribe in the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age and the Brisbane Times, underscores how the property slump is creating hardship for those least able to absorb it.

26 Aug 2026· 3 sources
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Aussie capitals ‘will be driverless within a decade’, says robotaxi pioneer

The Melburnian credited with creating the world’s first robotaxi has predicted that Australian capital cities will see widespread driverless vehicle adoption within a decade, but cautioned that a fierce commercial competition — which he described as a ‘commercial battle royale’ — must first play out among global tech giants and automakers vying for dominance in the autonomous mobility market.

26 Aug 2026· 3 sources
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AFL Clubs Face Crucial Decisions as Season Ends: Big-Name Delistings and Trade Targets Loom

As the 2026 AFL home-and-away season ends, club officials are finalising list decisions that will shape next year's competition, with several high-profile delistings and ambitious trade targets expected to dominate the off-season, according to industry analyst Marc McGowan. The deadline for player contract options and trade requests triggers a period of intense negotiations, as clubs balance salary cap pressures with the need to rebuild or contend immediately.

26 Aug 2026· 3 sources
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Australia Faces Datacentre Building Rush as AI Firms Seek to Dodge Upcoming Rules, Experts Warn

Australia could see a surge in datacentre construction over the coming months as artificial intelligence companies rush to secure approvals before new federal regulations requiring renewable energy plants and water conservation measures are enacted, experts have warned. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to meet with state and territory leaders on Wednesday to finalise the rules, which are intended to prevent the facilities from driving up power prices and straining water resources.

26 Aug 2026
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All-Australian Squad: Fremantle Dominate, Sydney Hit by Hotel Scandal

The extended All-Australian squad for the 2026 AFL season has been named, with Fremantle securing the most selections and Melbourne veteran Max Gawn poised to become the first nine-time All-Australian. However, the announcement is overshadowed by Sydney's reduced representation, with only two players in contention after star trio Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, and Nick Blakey were ruled ineligible due to the club's hotel scandal. The final team will be announced later this week.

25 Aug 2026· 3 sources
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Alan Jones and fellow 2GB host called SMH reporter 'pigs in the media', Sydney court told

A Sydney court has heard that veteran shock jock Alan Jones and fellow 2GB host Jason Morrison regularly referred to the Sydney Morning Herald and its chief investigative reporter Kate McClymont as “pigs in the media”, as Morrison faced accusations of tailoring his evidence to suit his friend Jones in an ongoing trial over an alleged assault at a lower north shore restaurant.

25 Aug 2026· 2 sources
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Tasmanian council approves major AI data centre near Long Reach

The West Tamar Council has approved Firmus Technologies' proposal for a 288-megawatt AI data centre near Long Reach in northern Tasmania, marking one of the largest such developments in the state. The decision, announced on August 25, 2026, paves the way for a facility that could dramatically boost Tasmania's digital infrastructure but has also raised questions about energy consumption and local environmental impact.

25 Aug 2026· 2 sources
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AFL wildcard finals: Demons' favourite son returns after 372 days; Rabbitohs' Jai Arrow set for final two games

A beloved Melbourne Demons veteran will play his first AFL game in 372 days after being named for this weekend's wildcard finals, as NRL forward Jai Arrow prepares to play his final two games for South Sydney in pursuit of a club milestone. The Demons' selection was one of several surprising calls revealed when all teams and expert tips for the wildcard round were released on Thursday.

25 Aug 2026· 6 sources
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Smart Glasses Prompt Brisbane to Ban All Photography and Filming at Council Pools

Brisbane City Council has banned all photography and filming—including by smart glasses—at its public pools, effective immediately, as part of a trial of AI-monitoring technology. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the measure, announced on 25 August 2026, is designed to ensure patrons can “feel safe and comfortable,” but the move has sparked debate over privacy and the growing use of surveillance in public spaces.

25 Aug 2026· 3 sources
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Mackay Secures Historic Test Match: Sugar City Ready for Cricket Showdown

Mackay, the northern Queensland city long known as Australia's sugar capital, is set to host its first ever Test cricket match, a historic milestone that officials say culminates a 'long and complicated battle' to bring the sport's highest level to the region. According to reports from The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Brisbane Times, the city is now 'ready for its close-up' after securing the fixture through Cricket Australia's program to expand Test venues beyond traditional capitals.

25 Aug 2026· 3 sources
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Australia’s data centre pipeline doubles as energy demand surges 40%

The number of Australian data centres in development has doubled since 2025, just as the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) assesses whether the grid can handle a projected 40% surge in national electricity consumption over the next decade. The rapid expansion, driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence, is raising urgent questions about energy supply, infrastructure investment, and emissions targets.

25 Aug 2026· 3 sources
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Cassandra Thorburn Shares Positive Cancer Milestone After Rare Diagnosis

Cassandra Thorburn, the journalist and former wife of Karl Stefanovic, has shared an emotional update on her cancer journey, marking a significant milestone after seven months of treatment for a rare form of breast cancer. Earlier this year, Thorburn revealed she had been diagnosed with occult breast cancer, a condition where cancer is found in the lymph nodes but not in the breast tissue itself.

25 Aug 2026· 6 sources