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A watchdog investigation has been launched into the board of Seven Hills RSL for continuing to employ a former general manager who was found to have accepted cash, food, hospitality, a car, and home renovations from a contractor, according to a report by Nine newspapers.
A political columnist writing across Nine's major mastheads has identified a common factor among witnesses appearing before a new ICAC inquiry: many had been given opportunities for a fresh start and threw them away. Bevan Shields argues this makes their allegedly questionable actions appear even more indefensible.
A new analysis has uncovered that approximately one in three older Australians is refusing or deferring aged care services – including nursing and allied health – because they believe they cannot afford them, prompting experts to warn of both a deepening care crisis and a systemic failure to communicate financial support options.
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.
Qantas has launched a promotion doubling frequent flyer points and status credits, timed just over a month before new Reserve Bank regulations take effect on October 1 that will significantly reduce the number of points members can earn through credit card sign-ups and spending, according to reporting by Chris Zappone for Nine newspapers.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Queensland business leaders to adopt a more optimistic outlook towards artificial intelligence, telling an annual industry dinner that the nation risks being left behind if it focuses solely on worst-case scenarios.
The NRL will trial a rule change on Thursday night that transfers the decision to kick or receive the football after a try from the coach’s box to the players on the field, a move aimed at speeding up play and injecting a fresh tactical element into the game.
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.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined corporate titans and senior bureaucrats at the Business Council of Australia's annual dinner in Sydney, where the conversation turned to economic headwinds and regulatory reform.
Queensland's latest crackdown on e-devices comes into force on August 31, requiring riders of e-bikes and e-scooters to be at least 16 years old and hold a driver's licence — a mandate that experts say makes the state one of only a few places in the world with such a requirement.
A security contractor working for infrastructure giant BMD has alleged he was targeted in a campaign of harassment by the CFMEU, including being followed, tracked with drones, and having his dog poisoned, raising serious concerns about union tactics in industrial disputes.
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.
An 85-year-old man who went missing while driving home has been found alive days after his disappearance, according to multiple Australian news reports. The man, whose identity has not been released, disappeared during what was described as a short drive, prompting a search effort before he was located safe.
A magistrate has cleared police of manslaughter in the death of builder Luke Briggs, who died during a traffic arrest, ruling the incident was the result of an 'unfortunate, tragic chain of events.' The decision, handed down in a Melbourne court, brings a legal conclusion to a case that has drawn public scrutiny over police use of force.
On the steps of Victoria's parliament, 121 empty chairs stood as a silent memorial to the Indigenous lives lost to suicide in the state over the past five years — every death occurring after the 2021 royal commission into mental health recommended culturally safe healing centres that have yet to be funded, according to the state's peak Aboriginal health body.
Northern Territory Police have charged federal Labor MP Luke Gosling with one count of breaching bail conditions, adding a new legal complication to the ongoing allegations he assaulted the Territory’s Administrator, David Connolly, at a Darwin cultural festival last month.
The mother of an infant boy who suffered severe burns after a man allegedly poured hot coffee over him has issued a public plea for justice, as the two-year anniversary of the attack approaches with the suspect still unidentified and at large.
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.
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.
Nikita Tszyu and Benny Mahoney engaged in a fiery, face-to-face confrontation during their pre-fight face-off, with the Australian boxing star declaring the upcoming bout a 'life or death' struggle. The incident, which occurred in front of a packed media contingent, has added extra fuel to what is already considered one of the most anticipated domestic fights of the year.
Horizon Gold has announced a series of high-grade gold intersections across its Western Australian Murchison projects, extending known mineralisation and indicating significant resource growth potential that could surpass the scope of a recently completed feasibility study.
A man who lost his job after punching a colleague at a Christmas function, claiming his Christian faith was offended by the colleague's swearing about fellow workers, has been found to have responded disproportionately in what the tribunal called a ‘classic pub punch’ incident.
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.
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.
Victoria's opposition Labor Party has pledged to establish 10 free public dental clinics if elected, a move the state's dental industry has strongly condemned as a 'political ploy' that could worsen existing years-long waiting lists due to a severe shortage of dental professionals.
Minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s August board meeting, released today, show that several policymakers believe inflation could rise further, potentially necessitating another interest rate increase. The disclosure signals a deepening split within the board and suggests the official cash rate – currently at 4.35% – may not yet have peaked.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese steered clear of a Western Australian byelection where One Nation is emerging as a dominant force, as the result continues to reverberate in federal political circles and reignite debate about the party's growing appeal in outer suburban electorates.
Three students from Sydney's prestigious Scots College have faced court for the first time after being charged with raping a teenage girl, in a case that has drawn attention to the handling of sexual assault allegations at elite private schools.
Prison staff across New South Wales walked off the job today, sparking industrial action at multiple correctional facilities after an inmate accused of brutally assaulting a guard was released from custody, union sources confirmed.
The Sydney Swans hotel scandal deepened on Saturday as a third woman involved in the incident is reportedly considering legal action, while major sponsors have begun distancing themselves from players at the centre of assault allegations.
Australia has confirmed its first case of H5N1 avian influenza in migratory seabirds as of June, and the virus has since spread rapidly to mammals, testing the country's biosecurity response capabilities and prompting global health monitoring.
Australian Federal Police have been called to the scene of a small aircraft crash in the waters off Groote Eylandt, a remote island in the Northern Territory, as authorities work to determine the cause of the incident and the number of people involved.
Western Power, the state-owned electricity network operator, has been rocked by a second sexual assault claim amid a flood of complaints from current and former employees, raising serious concerns about workplace culture and the company's handling of misconduct allegations.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has firmly ruled out any changes to Australia's Goods and Services Tax distribution system, rebuffing mounting pressure from state and territory premiers who argue the current funding model is inequitable and leaves some states underfunded for essential services.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has been unable to deliver a united front on its migration policy after conflicting messages from the party leader and Queensland MP David Farley, highlighting internal divisions just months before the next federal election.
Leah Stewart, the Sydney mother who survived a shark attack at Coogee Beach in June, has spoken publicly for the first time, describing the animal as ‘a monster’ and revealing the emotional and physical toll of an ordeal that kept her in hospital for weeks.
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.
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has been publicly questioned over the Sydney Swans scandal, declaring that respect for women is 'not negotiable' as the league confronts fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour at one of its flagship clubs.
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has broken the league's silence on the sexual assault investigation involving five Sydney Swans players, declaring that 'respect for women is not negotiable' as police continue their inquiries.
A bus driver has been seriously injured after the vehicle he was driving slammed into a bridge pylon in Port Adelaide during heavy rain on Tuesday morning. Emergency services responded to the crash, which occurred in severe weather conditions, and the driver was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
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.
The Western Australian government has announced it will abolish the practice of using good character references during court sentencings, in a move designed to create a fairer and more consistent judicial process. The reform, reported on August 24, 2026, removes a long-standing tradition that critics argued favoured wealthy and well-connected defendants.
Bathla Group, one of western Sydney's largest property developers, has collapsed into voluntary administration, throwing the fate of hundreds of off-the-plan homes into uncertainty. The company and its vast network of entities had been teetering on the edge of financial ruin for more than 12 months, with multiple sources confirming the administration filing on August 25, 2026.
The New South Wales government has announced mandatory facial recognition technology for all gaming rooms and a statewide exclusion register as part of its latest poker machine reforms, while dropping plans for a super profits tax on venues.
Michael McConnaughty, the 30-year-old Perth man labelled the ‘Tinder rapist’ by local media, has told a court he believed the two women he is accused of sexually assaulting were consenting. The alleged attacks occurred in 2019 and 2023 after he met the women through dating apps. McConnaughty is facing multiple charges of sexual assault.
Commuters across Sydney's north are enduring serious disruptions this morning after an overhead wiring fault forced an emergency shutdown of trains on the T1 North Shore Line, triggering major delays and urgent repair work.
The sudden temporary closure of Aradale Mental Asylum, a historic abandoned psychiatric hospital that has become a key tourist attraction for the small Victorian town of Ararat, has been labelled an 'economic catastrophe' by local businesses, who fear a sharp drop in visitor numbers and revenue.
Australia's flagship renewable energy scheme is facing a significant setback, with a pronounced drought of new wind power projects threatening to derail the country's ambitious 2030 green energy targets. Analysts warn that without a rapid acceleration in wind farm development, the phase-out of coal-fired power generation may be impossible to achieve on schedule.