https://thenightly.com.au/australia/electric-vehicle-government-wants-to-expand-charging-network-aussie-households-to-be-charged-c-22247001 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22247001/d8ae6adfbf1d174840d7043095da9d60cba712c3.jpg Electric vehicle: Government wants to expand charging network, Aussie households to be charged EV discount extended for one more year, federal government announces. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394633369112 australia australia 21 2026-05-06T23:59:05.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T23:59:05.000Z Electric vehicle: Government wants to expand charging network, Aussie households to be charged australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/hantavirus-outbreak-on-mv-hondius-spreads-globally-as-passengers-return-to-australia-europe-after-deaths-c-22246987 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22246987/c52d11c9d2c9dc2982e9b4b3bd1f13ebe6e4c819.jpg Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius spreads globally as passengers return to Australia, Europe after deaths Three patients suspected of Hantavirus infection have been evacuated from a cruise ship off the west coast of Africa, with 146 people remaining aboard including four Australians. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394801122112 world world 108 2026-05-06T23:57:21.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T23:57:21.000Z Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius spreads globally as passengers return to Australia, Europe after deaths world https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/us-prosecutors-allege-lawyers-from-wall-street-firms-among-30-charged-in-global-insider-trading-case-c-22247169 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22247169/8f79f8d2f5f538511f36a64701ce74d475170751.jpg Lawyers and traders implicated in a scheme engaged in insider trading ahead of 30 deals. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T23:45:31.000Z US prosecutors allege lawyers from Wall Street firms among 30 charged in global insider trading case usa https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/jeffrey-epsteins-alleged-suicide-note-published-online-by-the-new-york-times--c-22247207 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22247207/6b07a75f8d31906b6fc468a3d1ead2cbcc1f57da.jpg Jeffrey Epstein's alleged suicide note published online by The New York Times A group of Australian women linked to former Islamic State fighters is expected to arrive in Sydney and Melbourne within hours. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394809478112 usa, world world/usa 361 2026-05-06T23:41:03.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T23:41:03.000Z Jeffrey Epstein's alleged suicide note published online by The New York Times usa, world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/australian-woman-in-bali-fighting-for-life-after-tragic-accident-leaves-her-with-a-fractured-scull-c-22247044 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22247044/7c265251b7a088ef202aae4654e1e12f389663b2.jpg Australian woman in Bali fighting for life after ‘tragic accident’ leaves her with a ‘fractured scull’ Byron Haddow, a 23-year-old from Noosa, died while on holiday in Bali nearly a year ago under mysterious circumstances. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6393761165112 australia, world australia 90 2026-05-06T23:20:10.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T23:20:10.000Z Australian woman in Bali fighting for life after ‘tragic accident’ leaves her with a ‘fractured scull’ australia, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/meghan-markle-shares-never-before-seen-photo-of-prince-archie-to-celebrate-young-royals-seventh-birthday-c-22247000 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22247000/fdec745c02571a0807443aa0e99a7195513e362e.jpg The Duchess of Sussex has posted an intimate birthday tribute to her and Prince Harry’s ‘sweet’ son on his birthday. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T23:19:26.000Z Meghan Markle shares never-before-seen photo of Prince Archie to celebrate young royal’s seventh birthday royals https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/israel-strikes-beirut-for-the-first-time-since-truce-as-hezbollah-launches-armed-drones-towards-soldiers-c-22246577 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22246577/9055ac920645494721e090879013833dbb80a9fa.jpg Israeli officials say a Hezbollah commander has been targeted in southern Beirut. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-05-06T22:15:33.000Z Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since truce as Hezbollah launches armed drones towards soldiers middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/australia/gold-coast-parents-of-toddler-in-intensive-care-after-bluey-cake-making-accident-issue-plea-c-22246839 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22246839/acae129cfd640d5ac5ed3edcd3b83331464cbed4.jpg Gold Coast: Parents of toddler in intensive care after Bluey cake-making accident issue plea Fourteen-month-old Dustin Wildman is in intensive care at Queensland Children's Hospital after inhaling metallic gold powder used for cake decoration. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394753603112 australia australia 123 2026-05-06T22:04:24.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T22:04:24.000Z Gold Coast: Parents of toddler in intensive care after Bluey cake-making accident issue plea australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/us-iran-war-updates-trump-says-iran-peace-deal-near-as-us-strikes-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-rise-c-22246838 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22246838/021b3de5aa3662c3c6410b4555721270c874f130.jpg Trump says Iran agrees no nukes as US jet fires on Iranian oil tanker. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T21:29:55.000Z US-Iran war updates: Trump says Iran peace deal near as US strikes tanker in Strait of Hormuz, tensions rise middle-east, politics, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/kumanjayi-little-baby-attendees-at-thursdays-candlelit-vigil-to-wear-pink-the-5yos-favourite-colour-c-22246523 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22246523/dc3a0251362a8e14248920df367a4012e19cfe79.jpg Kumanjayi Little Baby: Attendees at Thursday’s candlelit vigil to wear pink, the 5yo’s favourite colour Three child protection workers in the Northern Territory have been stood down following the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, who was found dead in Alice Springs. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394752154112 australia australia 28 2026-05-06T21:15:25.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T21:15:25.000Z Kumanjayi Little Baby: Attendees at Thursday’s candlelit vigil to wear pink, the 5yo’s favourite colour australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/ted-turner-cnn-founder-dies-aged-87-in-us-after-transforming-atlanta-station-into-global-network-c-22246437 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22246437/8de5cc87f1d8eb53660565d57525ed6c55013db6.jpg CNN founder Ted Turner has died The Nightly en 2026-05-06T21:12:27.000Z Ted Turner, CNN founder, dies aged 87 in US after transforming Atlanta station into global network world https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/us-iran-war-negotiation-proposal-to-end-conflict-under-review-donald-trump-says-there-have-been-good-talks-c-22246425 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22246425/257b714ce72279ba8e950d56659cc120d51d70e8.jpg US-Iran war: Negotiation proposal to end conflict under review, Donald Trump says there have been ‘good talks’ The United States and Iran are reportedly closer to reaching an agreement that could end their ongoing conflict. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394801800112 middle-east, us-politics world/middle-east 109 2026-05-06T20:49:06.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T20:49:06.000Z US-Iran war: Negotiation proposal to end conflict under review, Donald Trump says there have been ‘good talks’ middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-rules-out-gas-export-tax-ahead-of-budget-as-greens-push-continues-in-sydney-c-22246589 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22246589/7100d9652fb60261de4dbda6e4ca72bc190b1570.jpg Anthony Albanese rules out gas export tax ahead of Budget as Greens push continues in Sydney Japan's Prime Minister has made her first official visit to Australia, signing joint declarations with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Federal Parliament. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394534700112 politics politics 98 2026-05-06T20:46:33.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T20:46:33.000Z Anthony Albanese rules out gas export tax ahead of Budget as Greens push continues in Sydney politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/isis-brides-to-arrive-in-sydney-and-melbourne-from-syria-as-australia-faces-reintegration-challenge-c-22246535 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22246535/e0878784235e9140d8d926bf93b5714f1ac44865.jpg ‘ISIS brides’ to arrive in Sydney and Melbourne from Syria as Australia faces reintegration challenge Four women who travelled to Syria and married Islamic State fighters are returning to Australia with their nine children from a refugee camp. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394761453112 politics, middle-east politics 170 2026-05-06T20:38:01.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T20:38:01.000Z ‘ISIS brides’ to arrive in Sydney and Melbourne from Syria as Australia faces reintegration challenge politics, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/us-iran-war-oil-prices-plunge-markets-surge-fuelled-by-hopes-of-reopening-strait-of-hormuz--c-22245266 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22245266/202d85a2cf208b29e1a2c25f52537b395139d333.jpg US-Iran war: Oil prices plunge, markets surge, fuelled by hopes of reopening Strait of Hormuz The US government has declared Operation Epic Fury against Iran concluded, shifting focus to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394713591112 middle-east, business world/middle-east 208 2026-05-06T20:27:20.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T20:27:20.000Z US-Iran war: Oil prices plunge, markets surge, fuelled by hopes of reopening Strait of Hormuz middle-east, business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/helpful-or-hypothetical-jim-chalmers-defends-his-budget-strategy-from-high-spending-accusations-c-22241177 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241177/1b477aa25508dd4c5d4ec58a245e317760fd8aa4.jpg Helpful or hypothetical: Jim Chalmers defends his Budget strategy from high-spending accusations Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected concerns that a potential cash stimulus of up to $300 in the upcoming federal budget would fuel inflation. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394737389112 australia politics/australia 33 2026-05-06T18:13:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T18:13:00.000Z Helpful or hypothetical: Jim Chalmers defends his Budget strategy from high-spending accusations australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/sydney-film-festival-2026-12-movies-you-should-add-to-your-list-c-22244473 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22244473/5983e959e0f812aaa57b2435e9869b46c9030a3f.jpg Dead Man's Wire. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T11:52:35.000Z Sydney Film Festival 2026: 12 movies you should add to your list film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/up-late/up-late-why-a-taco-president-might-be-better-than-nacho-trump-c-22246054 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22246054/fe25ecfeafa6f28a5a30da82476eb540a5924da4.jpg Up Late: Why a TACO President might be better than NACHO Trump With Operation Epic Fury officially over, Ben Harvey explains why the latest acronym dogging Donald Trump - NACHO (Not A Chance Hormuz Opens) – suggests his self-professed victory over Iran might be hollow. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394761053112 up-late opinion/up-late 253 2026-05-06T10:20:32.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-05-06T10:20:32.000Z Up Late: Why a TACO President might be better than NACHO Trump up-late https://thenightly.com.au/australia/asio-insists-preventing-deadly-attacks-is-priority-despite-a-greater-portion-of-budget-being-used-elsewhere-c-22243819 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22243819/46c05942e823bc64b2490f91b1cea8596c486a23.jpg ASIO insists preventing deadly attacks is priority despite a greater portion of budget being used elsewhere An interim report into the Bondi terror attack will be released today as part of the Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism, focusing on urgent security issues and coordination between state and federal agencies. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394199810112 australia, politics australia 214 2026-05-06T09:21:58.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T09:21:58.000Z ASIO insists preventing deadly attacks is priority despite a greater portion of budget being used elsewhere australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-desperate-treasurer-is-facing-a-credibility-gap--c-22243553 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22243553/70536664ffcfec0ca00593a70a4cc07a5f55a68d.jpg EDITORIAL: Desperate Treasurer is facing a credibility gap Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected concerns that a potential cash stimulus of up to $300 in the upcoming federal budget would fuel inflation. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394737389112 editorial, opinion opinion/editorial 33 2026-05-06T09:09:26.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-05-06T09:09:26.000Z EDITORIAL: Desperate Treasurer is facing a credibility gap editorial, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/david-attenborough-turns-100-a-look-back-on-iconic-storytellers-extraordinary-life-c-22219459 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22219459/9ce1fece7d05fb23624ffa3676f821ee36c1e75b.jpg David Attenborough turns 100: A look back on iconic storyteller’s extraordinary life 7NEWS celebrates the 100th birthday of English broadcaster and nature documentarian Sir David Attenborough. The icon has spent more than 70 years dedicated to educating the world on nature and global warming. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394659105112 tv, culture culture/tv 501 2026-05-06T08:46:36.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T08:46:36.000Z David Attenborough turns 100: A look back on iconic storyteller’s extraordinary life tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/business/energy-company-agl-now-expecting-higher-net-profit-after-tax--c-22243743 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22243743/c2f22326e2761b4182db9c60b8df1d0ed09cfee9.jpg AGL Energy has announced stronger profit guidance just six months after Labor’s 62-70 per cent emissions reduction goal for 2035 came into effect. AI is also expected to drive electricity demand. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T07:10:02.000Z Energy company AGL now expecting higher net profit after tax business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/kim-ramchen-teacher-who-stabbed-keysborough-college-principal-suffered-catastrophic-mental-health-crisis-c-22244083 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22244083/7fed68280e7e04e77f733c3e0f104214b11ffd93.jpg A combination of childhood trauma and mental ill heath has been linked to a teacher’s stabbing of a school principal, as staff told of their ongoing trauma. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T06:50:18.000Z Kim Ramchen: Teacher who stabbed Keysborough College principal suffered ‘catastrophic’ mental health crisis victoria https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/tony-trailer-anthony-bourdain-biopic-to-explore-his-origin-story-focused-on-one-youthful-summer-c-22244270 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22244270/ecbca713a74ee94d06c6885c5791fdc47202d8b8.jpg Anthony Bourdain ’s origin story is set to be told in biopic. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T06:37:53.000Z Tony trailer: Anthony Bourdain biopic to explore his origin story focused on one youthful summer film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/burst-of-winter-on-its-way-as-bom-forecasts-snow-and-storms-for-large-swathes-of-the-country-c-22244131 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22244131/479bfeaf16e4265442a5de812b903b18db947df2.jpg National weather: ‘Burst of winter’ on its way as BOM forecasts snow and storms across the country A national weather forecast covers conditions across Australia's capital cities. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394743566112 australia australia 21 2026-05-06T06:36:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T06:36:45.000Z National weather: ‘Burst of winter’ on its way as BOM forecasts snow and storms across the country australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/marles-says-australia-still-not-ready-to-deploy-warship-to-strait-of-hormuz-but-planning-with-us-continuing--c-22243150 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22243150/5ff0d97e667e3c6cf1cdd1ece4a7c7293ef2b2b2.jpg Marles says Australia still not ready to deploy warship to Strait of Hormuz but ‘planning’ with US continuing Donald Trump has suspended Project Freedom, the US operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, just one day after it began. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394743728112 politics, middle-east politics 145 2026-05-06T06:24:03.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T06:24:03.000Z Marles says Australia still not ready to deploy warship to Strait of Hormuz but ‘planning’ with US continuing politics, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/sport/nrl/try-scoring-ace-johnston-formally-signs-with-png-chiefs-c-22244103 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22244103/e8f4ad75e2f3dba3f1e34587af8feca46e85270c.jpg Alex Johnston will honour his PNG roots as a foundation Chiefs player. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-05-06T06:13:29.000Z 'Like an obligation': Johnston on his PNG Chiefs deal nrl https://thenightly.com.au/australia/police-investigate-man-who-wore-swastika-outside-royal-commission-c-22243655 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22243655/9fefb3eae2720870935ae04ac69393d8343611ed.jpg Ian Minus outside the Bondi Royal Commission in Sydney wearing a swastika shirt. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T05:54:18.000Z Police investigate man who wore swastika shirt outside Bondi Royal Commission australia, nsw, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/northern-territory/australian-comedian-alex-williamson-slammed-after-joke-about-kumanjayi-little-babys-alleged-abduction-murder-c-22243417 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22243417/d68c7604d3f302f329b76ac2fba6ca2ad987db12.jpg Australian comedian Alex Williamson (right) has received widespread backlash after he posted a ‘sickening’ TikTok video, making fun of Kumanjayi Little Baby’s abduction in the Northern Territory last month. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T05:37:44.000Z Australian comedian Alex Williamson slammed after joke about Kumanjayi Little Baby’s alleged abduction, murder northern-territory https://thenightly.com.au/world/marc-rieben-man-accused-of-pureeing-remains-of-miss-switzerland-finalist-wife-described-as-ideal-husband--c-22242415 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22242415/db1614ddb9c89dcf9f344ac40115e43296e9b374.jpg Marc Rieben with his wife Kristina Joksimovic. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T05:14:19.000Z Marc Rieben: Man accused of pureeing remains of Miss Switzerland finalist wife described as ‘ideal husband’ world https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/sport/kiersten-duke-womens-state-of-origin-boom-continues-with-record-crowds-and-ratings-c-22242785 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22242785/edbe3344ee092066de351ef7b6922464d35111b1.jpg KIERSTEN DUKE: Women’s State of Origin boom continues with record crowds and ratings Penrith Panthers forward Liam Martin is focusing on his recovery from a knee injury and expects to miss the State of Origin opener at Accor Stadium in three weeks. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394662264112 sport, nrl opinion/sport 47 2026-05-06T05:13:40.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-05-06T05:13:40.000Z KIERSTEN DUKE: Women’s State of Origin boom continues with record crowds and ratings sport, nrl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/treasurer-jim-chalmers-promises-a-responsible-budget-with-government-spending-being-at-a-four-decade-high-c-22241573 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241573/b9aae2dfee95deb90757d88c05fe3ca6a1e5113b.jpg Treasurer Jim Chalmers promises a responsible Budget with Government spending being at a four-decade high Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected concerns that a potential cash stimulus of up to $300 in the upcoming federal budget would fuel inflation. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394737389112 politics, australia, australia, business politics 33 2026-05-06T04:59:42.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T04:59:42.000Z Treasurer Jim Chalmers promises a responsible Budget with Government spending being at a four-decade high politics, australia, australia, business https://thenightly.com.au/business/capital-gains-tax-changes-coming-to-the-generous-tax-discount-and-what-it-might-mean-for-australians-c-22177042 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22177042/4b38a15336de18b86c4beac7f26a2c79c6c7c483.jpg Capital gains tax: Changes coming to the ‘generous’ tax discount and what it might mean for Australians Australian parents are contributing approximately $35 billion annually to help their children enter the property market, with over 60% of first home buyers relying on family financial assistance. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394746328112 business, australia, politics business 226 2026-05-06T04:52:40.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T04:52:40.000Z Capital gains tax: Changes coming to the ‘generous’ tax discount and what it might mean for Australians business, australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/mortgage-broker-australians-searching-for-lending-provider-hits-record-high-as-rba-hikes-interest-rates-again-c-22242207 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22242207/9a89e3b51a75f0eea94559415ac4fa2213a573c0.jpg Mortgage broker: Australians searching for lending provider hits record high as RBA hikes interest rates again The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the official cash rate by 0. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394657066112 australia, business australia 242 2026-05-06T04:45:58.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T04:45:58.000Z Mortgage broker: Australians searching for lending provider hits record high as RBA hikes interest rates again australia, business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/sydney-urgent-search-underway-for-young-man-trapped-inside-submurged-car-in-royal-national-park-c-22240879 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22240879/0fb2b637944951cf5ce708018dec308eda7d5b8d.jpg Emergency services have made a heartbreaking discovery in the search for a young man who became trapped inside a car after it ploughed into a weir. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T04:20:00.000Z Sydney: Tragic end in search for young man trapped inside submerged car in Royal National Park nsw https://thenightly.com.au/politics/victorias-labor-government-bets-against-the-future-with-holy-grail-of-budgets-c-22242322 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22242322/b4dced908581d94d68f0049341de1b38fd799ade.jpg Victoria’s Labor government bets against the future with holy grail of budgets designed to win votes The conflict in the Middle East is at the centre of the Allan government's election-year budget. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394671337112 politics, victoria politics 240 2026-05-06T04:05:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T04:05:45.000Z Victoria’s Labor government bets against the future with holy grail of budgets designed to win votes politics, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/prince-harry-faces-financial-strain-in-montecito-california-as-sussex-lifestyle-comes-under-pressure-c-22242777 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22242777/18100c2cd1e02d0decc61bbe97cd25c69d6206c8.jpg Prince Harry faces financial strain in Montecito, California, as Sussex lifestyle comes under pressure Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's son Archie is celebrating his seventh birthday on Australian time. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394730162112 royals world/royals 59 2026-05-06T03:57:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T03:57:31.000Z Prince Harry faces financial strain in Montecito, California, as Sussex lifestyle comes under pressure royals https://thenightly.com.au/culture/music/kylie-minogue-netflix-docuseries-releases-first-trailer-promises-personal-insight-c-22241806 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241806/3e3284ae8b6b47a1f301be34367aee4ea1ef7a9c.jpg Kylie Minogue Netflix docuseries releases first trailer, promises personal insight into pop princess’ life A new three-part Netflix docuseries to provide a look into the life of Australia’s pop princess. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6393672852112 music, culture culture/music 59 2026-05-06T03:37:54.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T03:37:54.000Z Kylie Minogue Netflix docuseries releases first trailer, promises personal insight into pop princess’ life music, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/south-australia/gus-lamont-eleventh-hour-twist-in-court-appearance-for-missing-childs-grandmother-josie-murray-c-22241493 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241493/fc051c1314c6fabd121b31da603db87218ae737f.jpg Four-year-old Gus Lamont disappeared from Oak Valley Station on September 27, 2025. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T02:56:09.000Z Gus Lamont: Eleventh-hour twist in court appearance for missing child’s grandmother Josie Murray south-australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/ryanair-ceo-michael-oleary-calls-for-end-to-pre-flight-alcoholic-drinks-citing-increase-in-drunken-fights-c-22241644 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241644/00848440075b25c48cfcfa1cdf7e2544c2fb1667.jpg Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary calls for end to pre-flight alcoholic drinks, citing increase in drunken fights A viral TikTok trend involves freezing shoes overnight in water containers and wearing them to slide down grassy hills like skis. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394730086112 world world 62 2026-05-06T02:46:39.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T02:46:39.000Z Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary calls for end to pre-flight alcoholic drinks, citing increase in drunken fights world https://thenightly.com.au/sport/other/cam-smith-dismisses-retirement-talk-and-backs-liv-golfs-future-c-22241321 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241321/1d21c078fe45a97f956c74d30b92ea37456ce84b.jpg Cam Smith has laughed off questions about retirement, saying he still has the fire in the belly. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T02:39:19.000Z Cam Smith dismisses retirement talk and backs LIV Golf’s future other https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/jeni-odowd-temporary-reset-on-migration-needed-to-ease-pressure-on-housing-and-infrastructure-c-22241486 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241486/ce49dfa906249706b788012576379cfb40d2fa70.jpg Tony Burke says migration can actually help fix the nation’s housing shortage. Experience tells us otherwise. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-05-06T02:31:43.000Z JENI O’DOWD: Temporary reset on migration needed to ease pressure on housing and infrastructure opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/aaron-patrick-jim-chalmers-tries-to-dodge-blame-for-interest-rate-rises-c-22241526 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241526/e126a8aac54c615b43622e061a2c4ade17b8edfa.jpg Chalmers and Bullock The Nightly The Nightly en 2026-05-06T02:18:50.000Z AARON PATRICK: Should we believe Jim Chalmers’s interest rate denials? politics, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/australia/food-recall-the-han-kitchen-topokki-cup-original-pulled-from-supermarket-shelves-over-mould-contamination--c-22241661 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241661/792ccb26ac8c50e4130fb398590fb3851b4df280.png Food recall: The Han Kitchen Topokki Cup Original pulled from supermarket shelves over mould contamination Heart disease kills one Australian every 18 minutes, with over 4. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394644326112 australia, food australia 300 2026-05-06T02:15:59.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T02:15:59.000Z Food recall: The Han Kitchen Topokki Cup Original pulled from supermarket shelves over mould contamination australia, food https://thenightly.com.au/australia/minister-robyn-cahill-reveals-three-nt-child-protection-workers-sacked-over-kumanjayi-little-baby-failures-c-22241620 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241620/a0b0e282cc669c5d03c80e7e9539946525e5a751.jpg Minister Robyn Cahill reveals NT child protection workers stood down over Kumanjayi Little Baby failures Jefferson Lewis appeared via legal representation in Alice Springs Court on murder charges relating to the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394672224112 australia, northern-territory australia 121 2026-05-06T02:14:04.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T02:14:04.000Z Minister Robyn Cahill reveals NT child protection workers stood down over Kumanjayi Little Baby failures australia, northern-territory https://thenightly.com.au/culture/sir-david-attenborough-turns-100-wildlife-documentary-maker-to-mark-centenary-on-may-8-c-22241543 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241543/e2eabfabbc9ddcbeaedb4b5c7d3313bbd85f7c3d.jpg Sir David Attenborough turns 100: Wildlife documentary maker to mark centenary on May 8 7NEWS celebrates the 100th birthday of English broadcaster and nature documentarian Sir David Attenborough. The icon has spent more than 70 years dedicated to educating the world on nature and global warming. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394659105112 culture, world culture 501 2026-05-06T01:59:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T01:59:31.000Z Sir David Attenborough turns 100: Wildlife documentary maker to mark centenary on May 8 culture, world https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/the-bear-drops-surprise-richie-and-mikey-prequel-episode-gary-c-22241607 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241607/1a0008526ee759578772e65be2b994103c443e17.jpg Ebon Moss-Bachrach in season one of The Bear. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T01:43:02.000Z The Bear drops surprise Richie and Mikey prequel episode, Gary tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/us-iran-war-defence-secretary-pete-hegseth-claims-ceasefire-still-holds-despite-exchange-of-fire-in-middle-east-c-22240144 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22240144/ac1b132638c23bd9bab52b793d50941ef8c4b275.jpg US-Iran: Donald Trump pauses US effort to guide vessels out of Hormuz as Operation Epic Fury ends US announces end to combat operation in Iran https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394726767112 us-politics, middle-east politics/us-politics 81 2026-05-06T01:30:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T01:30:00.000Z US-Iran: Donald Trump pauses US effort to guide vessels out of Hormuz as Operation Epic Fury ends us-politics, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/business/energy/anthony-albanese-unveils-10bn-fuel-security-plan-in-sydney-to-lift-australia-reserves-after-iran-crisis-c-22241427 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241427/68253105b1f758e5f5015bc4e3283cf4ef08aeb2.jpg Anthony Albanese unveils $10bn fuel security plan in Sydney to lift Australia reserves after Iran crisis The Albanese Government has dumped the Inland Rail project connecting Brisbane and Melbourne after costs ballooned past $45 billion. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394731706112 energy, politics business/energy 23 2026-05-06T00:56:53.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T00:56:53.000Z Anthony Albanese unveils $10bn fuel security plan in Sydney to lift Australia reserves after Iran crisis energy, politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/fedex-driver-tanner-horner-sentenced-to-death-in-fort-worth-texas-court-for-murder-of-athena-strand-c-22240993 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22240993/df4dc42d050d45d3177e3f5d3c01f5b9f7c122f1.jpg Tanner Horner: FedEx driver sentenced to death in Fort Worth, Texas court for murder of Athena Strand A Gold Coast toddler named Dusty is in critical condition after accidentally inhaling toxic gold powder while his mother Katie, a professional baker, was making a Bluey-themed birthday cake. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394720678112 usa world/usa 172 2026-05-06T00:45:21.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-06T00:45:21.000Z Tanner Horner: FedEx driver sentenced to death in Fort Worth, Texas court for murder of Athena Strand usa https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/kate-middleton-princess-of-wales-gears-up-for-first-overseas-trip-since-cancer-treatment-c-22241089 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241089/ce53b488733d7bd2e45ddc7ced326be7b78e4109.jpg Kate Middleton is gearing up for a trip to Italy next week which will mark her first overseas visit since undergoing cancer treatment.  The Nightly en 2026-05-06T00:33:31.000Z Kate Middleton: Princess of Wales gears up for first overseas trip since cancer treatment royals https://thenightly.com.au/world/united-airlines-plane-hits-bakery-truck-while-landing-at-newark-airport-in-shocking-incident-c-22241213 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241213/67b5094b56bb8b7910867c00897c97938909463b.jpg Shocking footage has captured the moment a United Airlines jet hit a bakery truck as it came in to land. The Nightly en 2026-05-06T00:20:21.000Z United Airlines plane hits bakery truck while landing at Newark Airport in shocking incident world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/isis-brides-tony-burke-confirms-13-members-of-cohort-have-plans-to-return-to-australia-c-22241190 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22241190/9e9fb36415946b30db6c5e6d75e555dfc7ed3aae.jpg ISIS brides: Tony Burke confirms 13 members of cohort have plans to return to Australia, AFP arrests planned ISIS brides and children returning to Australia https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394728849112 politics politics 120 2026-05-05T23:56:33.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T23:56:33.000Z ISIS brides: Tony Burke confirms 13 members of cohort have plans to return to Australia, AFP arrests planned politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/one-of-donald-trumps-top-allies-says-australia-should-trade-less-with-china-this-is-not-a-friendly-nation-c-22240962 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22240962/87cb96deca873efecc81e4c4a96a8f9a2f433a51.jpg Donald Trump’s ally, Carla Sands, says Australia should trade less with China: ‘This is not a friendly nation’ The United States and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump's Project Freedom operation commenced, with Iranian forces targeting American warships and commercial vessels using missiles, drones and speedboats. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394682297112 australia, asia-pacific, politics, us-politics australia 120 2026-05-05T22:58:57.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T22:58:57.000Z Donald Trump’s ally, Carla Sands, says Australia should trade less with China: ‘This is not a friendly nation’ australia, asia-pacific, politics, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/what-is-project-freedom-donald-trump-launches-new-mission-to-free-ships-trapped-in-strait-of-hormuz-c-22240833 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22240833/17d8824c94a70194a6969a542f4e305b8c9b755a.jpg What is Project Freedom? Donald Trump’s mission to free ships trapped in Strait of Hormuz paused What is Project Freedom? Donald Trump’s new move in Iran as Operation Epic Fury ends. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394682297112 us-politics politics/us-politics 120 2026-05-05T22:53:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T22:53:50.000Z What is Project Freedom? Donald Trump’s mission to free ships trapped in Strait of Hormuz paused us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/jim-chalmers-defends-budget-as-inflation-pressure-grows-and-canberra-prepares-fuel-security-measures-c-22240738 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22240738/78b79edcbbcb0b867ec845c4b92a30844c9e73c4.jpg Jim Chalmers downplays reports of inflation pressures. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T22:30:12.000Z Jim Chalmers defends Budget as inflation pressure grows and Canberra prepares fuel security measures politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/gold-coast-toddler-in-induced-coma-after-inhaling-gold-dust-powder-while-baking-bluey-themed-cake-with-mum-c-22240673 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22240673/8b3ee5bf808cc8f9522e5cb866d93999dbb25a00.png Gold Coast: Toddler in induced coma after inhaling gold dust powder while baking Bluey-themed cake with mum A 14-month-old boy named Dustin is in an induced coma at Brisbane Children's Hospital after inhaling toxic gold dust used for cake decorating. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394710811112 australia politics/australia 93 2026-05-05T21:30:52.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T21:30:52.000Z Gold Coast: Toddler in induced coma after inhaling gold dust powder while baking Bluey-themed cake with mum australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/live-updates-rubio-says-operation-epic-fury-finished-as-hegseth-claims-ceasefire-not-over-amid-iran-strikes-c-22240699 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22240699/8f4f6501efe3742910cd50e959e96bad6373b65a.jpg Anthony Albanese has announced a $10b Budget ‘centrepiece’ to firm up fuel supplies. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T20:57:13.000Z Australian news and politics live updates: Anthony Albanese announces $10 billion fuel security package middle-east, politics, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/german-car-ramming-suspect-placed-in-psychiatric-care-by-judge-after-killing-two-in-busy-shopping-street-c-22240228 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22240228/e2c3c89c19457a932a2bcc3b5c19cc26c2c9ede0.jpg A man was arrested after authorities say he drove through a busy shopping area, killing two people. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T20:41:08.000Z German car-ramming suspect placed in psychiatric care by judge after killing two in busy shopping street world https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/up-late/up-late-any-cash-handout-from-chalmers-will-only-be-swallowed-up-by-the-mortgage-c-22238835 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22238835/5f0dc13d700f6666092a1f649e54a0aa625ce168.jpg Up Late: Any cash handout from Chalmers will only be swallowed up by the mortgage In tonight’s show, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers reportedly set to announce a $200 - $300 cash splash for every worker, Ben Harvey explains why the federal budget handout won’t do any favours for homeowners. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394664249112 up-late opinion/up-late 201 2026-05-05T10:00:00.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-05-05T10:00:00.000Z Up Late: Any cash handout from Chalmers will only be swallowed up by the mortgage up-late https://thenightly.com.au/video/newsworthy/news-worthy-author-craig-silvey-pleads-guilty-to-child-exploitation-rba-rates-hike-explained-c-22237527 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22237527/d30728b87b417a9c2fa82c164bce8e219995ebe9.jpg NEWS WORTHY: Author Craig Silvey pleads GUILTY to child exploitation & RBA rates hike explained ‘Runt’ author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to child exploitation offences. The RBA has hiked interest rates for a third time in a row. Jefferson Lewis has been excused from his first court appearance over the alleged murder of five-year-old. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394665902112 newsworthy, podcasts video/newsworthy 237 2026-05-05T09:04:25.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T09:04:25.000Z NEWS WORTHY: Author Craig Silvey pleads GUILTY to child exploitation & RBA rates hike explained newsworthy, podcasts https://thenightly.com.au/business/commonwealth-bank-nab-westpac-and-anz-lift-interest-rates-following-rbas-decision-c-22239446 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22239446/30bcf2e6d3b833c903977c3a856cf9c9713978f9.jpg Australia’s Big Four banks have passed on the hike in full. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T08:52:10.000Z Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Westpac and ANZ lift interest rates following RBA’s decision business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/cagey-treasurer-jim-chalmers-refuses-to-confirm-cash-handout-for-aussie-workers-c-22237535 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22237535/71f4b145de88e1b84e3ff40032ac4a1f1e71cdc8.jpg Cagey Treasurer Jim Chalmers refuses to confirm cash handout for Aussie workers In tonight’s show, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers reportedly set to announce a $200 - $300 cash splash for every worker, Ben Harvey explains why the federal budget handout won’t do any favours for homeowners. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394664249112 politics, australia politics 201 2026-05-05T08:46:17.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T08:46:17.000Z Cagey Treasurer Jim Chalmers refuses to confirm cash handout for Aussie workers politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/matteo-brandimarti-boy-dies-after-being-sucked-into-jacuzzi-filter-at-hotel-during-family-vacation-in-italy-c-22238159 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22238159/0b3515c3c0e3de52880f908c5cb937f870e9f2ab.jpg His heartbroken family want those responsible prosecuted. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T08:46:10.000Z Matteo Brandimarti: Boy dies after being sucked into jacuzzi filter at hotel during family vacation in Italy world https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-rba-and-chalmers-pulling-in-opposite-directions-over-inflation-and-interest-rates--c-22236891 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22236891/4fcc3bcd6b9b28252dcff0f4f5dd02367053d1ec.jpg EDITORIAL: RBA and Chalmers pulling in opposite directions over inflation and interest rates The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the third interest rate rise of the year, increasing rates by 25 basis points to 4. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394670357112 editorial, business opinion/editorial 188 2026-05-05T08:38:06.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-05-05T08:38:06.000Z EDITORIAL: RBA and Chalmers pulling in opposite directions over inflation and interest rates editorial, business https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-scandal-former-diplomat-reveals-what-the-disgraced-royal-was-like-as-trade-envoy-c-22238122 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22238122/9a06ab0ab703924d90d3b8817c66a483a1b4ae3a.jpg Upon meeting Mr Mountbatten-Windsor for the first time, a former diplomat said he was ‘surprised’ by this one trait of the former prince’s. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T07:43:15.000Z Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal: Former diplomat reveals what the disgraced royal was like as trade envoy royals https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/aaron-patrick-chalmers-sees-light-on-government-cash-splash-ahead-of-budget-amid-out-of-control-inflation--c-22237832 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22237832/5df04c3c616da1c229ed08214ac8cdee0428c2cd.jpg AARON PATRICK: Chalmers sees light on government cash splash ahead of Budget amid out of control inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates for the third consecutive time this year, bringing the official cash rate to 4. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394663857112 opinion, business, politics opinion 47 2026-05-05T07:37:49.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-05-05T07:37:49.000Z AARON PATRICK: Chalmers sees light on government cash splash ahead of Budget amid out of control inflation opinion, business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/the-odyssey-trailer-robert-pattinson-reveals-his-villainy-in-latest-clips-from-christopher-nolan-epic-c-22238117 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22238117/843787cf2151ca7554ab5b8312bcfe5528903aa3.jpg Matt Damon in The Odyssey trailer. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T07:36:49.000Z The Odyssey trailer: Robert Pattinson reveals his villainy in latest clips from Christopher Nolan epic film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/northern-territory/nt-childrens-commissioner-wont-probe-kumanjayi-little-baby-death-as-jefferson-lewis-faces-court-c-22238032 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22238032/e5bcbf22f09c6d52076c8b62c4804f5a32251f91.jpg NT Children’s Commissioner won’t probe Kumanjayi Little Baby death as Jefferson Lewis faces court Jefferson Lewis, 47, failed to appear at Alice Springs Court for the beginning of the murder trial of Kumanjayi Little Baby, despite plans for a video link from his Darwin detention centre. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394662545112 northern-territory australia/northern-territory 69 2026-05-05T07:33:01.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T07:33:01.000Z NT Children’s Commissioner won’t probe Kumanjayi Little Baby death as Jefferson Lewis faces court northern-territory https://thenightly.com.au/business/wesfarmers-boss-rob-scott-flags-price-increase-for-bunnings-kmart-target-items-c-22238359 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22238359/ff1c5303a50ab73abd56c71a5472628d9e58ae2b.jpg Price increases flagged for Bunnings, Kmart, Target items The Nightly en 2026-05-05T07:00:36.000Z Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott flags price increase for Bunnings, Kmart, Target items business https://thenightly.com.au/business/ryan-stokes-bluescope-returns-well-below-proft-potential-c-22235423 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22235423/9f000e8c45e479aa3013711217c8a8016574d834.jpg Ryan Stokes is leading a takeover bid for BlueScope. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T06:45:17.000Z BlueScope returns well below profit potential, suitor SGH chair Ryan Stokes says business https://thenightly.com.au/world/belo-horizonte-brazil-three-dead-after-small-plane-crashes-into-residential-building--c-22237766 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22237766/e3f36c2bf4f2954804e787659269481d5cf7aca1.jpg Three people are dead after a small plane crashed into a residential building in southeastern Brazil. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T05:56:54.000Z Belo Horizonte, Brazil: Three dead after small plane crashes into residential building world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/wong-heads-to-fiji-to-finalise-security-agreement-amid-competition-with-china-for-strategic-influence--c-22235717 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22235717/95e818760acc68100ef8ef2eab1a6c9f4047b4eb.jpg Australia is working to finalise an upgraded security treaty with Fiji this week as China appears to have killed off efforts to clinch a similar deal with Vanuatu.  The Nightly en 2026-05-05T04:51:40.000Z Wong heads to Fiji to finalise security agreement amid competition with China for strategic influence politics, asia-pacific https://thenightly.com.au/business/qantas-ceo-vanessa-hudson-boasts-that-aussies-still-prioritise-travel-despite-price-hikes-c-22237115 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22237115/6758008f435cd4e60da4a2cb5c31f53065668ae9.jpg Qantas CEO told professional investors travellers would prefer to cut back on drinking or socialising rather than air travel. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T04:46:42.000Z Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson boasts that Aussies still prioritise travel despite price hikes business, australia https://thenightly.com.au/sport/nrl/anywhere-anytime-hammer-ready-to-move-for-maroons-c-22234770 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22234770/8df973143af131d76274c21614db07199bb3cc35.jpg Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is set to continue his try-scoring ways for Queensland no matter where he plays. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-05-05T04:32:00.000Z Anywhere, anytime: Hammer ready to move for Maroons nrl https://thenightly.com.au/business/reserve-bank-of-australia-hikes-interest-rates-by-another-25-basis-points-to-435-per-cent-c-22236571 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22236571/11551363c74d92587a2018d7e709fb08e2462e12.jpg Reserve Bank of Australia hikes interest rates by another 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates for the third consecutive time this year, bringing the official cash rate to 4. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394663857112 business, markets, politics business 47 2026-05-05T04:30:30.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T04:30:30.000Z Reserve Bank of Australia hikes interest rates by another 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent business, markets, politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/greg-lindsay-small-government-is-as-important-now-as-ever-c-22218714 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22218714/bc444c0acfa123931e5a45fdafce6fdb5db7f6a2.jpg The Whitlam years were the cradle period for the establishment of the Centre for Independent Studies The Nightly en OpEd 2026-05-05T04:06:55.000Z GREG LINDSAY: Small government is as important now as ever opinion https://thenightly.com.au/australia/smoothie-murder-trial-maree-mavis-crabtree-accused-of-killing-son-26-with-fatal-dose-of-painkillers-c-22236663 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22236663/28153eca2a334e8b56746e5e9a039acca6b48e50.jpg Smoothie murder trial: Maree Mavis Crabtree accused of killing son, 26, with fatal dose of painkillers A jury has heard a daughter allegedly watched her mother lace a smoothie with a cocktail of drugs before her brother’s death. Maree Crabtree has pleaded not guilty to murder. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6393282422112 australia australia 110 2026-05-05T04:02:39.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T04:02:39.000Z Smoothie murder trial: Maree Mavis Crabtree accused of killing son, 26, with fatal dose of painkillers australia https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/met-gala-2026-all-the-fashion-from-star-studded-event-in-new-york-city-c-22236580 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22236580/726f18715933fca2ecd4cd0ba5775c37888f40b4.jpg Cardi B, Beyonce and Hailey Bieber. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T03:48:20.000Z Met Gala 2026: All the fashion from star-studded event in New York City fashion, culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/three-year-old-dies-of-heat-stroke-after-being-locked-in-car-for-12-hours-while-mum-partied-c-22236019 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22236019/9aca21f9625f301458356f93942c84bdf9d9b9af.jpg Three-year-old dies of heat stroke after being locked in car for 12 hours while mum partied Four Australians are among those onboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which is stranded off Africa's west coast due to a deadly hantavirus outbreak. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394632359112 world world 23 2026-05-05T03:33:05.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T03:33:05.000Z Three-year-old dies of heat stroke after being locked in car for 12 hours while mum partied world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/wagga-wagga-death-of-baby-in-homeless-camp-fuels-call-for-action-c-22234952 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22234952/6ca32a8140b1bf0d38dbc29b4a4895502806f7ee.jpg One of the babies had already died, while the woman and the other infant have been taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T03:17:53.000Z Wagga Wagga: Death of baby in homeless camp fuels call for action nsw https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/met-gala-2026-jeff-bezos-sneaks-in-to-avoid-protesters-as-glitz-glamour-and-celebrity-hit-red-carpet-c-22236379 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22236379/c9e17d6c061365071d2c7cf469d66f0157959892.jpg Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T03:09:05.000Z Met Gala 2026: Jeff Bezos sneaks in to avoid protesters as glitz, glamour and celebrity hit red carpet pop-culture, culture https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/rebel-wilson-and-wife-ramona-agruma-welcome-second-child--c-22235864 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22235864/7cb85b69020942fab3475ab772bcbe56a7b6ae80.jpg Rebel Wilson and wife Ramona Agruma welcome second child Rebel Wilson has completed her testimony in a defamation trial, enduring two and a half days of cross-examination regarding allegations related to her film The Duel. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394298062112 pop-culture culture/pop-culture 123 2026-05-05T02:32:08.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T02:32:08.000Z Rebel Wilson and wife Ramona Agruma welcome second child pop-culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/northern-territory/jefferson-lewis-excused-from-first-court-appearance-over-alleged-murder-of-five-year-old-kumanjayi-little-baby-c-22235292 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22235292/de625e178c8404e63161744c30ec9c8fb6cdb30f.jpg Jefferson Lewis excused from first court appearance over alleged murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby Jefferson Lewis has been formally charged with murder following the death of a five-year-old girl taken from an Alice Springs home. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394472810112 northern-territory australia/northern-territory 174 2026-05-05T02:01:32.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T02:01:32.000Z Jefferson Lewis excused from first court appearance over alleged murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby northern-territory https://thenightly.com.au/business/rba-interest-rates-live-updates-reserve-bank-set-to-hike-again-as-war-lights-fire-under-already-hot-inflation-c-22231267 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22231267/30bcf2e6d3b833c903977c3a856cf9c9713978f9.jpg Australia's big four banks are all set to pass on the hike in full. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T01:55:10.000Z RBA interest rates live updates: Reserve Bank hits homeowners with more pain to curb red-hot inflation business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/jewish-mothers-tell-of-online-and-schoolyard-hatred-in-second-day-of-royal-commission-hearings--c-22235727 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22235727/16af55ee5c565ca1346ca485fe43a9fabed496e6.jpg Jewish mothers tell of online and schoolyard hatred in second day of Royal Commission hearings Federal Politics Reporter Caitlyn Rintoul unpacks the harrowing stories of anti-Semitism provided by Australian Jews on day one of the royal commission into the Bondi terror attack. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394539249112 australia, nsw, politics australia 312 2026-05-05T01:52:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T01:52:00.000Z Jewish mothers tell of online and schoolyard hatred in second day of Royal Commission hearings australia, nsw, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/queensland/queensland-woman-charged-with-torture-and-neglect-of-child-at-logan-reserve-home--c-22235805 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22235805/a85f3eca9e138441190562fa1cb8122572eaabba.jpg The child remains in the intensive care unit in a stable condition. The Nightly en 2026-05-05T01:31:01.000Z Queensland woman charged with torture and neglect of child at Logan Reserve home queensland https://thenightly.com.au/world/life-aboard-mv-hondius-influencer-jake-rosmarin-posting-about-hantavirus-cruise-ship-c-22235367 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22235367/ae190e61f7070abf3064c1b1377f2365a2cfc5f6.jpg Life aboard MV Hondius: Influencer Jake Rosmarin posting about hantavirus cruise ship Three people have died onboard a vessel off West Africa. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394602220112 world world 33 2026-05-05T00:56:04.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-05T00:56:04.000Z Life aboard MV Hondius: Influencer Jake Rosmarin posting about hantavirus cruise ship world