https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/swans-sex-assault-investigation-no-end-in-sight-as-victoria-police-confirm-no-time-frame-on-concluding-probe-c-22942070 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22942070/9c45d37acdd02067715d38a0823faff6f078f5cc.jpg Swans sex assault investigation: No end in sight as Victoria Police confirm no time frame on concluding probe Five Sydney Swans players known as the Pullman Five – Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice, James Jordon and Chad Warner – have requested not to attend the club's Bob Skilton medal presentation next week, just two days after returning to Swans headq https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405606729112 afl, police sport/afl 23 2026-09-29T07:17:25.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-29T07:17:25.000Z Swans sex assault investigation: No end in sight as Victoria Police confirm no time frame on concluding probe afl, police https://thenightly.com.au/sport/lot-to-like-about-lachie-neale-lions-coach-chris-fagan-defends-lachie-neale-after-jules-neale-split-c-22942683 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22942683/df323352b3319ec48eeeaa74d5dea63a85c7c839.jpg Chris Fagan embraces Lachie Neale. The Nightly en 2026-09-29T07:10:06.000Z ‘Lot to like about Lachie Neale’: Lions coach Chris Fagan defends Lachie Neale after Jules Neale split sport, afl, pop-culture https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/the-love-hypothesis-continues-trend-of-fan-fiction-that-became-its-own-thing-c-22942390 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22942390/d48e9cdfd0dd634726324ef04f883181c519c1c6.jpg The Love Hypothesis. The Nightly en 2026-09-29T07:05:59.000Z WENLEI MA: The Love Hypothesis proves fan fiction used to be a little embarrassing, now it’s a powerful source pop-culture, books, culture, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/australia/melbourne-mum-targeted-by-masked-teens-reveals-terrifying-aftermath-of-porsche-carjacking-attempt-c-22940147 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22940147/3439c98c9da8520a60070bdcd9ccf57aefdabc10.jpg Melbourne mum targeted by masked teens reveals terrifying aftermath of Porsche carjacking attempt CCTV captured the terrifying moment masked youths allegedly attempted to carjack Tasha and Chris Lazaridis in the driveway of their Melbourne home while their two-year-old son was in the back seat. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405784662112 australia, victoria australia 26 2026-09-29T06:40:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-29T06:40:00.000Z Melbourne mum targeted by masked teens reveals terrifying aftermath of Porsche carjacking attempt australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/world/christa-pike-tennessee-to-execute-a-woman-for-first-time-since-1820-c-22942180 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22942180/452b00e0670013212e2975c888a99427934b762f.jpg Christa Pike is scheduled to be put to death on Wednesday in what would be Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in more than 200 years. The Nightly en 2026-09-29T05:40:37.000Z Christa Pike: Tennessee to execute a woman for first time since 1820 world https://thenightly.com.au/society/health/victorian-doctors-to-strike-for-first-time-in-20-years-as-fears-over-patients-safety-grow-c-22942264 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22942264/8d9f417a28250ca8be7356e017fc4268e8bed7db.jpg Doctors across Victoria's public hospital system will walk off the job for four hours on Thursday. The Nightly en 2026-09-29T05:07:38.000Z Victorian doctors to strike for first time in 20 years as fears over patients' safety grow health, australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/australia/police/liverpool-shooting-police-launch-investigation-after-man-shot-in-broad-daylight-in-sydneys-south-west-c-22942156 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22942156/8d5d67c7abc8a8e944fdae571264c187dba3b227.jpg A man has been wounded in a daylight shooting in Sydney. The Nightly en 2026-09-29T05:01:10.000Z Liverpool shooting: Police launch investigation after man shot in broad daylight in Sydney’s south west police, australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/the-great-arch-the-origin-story-of-pariss-overlooked-architectural-monument-c-22942159 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22942159/3293d2950f5b8568800f7a2461d22baa8e68bc9c.jpg The Great Arch. The Nightly en 2026-09-29T04:57:53.000Z The Great Arch: The origin story of Paris’s overlooked architectural monument film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/news-outlets-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-ask-judge-to-extend-court-ordered-block-on-trump-media-ban-c-22942011 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22942011/c89a0487f60918a010a43d4104dcc7fa5858d28d.jpg A sign in support of the banned outlets near the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. The Nightly en 2026-09-29T04:41:23.000Z News outlets CNN, MS NOW, and Politico ask judge to extend court-ordered block on Trump media ban us-politics, usa https://thenightly.com.au/business/rba-interest-rates-central-bank-piles-pain-on-households-with-fourth-rate-rise-and-risk-of-more-to-come-c-22940130 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22940130/b0336650ca0b14804905a29ee6f5a6edd2e1fb28.jpg Homeowners have been dealt another blow after the RBA hiked rates to a 15-year high. The Nightly en 2026-09-29T04:30:26.000Z RBA interest rates: Central bank piles pain on households with fourth rate rise and risk of more to come business https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/meghan-markle-reportedly-getting-dinner-guests-to-sign-ndas-after-brutal-martha-stewart-swipe-in-august-c-22941280 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22941280/d0a798a9a87d09be48bb86fa6bd6d7a82940a026.jpg Meghan Markle reportedly getting dinner guests to sign NDAs after brutal Martha Stewart swipe in August An insider has dished on the Duchess of Sussex’s plan to crack down on people talking about her family. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405341333112 royals world/royals 150 2026-09-29T03:50:01.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-29T03:50:01.000Z Meghan Markle reportedly getting dinner guests to sign NDAs after brutal Martha Stewart swipe in August royals https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/new-reserve-bank-monetary-policy-board-melinda-cilento-criticises-governor-michele-bullock-over-ai-c-22940472 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22940472/48a332ac791d9d4bf101f578658832c52af37b16.jpg New Reserve Bank monetary policy board Melinda Cilento disagrees with governor Michele Bullock over AI Reserve Bank board member Melinda Cilento. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405790841112 australia, business politics/australia 140 2026-09-29T03:15:39.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-29T03:15:39.000Z New Reserve Bank monetary policy board Melinda Cilento disagrees with governor Michele Bullock over AI australia, business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/ben-roberts-smith-and-anthony-albanese-likely-to-cross-paths-at-war-service--c-22940579 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22940579/c905d9535c76a4234385ff47f2b08b69ce257fed.jpg Ben Roberts-Smith and Anthony Albanese likely to cross paths at war service Ben Roberts-Smith has been given permission to attend the National Commemorative Service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the start of the Afghanistan war. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404746591112 australia australia 33 2026-09-29T03:10:44.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-29T03:10:44.000Z Ben Roberts-Smith and Anthony Albanese likely to cross paths at war service australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/product-recall-car-giant-hyundai-issues-recall-for-14550-vehicles-over-seatbelt-fault-c-22941104 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22941104/ef80c109315d4d4328a314e58815c893847d43a8.jpg Hyundai has been forced to recall thousands of Kona cars across Australia over safety concerns.  The Nightly en 2026-09-29T03:03:17.000Z Product recall: Car giant Hyundai issues recall for 14,550 vehicles over seatbelt fault australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/victorian-labor-ranked-worst-state-government-in-nation-as-confidence-plummets-in-new-data-c-22940859 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22940859/6beb6125886fa3d94e8b79814dc110c5845f891e.jpg Disillusioned Victorians have been left validated after a new poll crowned their State Government as the worst in the nation.  The Nightly en 2026-09-29T02:28:55.000Z Victorian Labor ranked worst state government in nation as confidence plummets in new data politics, australia, victoria, vic-election-2026 https://thenightly.com.au/world/co-offaly-ireland-father-and-daughter-killed-in-devastating-workplace-incident-at-banagher-precast-concrete-c-22940244 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22940244/73adb73a555b0343a8bbf4a3aba0b0dd917b10a8.jpg Co Offaly, Ireland: Father and daughter killed in devastating workplace incident at Banagher Precast Concrete The father-daughter were killed in a devastating workplace tragedy. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405784662112 world world 26 2026-09-29T02:01:56.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-29T02:01:56.000Z Co Offaly, Ireland: Father and daughter killed in devastating workplace incident at Banagher Precast Concrete world https://thenightly.com.au/society/technology/openai-issues-lengthy-apology-statement-as-government-fumes-over-ai-agents-website-breach-c-22940558 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22940558/04a1d971aef4f4acee453a97b5584947f1f96eac.jpg OpenAI have issued a lengthy apology to Australia after it was sensationally revealed an AI agent accessed an Australian government website.  The Nightly en 2026-09-29T01:46:30.000Z OpenAI issues lengthy apology statement as government fumes over AI agent’s website breach technology, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/ledcourt-crash-teenage-volleyballer-tenesha-fieldsend-killed-in-fatal-three-car-crash-on-western-highway-c-22940231 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22940231/c036f4a2dc65b883c82ec7fad66f9faf2d980d6d.jpg The crash happened in the area of Ledcourt, 200km northwest of Melbourne on Sunday evening. The Nightly en 2026-09-29T00:26:57.000Z Ledcourt crash: Teenage volleyballer Tenesha Fieldsend killed in fatal three-car crash on Western Highway victoria, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/national-police-remembrance-day-mia-lay-slain-victorian-officers-memorialised-c-22939970 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939970/d8564e716301082dea80645eefc58c78b6cf2116.jpg National Police Remembrance Day: Mia Lay, slain Victorian officers memorialised Mia Lay had been on the force for 16 months when she died in a police car crash. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE) https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405729401112 australia australia 99 2026-09-29T00:09:30.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-29T00:09:30.000Z National Police Remembrance Day: Mia Lay, slain Victorian officers memorialised australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/treasurer-jim-chalmers-defends-governments-inflation-work-as-rba-rate-hike-expected-to-reach-15-year-high-c-22939863 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939863/afab72dc9516ac7c73539ccb481522eea239eb87.jpg Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends government’s inflation work as RBA rate hike expected to reach 15 year high The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise the cash rate for the fourth time in 2022, bringing interest rates to their highest level since 2011. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405761282112 politics politics 234 2026-09-28T23:01:52.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T23:01:52.000Z Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends government’s inflation work as RBA rate hike expected to reach 15 year high politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/major-safety-warnings-as-mass-drownings-hits-decade-high-ahead-of-summers-perfect-storm-c-22939535 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939535/c537c7c1af04e12e09a16a83b83eaacaf93623f5.jpg Thirty people drowned in Australia in 2025/26, the highest number in almost a decade. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-09-28T23:01:29.000Z Major safety warnings as mass drownings hits decade-high ahead of summer's 'perfect storm' australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/canterbury-road-in-sydneys-south-west-closed-as-emergency-crews-battle-suspicious-car-park-blaze-c-22939901 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939901/5e6337dd3c880f15cd8d62c281dd834e3d428e1e.jpg Canterbury Road in Sydney’s south-west closed as emergency crews battle ‘suspicious’ car park blaze A fierce fire broke out in the basement of a furniture warehouse on Canterbury Road at Lakemba around 4:00am. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405753281112 nsw australia/nsw 21 2026-09-28T22:42:22.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T22:42:22.000Z Canterbury Road in Sydney’s south-west closed as emergency crews battle ‘suspicious’ car park blaze nsw https://thenightly.com.au/world/us-president-donald-trumps-ai-meeting-with-tech-ceos-to-focus-on-balance-between-innovation-and-oversight-c-22939779 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939779/d7e9a56cde33c8cfe74967d6ff014a22827a3597.jpg Trump has downplayed concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence harming people as he stressed the importance of maintaining America’s competitive edge over China. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T22:29:31.000Z US President Donald Trump's AI meeting with tech CEOs to focus on balance between innovation and oversight world, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/cabarita-beach-nsw-shark-knocks-surfer-matthew-devine-off-board-into-water-believed-to-be-a-bull-shark--c-22939751 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939751/a84bef866e361bbdac2f67229a54df452b31230d.jpg Cabarita Beach, NSW: Shark knocks surfer Matthew Devine off board into water, believed to be a bull shark Matthew Devine, a 53-year-old surfer, was rammed by a suspected bull shark at Cabarita Beach on the New South Wales-Queensland border, throwing him off his board into the water before he paddled safely to shore. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405721954112 australia australia 96 2026-09-28T22:08:46.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T22:08:46.000Z Cabarita Beach, NSW: Shark knocks surfer Matthew Devine off board into water, believed to be a bull shark australia https://thenightly.com.au/sport/nrl/nathan-cleary-defends-phoenix-crossland-over-hip-drop-tackle-which-landed-him-in-hospital-c-22939310 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939310/3e1a2e19f1d1eb7738cb7659da1fd8ffe58b9a18.jpg Nathan Cleary defends Phoenix Crossland over hip-drop tackle which landed him in hospital Newcastle Knights hooker Phoenix Crossland has been referred directly to the NRL judiciary following a hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary during Sunday's preliminary final against the Panthers. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405715965112 nrl, sport sport/nrl 19 2026-09-28T20:55:15.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T20:55:15.000Z Nathan Cleary defends Phoenix Crossland over hip-drop tackle which landed him in hospital nrl, sport https://thenightly.com.au/business/rba-interest-rate-rate-hikes-leave-borrowers-hundreds-of-dollars-poorer-c-22939472 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939472/c682b3d960ddd2f5d6a99aaa1bcdafa7281a3692.jpg RBA interest rate: Rate hikes leave borrowers hundreds of dollars poorer The Reserve Bank is expected to announce an interest rate hike to 4. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405750023112 business, politics business 481 2026-09-28T20:50:51.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T20:50:51.000Z RBA interest rate: Rate hikes leave borrowers hundreds of dollars poorer business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/spacex-starship-elon-musks-rocket-reaches-orbit-with-starlink-satellites-onboard-despite-engine-issue-c-22939370 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939370/d7c39bbaabfaab823f3c17ca9cfda4c7c1a2a906.jpg SpaceX Starship: Elon Musk’s rocket reaches orbit with Starlink satellites onboard despite engine issue SpaceX’s Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time in an unexpectedly shortened test flight. (AP PHOTO) https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403980180112 business business 189 2026-09-28T20:45:33.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T20:45:33.000Z SpaceX Starship: Elon Musk’s rocket reaches orbit with Starlink satellites onboard despite engine issue business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/tran-hiep-australian-vietnamese-democracy-activist-feared-missing-in-cambodia-c-22939502 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939502/f3a9cf70164a540a8479f2b0f3ff5e703213873b.jpg Tran Hiep: Australian-Vietnamese democracy activist feared missing in Cambodia Australian-Vietnamese democracy activist Tran Hiep, 50, has been reported missing in Cambodia. (PR IMAGE PHOTO) https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405749734112 australia, world australia 17 2026-09-28T20:30:41.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T20:30:41.000Z Tran Hiep: Australian-Vietnamese democracy activist feared missing in Cambodia australia, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/raf-fairford-five-men-released-on-bail-over-uk-air-base-plot-c-22939423 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939423/2d7dc3858b99ac0b07545daf0f7229a510820581.jpg RAF Fairford: Five men released on bail over UK air base 'plot' Five suspects were arrested near Royal Air Force Base Fairford in the Cotswolds after a farmer reported three suspicious vehicles travelling towards the military installation around 1am. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405721953112 world, uk world 120 2026-09-28T20:19:12.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T20:19:12.000Z RAF Fairford: Five men released on bail over UK air base 'plot' world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/us-iran-war-update-countries-set-to-hold-separate-talks-with-mediators-in-new-push-to-end-conflict-c-22939409 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939409/01aeaedee9d829e11851ef862869af8162b339f7.jpg US Iran war update: Countries set to hold separate talks with mediators in new push to end conflict Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi remains in New York after attending the UN General Assembly. (AP PHOTO) https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405749650112 us-politics, world politics/us-politics 23 2026-09-28T20:09:52.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T20:09:52.000Z US Iran war update: Countries set to hold separate talks with mediators in new push to end conflict us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/merseyside-fire-tragedy-blaze-that-killed-mum-and-three-kids-linked-to-e-bike-battery-c-22939325 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939325/8ad5a1cf8b2c942838313b2d7eb34e8e23f8d3a6.jpg Elisha Brabin, 36, with daughter Prudence, 7, and, right, son Ellis, 8, all lost their lives in a housefire. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T13:51:14.000Z Merseyside fire tragedy: Blaze that killed mum and three kids linked to battery used in e-bikes world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/world/netherlands-toddler-euthanised-two-year-old-with-severe-medical-conditions-receives-assisted-dying-treatment-c-22939280 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939280/da19bc87a2216b5e32a59a44b6008880736c4b65.jpg A two-year-old child suffering severe medical conditions, including breathing difficulty and seizures, was given assisted dying treatment, according to a medical board review. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T12:39:41.000Z Netherlands toddler euthanised: Two-year-old with severe medical conditions receives assisted dying treatment world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/culture/sutton-foster-sets-rumours-swirling-as-she-shares-sneak-peak-into-relationship-with-hugh-jackman-c-22939250 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939250/8d93f39543bb15234d3fa4b55cda4da932221803.jpg Sutton Foster has shared a sneak peak into her relationship with Australian acting legend Hugh Jackman, hinting the pair may have secretly visited Australia away from the public eye. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T12:02:55.000Z Sutton Foster sets rumours swirling as she shares sneak peak into relationship with Hugh Jackman culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/uk-air-force-terror-attack-five-men-arrested-near-us-operated-base-are-british-nationals-say-police-c-22939271 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939271/d60421691bdcacb247eec6908ac385baf66befb3.jpg UK air base terror attack: Five men arrested near US-operated facility are British nationals, say police Counter-terrorism police investigate whether Iran is behind suspected bomb plot after member of public calls 999 over suspicious vehicles https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405706619112 world, uk, us-politics politics/world 81 2026-09-28T11:53:34.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T11:53:34.000Z UK air base terror attack: Five men arrested near US-operated facility are British nationals, say police world, uk, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/cricket/star-south-african-quick-kagiso-rabada-in-line-to-play-in-test-series-against-australia-c-22939087 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22939087/966e7572f4b51329bacbaed2c80c5af7ad52e964.jpg Kagiso Rabada (right) has been named in an extended Proteas squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T11:07:59.000Z Star South African quick Kagiso Rabada in line to play in Test series against Australia cricket https://thenightly.com.au/culture/florence-pugh-weighs-in-on-cornell-gang-rape-case-calls-out-instagram-for-banning-her-post-c-22938940 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22938940/f0bcf726a816d523cddcb26ce8994e2921dfa240.jpg Florence Pugh has weighed in on allegations of a gang rape at Cornell University revealed in a civil lawsuit last week. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T10:44:05.000Z Florence Pugh weighs in on Cornell gang rape case, calls out Instagram for banning her post culture, film, usa https://thenightly.com.au/politics/larissa-waters-greens-leader-announces-decision-to-step-down-due-to-illness-c-22938941 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22938941/45852f51f9232e1dc683dd6ebb3074442fafdea5.jpg Larissa Waters is set to step down as Greens leader due to ill health. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T10:06:56.000Z Larissa Waters: Greens leader announces decision to step down due to illness politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-governments-bid-to-deflect-rate-rise-blame-wont-ease-pain--c-22936780 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22936780/080143f9a8710ae47ad4c1893d22e7d781eb8808.jpg EDITORIAL: Government’s bid to deflect rate rise blame won’t ease pain The Reserve Bank is expected to announce its fourth interest rate hike of the year, potentially reaching the highest level in 15 years. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405722608112 editorial, politics opinion/editorial 178 2026-09-28T09:59:00.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-09-28T09:59:00.000Z EDITORIAL: Government’s bid to deflect rate rise blame won’t ease pain editorial, politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/anthony-albaneses-delicate-diplomacy-balancing-act-laid-bare-by-xi-jinping-and-donald-trumps-arms-chat-c-22937774 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22937774/a2395747d4125b7a7f749cdd2e7fc6df72af52ee.jpg ANDREW GREENE: Anthony Albanese’s delicate diplomacy balancing act laid bare by Xi and Trump’s latest talks Chinese President Xi Jinping completed a three-day state visit to the United States, during which Donald Trump issued a warning regarding alleged Chinese assistance to Iran. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405642382112 opinion, asia-pacific, australia, politics, us-politics opinion 78 2026-09-28T09:18:00.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-09-28T09:18:00.000Z ANDREW GREENE: Anthony Albanese’s delicate diplomacy balancing act laid bare by Xi and Trump’s latest talks opinion, asia-pacific, australia, politics, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/aaron-patrick-jim-chalmers-is-taxing-australians-more-and-wants-to-be-praised-for-bad-budget-c-22938280 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22938280/e07ca40f1e04678c6a9745c9ed770a39c33d4277.jpg Australians are paying more tax than ever, thanks to Jim Chalmers’ Budget. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T08:37:34.000Z AARON PATRICK: Jim Chalmers is taxing Australians more and wants to be praised for bad Budget politics, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/sport/mark-spudd-carroll-sydney-roosters-will-end-newcastle-knights-fairytale-run-in-2026-c-22936468 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22936468/1fd7a2ed511dfe1432b93320c303966b5bc2c91c.jpg SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: James Tedesco of the Roosters poses for a photo during a Sydney Roosters NRL media opportunity at Allianz Stadium on September 28, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Darrian Traynor The Nightly en 2026-09-28T08:30:39.000Z MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Sydney Roosters will end Newcastle Knights fairytale run in 2026 sport, nrl https://thenightly.com.au/sport/georgie-parker-dont-let-grand-final-loss-to-brisbane-lions-define-you-fremantle-dockers-c-22936476 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22936476/673507f74f2ad64fa68a9de19ba721ded5227b31.jpg MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 26: The Dockers reflect after the loss during the AFL Grand Final match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 26, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos) Daniel Carson The Nightly en 2026-09-28T08:23:59.000Z GEORGIE PARKER: Don’t let grand final loss to Brisbane Lions define you, Fremantle Dockers sport, afl https://thenightly.com.au/australia/keagan-bizzell-a-veteran-went-to-afghanistan-to-remember-fallen-colleagues-then-the-trolls-came-out-c-22937549 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22937549/3df229546833d4744590c1b9d6d0756c2bf5778c.jpg Private Robert Poate was gunned down with two other Australians by a rogue Afghan soldier in 2012. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T08:14:00.000Z Keagan Bizzell: A veteran went to Afghanistan to remember fallen colleagues. Then the trolls came out australia, world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/housing-economist-forecasts-worst-housing-downturn-in-70-years-as-reserve-bank-hikes-hit-borrowing-capacity--c-22935708 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22935708/a4808ce7821f5b05f90aa871b8f3ccfa1e82595f.jpg Australia faces the worst housing downturn in 70 years as the likelihood of the fourth interest rate hike this year diminishes the borrowing capacity of prospective borrowers, a leading housing economist says. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T07:54:00.000Z Housing economist forecasts worst housing downturn in 70 years as Reserve Bank hikes hit borrowing capacity australia, property https://thenightly.com.au/culture/music/nice-try-taylor-swift-but-madonna-is-still-the-queen-of-pop-and-vmas-royalty-c-22937963 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22937963/6e8338615f6e28937be654c0d0e9bf4c66ba1794.jpg Taylor Swift and Madonna at The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) The Nightly en 2026-09-28T07:36:12.000Z WENLEI MA: Nice try, Taylor Swift, but Madonna is still the Queen of Pop and VMAs royalty music, culture, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/australia/gus-lamont-mystery-eagle-expert-reveals-whether-giant-raptor-could-have-taken-missing-four-year-old-c-22935700 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22935700/08789f248e00792ece5fc8faa597028971d01b1c.jpg Could an eagle have taken Gus Lamont? The Nightly en 2026-09-28T07:31:23.000Z Gus Lamont mystery: Eagle expert reveals whether giant raptor could have taken missing four-year-old australia, south-australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/australia-shocked-as-white-house-scrambles-to-deny-president-donald-trumps-offer-to-sell-arms-to-china--c-22937602 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22937602/00f45c6741cd716a9176c6e05becc8b990d5e1b5.jpg The Ambassador said Trump had asked Xi if he’d like to buy weapons “at some point”. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T07:25:00.000Z Australia ‘surprised’ as White House denies President Donald Trump’s China weapons offer in Taiwan discussion world https://thenightly.com.au/world/experienced-base-jumper-falls-more-than-200-metres-to-death-in-millville-canyon-utah-c-22937968 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22937968/b22ef807e5dd0a0baea3e41d622107c6c5cbcb5c.jpg A 27-year-old man has died while BASE jumping in Utah. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-09-28T06:51:28.000Z Millville Canyon, Utah: Experienced BASE jumper falls more than 200 metres to death world https://thenightly.com.au/world/mount-himlung-nepal-teams-search-himalayan-mountain-for-12-swept-by-avalanche-c-22937839 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22937839/6ec68b05b91b4bc3208a51d39d0a726be242e751.jpg Mount Himlung, Nepal: Teams search Himalayan mountain for 12 swept by avalanche after two killed Relatives gather outside a morgue in Kathmandu after climbers were struck by an avalanche. (AP PHOTO) https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405718231112 world world 96 2026-09-28T06:28:53.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T06:28:53.000Z Mount Himlung, Nepal: Teams search Himalayan mountain for 12 swept by avalanche after two killed world https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/what-to-watch-on-streaming-in-october-on-netfllix-disney-prime-abc-hbo-sbs-7plus-stan-and-more-c-22937691 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22937691/5d98fd1d22205f7b69f4c3be7c37d6f2a32fffb1.jpg East of Eden. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T06:28:45.000Z What to watch on streaming in October on Netfllix, Disney, Prime, ABC, HBO, SBS, 7plus, Stan and more tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/delta-flight-dl251-from-barcelona-to-spain-makes-emergency-landing-in-portugal-after-smoke-fills-cabin-c-22937519 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22937519/1ef7958a8a658a74fb983fef956a85556b96c17e.jpg The terrifying ordeal happened 2.5 hours into an 8.5 hour international flight. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T06:00:27.000Z Delta flight DL251 from Barcelona to Spain makes emergency landing in Portugal after smoke fills cabin world, usa https://thenightly.com.au/world/java-sea-indonesia-ferry-death-toll-climbs-to-66-two-weeks-after-capsize-69-remain-missing-c-22937262 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22937262/74b1eead2316f770e67ecef982e371c518288317.jpg Rescue crews are working in difficult conditions to retrieve the bodies entombed in the wreck. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-09-28T05:56:41.000Z Java Sea, Indonesia: Ferry death toll climbs to 66 two weeks after capsize, 69 remain missing world, asia-pacific https://thenightly.com.au/world/white-tortoise-bali-boutique-accommodation-in-uluwatu-shares-devastation-after-three-villas-burnt-down--c-22937339 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22937339/6e77b05bae47796412f4bf4b72704ff1573cd62d.jpg Several villas have gone up in flames at a resort in Bali. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T05:29:47.000Z White Tortoise Bali: Boutique accommodation in Uluwatu shares devastation after three villas burnt down world https://thenightly.com.au/society/health/lindsay-clancy-case-psychologist-reveals-hidden-signs-of-serious-mental-health-struggles-c-22846188 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22846188/d2910b19c73bab0028b2468505eb54b657255fef.jpg Lindsay Clancy case: Psychologist reveals hidden signs of serious mental health struggles The Lindsay Clancy trial captured the world’s attention, with thousands tuning into the live-stream each day. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404615563112 health, usa, world society/health 238 2026-09-28T04:50:26.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T04:50:26.000Z Lindsay Clancy case: Psychologist reveals hidden signs of serious mental health struggles health, usa, world https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/cameron-milner-its-time-for-peter-malinauskas-to-step-up-and-save-labor-from-anthony-albanese-c-22936004 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22936004/cfab9a442ccdc003534d12e28a02fa9ecbaea715.jpg South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas could turn Labor’s fortunes around, writes Cameron Milner. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-09-28T04:07:14.000Z CAMERON MILNER: It’s time for SA Premier Peter Malinauskas to step up and save Labor from Anthony Albanese opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria-paramedic-led-mental-health-plan-shut-down-as-ambulance-union-says-they-werent-consulted-c-22936222 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22936222/3df92ded252bd54c4d80058ca9cec5c96148d3e9.jpg Victoria: Paramedic-led mental health plan shut down as ambulance union says they weren’t consulted New protocols would see police attend mental health-related call outs only where necessary. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS) https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405716387112 australia, health australia 77 2026-09-28T04:01:01.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T04:01:01.000Z Victoria: Paramedic-led mental health plan shut down as ambulance union says they weren’t consulted australia, health https://thenightly.com.au/australia/kylie-ellina-truswell-mobbs-trial-woman-cheered-after-admitting-helping-ill-husband-david-ronald-mobbs-die-c-22936606 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22936606/52073b265e5a537797dec05ecb9239f248953ffe.jpg Kylie Ellina Truswell-Mobbs trial: Woman cheered after admitting helping ill husband, David Ronald Mobbs, die A woman has walked out of court after admitting to aiding her terminally ill husband in ending his own life in a suburban home. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405716844112 australia australia 224 2026-09-28T03:18:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T03:18:43.000Z Kylie Ellina Truswell-Mobbs trial: Woman cheered after admitting helping ill husband, David Ronald Mobbs, die australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/thailand-floods-smartraveller-issues-travel-warning-to-aussies-after-bangkok-declared-flood-disaster-c-22936348 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22936348/b88f6b8a324e3781bc8e438b51a3327b2f2287a7.jpg Thailand floods: Smartraveller issues travel warning to Aussies after Bangkok declared ‘flood disaster’ It comes as the capital city of Thailand was declared a ‘flood disaster’ after 300mm of rain pounded the country. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405715289112 world, asia-pacific world 27 2026-09-28T03:14:10.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T03:14:10.000Z Thailand floods: Smartraveller issues travel warning to Aussies after Bangkok declared ‘flood disaster’ world, asia-pacific https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/lachie-neale-put-on-blast-for-comments-made-during-interview-after-brisbanes-grand-final-win-over-fremantle-c-22935976 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22935976/5aee4d6074b4f2063664b9f2027ce582b5a043d7.jpg Lachie Neale’s controversial grand final week has extended beyond the final siren as he faces fresh criticism. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T02:51:18.000Z Lachie Neale put on blast for comments made during interview after Brisbane's grand final win over Fremantle afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/treasury-final-budget-outcome-smaller-deficit-thanks-to-higher-tax-revenue--c-22935703 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22935703/4feb3cf73c08702375c99f525325a55668dd4e1c.jpg Treasury final Budget outcome: Smaller deficit thanks to higher tax revenue Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced a smaller deficit than forecast in the May Budget thanks to extra tax revenue https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405441702112 politics, business politics 76 2026-09-28T02:20:02.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T02:20:02.000Z Treasury final Budget outcome: Smaller deficit thanks to higher tax revenue politics, business https://thenightly.com.au/world/noah-woods-nhs-staff-stood-down-for-accessing-medical-records-as-inquest-into-suffolk-death-adjourned-c-22935563 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22935563/9795674383e6d9e57e421afd189ce7f3971b47da.jpg Noah Woods: NHS staff stood down for accessing medical records as inquest into Suffolk death adjourned UK police said a body was located during the search for a partially deaf 3-year-old boy named Noah. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405711613112 world, uk world 126 2026-09-28T01:54:36.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T01:54:36.000Z Noah Woods: NHS staff stood down for accessing medical records as inquest into Suffolk death adjourned world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/culture/mtv-vmas-2026-madonna-sabrina-carpenter-and-lisa-steal-show-at-star-studded-awards-in-los-angeles-c-22935879 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22935879/12812707b9018a3c465f43e361a09642b3e131b1.jpg MTV VMAs 2026: Madonna and Taylor Swift make history as music’s biggest stars take over Los Angeles Kacey Musgraves delivered an emotional rendition of I Will Always Love You as the VMAs paused to honour country music legend Dolly Parton, one month after her death. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405716774112 culture culture 69 2026-09-28T01:39:29.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-28T01:39:29.000Z MTV VMAs 2026: Madonna and Taylor Swift make history as music’s biggest stars take over Los Angeles culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/ledcourt-crash-three-people-including-teen-girl-dies-after-three-car-collision-on-victorias-western-highway-c-22935565 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22935565/fb7e23efd9b86c6a627156acca98f974815ff6b8.jpg Three people have died following a crash on Victoria’s Western Highway, near Ledcourt on Sunday night. The Nightly en 2026-09-28T00:22:25.000Z Ledcourt crash: Three people including teen girl die after three-car collision on Victoria’s Western Highway victoria, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/donald-trump-to-meet-anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-in-illinois-as-he-rejects-calls-to-slow-us-ai-development-c-22935496 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22935496/9bdf0e4f1535ec2c39d4124a1bcc8dbc0b27dac3.jpg Donald Trump insists it's important for the US to maintain its AI technological edge over China. The Nightly en 2026-09-27T23:53:00.000Z Donald Trump to meet Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei in Illinois as he rejects calls to slow US AI development us-politics, technology https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/prince-harry-reveals-update-on-arthur-and-lilibets-schooling-after-security-row-derailed-initial-plans-c-22935151 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22935151/380de1a39a6cae9842bbe93c8b0c512d1bf50900.jpg Prince Harry has shared an update on how his children are settling into their new school after security concerns derailed the start of the term.  The Nightly en 2026-09-27T22:34:46.000Z Prince Harry reveals update on Archie and Lilibet’s schooling after security row derailed initial plans royals https://thenightly.com.au/australia/ultimo-taxi-crash-man-in-his-20s-fighting-for-life-after-being-struck-on-harris-street-in-sydney-c-22935140 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22935140/49277fbe4b505d2e6eacde0e6136a98cd045e27a.jpg Young man rushed to hospital in critical condition after crash. The Nightly en 2026-09-27T22:01:29.000Z Ultimo taxi crash: Man in his 20s fighting for life after being struck on Harris Street in Sydney australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/rba-rate-hike-looms-as-tanya-plibersek-and-barnaby-joyce-clash-over-australias-gfc-level-interest-rates-c-22935060 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22935060/d0e29a480dac4fd24a976060d0c564ac579d544c.png RBA rate hike looms as Tanya Plibersek and Barnaby Joyce clash over Australia’s GFC-level interest rates The latest Newspoll shows Labor's primary vote has dropped to 27%, just one point above the party's worst ever result from 2012. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6405340960112 politics politics 363 2026-09-27T21:28:35.000Z The Nightly en 2026-09-27T21:28:35.000Z RBA rate hike looms as Tanya Plibersek and Barnaby Joyce clash over Australia’s GFC-level interest rates politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/openai-medicare-breach-sparks-canberra-ai-crackdown-as-monash-expert-chetan-arora-warns-of-missing-fence-c-22934969 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22934969/ec212f2b50b1b98f314769dbfe53e904df25e9b7.jpg Australia is scrambling to fortify its digital infrastructure after the OpenAI breach of Medicare. The Nightly en 2026-09-27T20:58:21.000Z OpenAI Medicare breach sparks Canberra AI crackdown as Monash expert Chetan Arora warns of missing ‘fence’ australia, world https://thenightly.com.au/business/rba-interest-rates-set-to-hit-15-year-high-as-richard-marles-james-paterson-clash-over-australias-inflation-c-22934901 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22934901/5b5e70797d0fdc6d2d35e0f3622889f50445644e.jpg Surging inflation and the tight jobs market will be front and centre as the RBA board meets. The Nightly en 2026-09-27T20:54:55.000Z RBA interest rates set to hit 15-year high as Richard Marles, James Paterson clash over Australia’s inflation business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/one-nation-support-soars-in-queensland-nsw-and-wa-with-pauline-hanson-top-pm-choice-up-north-c-22934272 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22934272/91e94a99547d2e69d6e21ae0aa1f3b47607fea66.jpg Pauline Hanson and Anthony Albanese. The Nightly en 2026-09-27T11:38:02.000Z One Nation support soars in Queensland, NSW and WA with Pauline Hanson top PM choice up north politics