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• Australia's invisible car giants August 14, 2026 5:17 pm Narromine News Australia's invisible car giants Australia's top 10 sales list looks very different when automotive groups are counted together, with Hyundai and Kia rocketing up the charts and Chinese companies taking out four places in total. While vehicles …
• News in brief: Northland shipbuilding talks target jobs and international contracts August 14, 2026 5:13 pm Northern Advocate Northern Advocate 14 Aug, 2026 04:55 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now ‌ Save Share Share this article Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter/X …
• BW ESS buys 250MW/1GWh Yanco BESS in Australia from ACEnergy August 14, 2026 4:27 pm Power Technology BW ESS has completed the acquisition of the Yanco battery energy storage system (Yanco BESS), a 250MW/1GWh project in Riverina, New South Wales, from ACEnergy, an Australia-based renewable energy developer. The deal will see BW ESS oversee construction …
• Australia and U.S. Position MQ-4C Triton at the Center of a Wider Indo-Pacific Surveillance Architecture August 14, 2026 4:26 pm Defense News Security News Army Recognition Australia and the United States are positioning the MQ-4C Triton as a key layer in a broader Indo-Pacific surveillance network, with Northrop Grumman detailing the effort on August 13, 2026. The high-altitude drone gives Australian and U.S. forces …
• The Great Barrier Reef isn’t dead yet. According to News Corp that makes climate science a ‘pseudo-religion’ August 14, 2026 3:53 pm The Guardian The Australian newspaper appeared to think it had a slam-dunk this week with a front page story pointing to official government data which showed “the Great Barrier Reef is refusing to die” despite decades of warnings that global heating would cause its …
• Bird flu has been evolving and migrating for 30 years. It is a far more deadly virus that has now arrived in Australia August 14, 2026 3:52 pm The Guardian In 1996, geese in poultry farms in the Guangdong province of southern China started to get sick with a virus causing “bleeding and neurological dysfunction” and then death. A strain of avian influenza had likely arrived as a relatively harmless virus in …
• Vietnamese expats in Australia, New Zealand hope for close links with homeland August 14, 2026 3:41 pm VietnamPlus Sydney (VNA) – Aside from the official meetings, business forums, or signed deals, one of the most memorable moments from General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam’s state visits to Australia and New Zealand …
• Revised maiden departure for Australia’s new river vessel August 14, 2026 3:34 pm Seatrade Cruise News Murray River Paddlesteamers' Australian Star will make her inaugural cruise from the company's home base in Echuca on the border of Victoria and New South Wales on September 18. As reported by Seatrade Cruise News, it had earlier been set for …
• Which ASX Small Caps Are Moving on Fresh Deals and Project News? August 14, 2026 3:18 pm Kalkine Media Highlights Adavale Resources, Equus Energy, InVert Graphite, Latitude 66, Orpheus Uranium, Sierra Nevada Gold and Xpedra Resources featured in fresh company announcements. Resource-sector activity dominated the morning flow, spanning uranium, gas, graphite …
• Celebrity News: Sunny Sandler, Henry Winkler, Jonathan Swan and More August 14, 2026 1:08 pm Detroit Jewish News - Michigan Don’t Say Good Luck is a musical teen drama. It is an original film that premieres on Netflix on Aug. 14. The film was produced by Adam Sandler’s company, and his daughter, Sunny Sandler, 17, has the star role. Here’s the official premise: “Sophie …
• French publishers want Google to pay for AI news summaries August 14, 2026 12:20 pm MediaNama A French press association, the Alliance of General Information Press (APIG), has asked France’s competition regulator to intervene. It has raised concerns over Google’s AI-generated news summaries. The group says Google uses publishers’ content without …
• Tech firms push back on Australia under-16 ban data August 14, 2026 11:37 am The News International Australia's biggest social media platforms told lawmakers Thursday not to read too much into early figures showing most children are still finding ways onto their services, even as regulators push to toughen penalties and enforcement powers under the …
• DOF chief urges Filipinos to reject fake news on Pax Silica August 14, 2026 11:16 am SunStar DEPARTMENT of Finance Secretary Frederick Go urged Filipinos to stop spreading unverified information about Pax Silica, saying misinformation could undermine a major initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s participation in the global technology …
• Mitchell Starc Confronts Mehidy Hasan Miraz Over Pitch Running in Australia-Bangladesh Test: WATCH Viral Video August 14, 2026 11:14 am News X 64 Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz were involved in a tense on-field exchange during the closing stages of the second day of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin on Friday. The incident occurred as Bangladesh continued to …
• Albanese makes fresh pitch to Trump for Australia to be given relief on tariffs August 14, 2026 10:58 am The Conversation Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a fresh plea for Australia to be given relief from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs during a phone call between the two leaders overnight Thursday. Trump agreed to “consider” the request. Albanese described the wide- …
• Warne, Hussey provide hope for unlikely Australia win August 14, 2026 10:37 am Jimboomba Times Beau Webster (left) says Australia can bat deep in reply to Bangladesh to set up a win in the Test. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS Australia will need to overcome one of the highest first innings deficits in their history to beat Bangladesh in the first …
• ‘Hours of waiting’: Australia’s worst car park August 14, 2026 10:27 am Townsville Bulletin This might just be Australia’s worst car park. In a dusty overflow parking lot next to a busy railway station in Melbourne, inconsiderate motorists don’t seem to think twice about double parking other cars rows deep, sparking hours-long delays for fellow …
• Bangladesh’s Tanzid hits historic century in Australia August 14, 2026 10:19 am Gulf News Tanzid’s innings was only the second Test century by a Bangladesh batter against Australia. Shahriar Nafees had previously scored 138 against the Australians at Fatullah in 2006. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto also played an important role, …
• Tanzid Hasan becomes first Bangladeshi to score Test century in Australia August 14, 2026 10:10 am The News Mill Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim made history on Friday by becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score a Test century in Australia. The left-handed batter reached the milestone during Day 2 of the opening Test of the two-match series against …
• Bangladesh take 150-run lead over Australia on day 2 of 1st Test August 14, 2026 10:09 am The News Mill Bangladesh built on their strong start in the opening Test against Australia, finishing Day 2 with a 150-run lead at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. After bowling Australia out for 198 on Day 1, Bangladesh capitalised on favourable batting conditions …
• Australia probes three near-misses in less than two weeks at Sydney airport August 14, 2026 9:41 am The Independent Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …
• World : New 'Australia Place' Mural Celebrates Decades Of Sabah-Australia Ties August 14, 2026 9:10 am Bernama KOTA KINABALU, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- A corner of Kota Kinabalu long known informally as ‘Australia Place’ now has a new public mural offering a colourful reminder of the shared history, friendship and people-to-people ties that have connected Sabah and …
• Australia taught a Test batting lesson by a side who refuse to beat themselves August 14, 2026 9:02 am The Age Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA Darwin: This really is different. After the summer of Bazball’s Ashes implosion allowed them to capitalise repeatedly on English mistakes, …
• Edify Energy reaches financial close on 1,200MWh solar-plus-storage projects in Queensland, Australia August 14, 2026 8:54 am Energy Storage News DT Infrastructure said the projects are built on its existing relationship with Edify, following the early execution of the Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap projects, with major construction expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026 and around 400 jobs …
• Squadron Energy secures AU$2.7 billion refinancing to support hybrid asset growth in Australia August 14, 2026 8:54 am Energy Storage News Law firm Allens advised the lenders on the refinancing. Allens co-lead partner Tim Stewart said the transaction reflected a broader pattern among developers with maturing asset portfolios. “As portfolios mature, sponsors are increasingly seeking …
• Origin Energy’s 650MWh Mortlake BESS begins commercial operations in Australia August 14, 2026 8:54 am Energy Storage News The facility uses grid-forming inverter technology, distinguishing it from conventional grid-following battery systems through its ability to set its own internal voltage waveform reference and operate independently of other generation sources when …
• Tanzid Hasan’s maiden test century puts Bangladesh in command against Australia August 14, 2026 8:49 am Beloit Daily News - Wisconsin DARWIN, Australia (AP) — Tanzid Hasan posted his maiden century in just his second cricket test to help guide Bangladesh to 351-6 at stumps Friday and into commanding position over top-ranked Australia after two days of the Top End series opener. Tanzid …
• Australia: Teachers on the front line of the NDIS cuts August 14, 2026 8:38 am World Socialist Web Site The Socialist Equality Party will hold an online public meeting this Sunday August 16 at 2 p.m. (AEST) to discuss a socialist perspective to fight the Albanese Labor government’s sweeping attack on the NDIS. Click here to register. The Albanese Labor …
• Over 6,500 Travelers Stranded at Narita Airport After Record Rainfall | News Roundup August 14, 2026 8:37 am Tokyo Weekender In this week’s news roundup, we have the latest on record rainfall in Chiba. Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the disputed Kuril Islands. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejects opposition demands to apologize over a double entendre …
• Ranveer Singh Moves Pralay Shoot From Australia To Mumbai Amid Deepika Padukone's Pregnancy: Report August 14, 2026 8:33 am ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Ranveer's 'Pralay' shoot moves to Mumbai near pregnant Deepika. Australian location permission challenges also contributed to the change. Pralay is a Rs 300 crore zombie-survival …
• ABC takes down second Gina Rinehart piece in as many weeks following fresh fake news radio segment August 14, 2026 8:29 am Sky News Australia The ABC has embarrassingly taken down a second piece concerning Gina Rinehart in as many weeks, admitting that broadcasting a claim that the Australian billionaire is pushing for Australians to "work for $2 a day" was "inaccurate." Late …
• Lending to property investors falls sharply in ‘tiny’ step towards fairer housing market in Australia, expert says August 14, 2026 8:23 am The Guardian In what one economist is describing as a “tiny step” toward a fairer housing market after decades of bad policy, property investors are shying away from established homes, and putting money into new builds instead, new data shows. New lending to property …
• Teen seriously hurt in stabbing in area north of Brisbane, Australia August 14, 2026 7:45 am The Assam Tribune Sydney, Aug 14: A teenager has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a stabbing north of Brisbane in the Australian state of Queensland on Thursday night. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) said in a statement that officers were called to an …
• News Bargaining Incentive must deliver for all communities August 14, 2026 7:45 am The Klaxon The News Bargaining Incentive presents an important opportunity, but one that must not be squandered, writes Local and Independent News Association executive director Claire Stuchbery… CLAIRE STUCHBERY The Government’s proposed News Bargaining Incentive …
• Australia golden girl Meg Harris reels in Gretchen Walsh to snatch Pan Pacs crown August 14, 2026 7:26 am The Guardian A surprised Meg Harris has confirmed her status as the latest golden girl of Australian swimming with victory at the Pan Pacific championships. Just weeks after winning six gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Harris has collected another for …
• Penny Wong launches blistering attack on Pauline Hanson over her vision for Australia: 'Seeks to divide for clicks and votes' August 14, 2026 7:13 am Daily Mail By MAISY RAE - NEWS REPORTER and NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 00:01 EDT, 14 August 2026 | Updated: 00:04 EDT, 14 August 2026 Penny Wong has slammed Pauline Hanson in a wide-ranging speech on Friday, describing the One Nation …
• 6 Significant News Stories The Australian Media Could Cover Instead Of Spending A Month Fixated On A Podcast Nobody's Heard Of August 14, 2026 6:43 am The Betoota Advocate WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT As the nation enters its fourth, arguably fifth week of carrying on about a stupid fucking podcast appearance where the Prime Minister said some dumb shit, many are starting to wonder what is going on. Despite most people …
• Shell’s Australia business faces potential job cuts August 14, 2026 6:03 am Upstream Another supermajor is looking into the possibility of job cuts as it reviews business operations. Last week, Upstream reported that supermajor BP is cutting up to 8% of its “non-frontline roles”, following an announcement to slim down the company's …
• Australia stunned as Bangladesh batters take charge August 14, 2026 5:44 am Nyngan Observer Tanzid Hasan has scored a century against Australia to put Bangladesh in a strong position. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS A maiden Test century by Tanzid Hasan has given Bangladesh a strong lead against an Australian side that was quickly running out of …
• Corangamite celebrates double district tourism awards August 14, 2026 5:36 am Colac Herald News MP praises inquiry into mobile coverage across south-west Victoria Wannon MP Dan Tehan says the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s decision to launch a major inquiry into regional mobile coverage is a chance to “finally deliver better …
• Australia news LIVE: PM discusses AUKUS, global conflicts in phone call with Trump; Jacinta Allan quits politics August 14, 2026 5:24 am The Sydney Morning Herald Expelled KPMG executive Eileen Hoggett has told a parliamentary inquiry she gave inaccurate answers in past interviews about confidential client documents in her locker, but she did not seek to mislead. Former KPMG chief operating officer Eileen Hoggett …
• World Cup 2026: New Zealand Football withdraws support for Gianni Infantino, FIFA president faces further critics over sell-off scheme, latest news August 14, 2026 5:21 am Fox Sports New Zealand Football has joined the growing list of federations calling for sweeping changes at FIFA, withdrawing their support for embattled president Gianni Infantino. Infantino is facing the threat of civil war in the aftermath of his abandoned plan to …
• ‘Not great news’: Socceroo out of Asian Cup August 14, 2026 5:20 am The Geelong Advertiser Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess is set to miss next year’s AFC Asian Cup after rupturing his achilles tendon playing for his English Championship club Swansea City. The Swans have announced that Burgess will undergo surgery after scans confirmed the …
• Big Bash privatisation debate moves forward after crucial Cricket Australia board meeting August 14, 2026 5:11 am Seven News Rival states believe NSW is beginning to warm to Big Bash League privatisation, despite the state remaining publicly coy on their support for the concept. Cricket Australia’s board met on Wednesday to discuss the next elements of the plan to sell shares in …
• Bangladeshi opener Tanzid Hasan shows up Australia with emotional first Test ton in Darwin August 14, 2026 4:15 am Seven News Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan has scored an extraordinary first Test century in just his second match, showing up Australia’s vaunted attack to push his side into the lead in Darwin. The tourists turned the screws early on day two with Tanzid untroubled …
• ‘Done with Australia’: Renter trapped in mould-infested home August 14, 2026 4:10 am The Geelong Advertiser A British woman’s mould nightmare in a Gold Coast sharehouse has exposed a grim reality for renters across Australia, with black fuzz spreading through her bedroom just six weeks after she moved in. Carenza, who recently relocated from England, says nearly …
• ‘Sterling Point’ Is A Cult YA Series In The Making, Here’s Where To Watch It In Australia This Weekend August 14, 2026 3:52 am ELLE Australia Move over The Summer I Turned Pretty; we have another yearning-filled drama on our hands with Sterling Point. Millennial and zillennial television watchers’ infatuation with teen dramas is well documented—from Off Campus to The Summer I Turned Pretty. The …
• Sydney airport incident involving Virgin and Qantas flights didn’t have to be reported, Airservices Australia says August 14, 2026 3:51 am The Guardian The organisation that manages Australian skies has defended its decision not to immediately report a fresh safety incident at Sydney airport when a Virgin plane aborted its take-off. The chief executive of the commonwealth-owned Airservices Australia, Rob …
• Big tech now has to make deals with even more local news outlets August 14, 2026 3:25 am RiotACT Global social media giants will have to make deals with eight Australian news firms to avoid additional taxes. Photo: hocus-focus. Google, Meta and other giant tech companies that share Australian-produced news on their platforms will soon have to strike …
• What China really wants, according to Australia’s former ambassador August 14, 2026 3:19 am WAtoday Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA Beijing: From his home in Canberra’s red-brick inner north, former diplomat Graham Fletcher offers a blunt analogy for how Beijing would like …
• 'Australia should get the best treatment': Albanese's phone call with Trump August 14, 2026 1:59 am SBS In brief The two leaders had a "warm and productive" call on Thursday. They also agreed that AUKUS will continue to deliver benefits for the US, Australia, and the UK. United States President Donald Trump said he would consider granting an …
• Limp Bizkit To Headline Australia's Good Things Festival 2026 August 14, 2026 1:07 am RTTNews Limp Bizkit are set to headline the 2026 edition of Australia's Good Things Festival, leading a lineup of more than 30 acts across rock, metal, punk and alternative music. The festival is scheduled to take place on December 4 at Flemington Racecourse …
• Follow all preseason news, training camp updates today August 14, 2026 1:03 am Times Herald Record - New York 8:37 pm ETShare this update Fernando Mendoza enters Raiders preseason game after Kirk Cousins Tom Viera The No. 1 overall pick takes the field for his first taste of NFL preseason action in relief of Kirk Cousins and connects with wide receiver Jack Bech …
• Gina Rinehart lodges fresh complaint to ABC over fake news concerns August 14, 2026 12:45 am Sky News Australia Gina Rinehart has lodged a new complaint with the ABC over misinformation it broadcast on Wednesday, falsely claiming that the Australian billionaire is pushing for Australians to "work for $2 a day". In a complaint sent by her company Hancock …
• Pacific Islands News Roundup – August 6 – August 12, 2026 August 14, 2026 12:38 am Pacific Islands Report Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security China and Oil Shocks Push Climate Down Pacific Islands’ Agenda (Financial Post/Bloomberg) China warns Pacific Islands diplomat not to sour ties over Taiwan (PACNEWS/AFP) Forum Strategic Plan …
• One of Australia's most unique stays has reopened - and two rooms are underwater August 14, 2026 12:23 am Jimboomba Times An underwater Reefsuite at the redeveloped Reefworld on the Great Barrier Reef. Picture supplied It's glamping, with a big difference. Reefworld is in the middle of the ocean. Limited to just 36 guests, the revamped Reefworld is a supersized pontoon …
• Why Renault Australia subbed out Captur for Symbioz August 14, 2026 12:12 am Seven News Renault has launched a new small SUV in Australia, and now it has provided a brief insight as to why it's gone for an entirely new model and not an updated version of an existing nameplate. The Symbioz is that SUV, and it arrives as part of an 18-month …
• Hasan Mahmud takes six as Bangladesh bowl out Australia for 198 August 13, 2026 11:30 pm ZoomBangla iNews Bangladesh bowled out Australia for just 198 on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday, then reached 96 for 1 in reply as the team returned to Test cricket on Australian soil for the first time in 23 years. Hasan Mahmud took 6 for 55 at …
• Rugby Australia's Wallaroos coaching hunt fails to support progress claims August 13, 2026 11:25 pm ESPN Australia Four hundred and forty-four days. That's how long it took Rugby Australia to announce its new Wallaroos coach Sione Fukofuka for 2027. By the time he takes on the role though, the team will have been without a permanent head coach for 475 days. It goes …
• Religion news 14 August 2026 August 13, 2026 10:43 pm Religion Media Centre A level Religious Studies entries fall amid shortage of specialist teachers The number of students in England and Wales taking Religious Studies at A-level has dropped by 2.7 per cent to 14,594, falling for the fifth successive year, giving rise to concern …
• Australia's biggest spectator air show returns to Gold Coast August 13, 2026 10:42 pm ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) An international air show that attracts crowds of more than 200,000 has returned to the Gold Coast after being cancelled last year. The major tourist event features historical aeroplanes and fighter jets traversing the city skyline, but it was dropped last …
• Understanding Australia’s evolving Chinese visitor market August 13, 2026 10:08 pm Griffith University News China remains one of Australia’s most valuable inbound tourism markets, yet today’s Chinese travellers are increasingly diverse in their motivations, expectations and travel behaviours. At Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT), Associate Professor Xin Jin …
• The alarming numbers exposing Australia’s grim batting situation: ‘No excuses’ August 13, 2026 9:49 pm Seven News Steve Smith says it has never been as tough to be a top-order batter in Australia but also insisted that there were “no excuses” for another poor batting display against Bangladesh in the first Test. There was a sense of Groundhog Day when Smith top-scored …
• Mercedes-Benz Boss Drops Bad News About V8 C63 August 13, 2026 9:35 pm CarBuzz Mercedes-Benz has great news for customers who want V8s, especially those who want AMG models with eight cylinders pumping under the hood. It is going to keep making them well into the next decade. Hold in there, C63 fan. Don't get excited just yet. If …
• What can we learn from Australia’s social media ban for teens? August 13, 2026 9:32 pm Knowable Magazine The 15-year-olds were far from happy when Australia banned them from social media. No more Insta, no more Snapchat, no more TikTok. From midnight December 10, 2025, tech companies that failed to prevent under-16s from having accounts risked fines of up to …
• 'Sorry for the pain': Gardner opens up on affair with Australia teammate August 13, 2026 8:28 pm 1News Australia vice-captain Ash Gardner has apologised for the pain cause by her marriage breakdown and thanked Cricket Australia for backing her leadership. Gardner's affair with Australian teammate Georgia Voll while married to ex-wife Monica Wright …
• This homebuying feature is growing in Australia. But there's a $275k catch August 13, 2026 8:14 pm SBS In brief A number of Australian lenders now offer 40-year mortgages. Canstar's Sally Tindall said it's far from the answer to Australia's housing affordability problem. Imagine paying a mortgage from today until 2066. For some Australians, that …
• Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg breaks silence on Ashleigh Gardner-Georgia Voll controversy August 13, 2026 7:43 pm CricketAddictor Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has opened up about the controversy surrounding Australian women’s vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner’s personal life. There were reports of an alleged relationship with national teammate Georgia Voll while married to her …
• Australia urged to spend billions on top-shelf US missile interceptors August 13, 2026 7:33 pm The Sydney Morning Herald Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA Washington: An influential Trump-aligned think tank is urging Australia to spend billions buying US-made missile interceptors to defend key …
• Bangladesh lead first Test after Hasan Mahmud takes six wickets against Australia August 13, 2026 7:19 pm The News Mill Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud claimed a career-best six-wicket haul as Australia were dismissed for 198 on the opening day of the first Test at Marrara Oval in Darwin on Thursday. Mahmud took 6/55 in 53 overs, helping to restrict Australia to their …
• Australia's child support system is being weaponised, data shows August 13, 2026 7:12 pm ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Leah* was left to negotiate child support with her ex-partner 12 months after giving birth to her son. More than a decade later and now raising a teenager, he is yet to pay any. The single mother said her ex-partner coerced her into Private Collect, an …
• Meta says it has axed 750,000 Facebook and Instagram youth accounts in Australia August 13, 2026 6:10 pm The Province Meta Platforms Inc. says it has removed access to more than 750,000 Instagram and Facebook accounts in Australia believed to belong to people under 16 since it began complying with the country’s landmark youth social media ban last year.Article content …
• 'No excuses': Groundhog Day for Australia's top order August 13, 2026 5:52 pm Jimboomba Times Steve Smith proved Australia's battling mainstay as they slumped against Bangladesh in Darwin. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS Steve Smith says it has never been as tough to be a top-order batter in Australia but also insisted that there were "no …
• Preview: Australia vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups August 13, 2026 5:40 pm Sports Mole Australia welcome Japan to the Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday morning for their second of seven friendly fixtures between this year’s Nations Championship fixtures. In what was a closely fought encounter right up until the final whistle, the …
• AP News: Katie Ledecky surges to 1,500 free win for her first home-soil international medal August 13, 2026 5:33 pm EdGlenToday - Illinois Katie Ledecky, of the United States, competes in the women's 1500-meter freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Katie Ledecky, of the United States, competes in …
• School Assembly Headlines (August 14, 2026): Top National, International and Sports News August 13, 2026 5:05 pm Mathrubhumi Last Updated: 13 August 2026, 06:27 PM IST Find out the top developments from across the globe – here are the major national, international and sports news stories. Representational Image | AI Generated Take a look at the top national, international and …
• Australia: Vote No to the third AEU-Labor Sellout! Build the Victorian Educators Rank-and-File Committee! August 13, 2026 3:51 pm World Socialist Web Site The Australian Education Union (AEU) bureaucracy and the Carroll Labor government have tabled their third attempt to impose a sellout enterprise agreement on Victorian public school teachers, principals and Education Support (ES) staff. This is not a step …
• Meta Shuts Down 750,000 Facebook and Instagram Accounts in Australia August 13, 2026 3:21 pm ARK News Meta Shuts Down 750,000 Facebook and Instagram Accounts in Australia ARK News.. Meta has shut down more than 750,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts suspected of belonging to Australian users under the age of 16, following the introduction of the world’s …
• BW ESS acquires 1,000MWh Yanco BESS from ACEnergy in Australia August 13, 2026 1:42 pm Energy Storage News Having acquired the asset, BW ESS will now take on construction delivery, long-term operation and ongoing community and stakeholder engagement. Yanco is the fifth large-scale BESS development ACEnergy has taken to financial close, and the company said the …
• Hithium to supply 421MWh BESS for GPG’s Fraser Coast project in Australia August 13, 2026 1:42 pm Energy Storage News The system features grid-forming capabilities and will provide energy arbitrage and frequency control ancillary services (FCAS). The battery storage system forms part of GPG’s broader Fraser Coast Hybrid Project, which entered construction in July 2026 …
• News from the world of Education: August 13, 2026 August 13, 2026 1:08 pm The Hindu Admissions and scholarships The School of Pharmacy and Research, Dnyaan Prasad Global University, invites applications for its B.Sc. Forensic Science (Hons.) programme  Eligibility: Minimum 45% in Class 12 (PCB/PCMB) from a recognised board Details at  …
• Chris Sponiar to Lead Cars24 Australia August 13, 2026 11:19 am Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 13, 2026-- Cars24 today announced the appointment of Chris Sponiar to lead its Australia business, as the company accelerates its next phase of growth in one of the world's most competitive automotive retail markets. This …
• Nigel Owens married his soulmate – now they’ve shared exciting news about their future August 13, 2026 11:16 am Ruck lsh referee Nigel Owens married his long-time partner, Barrie Jones-Davies, last year. The pair, who had been together for many years, celebrated their union in an intimate private ceremony, beginning a new chapter in their lives together. Join RUCK’s …
• CPA Australia pushes for direct government oversight of audit firms August 13, 2026 9:50 am The Accountant CPA Australia has called on the federal government to close a regulatory gap in the supervision of audit firms by introducing direct firm-level oversight, without triggering costly structural changes. In its submission to Treasury’s review of accounting, …
• GEORGIAN MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND AGRICULTURE: 24% OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE EXPORTS GOES TO US, 21% – TO AUSTRALIA August 13, 2026 9:47 am Sarke Daily News: Economics August 12, 2026 In the period of January-July, Georgia exported fruit and vegetable juices to 47 countries; main export markets are the US – 24% and Australia – 21%, reports Georgian Ministry of Environmental Protection and …
• Australia’s next total solar eclipse is on the horizon, after Europe mesmerised by celestial spectacle August 13, 2026 9:41 am Seven News A “magical” total solar eclipse has drawn excited crowds to locations across Europe, with millions keen to take in a rare celestial spectacle that sent parts of the continent into darkness. A rare total solar eclipse involves the moon gliding precisely …
• Gardner apologises over relationship with Australia teammate: ‘Sorry for the pain’ August 13, 2026 9:34 am The Guardian Australia vice-captain Ash Gardner has apologised for the pain caused by her marriage breakdown and thanked Cricket Australia for backing her leadership. Gardner’s affair with Australian teammate Georgia Voll while married to ex-wife Monica Wright created …
• Rakhi to Canada, USA & Australia: International Gifting Ideas August 13, 2026 9:33 am Programming Insider Some siblings live ten minutes away and still take three business days to reply. Others live on the other side of the world and somehow remain involved in every family conversation. They know what happened at dinner, who argued with whom and, most …
• Thai-Aussie singer Ricewine dies after tree falls onto car in Australia August 13, 2026 9:23 am The Thaiger Thai-Aussie singer Ricewine dies after tree falls onto car in AustraliaLegacyThai-Australian singer and songwriter Talae Rodden, known professionally as Ricewine, died after a tree fell onto his car on Mount Buller Road in Australia on Monday, August 10, …
• Australia vice-captain Gardner addresses marriage breakdown amid affair allegations August 13, 2026 9:18 am The Indian Express “While my separation from my wife is a personal matter, I understand my current relationship status needed to be addressed by Cricket Australia given my position as vice-captain,” Gardner wrote on her Instagram story. “I am grateful that the CA Board has …
• Japan’s E-2D Links Australia and the Philippines in an Emerging Indo-Pacific Air Defense Network August 13, 2026 9:08 am Defense News Security News Army Recognition Japan has linked its E-2D Advanced Hawkeye with Philippine FA-50 fighters in joint flight operations around the Philippines, the JASDF announced on August 12, 2026, as the aircraft returned from training in Australia. The mission strengthens regional air …
• From bowled out for 54 in a warm-up game to a day-one stranglehold: Bangladesh stun Australia August 13, 2026 9:08 am The Age Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA Darwin: Australia’s first day of Test cricket since January left them badly shown up by Bangladesh and will make the brutal 20 matches in 12 …
• New laws to make tech companies pay for news will help, but there are 4 key problems August 13, 2026 8:48 am The Conversation The government has finally tabled its News Bargaining Incentive legislation to make big tech companies pay for the Australian journalism they use on their platforms. The government developed these laws to fix a problem with the original News Media …
• Australia stunned by near-perfect Bangladesh on day one in Darwin: ‘Absolutely bleeding’ August 13, 2026 8:41 am Seven News Australia’s veteran stars have been stunned to begin a gruelling 12 months of Test cricket as Bangladesh took it right up to the hosts in Darwin. The tourists cruised to 1-96 at stumps on day one after the Aussies managed just 198 all out having chosen to …
• Thai-Aussie singer Ricewine dies after tree falls onto car in Australia August 13, 2026 8:14 am The Thaiger Thai-Aussie singer Ricewine dies after tree falls onto car in AustraliaLegacyThai-Australian singer and songwriter Talae Rodden, known professionally as Ricewine, died after a tree fell onto his car on Mount Buller Road in Australia on Monday, August 10, …
• Australia to make tech companies pay more to news outlets for content under reworked media law August 13, 2026 8:12 am The Print Australia raised the number of deals large tech firms must strike with local news outlets under a revamp of its media licensing laws introduced to parliament on Thursday, the government said, adding the measure would distribute advertising revenue to more …
• Google Pixel 11 pre-orders — top deals and offers in Australia August 13, 2026 7:55 am Tom's Guide Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google has officially unveiled its new Pixel 11 lineup, set to release in Australia on Thursday, August 20, and there are some excellent pre-order bonuses to be had …
• The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Shine Tonight: Here’s How To See It From Australia August 13, 2026 7:31 am ELLE Australia THE RUNDOWN The annual Perseids meteor shower will peak between August 12 and August 13 in Australia. While the event usually favours the Northern Hemisphere some parts of Australia will catch a glimpse. The annual Perseids shower is a August occurence …
• Hasan Mahmud's six-wicket haul bowls Australia out for 198 August 13, 2026 7:28 am Dunya News Summary Hasan Mahmud took six wickets as Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 198 in Darwin, with Steve Smith scoring 71, while Bangladesh fast bowlers claimed all 10 Australian wickets. DARWIN (Dunya News) – Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud produced a …
• Australia news LIVE: O’Neil calls Coalition’s referral of alleged diplomatic leak a ‘political stunt’; Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as thousands remain missing August 12, 2026 3:07 am The Age The NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) commissioned a study of the 2025 Netflix program Adolescence, which follows a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a female classmate, as it works on a public communication campaign to target the spread …