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  The furore over Albanese and Japanese melons explained 12.08.2026 4m

  The Prime Minister continues to be attacked by his political opponents over comments he made about the Japanese prime minister and a gift of melons.  Anthony Albanese spoke about the fruit on a comedy podcast last month, while making hand gestures in front of his chest. He's since denied he was being disrespectful to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. What is the furore all about?  
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  Why was Trump sneaked out of Air Force One in a catering truck? 12.08.2026 3m

  It sounds like something out of a blockbuster movie: the US president, an assassination threat, a decoy plane…and a catering truck.  But it’s no Hollywood plot. Some US new outlets are reporting that last month, an elaborate ruse took place in July when Donald Trump was in Ankara for a NATO summit. 
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  Why the RBA left interest rates on hold 11.08.2026 3m

  The Reserve Bank has decided to leave interest rates on hold today. But the governor is warning Inflation is still too high and if it doesn't come down another rate rise is inevitable.
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  Why rapists' names have been kept secret 11.08.2026 2m

  The Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has announced plans to abolish suppression orders protecting the identities of convicted rapists.  The moves come two weeks after he took over as leader and as his Labor government struggles in the polls ahead of the November state election. Legal experts say it's a good start, but doing away with suppression orders during trials is needed for better courtroom transparency. 
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  Why Israel rejected Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan 11.08.2026 3m

  US President Donald Trump has been claiming a major breakthrough for Gaza after his Board of Peace brokered a deal for Hamas to hand over its weapons. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas's proposed plan for disarming is "unacceptable", rejecting the Trump administration's plans to end fighting in the Palestinian territory. What was proposed and what went wrong?
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  What is the Census and what happens if you don’t do it? 11.08.2026 4m

  After five years, it’s come back around again: Tuesday the 11th of August is Census night.  But what’s the Census for, and what happens if you don't do it?
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  Why are car insurances getting so expensive? 11.08.2026 2m

  If you thought your car insurance was getting more expensive, you're not alone. Premiums soared above inflation in the 2024-25 financial year and the corporate regulator ASIC has put some car insurance companies on notice for failing to explain why costs are rising. While the insurance sector says there's valid reasons for the trend, ASIC's investigation reveals there's still room for companies to charge less.
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  Why is SA holding a royal commission into AI? 10.08.2026 3m

  South Australia will hold a royal commission into artificial intelligence. It will be the first inquiry into AI at such a high level in Australia and is expected to run for nine months. But with SA's inquiry into social media leading to a ban for under 16s, could this inquiry also lead to national policy?
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  Sydney Airport's had two near misses on the runway within a fortnight 10.08.2026 2m

  Two planes narrowly avoided crashing into each other at Sydney Airport on the weekend. It was less than a fortnight after another near miss at Australia's busiest airport. Now, the federal transport minister has called in the head of Airservices Australia for an emergency meeting over staffing pressures and growing safety concerns.
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  Who killed Tupac? Three decades later, we may get some answers 10.08.2026 3m

  New details about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur could be revealed in a murder trial set to begin in Las Vegas this week Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who police accuse of orchestrating the rap icon's murder, has pleaded not guilty. The case is one of hip hop's most enduring mysteries and Davis is the only person to have faced charges over Shakur's death.
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  Australians urged to check who'll inherit their superannuation 10.08.2026 3m

  Super Consumers research shows that about 15.7 million people do not have a binding death benefit nomination, meaning their super fund can decide who inherits their accumulated super and any insurance when they die.  Not all funds offer binding death benefit nominations, so Australians are being urged to check. The federal government has been consulting on whether to introduce mandatory time frames for super funds to respond to claims and will soon announce a decision.
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  What do we know about US ambassador to Australia David Brat? 09.08.2026 3m

  The new United States ambassador to Australia is former Republican congressman David Brat. Both sides of federal politics have welcomed his confirmation. But outside political circles, some commentators have been more critical.
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  Which animals are at risk amid the global bird flu outbreak? 09.08.2026 3m

  There are now more than 200 confirmed cases of the deadly H5N1 bird flu across Australia. It's spread to five states, with South Australia recording the highest number of cases. And testing has confirmed Australia's first mass wildlife death event linked to bird flu on an island off the state's south-east coast. So, what do we know about this strain of bird flu?
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  Kmart 'smart glasses' spark privacy panic 08.08.2026 1m

  Kmart's $89 camera glasses, similar to the more expensive Meta version, promise to provide the ability to capture photos and videos hands-free. Campaigners against smart glasses are urging the Australian government to implement harsher laws on non-consensual filming.
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  Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan sign defence pact 08.08.2026 2m

  Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement to boost their collective security, amid continuing tensions between Iran and the United States. What will it mean for the region?
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  Jake Kolodjashnij identified as player who signed concussion waiver 07.08.2026 3m

  Jake Kolodjashnij has been confirmed as the Geelong player who struck a deal with the club to assume legal responsibility for any future head injuries he may suffer while playing. The 30-year-old Kolodjashnij has suffered with head injuries over his career, but has been a regular in the Geelong side over the last few seasons. It's kicked off another widespread discussion of how contact sports deal with concussion and the wellbeing of players.
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  Why is Abdul El-Sayed's win in Michigan getting so much attention? 06.08.2026 2m

  In the US state of Michigan, a race between two Democratic senator hopefuls is making headlines. The contest was won by Abdul El-Sayed with a razor thin margin of less than one per cent. His victory is being seen as a major win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which is challenging the party's establishment figures.
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  Are more civilians being targeted in Ukraine war? 06.08.2026 4m

  Ukraine is struggling to cope with the rate of Russian ballistic missiles. President Volodomyrr Zelenskyy says a massive wave of Russian strikes on Kyiv has killed at least 17 and injured dozens more. He says lives could have been saved with more missile interceptors and it marks a rise in the numbers of civilians killed in the war.
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  Why Elon Musk's rocket hit the moon 05.08.2026 3m

  A huge piece of a SpaceX rocket, floating in space since last year, is believed to have smashed into the moon at high speed. It's another reminder of the growing mass of space junk that humans have left either in orbit or shooting off into space. So why did this rocket end up on a collision course with the moon?