11 August 2026
A former Japanese ambassador has lashed out at Anthony Albanese amid calls for him to apologise over his melon comments.
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11 August 2026
Companies will no longer be allowed to advertise goods and services through cold calls without previous consent from consumers.
11 August 2026
Almost two weeks ago, what is believed to be a North Korean missile was fired in a Russian attack that killed a Ukrainian family. It could be part of a major escalation in North Korea's involvement in the war in Ukraine.
11 August 2026
In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts say the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less protected.
11 August 2026
Lord mayor says Town Hall square will be ‘fantastic’ – but business advocate says project’s scale of demolition presents ‘unwanted disruption’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates The City of Sydney on Tuesday released new renders of a plaza that will be built opposite Sydney town hall after the council began finalising discussions with the owners of the last of seven buildings that need to be acquired and bulldozed for the project.
11 August 2026
Former 2GB and 2UE radio host, now 85, has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates The witness on Tuesday was asked by the trial prosecutor Georgina Wright to describe what his younger brother, known as complainant J, told him during a meeting at a McDonald’s.
11 August 2026
In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three hikes earlier this year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates 35% but threatened to hike again if needed, as it warned falling house prices will slow income growth. The widely expected decision comes after a steep decline in property values in Sydney and Melbourne arrived in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide following three rate hikes earlier this year.
11 August 2026
By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.
