22 October 2026
One Nation MP says his party plans to govern in first speech Brisbane Times
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22 October 2026
SYDNEY, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The Australian Sports Commission has advised that encouraging promising young athletes to participate in different physical activities, including play, rather than ...
22 October 2026
Australian history has been relatively free of political violence. But there have nonetheless been some shocking incidents from which we should learn.
22 October 2026
Australia's security chiefs had warned of "online echo chambers" fuelling grievances and conspiracies and stepped up prosecutions for threats of political violence ahead of Monday's attack on a ...
22 October 2026
41-year-old set on ‘dream to be able to race in Africa’ Rwanda to host despite criticism of human rights record Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to remain racing in Formula One until he can take part in the African Grand Prix which is set to take place in Rwanda in the 2030s , with the seven-time world champion also stating he believes it is right that F1 is to hold a race there despite criticism of the country’s human rights record. Last week F1 confirmed Rwanda was to host the African Grand Prix having concluded a 10-year agreement for the meeting on a purpose-built circuit, with the first race set for the early 2030s. It is lined up to be held on a circuit in Bugesera, 25 miles south of the capital, Kigali, which has yet to be constructed and marks a return to the African continent for the first time since it last held a race at Kyalami, South Africa in 1993.
22 October 2026
The Islamic republic has long used billboards in Tehran to mock its opponents and hammer home its messaging, but this piece of performance propaganda is perhaps the most eccentric yet.
22 October 2026
Officers encourage people to look after one another, remain vigilant, and contact police if they have any concerns.
22 October 2026
Council's deadline said all tents and other belongings had to be moved off the grass of the disused Old Boys' sportsground by the end of the day.
