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The Sydney Morning Herald Alan Jones trial live updates: ‘Complainant C’ continues evidence in alleged indecent assault, sexual touching trial ‘C’ has told a court that the then media titan kissed and touched him repeatedly without his consent, including groping him at a lunch where others witnessed the incident. by Michaela Whitbourn and Clare Sibthorpe Back in blue: Cheika set to return as Waratahs coach Michael Cheika is in line to return to the Waratahs 12 years after leading the team to a Super Rugby title. by Jonathan Drennan and Iain Payten Australia news LIVE: Gun buyback scheme won’t stop the ‘next Bondi’, Albanese warned; Ukraine launches drones on Russia in deadly attack Follow along as we bring you live news updates from Australia and beyond. by Daniel Lo Surdo ASX slides lower; JB Hi-Fi tumbles, NAB reports $1.9b quarterly profit The Australian sharemarket has slid lower in early trade after the US stock market edged back from its all-time high following the latest report on the economy to come in surprisingly weak. Trump praises North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, slashes military drills with Seoul The US president said he instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce the “costly” joint military exercises and noted ally South Korea’s refusal to assist his actions against Iran. by Costas Pitas ‘It’s different’: Robert Irwin’s razzle-dazzle gets big thumbs up from Sam Pang The Gold Logie winner was full of praise for the wildlife warrior on a night that landed as something as welcome as it was unexpected. Haddara crime family boss fighting for life after suspected gangland ambush Alleged former gangland boss Fadi Haddara is fighting for life after he was ambushed in his driveway on Sunday evening. by Chris Vedelago , Isabel McMillan and Roy Ward The AFL’s quirky rule exposed amid frenzy of Saturday night’s draw Hawthorn would not have won had they attempted to rush the ball through for a behind. That’s different if Collingwood punched it through. Weird, isn’t it? by Michael Gleeson Surge in demand for Sydney’s metro trains leaves passengers waiting On the eve of the second anniversary of the metro city section, new government figures reveal the choices commuters are making. by Matt O'Sullivan Record number of fraudsters booted from NDIS as Labor negotiates path for cuts One supplier was alleged to have fraudulently claimed around $4 million in public funds. by Nick Newling In this Sydney suburb you need to earn $6.3m to be in the top 1%: How does your area compare? The top earners in 83 locales take home more than $1 million a year on average. Check out your neighbourhood. by Matt Wade and Craig Butt Taylor left in the cold as Hanson becomes de facto opposition leader Angus Taylor spent much of parliament’s winter break travelling the country and meeting voters. At this stage, it hasn’t helped. by James Massola The bright sparks whose jobs are safe from artificial intelligence While AI might be able to harness all of human intelligence, it also has the capacity to harvest its worst The Herald's View Taking an extended holiday? 15 things you need to do before you leave If you’re going away for more than a month, there’s plenty of prep work to do. Some of it could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. by Michael Gebicki The corrupt relatives behind one of Australia’s richest people Long before Phillip Lee’s son hosted Prime Minister Albanese for dinner, his relatives had been sentenced to 13 years’ jail and executed in China. by Lucy Macken and Eryk Bagshaw Betting against the bank. ‘Widow-maker’ trades are making a comeback It’s known as a high-risk trade in the investment world. Lately, more have been game to try it. by Clancy Yeates Melbourne High students to shift into portables after ‘extreme’ safety concerns raised The prestigious South Yarra all-boys public school will move up to 30 demountable classrooms to its hockey field from next year. Why the Darwin disaster is a wake-up call for Australian cricket Every young batter in the country should keep their own phones close by. Changes to Australia’s line-up can’t be too far away. by Daniel Brettig Limericks, sandwiches and a trip to Antarctica: Sam Neill’s friends pay tribute at moving Logies The beloved star died in July, but was very much present at this year’s Logie Awards. Superquiz, Monday, August 17 Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. August 16, 2026 Sam Pang takes home Gold as Robert Irwin shines: Full list of winners at the 2026 Logie Awards It was a night of surprises, levity and poignant moments, with three Hall of Fame inductees including Deborah Mailman and Andrew Denton, and a posthumous win for Sam Neill. August 16, 2026 by Bronte Gossling and Louise Rugendyke ‘It would be churlish to say no’: Why this TV legend had mixed feelings about the Logies Hall of Fame “People should get off the stage and let someone else on,” Andrew Denton says of his retirement from TV. Now he’s back to receive an unexpected major honour. August 16, 2026 by Michael Idato From pasta pastor to plastic projectile Working overtime on the census. August 16, 2026 Swans secure two home finals, Gulden picks up 47 touches in Dons demolition Sydney sit two games clear of third place with one game left and are guaranteed two home finals. Meanwhile, the Demons have been dealt a major blow, with Jacob van Rooyen set to miss the club’s finals campaign. August 16, 2026 by Peter Ryan , Jon Pierik and Steve Barrett The knock on the door: 57 years on, a Vietnam War widow tells her story Decades after being evicted from army housing with three young children, Lynne Moore is finally sharing the long-ignored plight of Australia’s young war widows. August 16, 2026 by Carolyn Webb Logies 2026 as it happened: Sam Pang wins Gold Logie; touching tributes to Sam Neill and Johnny Young; Deborah Mailman inducted into Hall of Fame A recap of all the glitz and glamour as the stars turned out for Australian TV’s big night. August 16, 2026 by Louise Rugendyke , Nell Geraets , Meg Watson , Karl Quinn , Bronte Gossling and Courtney Thompson ‘I’ve fallen in love with the trade’: The AI-proof job that 30,000 more Australians took up last year Despite the hazards – risk of electrocution or severe burns from live wires, breathing in toxic building materials and falls from dangerous heights – being an electrician has never been more popular. August 16, 2026

by Sally Rawsthorne Clover’s grand plan risks becoming an eyesore and more The lord mayor says the planned Sydney square will be as “grand” as any overseas. This aspiration is implausible due to the small size proposed. August 16, 2026 Dragons down Tigers in battle of cellar dwellers; Knights keep top four dream alive A sub-10,000 crowd said it all about the stakes between the two joint-ventures, while Newcastle’s slim top-four hopes are still alive. August 16, 2026 Labor marked down on migration as delayed visa shake-up approaches More than a third of voters say Pauline Hanson’s party is best placed to manage immigration and refugees. August 16, 2026 by James Massola Cummins flags batting changes after Australia’s bubble burst by Bangladesh Pat Cummins conceded Australia’s malfunctioning batting order may need to be overturned after the Test team’s bubble was comprehensively burst by Bangladesh in the tourists’ first-ever red ball win on these shores. August 16, 2026 by Daniel Brettig Five arrests over threats to Scots College accused Police arrested five boys after they allegedly threatened one of the students accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. August 16, 2026 by Nigel Gladstone , Christopher Harris and Riley Walter Mark has spent years keeping his community safe. Now he needs them for the fight of his life Police are wrapping their arms around Senior Constable Mark Patterson as he battles pancreatic cancer. August 16, 2026 by Riley Walter Brisbane’s title defence is the worst in 118 years. Things just got even worse The premiers’ stunning slide towards the wooden spoon is setting all the wrong kind of records. Now Reece Walsh could be out for the season and faces being sidelined for the World Cup. August 16, 2026 Family buys $3.5m inner west house that would have cost $3.8m earlier The stylish home traded for the first time in more than 40 years. The agent thought it would have fetched more a few months ago. August 16, 2026 by Elizabeth Redman Embattled but defiant, a brutal regime holds a country hostage Five years on from the fall of Kabul, the Taliban maintains its grip on Afghanistan. But the regime faces a host of problems both at home and abroad. August 16, 2026 by Elian Peltier While Liberals shoot their messenger, Labor squanders its chance for brave reform Andrew Bragg’s freewheeling speech annoyed many of his colleagues, though he said nothing so off-message as Tony Abbott’s recent attacks on multiculturalism. August 16, 2026 by George Brandis Facebook is advertising illegal gambling, and the watchdog is powerless to stop it Ads spruiking illegal online casinos to Australians boost social media giant Meta’s billions in ad revenue, but a loophole stops the regulator taking action. August 16, 2026 by Elias Visontay Hawaii escapes the worst of Hurricane Lala but flood risks remain Strong winds and heavy rain have left more than 40,000 people without power, and tropical storm warnings remain in full effect. August 16, 2026 by Alexa St.John and Ed White ‘Indecision and flawed judgment’: Australia player ratings after shock Test loss to Bangladesh No one saw this result coming before the Darwin Test. Now the spotlight is seriously shining on a couple of members of the Australia team. We rate their performances against Bangladesh. August 16, 2026 by Daniel Brettig Queensland set to become Australia’s most heavily armed state As NSW launches a major post-Bondi gun buyback, Queensland’s rejection of the scheme will make it the most armed state. August 16, 2026 by Cameron Atfield Coalition slams ‘failed’ gun buybacks as Albanese vows to push on The Nationals and One Nation are demanding an end to the national plan, with NSW the only state participating after eight months. August 16, 2026 by Nick Newling In a scorched Europe, no country is safe With heatwaves across most of Europe and great rivers falling to record lows, the effects of the extreme weather on farmers are likely to flow across the continent, and possibly beyond. August 16, 2026 Under heavy skies, Alice Springs comes together to heal The people of Alice Springs experienced a collective trauma, says Mayor Asta Hill, and it is time for healing. August 16, 2026 by Hannah Murphy Minns willing to make next state election a gun fight over buyback scheme The government is expected to force licence holders in NSW to hand over up to 274,000 firearms, in a move that faces stiff opposition from One Nation. August 16, 2026 by Matt O'Sullivan Prince Harry redirects charity funds to elephant conservation The Duke of Sussex has moved money from his late mother’s memorial fund to Sentebale – the charity that sued him – to a Botswana-based elephant charity. August 16, 2026 by Victoria Ward Brisbane Airport expands global connections and regional lifelines New daily flights into Asia will begin in October, as work reaches the halfway mark on a vital $217 million medivac precinct at the airport. August 16, 2026 by Cameron Atfield Boy charged over alleged McDonald’s stabbing Witnesses reported an altercation between two boys at a restaurant north of Brisbane, one of whom suffered knife wounds to his abdomen. August 16, 2026 by Cameron Atfield and William Davis No meal, no drink: Regulator blocks Boathouse’s bid to loosen liquor rules at popular Sydney beach The plan was rejected after community pushback over concerns about noise, environmental damage, and antisocial behaviour. 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