Albanese hits back at Pauline Hanson’s ‘nastiness’ after criticism of his mother’s use of public housing 13. September 2026 (05:36) Andrew Hastie also says One Nation leader is ‘not the person I thought she was’ and he feels sorry for JoyceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has labelled Pauline Hanson nasty and spiteful over resurfaced comments from the One Nation leader criticising his mother for living in public housing for decades.Hanson also faced further a political threat from Liberal MP Andrew Hastie – who vowed to go “all the way” in his fight with her – as he suggested One Nation MPs Barnaby Joyce and David Farley were likely feeling buyers’ remorse for joining the party.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas 13. September 2026 (04:39) Prime minister’s office tells families of those missing ‘the nation stands with you’ as search and rescue efforts continueOne person has died and more than 30 are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Vanuatu, the country’s government says.The vessel, MV Matui, had set sail with more than 40 passengers and crew on Friday from the island of Santo to Ambae island in very rough seas, but did not arrive. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
NSW to put strict caps on screen time in classrooms while pushing for ‘pen and paper’ learning 13. September 2026 (04:00) Screen limits will become mandatory in NSW schools from 2028 as federal education minister says students may need a ‘digital detox’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government has announced it will implement limits on screen time in public school classrooms and push for students to take part in daily “pen and paper” learning.The state’s new regulations follow a similar announcement from the Victorian government and suggestions by the federal education minister, Jason Clare, that students might need a “digital detox”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Houthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces 13. September 2026 (03:27) Iran-allied Houthis say drones and missiles used in attack that targeted ‘weapons depots and command and control centres’ in southern Saudi ArabiaHouthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen’s government forces led growing numbers of civilians to flee.The attack at the southern Sharurah base targeted “weapons depots and command and control centres that are managing the aggression against our nation and people”, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree wrote on X. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
OpenAI IPO will not happen in 2026 amid AI safety fears, Sam Altman says 13. September 2026 (01:00) OpenAI’s decision comes after dire warnings about rapidly progressing technology and lawmakers’ calls for new rulesOpenAI will not go public in 2026, Sam Altman said in a Fortune interview published on Saturday, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence.“I actually think that, given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public, and we don’t feel pressure on that,” Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, told Fortune. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Fossilized 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth found by California scientist 12. September 2026 (22:34) Molar from large mammal that once lived in North America is in ‘immaculate condition’ after discovery in Bay AreaA 10,000 year-old tooth in remarkable condition from an ancient Pacific mastodon, a large mammal that once inhabited North America, was recently discovered by a California scientist.Brigid Lynch, a geomorphologist, was working at a preserve in San Mateo county, when she stumbled across a peculiar rock. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Do not call her a racist: anti-Pauline Hanson strategists tell campaigners character attacks won’t work in Victoria 12. September 2026 (22:00) Exclusive: strategic rethink urges progressive activists to respectfully steer one-on-one conversations with One Nation supporters towards economic concernsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe message from strategists was blunt: do not, however tempting, personally attack Pauline Hanson or call her a racist.The request has been made to progressive campaigners and unionists who have been asked to start one-on-one conversations with One Nation supporters before the Victorian election in November. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Labor has had 12 years to fix Victorian roads. Turning to ‘pothole populism’ now may be too late 12. September 2026 (22:00) Potholed roads are ‘devastating political advertising’ for the Victorian government – but Ben Carrol’s made them the focus of his campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt a press conference to celebrate the sold-out NFL match played at Melbourne’s MCG on Friday, the Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, was heckled on one issue.“Fix the potholes,” a punter called out as they walked past the Victorian premier’s press conference. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
NSW government paid for homeless man to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering housing 12. September 2026 (22:00) Local council and state government attempting to move on residents living in an encampment by the river in Wagga WaggaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government paid for a homeless man in Wagga Wagga to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering him temporary accommodation, in an attempt to move on residents living in an encampment by a river.The local council and state government have been attempting to clear out the encampment for several months after a newborn baby died in May when its mother gave birth to twins in a tent. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Small price to pay’: The young homeowners welcoming falling house prices even as it hurts them 12. September 2026 (22:00) Some buyers say they are ready to absorb the fallout of housing weakness if it means boosting home ownership across the boardGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFalling property prices have come at the worst possible time for Alex Hogan and his partner. They are now weighing up whether they can afford to have another child.Locked out of the established housing market, the Queensland couple resorted to buying a block of land to build a family home. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
