Australian News

AI-generated illustrative image of emergency services outside a stadium for a NextNews report on the Newcastle Knights supporter crash
Australian News
  • October 4, 2026

Teen charged after alleged crash injures Newcastle Knights supporters

An 18-year-old man has been charged after a car allegedly crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters, injuring 10.

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AI-generated image showing Australian time zones, clocks and Sydney at sunrise for a NextNews daylight saving article
Australian News
  • October 4, 2026

Daylight saving starts today: what time is it across Australia now?

Daylight saving began on 4 October 2026 in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the ACT. Here is what changed.

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AI-generated image of a rugby league grand final contest under stadium lights for a NextNews NRL Grand Final article
Australian News
  • October 4, 2026

NRL Grand Final 2026: Roosters v Knights — start time, teams and what to know tonight

The Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights meet at Accor Stadium tonight in the 2026 NRL Grand Final. Here is the.

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Students with backpacks crossing a university campus lawn; illustrative stock photograph.
Australian News
  • October 3, 2026

Australia’s student visa changes: what applies now and what is planned for 2027

Australia’s new student visa rules affect onshore applications, partners and children. Here is what applies now, how transfer restrictions work.

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Rain falling on wet urban pavement; illustrative stock photograph, not Melbourne’s October 2026 flooding.
Australian News
  • October 2, 2026

Victoria faces further flooding after Melbourne’s downpour

A broad Victorian flood watch follows Melbourne’s downpour, with a separate Bunyip River warning. Check affected catchments and live emergency.

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