News from August 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
About Colonial First State settles class action for $249m
A class action against Colonial First State has wrapped up with a record $249 million settlement. More than 500,000 members of the super fund stand to benefit....
About Karina becomes a major hurricane far out at sea
Hurricane Karina strengthened quickly to a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean, far from land, weather officials said Monday. The storm remained away from sho...
About Gulf shipping faces risks as Iran maintains waterway closure
Iran states that the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked to commercial vessels. The waterway is currently closed. Iran and Oman are now arranging a deal for a prot...
About Rahul Gandhi backs actor Kriti Sanon after advert row
Jewellery brand Giva has removed a Raksha Bandhan commercial starring Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon following public criticism over her outfit. The commercial for...
About Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal Transfer Stance Revealed Amid Interest
Arsenal considered transfer interest from Manchester United regarding young talent Myles Lewis Skelly. Manchester United look to sign a left back for Michael Ca...
About Kinley Rasmus Shines at Little League World Series
Kinley Rasmus is competing as a pitcher and defensive player for Alabama in the Little League Baseball World Series. The 11 year old pitcher recently completed...
About Albanese says One Nation defeat is history's duty
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Labor supporters the party owes it to history to defeat One Nation. He and Treasurer Jim Chalmers called the party divisive...
About Barrhaven vehicle-train accident sends one to hospital
One person was taken to hospital after a vehicle train collision in Barrhaven. A teen was taken to hospital after a shooting in Stockton . San Francisco coach K...
About Aston Villa consider summer transfer move for Jean-Clair Todibo
Aston Villa are exploring a potential move for West Ham United defender Jean Clair Todibo this summer. Villa switched focus to Todibo after backing away from a...
About Miss Universe Australia 2026 Crown Awarded To Caitlin Worthington
Caitlin Worthington claimed the Miss Universe Australia 2026 honour in the staged pageant. Chloe Ryan Uhlich appeared as a featured entrant in the celebrated ce...
About Leah Stewart opens up after surviving Sydney shark attack
Sydney shark attack survivor Leah Stewart viewed her recovery as a fresh start in life after enduring an attack in Sydney. She discussed her recovery process an...