Morning briefing covering an FBI probe into Chinese espionage via a fake Brisbane consultancy, Sally McManus's departure from the ACTU, Logie award winners, and global news updates.
Sam Pang wins the 2026 Gold Logie, with ABC's Goolagong and Dog Park each taking two awards. Deborah Mailman becomes the first Indigenous inductee into the Hall of Fame.
Director Hong Sang-soo wins Best Direction and Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, while actor Kim Min-hee shares Best Performance at Locarno Film Festival for 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes'
Director Hong Sang-soo and actor Kim Min-hee won awards at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland for their film 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes.'
The Trump administration awarded a controversial $158 million no-bid contract to Our Rescue, formerly Operation Underground Railroad, to provide legal services for unaccompanied migrant children, drawing criticism over the group's lack of immigration experience.
Baker Boy won album, song and film clip of the year at the 2026 National Indigenous Music Awards for his sophomore album Djandjay and hit single Thick Skin, while Birdz and Fred Leone took artist of the year.
Yolŋu hip hop star Baker Boy won Album, Song, and Film Clip of the Year at the National Indigenous Music Awards, while Birdz and Fred Leone took Artist of the Year.
Marri Ngarr artist Ryan Presley won the $100,000 top prize at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards for his oil painting 'Our lifestyle of tranquillity undisturbed'. Fellow artist Jenna Mayilema Lee also won the Work on Paper Award.
IShowSpeed seeks a third consecutive Streamer of the Year award at the Esports Awards 2026, facing competition from 11 other nominees including Kai Cenat and Jynxzi, with voting open until November 10, 2026.
Indigenous health workers and artists in Australia have created an anti-smoking and vaping anthem titled 'Voices of Resistance', which has been nominated for Best New Talent at the National Indigenous Music Awards.
Dozens of women accuse convicted rapist Ralph Carr of abusive behaviour, Australia's $50,000 parent visa process faces criticism for lengthy delays and applicant deaths, and Donald Trump's Board of Peace issues a contract for a military base in Gaza
A remote Northern Territory women's centre and an Indian art studio won the Community Collaboration award at the National Indigenous Fashion Awards in Darwin, celebrating cross-cultural textile traditions.
The sequel to the hit film Barbie, 'Barbie 2', faces uncertainty as salary negotiations with stars Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and director Greta Gerwig have stalled. Warner Bros must secure deals by December or the film rights revert to Mattel, potentially preventing the original creative team and story elements from being used.
Lễ công bố Dot Property Vietnam Real Estate Awards 2026 tại TP HCM đã vinh danh nhiều dự án và nhà phát triển bất động sản. Saigon Marina IFC nhận giải Project of The Year, D'. Patrimony được trao giải về thiết kế tổ hợp và phát triển cộng đồng, còn Vinhomes đạt danh hiệu Developer of The Year.
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook honored 68 individuals with state medals and citations for their contributions to projects marking the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, including former lawmaker Lee Jong-chan and professor Yuji Hosaka.
India secured fourth place at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze). T20I captain Shreyas Iyer lauded the athletes, particularly the boxing contingent for topping their medal table, inspiring the nation with their achievements.
L'acteur gallois Matthew Rhys a obtenu deux nominations aux Emmy Awards 2026 pour ses rôles dans "Widow's Bay" et "The Beast in Me". Malgré cette reconnaissance, il reste discret, cultive l'autodérision et est profondément attaché à ses origines galloises.
O doce de leite da Queijaria Santa Vitória, em Queluz, SP, foi eleito o melhor do estado no Prêmio Queijo Brasil. A produção, que leva 4 horas, utiliza leite fresco da própria fazenda e apenas 10% de açúcar, resultando em sabor e cremosidade naturais.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has awarded 11 new Flying Training Organisation (FTO) slots at seven airports, aiming to significantly boost domestic pilot training capacity. This expansion will help meet the projected demand for over 30,000 pilots, reduce reliance on foreign training, and retain expenditure within India.
Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded a first-class merit to veteran naval test pilot Yang. Yang was honored for his bravery during a life-threatening incident where his plane lost cabin pressure at 10,000 meters but he maintained course to avoid a civilian flight path before landing.
Kim Go Eun, 35 tuổi, đã giành giải Daesang (Giải thưởng lớn) đầu tiên trong sự nghiệp tại Blue Dragon Series Awards tối 31/7 nhờ diễn xuất ấn tượng trong "You and Everything Else", xúc động cảm ơn cộng sự và bày tỏ ước mơ xây dựng nhân vật đa dạng.
Ayami Sato, widely regarded as the best pitcher in women's baseball history, is set to make her US debut with the Los Angeles Queens in the new Women’s Professional Baseball League. Her 16-year career includes six World Cup gold medals and three MVP awards, bringing veteran leadership to the league.
BTS boycotts 2027 Grammys, citing concerns that new 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category divides music by region/language, despite their album 'Arirang' being a top seller with mostly English lyrics.
The Pentagon awarded Oracle a nearly $7 billion, decade-long contract for on-premises software across military branches, intelligence, and the Coast Guard. This win boosted Oracle's stock, which had been down this year amid AI growth concerns.
