ABC reporter could face disciplinary action over opinion piece, journalists’ union says 12. October 2026 (09:29) Opinion piece by head of union Michael Slezak sparks disagreement with new ABC director of news, Simon RobinsonSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereABC management has refused to rule out disciplinary action against a journalist and union office-holder for writing an opinion piece for the Australian Financial Review, according to the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).The award-winning ABC climate journalist, Michael Slezak, had an article published last week in Nine’s financial newspaper in his capacity as federal president of MEAA. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘What planet is she on?’: the Seekers take aim at CPAC over use of I am Australian 12. October 2026 (09:27) The carnival is over for use of Australian band’s song they say was played without permission at conservative conferenceGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastA member of legendary Australian band the Seekers has taken aim at a conference featuring Pauline Hanson for using a classic song, confirming no permission had been granted.Bruce Woodley said the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) featured I Am Australian without approval, while the song’s co-author revealed Hanson had been previously threatened with legal action over its potential use.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ukraine says Russia violated Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ – Europe live 12. October 2026 (09:04) Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv power plant among the facilities hit after US president claims ‘energy ceasefire’, while Kremlin yet to confirm any dealTrump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’The fast-moving row between Washington and Kyiv began on Friday when Trump announced he was lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports. He said the move would reduce global and domestic fuel prices before next month’s US midterm elections.A furious Zelenskyy called the decision “weak” and said it would generate “billions” in extra revenue for Putin, enabling him to wage war “even more intensely”. An equally irate Trump said Zelenskyy should “damn well stop” hitting Russian refineries. Ukraine needed a “new leader”, he said on Saturday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Roman fort found in Wales could prove myth of emperor’s camp is real 12. October 2026 (09:00) Exclusive: Finds suggest account in medieval folklore of a camp near Frenni Fawr hill was rooted in realityMagnus Maximus, the Roman emperor who ruled Britain in the fourth century, led his troops against the Picts and Scots, but a theory that he also established a military camp near Frenni Fawr hill in Wales has so far been based on folklore.Now fourth-century coins, among other finds at a newly identified Roman fort in Pembrokeshire, suggest the medieval tale was rooted in reality, to the excitement of archaeologists. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Teens at Sydney private religious school made to share beds with teachers, inquiry hears 12. October 2026 (08:50) Former student says nothing untoward happened to her during stays but tells NSW parliamentary inquiry culture of Redeemer Baptist School left much to ‘untangle’ as an adultGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTeens at a private religious school were made to share beds with teachers, while its principal once wandered through a common area naked, former students claim.A NSW parliamentary inquiry on Monday was told of the disturbing allegations from two former students of western Sydney’s Redeemer Baptist School. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
