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)
Trump continues Irish visit at golf tournament 13. September 2026 (03:47) US President Donald Trump continues his visit to Ireland on Sunday after stirring up a diplomatic row hours into the trip by backing Irish unification(London News)
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)
Government urged to deliver crackdown on zero-hours contracts 13. September 2026 (01:02) TUC general secretary Paul Nowak will tell a press conference that employer organisations have been “loudly campaigning” against the Government’s promise to end the contracts(London News)
