September 2026
September 7
- Houthis seize Mocha and Red Sea coast as Iran strikes damage US jets in Jordan
Iran-backed Houthi forces captured the Yemeni port city of Mocha and advanced along the Red Sea coast, according to reports from the region. The advance gives the group control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline, including a strategic island on a vital oil shipping route.
- Queensland credit rating downgraded for first time since 2009
S&P downgraded Queensland's credit rating, with the state's Olympics spending cited as a factor. The downgrade follows a budget that the Australian Financial Review described as weak.
- Australian Labor weighs changes to digital harm law to win Coalition support
The Australian Labor government is considering changes to its digital harm proposal in order to secure support from the Coalition. The proposal is part of a broader stand-off with big technology companies over online content rules. The government's move has been described as a significant escalation in its conflict with major digital platforms.
- Daniel Billings sentenced to 28 years for murder of Molly Ticehurst
The murder was described in court as 'absolutely terrifying'. The sentencing judge made the remark, which was widely quoted in coverage.
- Albanese defends late mother against Hanson's public housing attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly defended his late mother after Pauline Hanson criticised her use of public housing. Albanese described Hanson's remarks as 'nastiness' and said the attack was 'way out of her league'. The confrontation drew an emotional response from the prime minister, who was described as 'stunned' by the criticism.