- Operation Amarok expanded to Canberra and arrested 15 domestic violence offenders in just three days. - Labor and Coalition agreed on four deals covering gambling advertising, disability support, media payments and tax changes. - The Dolphins plan a $50 million facility including a high-performance centre and hotel for 2032 Olympics preparation. - A new database connects empty buildings awaiting development with nonprofits requiring temporary accommodation. - The Sapphire Network has defrauded over 4,000 Australians through fake ABC articles and bogus investment sites. - Government committed $14.8 billion to establish a billion-litre strategic reserve of diesel and jet fuel. - Christian metal band Demon Hunter sued Netflix over overlapping use of film, concert tours and merchandise. - Cancer Council's Daffodil Day seeks to raise over $5.5 million in its 40th year for research and patient care.
Daily Brief - 2026-08-20
The Brief · Aug 20
Australia's authorities and leaders tackle harm head-on, from domestic violence to fraud, while investing in community resilience.
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