Australia news live: Marles said OpenAI CEO didn’t tell him about hack at meeting; flight cancellation heartbreak for AFL fans
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 26, 2026 • Originally reported by Nick Visser. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Follow live updates
Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
Partner of NSW police officer who died in crash says he’s lost the love of his life
Daniel Vasquez, the partner of NSW police officer Mia Lay, who died in a car crash while on duty, issued a statement on behalf of her family yesterday, saying he had lost the “love of my life”.
Mia loved what she did in the police. She was happy in the police, she was good at her job, and how loved she was by everyone in the community. She was the happiest girl I’ve met …
I’d ask for everyone to remember how stunning and beautiful she was. She was a kind hearted person, gave so much love to everyone that she cared about …
The prime minister accepted an award about the way in which we are managing our place in the world, and specifically our place in the region. In terms of the alliances that we’ve struck with countries around Australia, such as Papua New Guinea and Fiji, the way in which we are pursuing the AUKUS arrangements, which are building Australian capability in what is a very challenging world.
I think the recognition of the prime minister is deserved in respect of him. But it’s also a recognition of what his government has been doing to make sure that we are keeping Australians safe in a very challenging global environment, and that’s what we are seeking to do here.
Continue reading...