Daily Digest — 2026-10-21
English sources · Asia-Pacific
Today's news in Australia highlights critical issues ranging from health and economy to politics and crime, with a poignant story about a wildlife incident.
New research by Flinders University reveals that many Australian mothers with postpartum psychosis are not receiving timely help despite multiple contacts with health services. The condition, affecting one to two in 1,000 new mothers, is considered a psychiatric emergency.
📰 Read original →Gold Hydrogen plans to begin commercial helium production on Yorke Peninsula within 18 months, aiming to address a global shortage of the vital gas. This would be the first production in Australia since 2023.
📰 Read original →Thomas Keys, 30, is set to stand trial for an alleged serious attack on a 60-year-old woman at a Sunshine Coast beach in 2025. The incident occurred after the woman confronted Keys about his dog being off-leash on a dog-free beach.
📰 Read original →Brendan Nugent appeared in Wangaratta Magistrates Court on charges related to an alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines. The motive for the attack remains under investigation, and the court proceedings attracted significant media attention.
📰 Read original →Glenn Richard Rollo, 74, was fined $10,000 for possessing over 700 dead animals, including emus and echidnas, at his home and antiques business in central Victoria. The discovery was part of a major investigation into illegal wildlife trade.
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