Isaac Regional Council has announced a delay in kerbside waste collection for Moranbah residents. Due to mechanical issues, the general and recycling collections scheduled for Tuesday, 27 October 2026, will be completed on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Residents are requested to keep their bins at the kerbside until the delayed collection. The council has expressed apologies for the inconvenience caused and thanked residents for their patience. For further details, residents can contact the council's 24/7 Customer Service Centre.
Labor has described Payman's linking of a Haines-style attack to staffing allocation as outrageous. Payman has asked whether the Prime Minister is waiting for what happened to Helen Haines to happen again. Shoebridge has called for ethical Australian AI after a cyber threat warning. Lambie says Hanson has not personally apologised over a cartoon. A former Rio Tinto boss is set to lead a defence procurement watchdog, and the Farrer independent spent $1.7 million on a byelection campaign.
The Australian Education Union Tasmanian Branch has called on politicians and their representatives to avoid Tasmanian public schools for the rest of Term 4. The union has set a condition: the stay-away request lasts unless Premier Jeremy Rockliff apologises.
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Tasmania's Australian Education Union has called on politicians to stay away from public schools for the rest of term 4. The union wants Premier Jeremy Rockliff to apologise for a social media post about a northern Tasmanian school's end-of-year event, which had been renamed End of Year Extravaganza. Mr Rockliff has refused to apologise and said he has the right to voice his opinion. Treasurer Eric Abetz said politicians of all parties support schools. Labor leader Josh Willie backed the union's stand and called for an apology.
Colac Otway Shire Mayor Jason Schram has been directed to publicly apologise after an arbiter determined he violated the council's code of conduct. The finding followed complaints from two councillors, Chrissy De Deugd and Chris Potter, who alleged Schram failed to uphold standards of respect and fairness. The arbiter's report concluded that Schram's behaviour did not meet the required professional benchmarks for municipal leaders. This marks the first such finding against Schram during his tenure as mayor. The Colac Herald first reported the story on October 23, 2026.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has apologised for a cartoon that mocked independent senator Jacqui Lambie's health condition, and says the video will be changed. Hanson had earlier refused to back down, calling it satirical and telling Lambie to lighten up. She said on Tuesday the video was posted without her seeing it, and accepted responsibility because it bears her name. Lambie described the video as laughable mockery of women's reproductive health problems. Hanson said she could have more oversight of future cartoons before they go live.
Pauline Hanson has apologised for a One Nation cartoon that mocked independent senator Jacqui Lambie's vaginal prolapse, and said the video will be changed. Hanson said the video was posted without her seeing it and was not tastefully done. Earlier, she had said the video was satire and that Lambie should get over it. Senators and ministers across parties, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, criticised the cartoon and backed Lambie. Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie called for it to be removed.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has apologised for a cartoon posted to her social media channels that mocked Senator Jacqui Lambie over a serious health condition. Hanson had earlier told Lambie to lighten up, but on Tuesday she said the video was not tastefully done as it could have been. She said she had not seen the video before it was published and had asked its creator to change it. Hanson said the cartoon series bore her name and she would take responsibility for it.
An ombudsman report has found the University of Technology Sydney alienated Jewish students and must issue several apologies over how it handled complaints tied to a campus event. The National Student Ombudsman's report makes seven recommendations, including apologies to students who complained about a pro-Palestine rally and to the Australasian Union of Jewish Students for an incorrect external review finding. The Executive Council of Australian Jewry said the university needed real change, not just apologies. UTS vice-chancellor Andrew Parfitt accepted that individual complaints were poorly handled and said the university had zero tolerance for anti-Semitism.
Flinders University has acknowledged underpaying 1,405 casual staff by $965,827 over five years, averaging $687 per person. The university attributed the issue to a failure to apply a three-hour minimum engagement clause for some staff. Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling apologised and confirmed affected employees would be reimbursed with interest and superannuation. The National Tertiary Education Union described the underpayments as a 'massive breach of trust', particularly impacting low-paid, predominantly female staff. The university disputes this characterisation but accepts responsibility for the error.
Jason Kelce has apologised for referring to the Philadelphia Eagles as 'we' during ESPN broadcasts. The former Eagles centre, who retired in 2024, has been working as an analyst for ESPN and NFL Network. During a halftime break of a game against the Bears, Kelce accidentally called the Eagles 'we' while discussing their offensive performance. Fellow analyst Pat McAfee jokingly called him out, and Kelce apologised to Bears fans. Kelce is set to cover the Eagles' game against the Jaguars in London in Week 5.
Princess Eugenie has apologised to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, after a first-edition copy of The Bench, inscribed with a personal message, was listed on eBay for $38,000. The book, a gift from Meghan, was reportedly found at Frogmore Cottage, which Eugenie and her family temporarily lived in. Eugenie has found the situation intensely embarrassing and is keen to maintain ties with senior royals, including King Charles and Prince William. Sources suggest relations between Eugenie and the Sussexes may have cooled, but she has not totally cut ties.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly dismissed claims they plan to apologise to Prince William and Kate Middleton over their 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview. Royal insiders say the couple remains unapologetic about the explosive interview, which exposed tensions within the royal family. The claims follow a report suggesting the couple were preparing to acknowledge the damage caused by the interview and seek reconciliation. However, royal commentators have disputed these claims, insisting the couple has no regrets about the interview.
Stephen A. Smith has apologised for comments he made about Lane Johnson's retirement, which were perceived as dismissive of the player's mental health struggles. Johnson, a veteran Eagles offensive tackle, announced his sudden retirement mid-season, citing personal reasons. Smith initially criticised the timing of Johnson's decision, suggesting it reflected poorly on the team's situation. However, he later clarified that his remarks were directed at the Eagles' chaotic circumstances, not Johnson's mental health. Smith expressed his sensitivity to mental health issues, acknowledging the backlash he received for his initial comments.
The federal government has amended the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 to allow current or former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel to apply to have historical homosexual convictions removed from their service records. Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh said the changes will restore dignity and legal equality to affected individuals. The government will also issue a formal apology for historical discriminatory policies later this year. Applications can be made through the military justice section of the ADF’s website.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has left Portugal's national team camp following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, citing unfulfilled promises. A 2011 video of Ronaldo defending manager Paulo Bento's decision to drop Ricardo Carvalho has resurfaced, highlighting a similar situation. Ronaldo, then supportive of Bento's authority, now faces criticism for his own departure, which some attribute to reduced playing time. Ronaldo has apologised and accepted potential punishment, acknowledging his role as team captain. The incident has sparked debate about his expectations and treatment within the squad.
The Australian government will issue a formal apology to LGBTQ+ Defence personnel and veterans for historical discriminatory policies. The apology follows a long journey of official acknowledgement, with the ADF banning LGBTQ+ personnel until 1992 and transgender service until 2010. Veterans can now apply to have historical homosexual convictions removed from their service records, with the apology expected later this year.
Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised for leaving Portugal's national team camp before a UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. The 39-year-old star said he felt a 'breach of trust' by coach Jorge Jesus, but acknowledged he should not have departed. Ronaldo also clarified he is not retiring from the national team and will be available for selection once any suspension is served. He stated he would accept any punishment for his actions, as he is held to a higher standard as team captain.
