Top Australia stories: 30 September 2026

INFO 60 In brief 7 stories, each linking to the original report

Ivan close to tears as Nathan wins Dally M

1 / 7 An emotional Ivan Cleary watches on as his son Nathan claims his first Dally M Source: Sydney Morning Herald Read the summary

Best of cartoons, October 1, 2026

2 / 7 The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. Source: Sydney Morning Herald Read the summary

Cartoons of the week

3 / 7 The best Herald artworks of the week from across the board. Source: Sydney Morning Herald Read the summary

Wheelchair-bound Nathan Cleary wins Dally M Medal at end of horror week

4 / 7 Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary was named the NRL’s best player of 2026, while Knights coach Justin Holbrook was beaten to the coach of the year award by the Warriors’ Andrew Webster. Source: Sydney Morning Herald Read the summary

‘Blood in the cockpit’: Pilot stabbing on flight to Tel Aviv sparks hijack fears

5 / 7 After a tense 90 minutes, the Boeing 737 MAX landed safely, with passengers describing a gruesome fight on board as one pilot stabbed another. Source: Sydney Morning Herald Read the summary

Flight makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after cockpit fight

6 / 7 A commercial plane travelling from Dubai to Israel has been forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Source: Sydney Morning Herald Read the summary

Bogongs change their tune

7 / 7 Conservation has its cons. Source: Sydney Morning Herald Read the summary

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