Queensland surrogate gives birth to biologically unrelated twins
ABC News Australiaby Janelle Miles·27 Aug 2026
In short: A Queensland woman has given birth to biologically unrelated twins. The surrogate gave birth to a boy and girl last November and DNA testing showed the boy was biologically her and her...
Greens MP seeks apology for 'horrific slur', threatens to sue Nationals rival
ABC News Australiaby Keane Bourke·27 Aug 2026
In short: Greens MP Sophie McNeill is threatening to sue Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter over claims of antisemitism following a row over a Gaza art display.
Public servant tells Qld CFMEU inquiry union bosses 'stalked' her children
ABC News Australiaby Ciara Jones·27 Aug 2026
In short: A high-ranking public servant says the Queensland CFMEU tracked the whereabouts and movements of her children, as part of a "creepy" and "disturbing" intimidation campaign.
Tszyu and Mahoney camps exchange verbal barbs after controversial draw
ABC News Australia·27 Aug 2026
In short: Nikita Tszyu's promoters have defended the integrity of their company, No Limit Boxing, after a controversial Gold Coast draw against Ben Mahoney.
Push for import ban on 'pervert' smart glasses amid privacy concerns
ABC News Australiaby Ange Lavoipierre·27 Aug 2026
In short: Smart glasses and other wearable recording devices would be subject to a 12-month import ban under a bill to be introduced to the Senate.
Has Alien and Blade Runner filmmaker Ridley Scott lost the plot?
ABC News Australiaby Stephen A Russell·27 Aug 2026
At several stages during Ridley Scott's latest movie about the downfall of humanity and the core of what keeps us strong, The Dog Stars, characters stare up at the night's glimmering star-scape.
15 Australians missing after flash flooding in Nepal, tour company confirms
ABC News Australiaby Niki Burnside and Jade Toomey·27 Aug 2026
In short: A tour company has confirmed 15 Australians on a hiking tour are missing after deadly flash flooding swept through parts of Nepal.
Victorian man arrested over alleged $700,000 NDIS fraud
ABC News Australiaby Lua Ikenasio and Sarah Buchecker·27 Aug 2026
In short: Police allege a 48-year-old NDIS participant submitted false invoices for $700,000 of services he did not receive. He was arrested at a property near Horsham on Wednesday. What's next?
Boy punched in Melbourne CBD was visiting for cancer treatment, uncle says
ABC News Australiaby Tim Callanan·27 Aug 2026
In short: The brother of a woman who was stabbed in a random attack says the incident highlights concerns about violent crime in Melbourne.
Bookstores struggle to fill shelves after cyber attack on major publisher
ABC News Australiaby Ethan White·27 Aug 2026
In short: Independent bookstores are struggling to meet customer demands after one of Australia's largest book distributors experienced a cyber attack six weeks ago.
Show families 'weigh up' whether circuits are viable amid cost squeeze
ABC News Australiaby Crispian Yeomans·26 Aug 2026
In short: Show businesses are struggling with high insurance, fuel costs and staff shortages. Known as "showies", operators are having to make tough decisions about the future of the circuit.
AIS pays more than $3m in restoration to abused athletes
ABC News Australia·26 Aug 2026
In short: The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has paid more than $3 million to over 225 athletes abused while holding scholarships.
Electrician school closure leaves more than 80 apprentices in limbo
ABC News Australiaby Jacob Gamble·26 Aug 2026
In short: A major electrician school has ceased operations in Rockhampton, disrupting training for more than 80 apprentices.
Infantino set to receive World Cup win but loses Italy's support
ABC News Australia·26 Aug 2026
In short: UEFA is set to backtrack on its threat to boycott all FIFA tournaments ahead of next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland.
Residents furious at illegal dumping in native bushland near school
ABC News Australiaby Andrew Chounding·26 Aug 2026
In short: Albany residents say they are furious after mounds of illegally dumped trash were discovered in the city. Everything from washing machines to syringes has been found dumped in bushland.
He's been a soldier and an ambo, but Allan says teaching nearly broke him
ABC News Australiaby Elly Bradfield and Grace Nakamura·26 Aug 2026
In short: The Queensland Teachers Union is calling for teachers to be classified as public officers under the criminal code.
Border town lawyer labels Victoria's bird flu handling a 'scandal'
ABC News Australiaby Jean Bell·26 Aug 2026
In short: Residents on the Victorian-South Australian border say the Victorian government's response to H5 bird flu is "a scandal" compared to SA.
Live: ASX to slip after mixed results on Wall Street
ABC News Australiaby Adelaide Miller·26 Aug 2026
live Markets live: ASX to slip after mixed results on Wall Street, Nvidia reports record revenue The Australian share market is set to open slightly lower in morning trading after mixed results on...
Perth prepares for 'one in 10 million' AUKUS nuclear disaster
ABC News Australiaby Nicolas Perpitch·26 Aug 2026
In short: WA emergency services have mapped out the local, national and international response if gamma radiation or radioactive iodine was to seep out during a nuclear reactor accident.
Locals asleep at school, 'walking around like zombies' due to new 24/7 airport
ABC News Australiaby Nabil Al-Nashar·26 Aug 2026
In short: Families living in the shadow of the new Western Sydney International Airport say they are only getting a few hours' sleep since it opened for overnight cargo flights.
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