https://thenightly.com.au/culture/review-a-tender-love-story-with-post-apocalyptic-teeth-in-ridley-scotts-the-dog-stars-with-jacob-elordi-c-22778779 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22778779/309fb3c4327652e5d79f7dc3b237822374604e10.jpg Jacob Elordi The Nightly en 2026-08-27T07:58:12.000Z The Dog Stars: A tender love story with post-apocalyptic teeth in Ridley Scott’s adaptation with Jacob Elordi culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/france-car-ramming-vehicle-runs-into-pedestrians-killing-1-and-injuring-10-before-driver-is-arrested-c-22786737 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22786737/bcdaf110e6ec1be249e735701e047776d4fc961f.jpg French authorities have arrested a man accused of fatally ramming his car into a group of people. The Nightly en 2026-08-27T07:44:20.000Z France car ramming: Vehicle runs into pedestrians, killing 1 and injuring 10 before driver is arrested world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/world/panicked-nepali-migrants-reveal-scale-of-destruction-c-22786436 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22786436/eab2787a6e4ce6d7bc9b42f4b37a645d30d89082.jpg An Australian man is awaiting news from his nephew (pictured) whose kids are sheltering at school. (PR IMAGE PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-08-27T07:21:03.000Z 'Panicked': Nepali migrants reveal scale of destruction world https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/richos-top-10-jagga-smith-rightly-won-the-rising-star-but-there-was-another-young-blue-who-impressed-me-more-c-22784717 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22784717/430378793e96406d9442a424079ee03596b50f0b.jpg RICHO’S TOP 10: Jagga Smith rightly won the Rising Star but there was another young Blue who impressed me more The Geelong Football Club has been fined $140,000 over a concussion cover-up involving veteran defender Jake Kolodjashnij. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404113238112 afl sport/afl 77 2026-08-27T07:11:05.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-27T07:11:05.000Z RICHO’S TOP 10: Jagga Smith rightly won the Rising Star but there was another young Blue who impressed me more afl https://thenightly.com.au/australia/raelene-polymiadis-murder-trial-grim-note-revealed-in-court-as-woman-accused-of-killing-parents-with-insulin-c-22786311 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22786311/8cf038cd2f48cb4bd19876ae953777b6a8271a37.jpg Raelene Polymiadis murder trial: Grim note revealed in court as woman accused of killing parents with insulin Raelene Polymiadis is accused of murdering her 94-year-old parents with insulin in 2022 and 2023. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404114820112 australia australia 21 2026-08-27T06:47:41.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-27T06:47:41.000Z Raelene Polymiadis murder trial: Grim note revealed in court as woman accused of killing parents with insulin australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tess-crosley-addresses-lachie-scandal-in-interview-after-jules-neale-exposed-heartbreaking-details-in-podcast-c-22783572 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22783572/4f09ad4828566ef958abd6f1e05e8939b1da7dfe.jpg After days of anticipation, the woman at the centre of the explosive Lachie Neale affair scandal, Tess Crosley, has shared her side of the story with the public for the first time. The Nightly en 2026-08-27T06:28:44.000Z Tess Crosley addresses Lachie scandal in interview after Jules Neale exposed heartbreaking details in podcast culture, afl https://thenightly.com.au/culture/yayoi-kusama-dies-aged-97-art-world-mourns-loss-of-japanese-polka-dot-queen-c-22786196 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22786196/80271dd17ebac52acf942aa9d81b81539df4fdd8.jpg Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97: Art world mourns loss of Japanese ‘polka dot queen’ Yayoi Kusama has died aged 97. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404109033112 culture culture 209 2026-08-27T06:21:18.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-27T06:21:18.000Z Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97: Art world mourns loss of Japanese ‘polka dot queen’ culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/thomas-edward-horsburgh-no-jail-for-senior-police-officer-who-wrongly-accused-an-innocent-man-c-22785824 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22785824/3bce0d33ca496041622908af09ebaf6688d49987.jpg Thomas Edward Horsburgh wrongfully accused an innocent man of endangering another police officer. The Nightly en 2026-08-27T05:43:03.000Z Thomas Edward Horsburgh: No jail for senior police officer who wrongly accused an innocent man australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/federal-governments-funding-boost-for-bird-flu-slammed-by-conservation-group-as-a-drop-in-the-ocean-c-22785439 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22785439/ab9fe09cd24e962a607eb564ff39e8888cb598fd.jpg The Federal government has announced a total bird flu funding increase of $145 million. The Nightly en 2026-08-27T05:32:53.000Z Federal government’s funding boost for bird flu slammed by conservation group as a ‘drop in the ocean’ politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/mark-riley-chris-bowens-embarrassing-backdown-as-green-data-dream-takes-major-blow-c-22784326 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22784326/562c5430cec40cf2bf9e98def5db36253ded71be.jpg MARK RILEY: Chris Bowen’s embarrassing backdown as green data dream takes major blow Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has abolished a secret tax that was introduced at the beginning of last year, which increased public transport costs to fund the controversial suburban rail loop. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404106616112 opinion, politics opinion 39 2026-08-27T05:01:00.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-27T05:01:00.000Z MARK RILEY: Chris Bowen’s embarrassing backdown as green data dream takes major blow opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/europe/latika-m-bourke-wa-can-help-solve-the-worlds-crazy-problems-minister-tells-global-oil-and-gas-conference-c-22783861 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22783861/d9608f807ad447dcb3bc58bd4e07cc413246e03c.jpg WA Minister Stephen Dawson has told a global oil and gas conference the state can help address the world’s ‘crazy challenges’. The Nightly en 2026-08-27T04:50:00.000Z LATIKA M BOURKE: WA can help solve the world’s ‘crazy’ problems, Minister tells global oil and gas conference europe, business, markets, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/bullhead-city-arizona-grandfather-facing-above-knee-amputation-after-fall-on-hot-footpath-c-22785287 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22785287/43b7dccba24e2d935b272ceb073f898108ceaecf.jpg Bullhead City, Arizona: Grandfather facing above-knee amputation after fall on hot footpath Grant Siler’s horrifying fall in 48C weather has left him facing amputation. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404109248112 world, usa world 124 2026-08-27T04:44:44.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-27T04:44:44.000Z Bullhead City, Arizona: Grandfather facing above-knee amputation after fall on hot footpath world, usa https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-defends-skilled-migration-in-dubbo-as-labor-cabinet-remains-split-over-immigration-cuts-c-22783766 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22783766/6c254a4c6f8f51ab62c0c5d56ff7252e2849331d.jpg Albanese’s fiery defence as migration tensions erupt in Labor. The Nightly en 2026-08-27T04:33:00.000Z Peter Malinauskas defends skilled migration, saying housing is the problem amid Labor split over immigration politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/australia-weather-forecast-flood-warning-in-vic-wa-on-thunderstorm-alert-amid-national-outlook-c-22784381 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22784381/0965e9540b3620d472b9d575d16bdde34a91b8ea.jpg Fresh weather warnings have been issued for two Aussie States. The Nightly en 2026-08-27T04:14:19.000Z Australia weather forecast: Flood warning in VIC, WA on thunderstorm alert amid national outlook australia, northern-territory, nsw, queensland, south-australia, tasmania, victoria, western-australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/nepal-floods-how-did-the-floods-happen-what-triggered-the-disaster-that-left-34-australians-missing-c-22783794 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22783794/3e0b409545deecf14f491c08e4dd32af16fb2674.jpg Nepal floods: How did the floods happen? What triggered the disaster that left 34 Australians missing Devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet have left at least 160 people dead and 34 Australian tourists missing. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404107912112 world world 307 2026-08-27T04:01:57.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-27T04:01:57.000Z Nepal floods: How did the floods happen? What triggered the disaster that left 34 Australians missing world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/northern-territory-breakthrough-in-case-of-missing-plane-after-pilot-crashed-into-water-c-22784634 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22784634/a8b9bc6510605b1a10c2dd41e6c6f84198660702.jpg Northern Territory: Breakthrough in case of missing plane after pilot crashed into water Sydney Airport has experienced six safety incidents in one month involving near-misses between passenger planes on the tarmac. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404092857112 australia australia 207 2026-08-27T02:52:55.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-27T02:52:55.000Z Northern Territory: Breakthrough in case of missing plane after pilot crashed into water australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/adrian-portelli-dubai-move-billionaire-relocates-his-family-overseas-cites-taxes-as-reason-c-22784210 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22784210/d5c45f707ddf77cfef2f8c6dad5a418d70e8b665.jpg Adrian Portelli Dubai move: Billionaire relocates his family overseas, cites taxes as reason Adrian Portelli has relocated to Dubai. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404105413112 australia australia 58 2026-08-27T02:30:34.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-27T02:30:34.000Z Adrian Portelli Dubai move: Billionaire relocates his family overseas, cites taxes as reason australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/nepal-floods-live-updates-34-australians-including-two-boys-remain-missing-and-death-toll-rises-c-22784621 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22784621/4a224ec0db0a3e1aeeebb8ea9478ca2b1a6b4180.jpg Rescuers use an earthmover to carry a victim of flash flooding to safety along the Trishuli River in Nepal's Nuwakot district. The Nightly en 2026-08-27T02:06:47.000Z Nepal-Tibet floods live updates: NSW couple, Qld man, two boys among Australians missing as death toll rises world https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tim-curry-home-alone-rocky-horror-picture-show-a-look-back-at-the-late-stars-iconic-roles-after-death-at-80-c-22783778 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22783778/aedf2ba0e9c5901fba9094b74b59e70395cfbfbc.jpg Tim Curry Home Alone, Rocky Horror Picture Show: A look back at the late star’s iconic roles after death at 80 British actor Tim Curry has passed away at the age of 80. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404102165112 culture, film culture 141 2026-08-27T00:43:34.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-27T00:43:34.000Z Tim Curry Home Alone, Rocky Horror Picture Show: A look back at the late star’s iconic roles after death at 80 culture, film https://thenightly.com.au/world/andree-baudoin-heartbreaking-video-of-mother-and-tiktokkers-final-message-before-death-at-39-c-22783652 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22783652/41d8f5dc2295ce96fc7e0689995d97a818ec4ffb.jpg A mother and TikTokker has died at age 39 after a gruelling cancer battle, with heartbreaking details of her final words being shared in the wake of her death. The Nightly en 2026-08-27T00:05:41.000Z Andree Baudoin: Heartbreaking video of mother and TikTokker’s final message before death at 39 world, usa https://thenightly.com.au/world/travel-warning-australians-urged-to-avoid-nepal-flood-zones-as-34-remain-missing-c-22783507 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22783507/df2f1027ad70bd6f5dfcd87be74b631f561e89b9.jpg Hundreds of people, including 34 Australians, are missing after flash floods in Nepal. The Nightly en 2026-08-26T23:35:50.000Z Travel warning: Australians urged to avoid Nepal flood zones as 34 remain missing world https://thenightly.com.au/world/nepal-floods-leave-34-australians-missing-as-anthony-albanese-and-penny-wong-respond-to-deadly-disaster-c-22783439 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22783439/07d280111b03a2033bf89eb356ed46cf3b5930e9.jpg Nepali ?police say at least 157 ?people have died in a flash flood and hundreds are missing. (EPA PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-08-26T21:50:27.000Z Nepal floods leave 15 Aussies on hiking tour unaccounted for as Anthony Albanese confirms 34 missing world https://thenightly.com.au/business/the-big-asx-short-why-hedge-funds-are-betting-against-gen-zs-favourite-stocks-c-22782507 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22782507/a082526061dd954993dab04f2f9b93b6acedd4a2.jpg The Big ASX Short: Why hedge funds are betting against Gen Z’s favourite stocks Data Centres Australia CEO Belinda Dennett discusses regulation of the growing sector, as national cabinet meets to discuss conditions on renewable energy sources and locations of the centres. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404063595112 business business 464 2026-08-26T21:23:51.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T21:23:51.000Z The Big ASX Short: Why hedge funds are betting against Gen Z’s favourite stocks business https://thenightly.com.au/business/housing-market-australia-most-profitable-areas-to-own-property-revealed-by-domain-c-22780459 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22780459/e37a3b61eba4431bc45e895a00070d1349f2ad20.jpg Housing market Australia: Most profitable areas to own property revealed by Domain Australian homeowners are pocketing record profits from the property boom, with sellers in some of the nation’s hottest pockets making millions. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404059763112 business business 113 2026-08-26T21:00:39.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T21:00:39.000Z Housing market Australia: Most profitable areas to own property revealed by Domain business https://thenightly.com.au/business/qantas-earnings-to-reveal-33b-fuel-hit-from-us-iran-conflict-as-project-sunrise-london-flights-loom-c-22783151 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22783151/93b4fbee9f2ce544132756f5f9c8d9b66f20fdef.jpg Qantas earnings to reveal $3.3b fuel hit from US-Iran conflict as Project Sunrise London flights loom Sydney Airport has experienced six near-miss incidents in just one month, with two more close calls currently under investigation. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404089168112 business, world business 22 2026-08-26T20:48:03.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T20:48:03.000Z Qantas earnings to reveal $3.3b fuel hit from US-Iran conflict as Project Sunrise London flights loom business, world https://thenightly.com.au/business/rba-interest-rates-hinge-on-australian-housing-market-as-michele-bullock-weighs-another-hike-after-inflation-rise-c-22783073 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22783073/81dffe10466962aee56f2ee09a4e8e94fbd95e83.jpg RBA interest rates hinge on Australian housing market as Michele Bullock weighs another hike after inflation rise Data Centres Australia CEO Belinda Dennett discusses regulation of the growing sector, as national cabinet meets to discuss conditions on renewable energy sources and locations of the centres. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404063595112 business, politics business 464 2026-08-26T20:41:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T20:41:43.000Z RBA interest rates hinge on Australian housing market as Michele Bullock weighs another hike after inflation rise business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/society/technology/meta-agrees-to-23-billion-facebook-and-instagram-settlement-over-teen-social-media-addiction-claims-c-22782753 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22782753/5286eaaff764f0a45b28b3d7cc2b2f3c55b5b38f.jpg Meta agrees to $23 billion Facebook and Instagram settlement over teen social media addiction claims A 16-year-old girl in Victoria has avoided detention despite being the first teenager charged under the state's new adult time for adult crime laws. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404089658112 technology, world society/technology 28 2026-08-26T20:36:49.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T20:36:49.000Z Meta agrees to $23 billion Facebook and Instagram settlement over teen social media addiction claims technology, world https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tim-curry-dies-movie-star-who-gained-fame-in-rocky-horror-picture-show-passes-away-aged-80-c-22783031 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22783031/01885d67d484240f32cf5b908f2bfe698be5cb3b.jpg Tim Curry dies: Movie star who gained fame in Rocky Horror Picture Show passes away aged 80 Actor Tim Curry, best known for his memorable role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic film Rocky Horror Picture Show, is dead, according to his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404096055112 culture, film culture 24 2026-08-26T17:20:17.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T17:20:17.000Z Tim Curry dies: Movie star who gained fame in Rocky Horror Picture Show passes away aged 80 culture, film https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/middle-east-latest-iran-warns-of-military-ship-ban-in-hormuz-under-potential-deal-with-oman-c-22782666 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22782666/e6ca44ae4395e4b7fd44fbb606d8d92b84f559c9.jpg Middle East latest: Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman US President Donald Trump has announced there are no more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, following through on his promise to clear the key waterway. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404042539112 world, middle-east, us-politics politics/world 27 2026-08-26T12:47:40.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T12:47:40.000Z Middle East latest: Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman world, middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/tess-crosley-hints-at-understanding-she-had-with-jules-neale-before-marriage-breakdown-exposed-c-22782327 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22782327/13df0dd86129d9f2834a02f9a1b7031dd77eb394.jpg Tess Crosley hints at ‘understanding’ she had with Jules Neale before marriage breakdown exposed Lachie Neale's former wife Jules and friend Tess Crosley have released podcasts on the eve of the AFL finals. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404043524112 afl sport/afl 165 2026-08-26T12:05:26.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T12:05:26.000Z Tess Crosley hints at ‘understanding’ she had with Jules Neale before marriage breakdown exposed afl https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/prince-harry-meghan-markle-arriving-back-in-united-kingdom-on-wednesday-reports-c-22782558 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22782558/a062332886931e0873e90b0b49bc608bc2b2b3eb.jpg The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are flying back to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, according to the BBC, after reports the couple will be relocating from California. The Nightly en 2026-08-26T11:42:50.000Z Prince Harry, Meghan Markle arriving back in United Kingdom on Wednesday: reports royals https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/hundreds-missing-and-at-least-8-killed-after-avalanche-triggers-deadly-flash-floods-in-nepal-c-22782531 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22782531/cc98b70a0737dc8fab34fc1f33c674e03198a459.jpg Flash flood causes widespread destruction in northern Nepal The Nightly en 2026-08-26T11:11:26.000Z Nepal floods: 34 Australians among hundreds missing after avalanche-triggered disaster leaves at least 98 dead world, asia-pacific, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/ukraine-war-another-wildberries-depot-in-russia-destroyed-as-kyiv-extends-its-drone-campaign-c-22782373 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22782373/0b722ebdcaa6da4cd7657c8a04321e542271aa94.jpg Ukraine war: Another Wildberries depot in Russia destroyed as Kyiv extends its drone campaign Ukraine has launched what is believed to be its largest attack against Russia since the start of the war, with six people killed in strikes across the country overnight. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403544921112 world, europe politics/world 23 2026-08-26T10:10:08.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T10:10:08.000Z Ukraine war: Another Wildberries depot in Russia destroyed as Kyiv extends its drone campaign world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-anti-semitism-probe-must-be-a-turning-point--c-22778935 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22778935/0d093fcb0df1c942fc26645b19c3d602a699909e.jpg It is now more than eight months since 15 innocent people were slaughtered at a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach. It remains difficult to find words powerful enough to describe the horror of that day. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-26T09:52:00.000Z EDITORIAL: Anti-Semitism probe must be a turning point editorial, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/australia/amy-donohue-australian-woman-seriously-injured-after-bali-scooter-accident-c-22780768 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22780768/26f6e7a1ddc5d2b04e6746732dd59fb4566d6cc2.jpg An Australian woman has been seriously injured after a scooter accident on a remote island off Bali, prompting an evacuation to the mainland after she suffered ‘significant’ blood loss. The Nightly en 2026-08-26T09:50:16.000Z Amy Donohue: Australian woman seriously injured after Bali scooter accident australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/wildwood-shooting-body-found-in-grass-one-week-after-shots-allegedly-fired-during-dispute-c-22782155 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22782155/91ed7164cb6d55b3d746bd1d6702e5456a70fda6.jpg An autopsy will be carried out to identify human remains found covered in grass. The Nightly en 2026-08-26T09:30:20.000Z Wildwood shooting: Body found in grass one week after shots allegedly fired during dispute australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/australia/anti-semitism-royal-commission-ends-public-hearings-with-virginia-bell-on-defensive-about-confidential-report-c-22778851 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22778851/90cdd102c96b73c5015e777bb47a91515e51fde8.jpg Vriginia Bell said she recognised frustrations that she did not publicly investigate why two men, identified as Sajid and Naveed Akram, killed 15 mostly Jewish people at Bondi Beach. The Nightly en 2026-08-26T08:59:00.000Z Anti-Semitism royal commission ends public hearings with Virginia Bell on defensive about confidential report australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/world/pakistan-hospital-fire-at-least-14-newborns-die-as-blaze-strikes-islamabad-maternity-unit-c-22780996 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22780996/d24a692ceafad8d6f1ea6e8d6f099780f81c9419.jpg More than a dozen newborn babies have died in a fire at a maternity ward in Islamabad. The Nightly en 2026-08-26T07:40:43.000Z Pakistan hospital fire: At least 14 newborns die as blaze strikes Islamabad maternity unit world, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-air-force-report-reveals-australian-universities-collaborated-with-beijing-on-military-technology-c-22777724 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22777724/7c555b55bcf60f76e3f97551866d38378926fd87.jpg US Air Force report reveals Australian universities collaborated with Beijing labs on military technology China conducted a provocative nuclear-capable ballistic missile test in the South Pacific, with the projectile striking 800 kilometres north-northeast of the Solomon Islands. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6400426816112 politics, australia, nsw politics 142 2026-08-26T07:34:15.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T07:34:15.000Z US Air Force report reveals Australian universities collaborated with Beijing labs on military technology politics, australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/culture/keith-urban-singer-heartbroken-over-dolly-partons-death-as-nicole-kidman-pays-tribute-c-22779373 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22779373/00de004b51ed7cb6e7d958f3e6d2aa6ee5b12fa5.jpg Keith Urban has shared a heartfelt and tragic tribute to country music star Dolly Parton, as his ex-wife Nicole shared her own memories of Parton and her ex-husband. The Nightly en 2026-08-26T05:51:51.000Z Keith Urban: Singer ‘heartbroken’ over Dolly Parton’s death as Nicole Kidman pays tribute culture, music https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/weight-loss-drugs-could-slash-alcohol-hospital-admissions-study-suggests-c-22613074 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22613074/c20adabbfeb2e1ab77a49c34d1b9691df9da8373.jpg Weight loss drugs have been linked to a fall in the number of alcohol-dependent people being admitted to hospital. The Nightly en 2026-08-26T05:37:19.000Z Weight loss drugs ‘could slash alcohol hospital admissions’, study suggests wellbeing, health, science https://thenightly.com.au/australia/south-australia/gus-lamont-mystery-deepens-amid-police-update-eleven-months-after-little-boy-vanished-from-oak-park-station-c-22777161 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22777161/7ca2ad33621c8a4a8f920e3eb35a61040444b795.jpg Gus Lamont: Mystery deepens amid police update eleven months after little boy vanished from Oak Park Station Gus’s Grandmother defends herself amid growing scrutiny surrounding investigation into missing Yunta boy Gus Lamont. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6399065995112 south-australia, australia australia/south-australia 137 2026-08-26T05:23:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T05:23:31.000Z Gus Lamont: Mystery deepens amid police update eleven months after little boy vanished from Oak Park Station south-australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/sport/nrl/broncos-coach-insists-reynolds-retired-on-own-terms-c-22778824 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22778824/5955a9026b274a86e2ea60571548b9584a4a8958.jpg Michael Maguire is sad to see Adam Reynolds retire, but says the early call was his skipper's. (AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-26T04:20:02.000Z Broncos coach insists Reynolds retired on own terms nrl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/jeni-odowd-sydney-airport-crisis-as-four-near-misses-expose-air-traffic-controller-shortage-pm-faces-heat-c-22778745 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22778745/c462754a64c0aa524e316572964d694117360752.jpg Mayhem at Sydney airport has been blamed on a shortage of air traffic controllers. The Nightly en 2026-08-26T03:56:15.000Z JENI O’DOWD: Sydney Airport crisis as four near misses expose air traffic controller shortage, PM faces heat politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/sport/kiersten-duke-nrl-changing-the-rules-to-allow-jai-arrow-to-reach-100-games-is-what-sport-is-all-about-c-22777747 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22777747/d0b0bf4d8a41842a6f5500255856055e08b8bad6.jpg The NRL’s decision to to make a one-off change to its rules so Jai Arrow can be named in the South Sydney Rabbitohs squad and run onto the field with his teammates is a reminder why we love sport in the first place, writes Kiersten Duke. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-26T03:00:18.000Z KIERSTEN DUKE: NRL changing the rules to allow Jai Arrow to reach 100 games is what sport is all about sport, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/politics/federal-mp-luke-gosling-stands-down-from-government-position-in-wake-of-fresh-charge-after-alleged-assault-c-22778165 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22778165/35f2514cded55e8283cbc26e0c705c7582e94eed.jpg Federal MP Luke Gosling has stood down from his government position in the wake of fresh charges being levelled against him.  The Nightly en 2026-08-26T02:23:31.000Z Federal MP Luke Gosling stands aside from government position in wake of fresh charge after alleged assault politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/gst-hostility-dominates-talks-over-data-centres-and-power-supply-measures-c-22777964 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22777964/4f582fcfcd1f09e8588b53d07a70b4b535a06bc6.jpg Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with State Premiers and Chief Ministers during National Cabinet in Sydney. The Nightly en 2026-08-26T01:28:27.000Z National Cabinet Meeting: GST hostility dominates talks over data centres and power supply measures politics, australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/jules-neale-addresses-swinging-open-relationship-speculation-surrounding-split-from-afl-star-lachie-neale-c-22776763 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22776763/0951ec92aa62951d60d2bc58af97a39515d22b0a.jpg Jules Neale addresses swinging, open relationship speculation surrounding split from AFL star Lachie Neale Lachie Neale's former wife Jules and friend Tess Crosley have released podcasts on the eve of the AFL finals. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404043524112 afl sport/afl 165 2026-08-26T01:12:16.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T01:12:16.000Z Jules Neale addresses swinging, open relationship speculation surrounding split from AFL star Lachie Neale afl https://thenightly.com.au/culture/dolly-parton-cause-of-death-revealed-as-country-music-legend-dies-aged-80-after-brief-cancer-battle-c-22777730 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22777730/62f6b9135946d5e4b62052e5be94c35482579afc.jpg Dolly Parton cause of death revealed as country music legend dies aged 80 after brief cancer battle Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver has announced the country music legend’s death in an emotional video shared to her social media accounts, revealing it was a message she had asked him to deliver years ago. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404047440112 culture culture 134 2026-08-26T01:10:10.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T01:10:10.000Z Dolly Parton cause of death revealed as country music legend dies aged 80 after brief cancer battle culture https://thenightly.com.au/culture/dolly-parton-death-country-music-legend-revealed-hard-times-with-health-in-final-interview-before-death-c-22777356 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22777356/9b659504fcec115d04f0c1ee144d63d79921091f.jpg Dolly Parton death: Country music legend revealed ‘hard times’ with health in final interview before death A theatre audience in England was left stunned as the cast of 9 to 5 The Musical announced Dolly Parton’s death from the stage, paying tribute to the music icon as they brought her hit musical to life. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404046702112 culture culture 63 2026-08-26T00:37:18.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-26T00:37:18.000Z Dolly Parton death: Country music legend revealed ‘hard times’ with health in final interview before death culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/montreal-canada-passengers-screaming-as-airport-worker-hit-and-killed-on-tarmac-in-tragic-accident--c-22777208 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22777208/cddaf7a0199bdd38347360f06f5d408279c87c9d.jpg A ground handler has died after allegedly being struck by a passenger aircraft at Montreal Airport. The Nightly en 2026-08-26T00:19:51.000Z Montreal, Canada: ‘Passengers screaming’ as airport worker hit and killed on tarmac in ‘tragic accident’ world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/sydney-harbour-tunnel-commuter-chaos-as-car-fire-closes-tunnel-in-both-directions-in-citys-north-c-22777484 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22777484/0ced9f57f82762c9de3f676d022784ab1aafa56a.png Sydney Harbour Tunnel: Commuter chaos as car fire closes tunnel in both directions in city’s north The Sydney Harbour Bridge tunnel has been closed in both directions after a car caught fire inside the tunnel. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404044273112 nsw, australia australia/nsw 29 2026-08-25T23:55:33.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T23:55:33.000Z Sydney Harbour Tunnel: Commuter chaos as car fire closes tunnel in both directions in city’s north nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/business/investors-shift-away-from-banks-and-retailers-as-analyst-predicts-bhp-could-nearly-double-cbas-valuation-c-22776031 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22776031/541f4bf03124ff5d7da2856c2f99acf6295fdfba.jpg High rates and squeezed households are prompting investors to look beyond banks and retailers, with analysts tipping BHP, copper, lithium and rare earths stocks to create wealth for investors. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T23:41:34.000Z Investors shift away from banks and retailers as analyst predicts BHP could nearly double CBA’s valuation business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/wa-gst-deal-productivity-commission-hits-back-at-roger-cook-as-anthony-albanese-faces-national-cabinet-c-22777407 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22777407/5821d0099b49cf900654187c2c651f6242b2e616.jpg WA GST deal: Productivity Commission hits back at Roger Cook as Anthony Albanese faces National Cabinet The Prime Minister is unveiling a world-first national framework for AI and data centres at National Cabinet, establishing nationally consistent regulations to address community concerns about energy usage, water consumption and noise. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404044499112 politics politics 118 2026-08-25T23:09:24.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T23:09:24.000Z WA GST deal: Productivity Commission hits back at Roger Cook as Anthony Albanese faces National Cabinet politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/jules-neale-claims-afl-star-lachie-neale-had-four-month-secret-affair-with-best-friend-tess-crosley-c-22776493 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22776493/0e63335a9b3edee059d44e8a1a48546a27174231.jpg In an explosive tell-all interview on Pretty Sure podcast, the Perth mother-of-two revealed she initially walked away from her marriage believing the betrayal amounted to just a kiss. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T22:42:10.000Z Jules Neale claims AFL star Lachie Neale had four-month secret affair with best friend Tess Crosley afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia-social-media-ban-anika-wells-tougher-under-16-laws-backed-as-facebook-tiktok-face-investigation-c-22777228 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22777228/1e34b06529aeeee4a42dd0ff7fc3feb28463dec4.jpg Australia social media ban: Anika Wells’ tougher under-16 laws backed as Facebook, TikTok face investigation The Prime Minister is unveiling a world-first national framework for AI and data centres at National Cabinet, establishing nationally consistent regulations to address community concerns about energy usage, water consumption and noise. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404044499112 politics politics 118 2026-08-25T22:06:26.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T22:06:26.000Z Australia social media ban: Anika Wells’ tougher under-16 laws backed as Facebook, TikTok face investigation politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/dolly-parton-tributes-donald-trump-billy-ray-cyrus-reba-mcentire-and-stars-mourn-country-music-legend-c-22777096 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22777096/3082521d030dd851482e58f6f124e04593adc591.jpg Dolly Parton tributes: Donald Trump, Billy Ray Cyrus, Reba McEntire and stars mourn country music legend Dolly Parton, the legendary queen of country music, Hollywood star and American icon, has passed away at age 80 in Nashville. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404040382112 culture culture 173 2026-08-25T21:59:28.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T21:59:28.000Z Dolly Parton tributes: Donald Trump, Billy Ray Cyrus, Reba McEntire and stars mourn country music legend culture https://thenightly.com.au/business/higher-minimum-wages-and-ai-surge-pushing-corporate-australia-into-inflationary-squeeze--c-22771056 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22771056/7246ae48212515587118cb41cdce245677ba4279.jpg Fund managers are warning to be selective about where to invest with the risk of capital losses in some sectors growing. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T21:31:08.000Z Higher minimum wages and AI surge pushing corporate Australia into inflationary squeeze business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/labor-health-insurance-changes-amanda-rishworth-grilled-as-12-million-older-australians-affected-c-22777095 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22777095/3736bacec9adbb710d0c01161d9c9a53d4eba81f.jpg Labor health insurance changes: Amanda Rishworth grilled as 1.2 million older Australians affected Dolly Parton, the legendary American country music icon, has died aged 80 after a career spanning more than six decades with 11 Grammy Awards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404037095112 politics politics 395 2026-08-25T21:20:17.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T21:20:17.000Z Labor health insurance changes: Amanda Rishworth grilled as 1.2 million older Australians affected politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/iran-slams-donald-trumps-expanded-us-sanctions-as-strait-of-hormuz-peace-talks-gather-momentum-c-22776952 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22776952/e6ca44ae4395e4b7fd44fbb606d8d92b84f559c9.jpg Iran slams Donald Trump’s expanded US sanctions as Strait of Hormuz peace talks gather momentum Dolly Parton, the legendary American country music icon, has died aged 80 after a career spanning more than six decades with 11 Grammy Awards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404037095112 us-politics, world politics/us-politics 395 2026-08-25T20:53:17.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T20:53:17.000Z Iran slams Donald Trump’s expanded US sanctions as Strait of Hormuz peace talks gather momentum us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/business/woolworths-to-reveal-ooshies-impact-as-supermarket-giant-faces-coles-battle-in-2025-2026-results-c-22776783 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22776783/75c09702782610a852bbf3eb72a98305663cd725.jpg Woolworths to reveal Ooshies impact as supermarket giant faces Coles battle in 2025, 2026 results Dolly Parton, the legendary American country music icon, has died aged 80 after a career spanning more than six decades with 11 Grammy Awards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6404037095112 business business 395 2026-08-25T20:43:57.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T20:43:57.000Z Woolworths to reveal Ooshies impact as supermarket giant faces Coles battle in 2025, 2026 results business https://thenightly.com.au/business/rba-interest-rates-475-per-cent-award-wage-rise-threatens-inflation-pressure-ahead-of-july-cpi-data-c-22776833 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22776833/79bfb945b5cd33f5a28ff70fa7f45fd2659b2823.jpg A pay boost for award wage earners could result in a rise in market services inflation. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T20:40:33.000Z RBA interest rates: 4.75 per cent award wage rise threatens inflation pressure ahead of July CPI data business https://thenightly.com.au/culture/dolly-parton-beloved-music-and-film-icon-known-for-her-personality-and-songwriting-dies-at-80-c-22776955 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22776955/264377daccdfc17121e02c9dfb69f648928b6ad6.jpg Dolly Parton, beloved music and film icon known for her personality and songwriting, dies at 80 Dolly Parton rose from extreme poverty in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to become the undisputed Queen of Country music with a career spanning over six decades. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6393334794112 culture, music, usa, world culture 378 2026-08-25T19:38:30.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T19:38:30.000Z Dolly Parton, beloved music and film icon known for her personality and songwriting, dies at 80 culture, music, usa, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/albanese-to-confront-disgruntled-east-coast-leaders-after-gushing-support-for-was-gst-deal-during-perth-jaunt-c-22773405 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22773405/f7c62a7ca727800b09d786f08156a98808a617a3.jpg Albanese to confront disgruntled east coast leaders after gushing support for WA’s GST deal during Perth jaunt Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has guaranteed Western Australia's share of GST revenue will remain unchanged during his time in office, following pressure after the Productivity Commission recommended scrapping WA's guaranteed share. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403950346112 politics politics 191 2026-08-25T12:19:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T12:19:00.000Z Albanese to confront disgruntled east coast leaders after gushing support for WA’s GST deal during Perth jaunt politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/sas-witnesses-in-ben-roberts-smith-war-crimes-murder-trial-warned-their-names-may-become-public-c-22772935 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772935/c3fc32aafdd77acb7f4b55bda0f78e6f7e03b9f2.jpg SAS corporal Ben Roberts-Smith and three members of his team in Afghanistan in 2012. Potential witnesses in his war crimes trial will have to apply to a judge to remain anonymous. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T11:53:00.000Z SAS witnesses in Ben Roberts-Smith war crimes murder trial warned their names may become public australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/september-2026-changes-centrelink-age-pension-jobseeker-and-youth-allowance-stamp-prices-and-interest-rates-c-22772487 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772487/5f7a13df9eaf9246c29747f803622a4ec8e35e6b.jpg September 2026 changes: Centrelink Age Pension, JobSeeker, rent assistance, stamp prices and interest rates The Federal Government's tax changes will kick off this morning. A $5 per week cut, increases to the minimum wage and higher Centrelink benefits are some of the positive changes, however other government services will become pricier. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6399858007112 australia australia 26 2026-08-25T11:53:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T11:53:00.000Z September 2026 changes: Centrelink Age Pension, JobSeeker, rent assistance, stamp prices and interest rates australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/chinas-new-ambassador-the-so-called-asia-enforcer-arrives-in-canberra-with-message-for-australia-c-22773275 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22773275/e98e5abe4d59b6e606aff7e80b7a7845e91786ce.jpg China’s new ambassador, the so-called ‘Asia enforcer’, arrives in Canberra with message for Australia US President Donald Trump has delivered a primetime address accusing China of compromising 220 million US voter files during the 2020 election cycle. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401357892112 politics, act, australia politics 101 2026-08-25T10:16:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T10:16:00.000Z China’s new ambassador, the so-called ‘Asia enforcer’, arrives in Canberra with message for Australia politics, act, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/hidden-tax-on-super-for-australians-with-retirement-savings-held-in-a-trust-c-22772498 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772498/32445e1d65d1d86d0fbf83037039fb8b9ab744a2.jpg Hidden tax on super for Australians with retirement savings held in a trust despite Labor’s Budget promise Another tax hidden in Labor’s CGT changes, this time in superannuation. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403983590112 politics, australia politics 57 2026-08-25T10:01:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T10:01:00.000Z Hidden tax on super for Australians with retirement savings held in a trust despite Labor’s Budget promise politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/editorial-australia-needs-to-allow-business-to-flourish-to-drive-the-economy--c-22773492 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22773492/c8c867a3654f5d7e4adb6f761363100eadb8fd21.jpg We need to encourage business to innovate, invest, grow. To increase the size of the economic pie. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T09:59:00.000Z EDITORIAL: Australia needs to allow business to flourish to drive the economy australia, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/sport/dane-eldridge-we-cant-survive-without-australias-obsession-of-smudge-and-starc-c-22772317 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772317/3d1f259e8522fe9de0f2e1a22ed0105015511f97.jpg We can’t survive without Australia’s obsession of Smudge and Starc The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-25T09:00:30.000Z DANE ELDRIDGE: We can’t survive without Australia’s obsession of Smudge and Starc sport, opinion