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-22782531/7cf357bc832ed7f73a8ff093adf454fd2d1f24db.jpg A massive flash flood swept through Nepal and Tibel's border region. (EPA PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-08-26T11:11:26.000Z Nepal floods: Australian among hundreds missing and at least 8 killed in avalanche-triggered disaster 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/lifestyle/travel/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 travel, 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 https://thenightly.com.au/business/business-as-usual-as-companies-behind-royal-hotel-ciao-dandy-and-busselton-pavilion-enter-administration--c-22775456 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22775456/56eb7ba1b2fce464b6d302eebdf80abdd7706f0d.jpg The Royal Hotel, Wellington St, Perth. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T08:00:35.000Z ‘Business as usual’ as companies behind Royal Hotel, Ciao Dandy and Busselton Pavilion enter administration business https://thenightly.com.au/business/coles-woodside-and-rio-tinto-bosses-take-aim-at-australias-excessive-red-tape-c-22775111 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22775111/bc92308caf31d0ab407d0c67e87c5126527d2e6a.jpg Rio Tinto chief executive Simon Trott. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T07:48:00.000Z Coles, Woodside and Rio Tinto bosses take aim at Australia’s excessive red tape business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-players-forced-to-deny-making-light-of-sydney-swans-saga-in-mad-monday-anctics--c-22773898 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22773898/dfd751cb3003dc869298555bc0da33a778b93009.jpg Toby Nankervis of the Tigers leads the team out. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T06:20:30.000Z Richmond players forced to deny making light of Sydney Swans saga in Mad Monday antics afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/chris-bowen-declares-nuclear-to-power-data-centres-a-pipe-dream-ahead-of-national-cabinet-clash-over-energy-c-22772856 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772856/b71ec704468851bedbf692aac5bf774bfea13bcc.jpg Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to crush any state attempting to go rogue on the AI data centre boom. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T06:14:00.000Z Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s power play pulls plug on states tempted to go rogue amid data centre boom politics, australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/groote-eylandt-nt-aircraft-crashes-into-waters-near-angurugu-police-currently-responding-to-incident-c-22774517 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22774517/72f19dcaa4dbac3b3460108ef4d397dfe27709a8.jpg Groote Eylandt, NT: Aircraft crashes into waters near Angurugu, police currently responding to incident It is not yet clear how many people were onboard, nor their condition. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403993421112 australia australia 50 2026-08-25T05:55:20.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T05:55:20.000Z Groote Eylandt, NT: Aircraft crashes into waters near Angurugu, police currently responding to incident australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/melbourne-scissor-wielding-man-arrested-after-10-year-old-boy-assaulted-woman-stabbed-in-cbd-attack--c-22774327 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22774327/c4153dd5c92d0fe9a2652d12f2ca8235dad2637f.jpg Victoria Police have arrested a scissor-wielding man after he allegedly assaulted a 10-year-old boy and stabbed a woman in a terrifying attack in Melbourne’s CBD.  The Nightly en 2026-08-25T05:29:54.000Z Melbourne: Scissor-wielding man arrested after 10-year-old boy assaulted, woman stabbed in CBD attack victoria, australia https://thenightly.com.au/society/health/hailee-hildebrandt-second-investigation-ordered-into-teens-suicide-as-family-claim-she-could-have-been-saved-c-22773993 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22773993/18e2761b81cd831470574cf75c659f5a8696c10a.jpg The SAC 1 investigation into Hailee Hildebrandt’s death in January has shattered her mother, who claims she’s still without answers. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T04:59:19.000Z Hailee Hildebrandt: Second investigation ordered into teen’s suicide as family claim she could have been saved health, south-australia https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-tigers-mad-monday-garfield-hotel-defends-afl-players-over-footage-amid-sydney-swans-investigation-c-22772338 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772338/b039d3966dd5fa3c9a9f2cba00bdef0d85d3e49f.png Richmond Tigers Mad Monday: Garfield Hotel defends AFL players over footage amid Sydney Swans investigation A Victorian pub has defended Richmond players who celebrated Mad Monday at the venue. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403984572112 afl sport/afl 119 2026-08-25T03:59:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T03:59:43.000Z Richmond Tigers Mad Monday: Garfield Hotel defends AFL players over footage amid Sydney Swans investigation afl https://thenightly.com.au/world/pan-am-flight-103-lockerbie-new-evidence-delays-1988-bombing-suspects-trial-c-22772327 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772327/03d773e5f66e759fcfbdc65aa1b214f35ce2d762.jpg Pan Am Flight 103, Lockerbie: New evidence delays 1988 bombing suspect's trial The wreckage of Pan Am Flight 256, missing for 74 years, has been discovered 2,000 feet below the surface off the coast of Puerto Rico. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401803444112 world world 107 2026-08-25T03:46:53.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T03:46:53.000Z Pan Am Flight 103, Lockerbie: New evidence delays 1988 bombing suspect's trial world https://thenightly.com.au/culture/how-to-lose-a-guy-in-10-days-sequel-reportedly-in-the-works-at-paramount-with-kate-hudson-on-board-c-22772516 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772516/a5bbd7164c96a1811b1344ced26958fd2c11e741.jpg How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel reportedly in the works at Paramount with Kate Hudson on board The 2003 film is set for a revival with a sequel reportedly in the works. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402879518112 culture, film culture 21 2026-08-25T03:25:46.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T03:25:46.000Z How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel reportedly in the works at Paramount with Kate Hudson on board culture, film https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/benjamin-netanyahu-says-iran-tried-to-kill-one-of-his-sons-c-22773050 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22773050/4b6f29b6b97b1a5be3510b10d27653156cd3fa89.jpg Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran ‘tried to kill’ one of his sons Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has hit the pavement in a very different way, taking a painful tumble during a gruelling charity bike ride through Queensland. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403982312112 middle-east world/middle-east 14 2026-08-25T03:03:48.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T03:03:48.000Z Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran ‘tried to kill’ one of his sons middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/australia/scots-college-students-face-court-on-sexual-assault-charges-after-three-teens-accused-of-gang-raping-girl-c-22772837 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772837/8ef1638c406f46c29ef43c375814dfe4c72ec370.jpg Scots College students face court on sexual assault charges after three teens accused of gang raping girl Three Scots College students aged 13 and 14 have been charged with the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in a Bondi Junction alley. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403663668112 australia australia 26 2026-08-25T02:50:51.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T02:50:51.000Z Scots College students face court on sexual assault charges after three teens accused of gang raping girl australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/tutti-by-chillis-australian-restaurants-online-post-lashing-diner-sparks-firey-debate-over-cakeage-charge-c-22772376 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772376/d9af04d1e14f32148804e1b1dedfa5c5042f32bd.jpg A birthday celebration has erupted into a fiery debate after a restaurant owner publicly called out a customer over claims she refused to pay a cakeage charge. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T02:48:36.000Z Tutti by Chillis: Australian restaurant’s online post lashing diner sparks firey debate over cakeage charge nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-vows-wa-gst-deal-is-safe-as-federal-cabinet-meets-in-perth-on-ai-standards-c-22772783 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772783/b2e5219b12f6e26d0478471c4ca14c372ba1d0f4.jpg The PM has issued a firm guarantee to West Australians as his cabinet tackles AI, data centres and migration. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T02:05:15.000Z Anthony Albanese vows WA GST deal is safe as federal cabinet meets in Perth on AI standards politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/castaways-beach-noosa-queensland-records-second-potential-h5n1-bird-flu-case-in-a-shearwater-c-22772604 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772604/73df7a36db90dcab6b316c52b6199d78f6880752.jpg Castaways Beach, Noosa: Queensland records second potential H5N1 bird flu case in a shearwater A second potential positive case of H5 bird flu has been detected in Queensland. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403950174112 australia, queensland australia 102 2026-08-25T01:57:54.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T01:57:54.000Z Castaways Beach, Noosa: Queensland records second potential H5N1 bird flu case in a shearwater australia, queensland https://thenightly.com.au/australia/australia-weather-nsw-victoria-and-queensland-face-severe-storms-heavy-rain-damaging-winds-and-floods-c-22772109 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772109/309f2a2a20f312ae3a9a7d61bf83c03c417e8166.jpg Severe storm threat as 100mm deluge bears down. The Nightly en 2026-08-25T00:55:08.000Z Australia weather: NSW, Victoria and Queensland face severe storms, heavy rain, damaging winds and floods australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/nigeria-great-grandmother-esther-ogunmabo-aged-101-arrested-for-allegedly-dealing-cannabis-to-locals-c-22772149 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772149/9ee99e50f215999f64af0d383b7ca74e13606adf.jpg Nigeria: Great grandmother, Esther Ogunmabo, aged 101, arrested for allegedly dealing cannabis to locals A 101-year-old great-grandmother has been arrested for dealing cannabis. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403934333112 world, africa world 32 2026-08-25T00:36:39.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-25T00:36:39.000Z Nigeria: Great grandmother, Esther Ogunmabo, aged 101, arrested for allegedly dealing cannabis to locals world, africa https://thenightly.com.au/business/coal-will-get-a-boost-from-geopolitical-shocks-internationa-energy-agency-head-says-c-22772150 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22772150/c3d58d1f6aa1601ab3d9c814941f14c79adbcd38.jpg International Energy Agency excecutive director Fatih Birol says coal will be boosted as a result of the geopolitical turbulence disrupting energy markets.  The Nightly en 2026-08-25T00:28:01.000Z LATIKA M BOURKE: Coal will get a boost from geopolitical shocks, International Energy Agency head says business, energy, europe, markets, middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/meghan-markle-and-prince-harrys-decision-about-pets-points-to-telling-sign-about-pairs-plans-for-uk-return-c-22771910 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22771910/1919ed5ed02707344ddcd929bee1aae17d65b04b.jpg Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s small decision points to telling sign about pair’s plans for UK return Opposition leader Angus Taylor suffered a fall while participating in the Pollie Pedal cycling event in Queensland, raising funds for Wandering Warriors, supporting Special Forces veterans and their families in transitioning to civilian life. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403976798112 royals world/royals 234 2026-08-24T23:49:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-24T23:49:50.000Z Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s small decision points to telling sign about pair’s plans for UK return royals https://thenightly.com.au/business/coles-earnings-supermarket-giant-to-reveal-impact-of-petrol-prices-rba-rate-hikes-and-weak-spending-c-22771477 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22771477/7543d719ff59ebd6c54b2e86eb4e7a848d02fb62.jpg Coles has delivered a one per cent rise in its full-year profit. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-24T23:11:43.000Z Coles profit hits $1.1 billion as supermarket sales climb despite cost of living pressures business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/un-peacekeepers-killed-in-south-sudan-ambush-as-seven-others-injured-in-jonglei-state-c-22771634 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22771634/b42c52281fbc83ad168aa2d7610d1171bef0099c.jpg Armed men have ambushed a United Nations patrol in South Sudan, killing two peacekeepers. The Nightly en 2026-08-24T22:58:30.000Z UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush as seven others injured in Jonglei State world https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/eight-year-old-louisiana-girl-dies-from-a-rare-brain-eating-amoeba-found-in-warm-freshwater-c-22771773 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22771773/d0319c247f9ad8d07515d718487afb32864c7f56.png Eight-year-old Louisiana girl Lillian Smart has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba. The Nightly en 2026-08-24T22:10:49.000Z Eight-year-old Louisiana girl dies from a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater usa https://thenightly.com.au/politics/suburban-rail-loop-ben-carroll-cuts-2b-from-melbourne-mega-rail-project-ahead-of-victorian-election-c-22771560 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22771560/52990ed01bda5769f0a58793a60cce0cc3b5c78e.jpg Suburban Rail Loop: Ben Carroll cuts $2b from Melbourne mega rail project ahead of Victorian election A fallen overhead wire between Chatswood and Artarmon stations has caused major disruptions to Sydney's rail network during morning peak hour. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403974758112 politics politics 34 2026-08-24T21:46:14.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-24T21:46:14.000Z Suburban Rail Loop: Ben Carroll cuts $2b from Melbourne mega rail project ahead of Victorian election politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/angus-taylor-injured-in-pollie-pedal-bike-crash-during-1000km-veterans-charity-ride-through-queensland-c-22771637 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22771637/7c934f62e24af6ed1561bec7c9e8a005842f19cf.jpg Angus Taylor injured in Pollie Pedal bike crash during 1000km veterans charity ride through Queensland Opposition leader Angus Taylor suffered a fall while participating in the Pollie Pedal cycling event in Queensland, raising funds for Wandering Warriors, supporting Special Forces veterans and their families in transitioning to civilian life. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403976798112 politics politics 234 2026-08-24T21:27:56.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-24T21:27:56.000Z Angus Taylor injured in Pollie Pedal bike crash during 1000km veterans charity ride through Queensland politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/porepunkah-police-shooting-memorials-for-neal-thompson-and-vadim-de-waart-hottart-unveiled-in-victoria-c-22771465 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22771465/76b5b84242a21b50d1f97dfc5de73d7a251bd779.jpg Porepunkah police shooting: Memorials for Neal Thompson and Vadim de Waart-Hottart unveiled in Victoria Richmond AFL players were filmed shirtless at a pub in Garfield, south-east of Melbourne, apparently re-enacting alleged scenes from the Sydney Swans hotel room scandal. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403977116112 victoria australia/victoria 150 2026-08-24T21:10:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-24T21:10:31.000Z Porepunkah police shooting: Memorials for Neal Thompson and Vadim de Waart-Hottart unveiled in Victoria victoria https://thenightly.com.au/australia/sydney-trains-delays-t1-north-shore-line-hit-by-cancellations-as-urgent-chatswood-repairs-cause-chaos-c-22771655 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22771655/0d829731f5ccdc6ef05f4f088208cc77bfa918c8.jpg Sydney Trains delays: T1 North Shore Line hit by cancellations as urgent Chatswood repairs cause chaos A fallen overhead wire between Chatswood and Artarmon stations has caused major disruptions to Sydney's rail network during morning peak hour. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403974758112 australia australia 34 2026-08-24T21:03:05.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-24T21:03:05.000Z Sydney Trains delays: T1 North Shore Line hit by cancellations as urgent Chatswood repairs cause chaos australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/us-and-canada-fall-deeper-into-a-trade-war-with-new-tariffs-as-talks-collapse-and-blame-is-spread-c-22771354 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22771354/1c78ffabf1104db641fda8e0960300e4c9a5e1d8.jpg US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread The Labor Party's big national conference in Adelaide has been hijacked by Donald Trump. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401998462112 world, americas, us-politics politics/world 173 2026-08-24T14:50:39.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-24T14:50:39.000Z US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread world, americas, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/prince-harry-quits-role-as-trustee-of-african-parks-after-charity-accused-of-human-rights-abuses-c-22771342 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22771342/d79bd0db4b522f51da055949eea18b7409e1b68e.jpg Prince Harry in London in July, 2026. The Nightly en 2026-08-24T13:54:10.000Z Prince Harry quits role as trustee of African Parks after charity accused of human rights abuses world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/australia/australia-weather-low-pressure-system-brings-severe-warning-possible-flash-flooding-to-victoria-and-nsw-c-22769818 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22769818/d0086d2c953ff5f58b4a9358190769e4fbad448d.jpg Two severe weather warnings have been issued for Australia’s east coast as a band of wet weather crosses the country, bringing with it thunderstorms and possible flash floods. The Nightly en 2026-08-24T12:25:30.000Z Australia weather: Low pressure system brings severe warning, possible flash flooding to Victoria and NSW australia, lifestyle https://thenightly.com.au/culture/erling-haaland-norwegian-soccer-superstar-sends-internet-crazy-with-drastic-hair-transformation-c-22771127 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22771127/85f716283deaf497e222d93dd7ec8dd1f23049f1.jpg Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland has shaved his famous locks. The Nightly en 2026-08-24T12:18:17.000Z Erling Haaland: Norwegian soccer superstar sends internet crazy with drastic hair transformation culture