WA by-election puts One Nation's growing appeal to the test
ABC News Australiaby Keane Bourke23 Aug 2026
What's more likely: Angus Taylor becoming prime minister or Basil Zempilas coaching the West Coast Eagles?
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top 99%$20m avocado packing shed upgrade halves workforce with robots
ABC News Australiaby Georgia Loney22 Aug 2026
In short: The owner of one of WA's largest avocado packing sheds says it has replaced almost half its casual workforce with robots.
I gave birth to my twin brother's baby and saved his life in the process
ABC News Australiaby Ellie Freeman; Adam Braitberg; As Told22 Aug 2026
Twins Adam Braitberg and Ellie Freeman grew up in what they describe as a loving and close-knit family in suburban Melbourne/Naarm.
Pogačar makes ominous start at Spanish Vuelta as history beckons
ABC News Australia22 Aug 2026
In short: Tadej Pogačar claimed the Spanish Vuelta's red jersey for the first time by winning the opening time trial.
Drug testing limits police don't want drivers to know under scrutiny
ABC News Australiaby Alexander Lewis22 Aug 2026
In short: The detection limit of devices used by NSW Police in roadside drug testing has come to light amid debate on reforms for drivers using medicinal cannabis.
Nazi salutes, Epstein jokes: How the 'manosphere' is affecting classrooms
ABC News Australiaby Fiona Blackwood22 Aug 2026
In short: Teachers are speaking up about the influence of an online male movement known as the "manosphere" on their classrooms.
Teen Socceroo makes perfect EPL debut with win over Manchester United
ABC News Australia22 Aug 2026
In short: Australian teenager Lucas Herrington came on in the second half of Hull City's EPL opener against Manchester United.
US forcing some Pacific visitors to pay up to $27k bond
ABC News Australiaby Kyle Evans22 Aug 2026
Clients never used to cry in Alisi Mo'ungaloa Afu's office, but it's not uncommon these days. "Some people have cried because they weren't able to travel to funerals," she said.
Data centres are already humming away in the ACT and there could be more coming
ABC News Australiaby Harry Frost22 Aug 2026
In short: Canberra is already home to more than a dozen data centres, with further developments proposed in Beard and potentially Hume.
Program motivates remote students to join healthcare workforce at home
ABC News Australiaby Kavina Kumar and Zara Margolis22 Aug 2026
In short: First Nations students in North West Queensland are getting a head start on health careers while still in school.
Fears for sea lions as suspected bird flu spreads to breeding ground
ABC News Australiaby Leah MacLennan22 Aug 2026
In short: Mass bird deaths believed to be linked to H5N1 bird flu have been detected on islands that host a large sea lion breeding colony.
The archer who shoots a target he cannot see
ABC News Australiaby Jack Colantuono22 Aug 2026
In short: James Griffiths has found a new purpose through vision-impaired archery. Mr Griffiths uses a special scope, wears blackout glasses and receives feedback on whether he has hit the target.
Meet the people working to tackle hate and foster social cohesion
ABC News Australiaby Phoebe Pin22 Aug 2026
There was a notable shift in the tone of the antisemitism royal commission this week, as witnesses fronted the inquiry to highlight optimism about the grassroots work being done in the name of...
Election fight heats up over proposed $7.6 billion powerline through Victoria
ABC News Australiaby Richard Willingham and Daniel Mercer22 Aug 2026
In short: Victorians heading to the polls in November are being offered two very different plans for Victoria's energy supply.
Five songs that show what the Brisbane music scene is made of
ABC News Australiaby Ned Hammond22 Aug 2026
Brisbane might not have the arts and culture reputation of Sydney or Melbourne, but it's nonetheless the home of some of the country's best tunes.
Blocks smaller than tennis courts allowed under Brisbane planning changes
ABC News Australiaby Lottie Twyford22 Aug 2026
In short: Brisbane City Council has passed amendments to its planning laws which will allow smaller lot sizes and taller buildings in some suburbs.
Norris to start on pole for Dutch GP as Russell claims sprint
ABC News Australia22 Aug 2026
In short: Oscar Piastri will start the Dutch Grand Prix from fourth, while Lando Norris claimed pole position after qualifying overnight.
This 50yo woman pulls a 10-tonne truck and lifts 24,000kg in an hour
ABC News Australiaby Emily Middleton22 Aug 2026
If Sherrie Williams ever finds herself between a rock and a hard place, it is likely she will simply pick up the rock and throw it aside.
Mansion in My Brilliant Career reboot brings buzz to rural town
ABC News Australiaby Aiden McNamara22 Aug 2026
In short: A historic homestead used in the streaming adaptation of My Brilliant Career has seen an uptick in interest since its global release.
Traditional owners relieved they won't have to watch another Juukan Gorge disaster
ABC News Australiaby Jay Carstens and Lachlan Ford22 Aug 2026
In short: Three generations of Wangkamadla people have gathered on country to celebrate Pilungah Reserve's protection as a special wildlife reserve.