Unlikely team uncover source of mysterious space lights seen in Queensland
ABC News Australiaby Bryn Wakefield28 Aug 2026
Orbs of light streaking across the night sky below the planet Venus are fascinating Queensland sky watchers.
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top 95%Planned statue of ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews scrapped
ABC News Australiaby Alex Sinnott28 Aug 2026
In short: A bronze statue project to recognise the nine-year tenure of Daniel Andrews as Victorian premier has been cancelled by his successor Ben Carroll.
Why China's censors are scrubbing videos of the Nepal-Tibet floods
ABC News Australiaby Allyson Horn28 Aug 2026
When security camera footage emerged on Wednesday of a wave of ice, mud and water smashing into the Tibet region, people across the world were horrified.
Street artists turn rusting opal machinery into outback spectacle
ABC News Australiaby Catherine James28 Aug 2026
In short: Artist John Murray is funding a "street art" project using mining agitators to form a new open-air gallery in renowned opal country.
Push to declare garden favourite sold at Bunnings a weed
ABC News Australiaby Gavin McGrath28 Aug 2026
These pretty, purple flowers with a deceptively pleasant name are becoming a problem in Australia.
Can frustrated voters today propel One Nation into WA's parliament?
ABC News Australiaby Keane Bourke and Lucy Murray28 Aug 2026
In short: Voters in Secret Harbour, an electorate in Perth's southern suburbs, will today choose which party will represent them in Western Australia's parliament.
'Like going to a Mr World contest': Daffodil lovers learn how to judge
ABC News Australiaby Loretta Lohberger28 Aug 2026
In short: Tasmanian flower show organisers are encouraging people to consider getting involved in daffodil judging.
Council plans $15-25m bus stop upgrade amid anti-social behaviour concerns
ABC News Australiaby Emily Smith28 Aug 2026
In short: The Launceston City Council has made repeated attempts to relocate its St John Street bus interchange over the years, largely due to concerns from local business owners about antisocial...
Ex-ASIO agent offers to give evidence to Bondi inquiry from abroad
ABC News Australiaby Tom Lowrey28 Aug 2026
In short: A former ASIO agent has offered to give evidence to the Bondi royal commission from abroad, after two visa applications to enter Australia were rejected.
Melbourne council ditches e-bike and e-scooter trial amid complaints
ABC News Australiaby Margaret Paul28 Aug 2026
In short: Darebin council has ended a six-month "micromobility" trial of shared e-bikes and e-scooters. Council officers found 93 per cent of feedback was negative.
Sacked ALDI worker's use of AI as 'quasi-legal advisor' condemned
ABC News Australiaby Jade Toomey28 Aug 2026
In short: A former ALDI worker seeking to challenge his dismissal in the Fair Work Commission has been criticised for bringing a doomed case that was informed by AI.
The murky lagoon harbouring a centuries-old maritime mystery
ABC News Australiaby Jon Daly28 Aug 2026
A small archaeological team scours the algal-green shoreline of a stagnant lagoon in Western Australia's South West.
Historian solves mystery of concrete pillars unearthed at Sydney beach
ABC News Australiaby Declan Bowring28 Aug 2026
In short: A dozen concrete pillars mistakenly thought to be part of an old pier at Sydney's Coogee Beach were actually part of shark observation towers, a local historian says.
Western Sydney's historic buildings open to public just for today
ABC News Australiaby Gavin Coote28 Aug 2026
In short: Australia's oldest surviving public building and other interesting Western Sydney sites usually off limits will open on Saturday.
Wetland thriving with aquatic life again a glimpse of carp-free future
ABC News Australiaby Eliza Berlage28 Aug 2026
In short: A wetland has been restored to its former glory by being cut off from the Murray River and the carp that have overrun it.
Labor's MotoGP coup crashes into an all-too-familiar parklands wall
ABC News Australiaby Thomas Kelsall28 Aug 2026
A triumphant premier snatches a marquee motorsport event off an interstate rival. He announces the race will take place on an upgraded street circuit around a popular inner-city park, which will...
Australian talent is the biggest loser in Super Netball signings
ABC News Australiaby Brittany Carter28 Aug 2026
As the 2027 signing window comes to a close, it's clear great Australian talent will be missing from the Super Netball court next year.
Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon after father's death
ABC News Australia28 Aug 2026
In short: Crown Prince Haakon has become the king of Norway after the death of his father, Harald V. Harald died at Oslo University Hospital on Friday at the age of 89. What's next?
Stalking claims, vehicle trackers and dog poison dominate another week of CFMEU inquiry
ABC News Australiaby Ciara Jones28 Aug 2026
In short: Queensland's CFMEU inquiry this week heard chilling allegations a family stalked, hidden vehicle trackers planted and family pets being poisoned.
Sunshine and surf expected across Queensland as winter winds down
ABC News Australiaby Nykayla Dux28 Aug 2026
In short: Warm and sunny conditions are expected across most of Queensland, with scattered showers in some coastal areas. Forecasters say showers will intensify on Sunday before heading inland.