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Spirit ferries operator set for major restructure under Tasmanian ...

2026-05-26T07:34:23+02:00

Spirit ferries operator set for major restructure under Tasmanian Labor plan

The two government businesses responsible for the botched Spirit of Tasmania ship replacement program would undergo a major restructure, with one stripped of all assets, under a Tasmanian Labor government.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-26/spirit-ferries-operator-tt-line-tasports-labor-willie-plan/106723036

Breaking: Trump extends Iran ceasefire but continues blockade US ...

2026-04-21T22:35:23+02:00

Breaking: Trump extends Iran ceasefire but continues blockade

US President Donald Trump says he will hold off attacking Iran until Tehran's negotiating teams come up with a unified proposal for a peace deal.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/trump-extends-iran-ceasefire-but-continues-blockade/106590964

'I'd still be in jail': The rehab where women find ...

2026-04-21T22:33:44+02:00

'I'd still be in jail': The rehab where women find hope after addiction

Guthrie House is one of the few residential rehabilitation services in NSW designed to help women with current involvement with the criminal justice system get back on track.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/nsw-residential-addiction-services-under-strain/106567394

Government advisory group recommends delaying NDIS 'robo' ...

2026-04-17T08:04:48+02:00

Government advisory group recommends delaying NDIS 'robo' changes

The federal government has been urged by its own NDIS advisory group to delay the rollout of a controversial new way of determining support plans for participants.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/government-advisory-group-recommends-delaying-ndis-changes/106576188

Gout hits out at 'haters' as he targets next milestone ...

2026-04-17T07:44:14+02:00

Gout hits out at 'haters' as he targets next milestone

Gout Gout fires a warning shot back at Justin Gatlin for disparaging his national 200 metres record, as he sets his sights on another feat in his young career.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/gout-gout-100m-australian-junior-athletics-championships/106577250

Queensland government in discussions for new oil refinery As the ...

2026-04-17T07:41:14+02:00

Queensland government in discussions for new oil refinery

As the fuel crisis continues, a proposal for an $11 billion new oil refinery in central Queensland has been put forward.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/new-refinery-gladstone-proposal-oil-crisis/106576458

'Australians deserve to know': Victorian political ...

2026-04-17T07:39:24+02:00

'Australians deserve to know': Victorian political donations site goes dark

Victoria has been left without laws to govern party donation disclosures — exposing the state's politics to a flood of unchecked donations.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/vic-political-donations-website-goes-dark-high-court-ruling/106576364

Housing affordability fixes will take 'decades', ...

2026-04-17T07:07:12+02:00

Housing affordability fixes will take 'decades', commissioner warns

Productivity Commissioner Danielle Wood says Australia will not meet the federal government's 1.2 million new home target, as residential construction rates fall.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/housing-supply-top-priority-for-productivity-commissioner/106571582

Chinese device found in strategic waters near Bali identified A ...

2026-04-17T06:43:03+02:00

Chinese device found in strategic waters near Bali identified

A large torpedo-shaped device discovered near an island in a strategically important strait between Bali and Lombok has been identified by defence analysts as a Chinese undersea monitoring system.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/chinese-undersea-monitoring-system-lombok-strait/106569388

Police bomb squad to remove 'volatile explosive ...

2026-04-17T06:38:09+02:00

Police bomb squad to remove 'volatile explosive materials' found at Adelaide home

The police bomb squad is working to safely remove explosive materials from a home in Adelaide's north, and a 55-year-old man has been arrested.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/police-bomb-squad-called-after-explosives-allegedly-found/106576466

Breaking: Missing votes counted in key SA seat sees One Nation ...

2026-04-17T05:41:48+02:00

Breaking: Missing votes counted in key SA seat sees One Nation margin increase

One Nation has retained the South Australian seat of Narungga, following a count of ballots that were missed on election day.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/narungga-new-count-ballots-results/106574886

Next-gen cricket talent shines at national Indigenous ...

2026-04-17T05:12:16+02:00

Next-gen cricket talent shines at national Indigenous championships

The National Indigenous Cricket Championships, held in Mackay for the second year, has become one of the key development pathways for young talent.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/national-indigenous-cricket-championships-mackay-caitlyn-henry/106574964

By-election called one week after Qld state MP's death Former ...

2026-04-17T04:52:54+02:00

By-election called one week after Qld state MP's death

Former Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan was found dead at his home earlier this month, after police were called to reports of a non-suspicious death.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/by-election-called-stafford-jimmy-sullivan-mp/106575484

St Kilda announces appeal against Collard ban for homophobic slur ...

2026-04-17T04:41:15+02:00

St Kilda announces appeal against Collard ban for homophobic slur

St Kilda is appealing the nine-match ban given to Lance Collard for uttering a homophobic comment, saying the young forward maintains his innocence.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/st-kilda-appeal-suspension-lance-collard-using-homophobic-slur/106575702

Breaking: Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail over alleged war crime ...

2026-04-17T04:22:39+02:00

Breaking: Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail over alleged war crime murder offences

Ben Roberts-Smith is granted bail after spending a week in custody over alleged war crime offences.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/ben-roberts-smith-bail-result-over-allegations-of-war-crimes/106572566

100 bombs in 10 minutes: Mapping Lebanon's 'Black ...

2026-04-17T04:03:26+02:00

100 bombs in 10 minutes: Mapping Lebanon's 'Black Wednesday'

The Israeli Defense Forces labelled it Operation Eternal Darkness. Inside Lebanon, it's now called Black Wednesday. ABC NEWS Verify has geolocated the explosions across 10 minutes of chaos.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/ten-minutes-black-wednesday-lebanon-verify/106564594

'Six weeks of jet fuel' warning raises flight disruption ...

2026-04-17T03:56:32+02:00

'Six weeks of jet fuel' warning raises flight disruption fears in Europe

Europe could experience major flight disruptions within weeks as global energy officials warn the continent has "maybe six weeks of jet fuel left", which could lead to further price hikes and cancellations for Australian travellers.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/jet-fuel-shortage-europe-travel-disruption-price-hikes/106574848

Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May Todd ...

2026-04-17T03:09:41+02:00

Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May

Todd Lyons' last day is set for May 31 and he will move to the private sector, Department of Homeland security secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/acting-ice-head-todd-lyons-steps-down/106575322

Former Arsenal, Juventus goalkeeper killed after car hit by train ...

2026-04-17T02:52:50+02:00

Former Arsenal, Juventus goalkeeper killed after car hit by train

Former Austria goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who played for Arsenal and a string of Italian clubs, died on Thursday at the age of 48 after the car he was driving was hit by a train at a crossing near Salzburg.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/former-austria-goalkeeper-alex-manninger-killed-car-hit-train/106575124

Breaking: Sydney childcare worker hit with 129 new child abuse ...

2026-04-17T02:46:41+02:00

Breaking: Sydney childcare worker hit with 129 new child abuse charges

A Sydney childcare worker accused of using children to make abuse material has been charged with 129 new offences.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/sydney-childcare-worker-129-charges-child-abuse-material/106573316

Bank robbers hold 25 people hostage in Italy then escape into ...

2026-04-17T01:55:20+02:00

Bank robbers hold 25 people hostage in Italy then escape into 'sewers'

The group took customers and employees hostage before fleeing with "the contents of dozens of safe deposit boxes", according to police.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/armed-robbery-bank-naples-italy-hostages/106575028

Iranian footballers who sought asylum in Australia ...

2026-04-17T01:40:57+02:00

Iranian footballers who sought asylum in Australia 'overwhelmed' by support

Two Iranian footballers who were granted refuge in Australia following the AFC Women's Asian Cup say they are focused on their health, safety and rebuilding their lives.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/iran-footballers-who-sought-asylum-australia-overwhlemed-support/106574862

Back on Earth, Artemis II crew still finding their footing The ...

2026-04-17T01:29:28+02:00

Back on Earth, Artemis II crew still finding their footing

The crew said their lunar flyby puts NASA in a much better position for a moon landing by a crew in two years and an eventual moon base.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/artemis-astronauts-praise-moonship-performance-heat-shield/106574892

Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest battles Meta over fake ads ...

2026-04-17T00:48:16+02:00

Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest battles Meta over fake ads

Australian billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest is asking a US federal court in Silicon Valley to hold Meta accountable for scam ads using his likeness without permission.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/andrew-forrest-battles-meta-over-fake-ads/106574806

Australian bush tea hits shelves in Asia The product is being ...

2026-04-17T00:27:54+02:00

Australian bush tea hits shelves in Asia

The product is being sent from a remote property in the Northern Territory all the way to Japan, Korea and China.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/nt-bush-tea-kulbanyi-exporting-to-asian-markets/106572254

French Open bans cameras in player areas after Melbourne ...

2026-04-17T00:14:18+02:00

French Open bans cameras in player areas after Melbourne criticism

Organisers of the French Open have promised that their players will enjoy camera-free privacy in a space of their own, following criticism the Australian Open copped from top stars earlier in the year.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/french-open-bans-cameras-in-player-areas/106574678

'Upset and angry': WA community shocked by rapist's ...

2026-04-17T00:09:04+02:00

'Upset and angry': WA community shocked by rapist's bail status

Wayne Jeffrey Doherty remained in the Broome community for five months after pleading guilty to rape.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/broome-wayne-jeffrey-doherty-granted-bail-guilty-plea/106463628

Aled Jones reflects on fame, music and what keeps bringing him ...

2026-04-17T00:00:00+02:00

Aled Jones reflects on fame, music and what keeps bringing him back to Australia

From learning Walking in the Air on the fly to working with Leonard Bernstein, Aled Jones is currently touring Australia and shares some of his most colourful stories.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/aled-jones-boy-soprano-on-fame-music-and-returning-to-australia/106559952

Live: Wall Street pushes record highs Wall Street markets post ...

2026-04-16T23:42:55+02:00

Live: Wall Street pushes record highs

Wall Street markets post record highs despite the uncertainty of the Middle East conflict. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/asx-markets-business-live-news-april-17-2026/106573954

Alpine ash endangered listing 'will do nothing to protect ...

2026-04-16T23:25:39+02:00

Alpine ash endangered listing 'will do nothing to protect them'

Scientists hope an endangered listing may help preserve alpine ash forests, but the forestry industry is raising concerns that it could result in further decline.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-04-17/alpine-ash-forests-endangered-protection-management-concerns/106568690

'Shattered' Blue feels he let Carlton down in narrow loss ...

2026-04-16T23:18:37+02:00

'Shattered' Blue feels he let Carlton down in narrow loss to Collingwood

Carlton coach Michael Voss says the club will support Elijah Hollands after his performance against Collingwood last night.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/elijah-hollands-shattered-carlton-collingwood-afl-loss/106574584

Live: PM to visit refinery after fire, Viva hopeful of ...

2026-04-16T23:02:50+02:00

Live: PM to visit refinery after fire, Viva hopeful of 'minimal' disruption

A fire that ripped through a refinery in Geelong will have minimal impact on fuel supply, Richard Marles says. Follow live.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/federal-politics-live-blog-albanese-fuel-geelong-refinery/106573110

Teenagers arrested over fire at Melbourne bar Police allege two ...

2026-04-16T22:39:01+02:00

Teenagers arrested over fire at Melbourne bar

Police allege two boys armed with machetes set fire to a bar in Southbank early today.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/vic-teenagers-arrested-southbank-bar-arson/106574536

Socceroos confirm final warm-up opponent before World Cup The ...

2026-04-16T22:31:51+02:00

Socceroos confirm final warm-up opponent before World Cup

The Socceroos will conclude their preparations for the World Cup in North America with a warm-up friendly against Switzerland, the first time they will have faced European opposition since 2023.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/socceroos-friendly-switzerland-fifia-world-cup/106574560

Friday fuel filter: Refining the week's fuel news so you ...

2026-04-16T22:23:40+02:00

Friday fuel filter: Refining the week's fuel news so you don't have to

We know you have to get where you're going this weekend. ABC News is here to help with a round-up of all the key news on fuel price and supply in Australia.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/fuel-price-supply-explainer/106570280

A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins: What to know today Israel ...

2026-04-16T21:46:33+02:00

A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins: What to know today

Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, but Israel's military will remain on Lebanese territory, meaning Hezbollah's conditions were not met.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/iran-israel-lebanon-war-daily-briefing/106565798

Coca-Cola flags it could pull out of Qld recycling scheme The ...

2026-04-16T21:45:46+02:00

Coca-Cola flags it could pull out of Qld recycling scheme

The Queensland government recently introduced proposed laws to overhaul the governance of the scheme, while also ruling out an increase to the 10-cent refund amount.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/coca-cola-containers-for-change-reforms-queensland/106571816

'Same general, new clothes': Civilian facade as military ...

2026-04-16T21:44:25+02:00

'Same general, new clothes': Civilian facade as military hides wealth in Thailand

As the Myanmar military carried out air strikes during a brutal civil war, the junta chief's family quietly purchased luxury real estate in Thailand.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/myanmar-sham-election-coup-leader-legitimacy-wealth-thailand/106558954

AFL-backed helmet company erases concussion protection claims An ...

2026-04-16T21:22:08+02:00

AFL-backed helmet company erases concussion protection claims

An AFL-endorsed helmet company has backtracked on its claims of "superior protection against concussion" and the league is now also facing a complaint lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on the matter.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/afl-backed-helmet-gamegear-pulls-concussion-protection-claims/106572742

French President calls for ban on social media telling kids to ...

2026-04-16T21:12:27+02:00

French President calls for ban on social media telling kids to read

Emmanuel Macron calls for a social media ban for children under 15, a monthly screen-free day for all, and urges high school students to switch off their phones.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/french-president-calls-for-u15-social-media-ban/106573996

Unpacking the 'war zone' after Geelong's refinery ...

2026-04-16T20:56:08+02:00

Unpacking the 'war zone' after Geelong's refinery fire

The "unprecedented" fire at one of the two remaining oil refineries in Australia took more than 12 hours to extinguish. Here's what we know about how it unfolded.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/geelong-refinery-fire-visual-explainer/106571216

Ephemeral nature of fungi has this photographer hooked on forest ...

2026-04-16T20:30:00+02:00

Ephemeral nature of fungi has this photographer hooked on forest life

An exhibition bridges the gap between art and science by inviting visitors to imagine the world through the senses of other species and consider our own fragile relationship with nature.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/entanglements-with-fungi-wama-foraging-mushrooms/106566492

Invasive species you should avoid — and what to plant instead ...

2026-04-16T20:30:00+02:00

Invasive species you should avoid — and what to plant instead

Agapanthus, morning glory or gazanias might be easy-growing plants in your home but their invasive nature can damage your garden and the environment. Here's what experts recommend.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/invasive-plants-in-australian-homes-damaging-gardens-environment/106492040

Weekly news quiz: Trump's AI image, a 200m record and the ...

2026-04-16T20:30:00+02:00

Weekly news quiz: Trump's AI image, a 200m record and the Artemis II splashdown

It's Friday, and that means it's time to test your news knowledge from the past seven days. Were you paying attention this week?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/abc-weekly-news-quiz-april-17/106555832

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon 'to start within ...

2026-04-16T19:53:45+02:00

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon 'to start within hours'

Israel has waged a six-week campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, after Hezbollah fired on Israel in the days after the US and Israel began its war with Iran.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/israel-lebanon-war-ceasefire-trump/106574434

Mandelson failed vetting but was given UK ambassador to US job ...

2026-04-16T18:40:34+02:00

Mandelson failed vetting but was given UK ambassador to US job anyway

Peter Mandelson was sacked from the role after revelations about his connections with the late sex offender became public.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/lord-mandelson-failed-vetting-starmer-epstein/106574120

Live: Israel and Lebanon agree to ten-day ceasefire, says Trump, ...

2026-04-16T18:01:54+02:00

Live: Israel and Lebanon agree to ten-day ceasefire, says Trump, but Hezbollah not part of talks

Iran-linked terror group Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon, was not a party to the ceasefire discussions.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/iran-war-live-updates-trump-lebanon-israel-ceasefire/106574286

Live: Nick Daicos celebrates 100th match with Pies and Blues ...

2026-04-16T10:30:53+02:00

Live: Nick Daicos celebrates 100th match with Pies and Blues desperate for a win

Nick Daicos runs out for his 100th career match as Carlton and Collingwood meet at the MCG, with both desperately seeking a win. Follow live.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/afl-round-6-carlton-blues-collingwood-magpies-mcg-live-blog/106573626

Rules-based order not 'extinct', defence minister says ...

2026-04-16T09:41:52+02:00

Rules-based order not 'extinct', defence minister says

Defence Minister Richard Marles has declared the United States alliance will remain indispensable for Australian national security even while Australia looks to build a more self-reliant defence force.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/richard-marles-defence-spending-us-alliance-rules-based-order/106571434

Bombs, rain and destruction: Life in Gaza six months into a ...

2026-04-16T09:16:33+02:00

Bombs, rain and destruction: Life in Gaza six months into a ceasefire

Palestinians in Gaza fear they are being forgotten as the Iran war drags on, with Israeli strikes continuing despite a ceasefire and the humanitarian situation still dire.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/palestinians-fear-gaza-is-being-forgotten-as-iran-war-drags-on/106565594

What we know about the cause and impact of the Viva Energy oil ...

2026-04-16T09:10:42+02:00

What we know about the cause and impact of the Viva Energy oil refinery fire

Firefighters have managed to extinguish a blaze at one of Australia's major oil refineries after it burnt for 12 hours. Here's what we know so far about the cause of the fire — and the possible impact on fuel prices.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/viva-energy-geelong-oil-refinery-fire-cause-petrol-prices/106570810

How to tell if your dog is in pain and what to do if they are New ...

2026-04-16T09:09:17+02:00

How to tell if your dog is in pain and what to do if they are

New research suggests that many dog owners are not skilled in recognising pain in their pets.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/how-to-tell-if-your-dog-is-in-pain/106572808

Hanson wishes Coalition good luck, government focuses on fuel ...

2026-04-16T08:25:14+02:00

Hanson wishes Coalition good luck, government focuses on fuel

This week in Canberra, Pauline Hanson learned imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the defence budget was on the agenda and a fire threw the fuel crisis into sharp relief.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/pauline-hanson-coalition-migration-fuel-fire-treasurer/106557502

Explosions heard during fire in Byron Bay bike shop The northern ...

2026-04-16T08:17:41+02:00

Explosions heard during fire in Byron Bay bike shop

The northern NSW town was bustling with holiday-makers enjoying the Easter school holidays when the fire broke out in the CBD this afternoon.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/explosions-heard-in-byron-bay-bike-shop-fire/106572234

Liberty Bell Bay workers told to take leave without pay or be ...

2026-04-16T07:54:26+02:00

Liberty Bell Bay workers told to take leave without pay or be sacked

About 175 workers at Australia's only manganese smelter, Liberty Bell Bay, have been told they will be laid off at the end of next week unless they take leave without pay.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/liberty-bell-bay-smelter-workers-face-being-stood-down/106571896

Pandemic, 'ice epidemic' worsened Qld child safety ...

2026-04-16T07:40:34+02:00

Pandemic, 'ice epidemic' worsened Qld child safety pressures, ex-minister says

An inquiry into Queensland's child safety system hears the former minister was made aware of the sector's resource issues, as well as the "significant increase" in children entering residential care.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/former-child-safety-minister-inquiry/106571558

Breaking: Controversial laws to restrict protests in NSW struck ...

2026-04-16T07:15:18+02:00

Breaking: Controversial laws to restrict protests in NSW struck down by top court

The laws, rushed through parliament after the Bondi Beach terror attack, have been found to be unconstitutional by the state's highest court.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/chief-justice-findings-on-nsw-protest-law-reform/106570860

Man, 53, charged over seizure of more than 350 cannabis plants A ...

2026-04-16T06:46:13+02:00

Man, 53, charged over seizure of more than 350 cannabis plants

A 53-year-old Kalgoorlie man is released on bail after the seizure of more than 350 cannabis plants from a property WA Police allege had been converted for the purpose of growing hydroponic cannabis.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/police-seize-more-than-350-cannabis-plants-from-kalgoorlie-house/106571660

Farmers 'running on empty' welcome arrival of diesel A ...

2026-04-16T06:44:10+02:00

Farmers 'running on empty' welcome arrival of diesel

A massive crude oil tanker laden with diesel has docked in the Port of Newcastle to replenish regional New South Wales supplies, as the Middle East unrest continues.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/farmers-running-on-empty-welcome-arrival-of-diesel-to-newcastle/106567140

Prince Harry to headline mental health summit on day three of ...

2026-04-16T06:41:05+02:00

Prince Harry to headline mental health summit on day three of Australian visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are back together in Melbourne after spending the second day of their Australian tour apart.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/prince-harry-and-meghan-return-to-melbourne-australia-visit/106571184

CFMEU leaders had 'the ear' of former state government, ...

2026-04-16T06:39:20+02:00

CFMEU leaders had 'the ear' of former state government, inquiry hears

Former deputy director-general Peter McKay told the inquiry there "were issues around the involvement of the CFMEU" at the Office of Industrial Relations.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/qld-cfmeu-leaders-met-with-government-commission-inquiry/106570984

Launceston councillor Danny Gibson resigns after scandal-plagued ...

2026-04-16T06:23:28+02:00

Launceston councillor Danny Gibson resigns after scandal-plagued term

The former mayor and councillor of Tasmanian's second-largest city resigns effective immediately, years after an ABC investigation uncovered historical allegations about his conduct towards young men in the theatre scene.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/tas-danny-gibson-resigns-from-launceston-city-council/106571142

Queensland massage therapist faces 18 sexual assault charges A ...

2026-04-16T05:59:12+02:00

Queensland massage therapist faces 18 sexual assault charges

A Queensland massage therapist arrested in February over the alleged sexual assault of four clients is facing 11 fresh charges after another four female clients came forward.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/sunshine-coast-massage-therapist-extra-sexual-assault-charges/106571366

AFL 'firestorm' taking heavy toll on players, Saints ...

2026-04-16T05:39:49+02:00

AFL 'firestorm' taking heavy toll on players, Saints coach says

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says the damage from a "firestorm" around the AFL Tribunal is weighing heavily as his club signals it may appeal against Lance Collard's suspension.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/afl-tribunal-firestorm-taking-a-heavy-toll-on-players-ross-lyon/106571692

Breaking: Two men found guilty of manslaughter over 1999 death of ...

2026-04-16T03:23:08+02:00

Breaking: Two men found guilty of manslaughter over 1999 death of Irma Palasics

Two Melbourne men are found guilty of the manslaughter of Canberra woman Irma Palasics during a violent home invasion in 1999.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/men-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-1999-death-irma-palasics/106560260

Breaking: Uncovered ballots prompt new count in key SA seat won ...

2026-04-16T03:15:21+02:00

Breaking: Uncovered ballots prompt new count in key SA seat won by One Nation

The Electoral Commission of South Australia uncovers ballot papers that were not counted in the seat of Narungga on the state's Yorke Peninsula.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/new-count-in-key-sa-state-election-seat-of-narungga/106570406

Australia's rarest reptile found after being considered ...

2026-04-16T03:08:40+02:00

Australia's rarest reptile found after being considered extinct

Not found anywhere else on Earth, a skink considered functionally extinct has been found in a national park in far west NSW.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/rarest-reptile-kungaka-skink-found-mutawinji-national-park-nsw/106567310

Some country towns at risk of losing more than half their shade ...

2026-04-16T02:28:48+02:00

Some country towns at risk of losing more than half their shade trees

Some country towns could lose up to 80 per cent of their shade due to aging trees, but replacing them is not simple for councils.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/regional-urban-canopy-strategy-country-towns-lose-shade-trees/106551144

Pilot freed after light plane crashes in paddock Emergency ...

2026-04-16T02:12:36+02:00

Pilot freed after light plane crashes in paddock

Emergency services have worked to free a man who was trapped in a lightweight aircraft that crashed in the NSW Southern Highlands.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/plane-crash-in-berrima-nsw-southern-highlands/106200504

Players 'have not heard' rumours Saudi PIF may cut LIV ...

2026-04-16T02:02:37+02:00

Players 'have not heard' rumours Saudi PIF may cut LIV Golf funding

Major champion Sergio Garcia says LIV Golf players "have not heard anything" as media speculation about the future financing of the breakaway league intensifies.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/liv-golf-saudi-arabia-pif-media-speculation-sergio-garcia/106570284

Mother fears kids filmed by hidden cameras in theatre change ...

2026-04-16T01:58:30+02:00

Mother fears kids filmed by hidden cameras in theatre change rooms

A mother says she is disturbed after learning of hidden cameras found in the theatre change rooms her children used in November with a lack of dates adding to parents' concerns.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/mother-disturbed-hidden-cameras-horsham-town-hall-change-rooms/106566596

NT parliament increases minimum sentence for DV murder, speaker ...

2026-03-13T23:25:26+01:00

NT parliament increases minimum sentence for DV murder, speaker berates backbencher

Northern Territory parliament has passed legislation increasing the mandatory minimum prison sentence for domestic violence murder from 20 to 25 years. During sittings this week, the speaker also berated a government backbencher over his handling of bullying claims.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-14/nt-minimum-sentence-domestic-violence-murder-rahman-speaker/106451226

Media figure Antony Catalano charged with assault The co-owner of ...

2026-03-13T23:22:21+01:00

Media figure Antony Catalano charged with assault

The co-owner of national newspaper company ACM appears in court, with police alleging he assaulted a woman and swung a clothes iron at her head.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-14/media-figure-antony-catalano-charged-with-assault/106455160

'Children are at stake': Shock closure of specialist ...

2026-03-13T07:18:53+01:00

'Children are at stake': Shock closure of specialist autism centre

An email on Wednesday afternoon saying autism support service AEIOU would close immediately left Canberra father Ben Paine scrambling to find childcare and support services for his four-year-old daughter Maddie.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/act-father-shock-sudden-aeiou-autism-intervention-centre-closure/106452834

Live: Warriors host Raiders before AJ goes for try-scoring record ...

2026-03-13T07:13:32+01:00

Live: Warriors host Raiders before AJ goes for try-scoring record

The Raiders travel across to Auckland to face the Warriors before Alex Johnston tries to equal or even break Ken Irvine's try-scoring record against the Roosters. Follow live.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/nrl-live-warriors-raiders-roosters-rabbitohs-alex-johnston/106453350

An email blunder bruised Labor this week, but the heat is on the ...

2026-03-13T06:16:19+01:00

An email blunder bruised Labor this week, but the heat is on the Liberals after a candidate's comments

With two weeks before polls, Labor were in damage control after a health email blunder. It should have been a chance for the Liberals to get ahead, but after controversial comments by a candidate it's the one left bruised.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/labors-email-blunder-and-liberal-candidate-comments/106450750

Katherine floods bring back memories of town's fatal 1998 ...

2026-03-13T05:06:53+01:00

Katherine floods bring back memories of town's fatal 1998 floods

When Member of the Legislative Assembly Jo Hersey stood up for a media interview about the floods in her home town Katherine last weekend, she had tears in her eyes.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/nt-flood-trauma-1998-memories-katherine-river-flooding/106432568

Paralympians express disappointment over media coverage of winter ...

2026-03-13T04:17:38+01:00

Paralympians express disappointment over media coverage of winter Games

The Paralympic Winter Games are in full swing at Milano Cortina and athletes and supporters have expressed their frustration over the lack of coverage of the event.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/winter-paralympics-media-coverage-disappointment/106447736

Areas most at risk of 'devastating' cattle disease ...

2026-03-13T02:46:12+01:00

Areas most at risk of 'devastating' cattle disease incursion revealed

Researchers have mapped the northern gateways where the cattle disease, lumpy skin disease, could first enter Australia, identifying Cape York Peninsula and Port Hedland as the highest-risk locations.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/lumpy-skin-disease-mapping-models-reveal-high-risk-zones/106447236

FIFA, AFC accused of failing their human rights obligations with ...

2026-03-13T02:15:09+01:00

FIFA, AFC accused of failing their human rights obligations with Iranian players

Pressure is growing on FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation to help the members of the Iranian women's football team returning home, and their families, and to learn lessons ahead of the men's World Cup.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/fifa-human-rights-responsibility-iran-womens-asian-cup-asylum/106437804

Jason Day leads Australians at The Players Championship golf ...

2026-03-13T02:14:13+01:00

Jason Day leads Australians at The Players Championship golf tournament

Jason Day is the leading Australian after the first round of The Players Championship in Florida, finishing his round at two under par.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/jason-day-best-australian-at-the-players-championship-round-one/106451248

Australia releases seven days of petrol from emergency stockpile ...

2026-03-13T01:58:53+01:00

Australia releases seven days of petrol from emergency stockpile

Australia will make available about seven days of petrol from its emergency stockpile and five days of diesel, the first use of its fuel reserves since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/petrol-diesel-released-emergency-stockpile-iran/106450556

What you need to know about Queanbeyan's six-month main ...

2026-03-12T06:22:30+01:00

What you need to know about Queanbeyan's six-month main street shutdown

Council has chosen to shut both lanes at once to have it completed sooner, but some don't trust the timeline.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/queanbeyan-monaro-street-shutdown-six-months-major-upgrade/106445704

Albanese government avoids the 'w' word This week in ...

2026-03-12T06:18:59+01:00

Albanese government avoids the 'w' word

This week in Canberra the Nationals chose a new leader, the energy minister chose his words carefully and the government chose to avoid one word altogether.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/chris-bowen-fuel-prices-war-iran-nationals/106436196

Flood victims forced to line up for hours for disaster relief ...

2026-03-12T05:32:19+01:00

Flood victims forced to line up for hours for disaster relief payments

Katherine region residents displaced from their homes by the recent flood emergency have been forced to wait in line for hours to access disaster relief payments.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/katherine-flooding-line-up-for-hours-for-disaster-payments/106445750

Man awarded for excellence in child protection charged with ...

2026-03-12T03:29:34+01:00

Man awarded for excellence in child protection charged with raping teenage boy

A West Australian man honoured with a prestigious award for excellence in child protection has been charged with raping a teenage boy.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/barry-wayne-lawrence-charged-with-child-sex-offences/106445846

Islamic Society criticises 'competition' to attack ...

2026-03-11T23:43:50+01:00

Islamic Society criticises 'competition' to attack Muslims as Liberals stand by candidate

An organisation representing South Australian Muslims criticises the Liberal Party and One Nation for what it says is a rush to attack Islam "more harshly in order to gain political support" ahead of the state election.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/sa-islamic-society-criticises-competition-to-attack-muslims/106444398

'Chaos' as bridge linking Sydney to NSW's west is ...

2026-03-11T06:14:51+01:00

'Chaos' as bridge linking Sydney to NSW's west is closed for weeks

A crucial bridge on the Great Western Highway linking Sydney to the state's Central West will be shut for at least a fortnight, while specialists assess why it is moving and cracking.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-11/great-western-highway-convict-bridge-shut-for-weeks/106441284

Man missing for months likely murdered in home, police say Police ...

2026-03-11T05:34:24+01:00

Man missing for months likely murdered in home, police say

Police believe a man who has been missing for more than four months in North Queensland was murdered in his home, and that his body was moved.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-11/missing-mackay-man-wayne-pedro-morseu-likely-murdered-police-say/106441612

Politician's major voting call after split with former Crow A ...

2026-03-11T05:32:49+01:00

Politician's major voting call after split with former Crow

A South Australian politician is urging voters to not back her own party in the upper house after a dramatic breakdown with star candidate and former Adelaide Crows captain Chris McDermott.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-11/sarah-game-splits-with-fair-go-for-australians-chris-mcdermott/106441462

St Stephen’s School ABC News: An article published on Sunday, 1 ...

2026-03-11T05:18:27+01:00

St Stephen’s School

ABC News: An article published on Sunday, 1 March 2026 described Perth’s St Stephen’s School as Catholic. This was incorrect. St Stephen's is a Uniting Church School. The story was updated to correct the reference and an editor’s note has been added to the story.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/corrections/2026-03-11/st-stephen-s-school/106442482

Bus company linked to fatal wedding crash admits to heavy vehicle ...

2026-03-11T05:09:53+01:00

Bus company linked to fatal wedding crash admits to heavy vehicle breaches

The bus company linked to the deadly 2023 Hunter Valley wedding bus crash and a director plead guilty to heavy-vehicle law safety breaches.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-11/bus-company-and-directors-plead-guilty-to-safety-breaches/106440832

Horsham man charged over triple-fatal crash on Western Highway ...

2026-03-11T03:42:15+01:00

Horsham man charged over triple-fatal crash on Western Highway near Ararat

Two Victorians and a South Australian man died in the crash involving five vehicles on the Western Highway near Ararat.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-11/horsham-man-charged-triple-fatal-crash-armstrong-western-highway/106441456

Two people drown at beach south of Wollongong A man and a woman ...

2026-03-11T03:17:24+01:00

Two people drown at beach south of Wollongong

A man and a woman aged in the their 60s have died after being pulled from the water at an unpatrolled beach south of Wollongong, in the Illawarra.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-11/two-people-drown-at-shellharbour-beach/106441166

Seven members of Iranian football team delegation granted asylum ...

2026-03-11T00:13:50+01:00

Seven members of Iranian football team delegation granted asylum

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirms all but a few members of the delegation individually offered refuge as they passed through Sydney Airport.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-11/government-confirms-seven-visas-iranian-football-team/106439840

Muslims traumatised after right-wing attack on community dinner A ...

2026-03-10T05:16:27+01:00

Muslims traumatised after right-wing attack on community dinner

A Muslim community in Ballarat is left traumatised after a man barged into a community dinner allegedly throwing punches and yelling abuse.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/muslim-community-left-traumatised-after-attack-on-dinner/106431706

Minns can't say when sinkhole-plagued M6 will open, legal ...

2026-03-10T04:48:05+01:00

Minns can't say when sinkhole-plagued M6 will open, legal action possible

NSW Premier Chris Minns said he does not know if the troubled M6 motorway will open while he is still in power.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/m6-sinkholes-premier-minns-threatens-legal-action/106437152

Champions, captains and icons: The Iranian players granted asylum ...

2026-03-10T03:46:30+01:00

Champions, captains and icons: The Iranian players granted asylum

Australia has granted five Iranian players asylum after their Women's Asian Cup campaign. So, who are they?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/who-are-the-iranian-players-granted-asylum-after-asian-cup/106435656

Fertiliser prices skyrocket for Aussie farmers as Middle East ...

2026-03-10T02:45:05+01:00

Fertiliser prices skyrocket for Aussie farmers as Middle East conflict rages on

The Middle East conflict is forcing up the cost of an essential fertiliser for Australian farmers, but there are other factors more likely to affect grocery prices.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/urea-fertiliser-shortage-hits-australian-farmers-iran-conflict/106433284

'No-brainer' rezoning plan could see 18,300 new Sydney ...

2026-03-10T02:44:53+01:00

'No-brainer' rezoning plan could see 18,300 new Sydney homes

The NSW government on Tuesday unveiled plans to rezone the 113-hectare Burwood North precinct, positioning it as a residential hub between Sydney's CBD and Parramatta.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/nsw-burwood-north-metro-rezoning-housing-jobs/106435512