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2026-05-26 20:52:45 CEST

Scott's sacking gives Essendon another chance to step out of Hird shadow
Essendon finds itself at a clear demarcation point after sacking Brad Scott as the shadow of James Hird once again looms large over the troubled club.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-27/afl-brad-scott-sacking-analysis-essendon-james-hird-shadow/106721916

2026-05-26 20:51:44 CEST

Wallabies facing same selection headache as State of Origin's NSW Blues
Just as NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley had a difficult selection decision to make, Joe Schmidt may be thinking long and hard about one position in the Wallabies' back line for July's Nations Championship Tests.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-27/wallabies-selection-headache-state-of-origin-nsw-blues/106723110

2026-05-26 07:34:23 CEST

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

2026-04-21 22:35:23 CEST

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

2026-04-21 22:33:44 CEST

'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

2026-04-17 08:04:48 CEST

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

2026-04-17 07:44:14 CEST

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

2026-04-17 07:41:14 CEST

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

2026-04-17 07:39:24 CEST

'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

2026-04-17 07:07:12 CEST

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

2026-04-17 06:43:03 CEST

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

2026-04-17 06:38:09 CEST

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

2026-04-17 05:41:48 CEST

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

2026-04-17 05:12:16 CEST

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

2026-04-17 04:52:54 CEST

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

2026-04-17 04:41:15 CEST

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

2026-04-17 04:22:39 CEST

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

2026-04-17 04:03:26 CEST

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

2026-04-17 03:56:32 CEST

'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

2026-04-17 03:09:41 CEST

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

2026-04-17 02:52:50 CEST

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

2026-04-17 02:46:41 CEST

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

2026-04-17 01:55:20 CEST

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

2026-04-17 01:40:57 CEST

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

2026-04-17 01:29:28 CEST

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

2026-04-17 00:48:16 CEST

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

2026-04-17 00:27:54 CEST

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

2026-04-17 00:14:18 CEST

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

2026-04-17 00:09:04 CEST

'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

2026-04-17 00:00:00 CEST

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

2026-04-16 23:42:55 CEST

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

2026-04-16 23:25:39 CEST

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

2026-04-16 23:18:37 CEST

'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

2026-04-16 23:02:50 CEST

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

2026-04-16 22:39:01 CEST

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

2026-04-16 22:31:51 CEST

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

2026-04-16 22:23:40 CEST

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

2026-04-16 21:46:33 CEST

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

2026-04-16 21:45:46 CEST

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

2026-04-16 21:44:25 CEST

'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

2026-04-16 21:22:08 CEST

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

2026-04-16 21:12:27 CEST

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

2026-04-16 20:56:08 CEST

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

2026-04-16 20:30:00 CEST

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

2026-04-16 20:30:00 CEST

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

2026-04-16 20:30:00 CEST

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

2026-04-16 19:53:45 CEST

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

2026-04-16 18:40:34 CEST

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

2026-04-16 18:01:54 CEST

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

2026-04-16 10:30:53 CEST

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

2026-04-16 09:41:52 CEST

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

2026-04-16 09:16:33 CEST

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

2026-04-16 09:10:42 CEST

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

2026-04-16 09:09:17 CEST

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

2026-04-16 08:25:14 CEST

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

2026-04-16 08:17:41 CEST

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

2026-04-16 07:54:26 CEST

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

2026-04-16 07:40:34 CEST

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

2026-04-16 07:15:18 CEST

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

2026-04-16 06:46:13 CEST

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

2026-04-16 06:44:10 CEST

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

2026-04-16 06:41:05 CEST

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

2026-04-16 06:39:20 CEST

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

2026-04-16 06:23:28 CEST

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

2026-04-16 05:59:12 CEST

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

2026-04-16 05:39:49 CEST

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

2026-04-16 03:23:08 CEST

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

2026-04-16 03:15:21 CEST

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

2026-04-16 03:08:40 CEST

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

2026-04-16 02:28:48 CEST

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

2026-04-16 02:12:36 CEST

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

2026-04-16 02:02:37 CEST

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

2026-04-16 01:58:30 CEST

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

2026-03-13 23:25:26 CET

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

2026-03-13 23:22:21 CET

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

2026-03-13 07:18:53 CET

'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

2026-03-13 07:13:32 CET

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

2026-03-13 06:16:19 CET

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

2026-03-13 05:06:53 CET

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

2026-03-13 04:17:38 CET

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

2026-03-13 02:46:12 CET

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

2026-03-13 02:15:09 CET

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

2026-03-13 02:14:13 CET

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

2026-03-13 01:58:53 CET

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

2026-03-12 06:22:30 CET

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

2026-03-12 06:18:59 CET

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

2026-03-12 05:32:19 CET

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

2026-03-12 03:29:34 CET

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

2026-03-11 23:43:50 CET

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

2026-03-11 06:14:51 CET

'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

2026-03-11 05:34:24 CET

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

2026-03-11 05:32:49 CET

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

2026-03-11 05:18:27 CET

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

2026-03-11 05:09:53 CET

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

2026-03-11 03:42:15 CET

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

2026-03-11 03:17:24 CET

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

2026-03-11 00:13:50 CET

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

2026-03-10 05:16:27 CET

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

2026-03-10 04:48:05 CET

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

2026-03-10 03:46:30 CET

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