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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Sharks lose star with Roosters on top in semifinal
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Nicho Hynes cops an early head knock, ruling him out of Cronulla's sudden-death semifinal against the Sydney Roosters. Follow live.

Broncos blitz Knights to set up derby preliminary final
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The Broncos keep their NRLW premiership defence alive following a dominant 40-16 win over the Knights in Brisbane.

'Western values' and 'national pride' underpin Coalition's education reform plans
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The Coalition's proposed education overhaul also includes plans to fast-track teaching accreditation and possibly create pathways for military veterans to help tackle classroom discipline issues.  

Mother charged over hidden recording device in son's clothing
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

A Gippsland mother has been charged by police after sewing a recording device into her non-verbal son's school clothes.

Victorian Greens MP Tim Read dies aged 64
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Health promotion campaigner and Victorian Greens MP Tim Read has died after a high-profile battle with cancer.

Demons claim top spot as Cats maintain winning ways
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Melbourne keeps its perfect start to the AFLW season intact, while Geelong storms home to claim its fifth straight victory.

Helicopter winches family to safety after Whitsundays yacht crash
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

A family of four, including two children, have been rescued by helicopter after their yacht became stuck on a reef in the Whitsundays.

Live: Hawks fans throw bottles at umpires after 'bravest decision' in prelim
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Brisbane has qualified for a fourth-straight AFL grand final after benefiting from a massive late umpiring call in their remarkable nine-point preliminary final victory over Hawthorn. Follow live.

Greg O'Neill identified as fatal shark attack victim
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The family of a 63-year-old man who was fatally attacked by a shark yesterday has paid tribute to him, describing him as a devoted family man and ocean lover.

Alex de Minaur dines out on home cooking as tricky year winds down
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

After a long and winding road to Brisbane in 2026, Alex de Minaur rides a partisan home crowd to an impressive victory in the first rubber of Australia's Davis Cup tie against Poland.

Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The hacks occurred during a cybersecurity test conducted by an independent evaluation company.

Woman charged after police intercept drug importation bound for Mildura
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Victoria Police arrest and charge a woman in Mildura after an illegal drug importation is intercepted at Melbourne Airport.

Teenage girls arrested after brawl at Melbourne shopping centre
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Four girls and an 18-year-old woman were arrested following a brawl at Northland Shopping Centre on Friday night.

NSW Liberals pledge to scrap gun buyback amid election countdown
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The New South Wales Liberals have pledged to freeze the state's buyback of guns and scrap ownership limits for farmers, if elected next year.

Fired lawyer Melat Kiros represents change sweeping US Democratic Party
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The rise of the progressive left has sparked a civil war among US Democrats as the party fights over its future direction ahead of November's midterms battle with Donald Trump's Republicans.

Here's how to safely intervene when a loved one is experiencing DV
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Molly Ticehurst's friends didn't think domestic, family and sexual violence could impact them. Here's what they wished they'd known before their best friend was murdered.

Aussie teen revving to take on world's best in sim racing championships
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Once a niche hobby for hardcore gamers, simulator racing is giving people around the world a chance to compete and make a living in motorsport.

Police say two sheep dead after Canberra property invaders injured flock
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Police are asking for help from the public after multiple sheep at a Canberra property were rounded up and injured. One of the sheep died from its injuries and another had to be euthanased.

Neill-Fraser revelations lead to review of AI use in parole decisions
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The review follows revelations that Tasmania's parole board relied on a document citing case law that was "fictitious" and likely "AI hallucinations".

Senator Alex Antic wins SA Liberal presidency
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Alex Antic defeated SA Upper House leader Nicola Centofanti in a ballot of Liberal Party delegates on Saturday morning.



News from the BBC World Service

US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Trump says the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics have not been confirmed by Danish officials.

'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales.

Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book.

Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.

'How many more bodies?' Grief and fear in South Africa as nine women found dead in two months
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.

Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility.

Bitter row over Diana book brings back unhappy times for royals
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then-Princess of Wales' death.

A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.

When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe.

I found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.

From 'fusty' to fashionable - is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.

Michael Marra announced as new Scottish Labour leader
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Michael Marra has been named as Anas Sarwar's replacement.

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.

Temperatures could peak at 26C as summerlike warmth returns next week
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

After a changeable week, drier and warmer conditions will dominate for some next week, but with little rain for those who need it.

Deadly shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Police boats and helicopters are patrolling Perth's beaches as authorities continue their search for the swimmer's body, and the shark that attacked him.

Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

Could AI wipe out humans and how might it do it?
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy looks at some of the scenarios being imagined and assesses how likely they are.

Millions without power as Cuba hit by latest major blackout
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Widespread power outages have become increasingly common due to fuel shortages made worse by a US blockade.

AI not a threat to films, say Shaun the Sheep creators
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

The Bristol-based institution have released the third feature film in the Shaun the Sheep franchise.



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