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News from the ABC Australia

Tips for tackling jetlag when travelling with kids
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Travelling with children can be tough, and the difficulties can escalate when you cross a time zone or two.

Meet the gig workers helping train robots to do our dishes
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Thousands of gig workers around the world are feeding the robotics industry's insatiable demand for training data on how to do things like household chores.

New centre offers hope in community with high DV rates
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

A men's centre is offering hope for change in a remote community with high rates of family violence. 

He's famous for 'Eliza', but this sculptor's heart belongs to boats
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

A strong maritime theme underpins the art of 81-year-old Tony Jones, whose workshop is teeming with boats and all things sailing.

Inquiry may pave the way for clean up at City of Perth
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

The first inquiry by Western Australia's new Local Government Inspector into the City of Perth may be the last one the problem-plagued council will need to get back on track. 

Victorian Coalition pledges more select-entry high schools if elected
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Victoria currently has four fully selective secondary schools but Opposition Leader Jess Wilson says there is growing demand for more academic achiever colleges.

Asking AI to do the hard work risks your brain health, neuroscientist warns
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

A study has found AI use lifted homework scores and completion rates but also led to a drop in exam performance. Neuroscientist James Vickers says there are clear problems with offloading mental labour to AI.

Rare century-old Mildura housing scheme directs lease revenue to local schools
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Back when settlers were establishing new rural communities, they used college lease schemes to fund schools.

Three women killed in DV-related incidents in NSW in 24 hours
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Three women have died in separate domestic violence-related incidents across New South Wales within 24 hours. 

Emergency helicopters still unable to land at two SA regional hospitals
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Medical retrieval helicopters remain unable to land at two regional South Australian hospitals, with the health minister unable to provide a date for the reopening of their helipads.

Infertility was incredibly hard. Loving one another got us through
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

When IVF didn't work, Susanne and Mike Armour had to face the difficult decision to stop trying for a baby. The couple say their love for one another got them through.

PM urges China and US to strike deal in AI race
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Anthony Albanese urges China and the US to work together to mitigate AI risks "in the interests of humanity".

Breaking: Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Ed Sheeran opens a solo concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza, saying what's happening is "catastrophic and unjustifiable". 

In an outback town, this small venue raised $1 million to save itself
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Live music fans from across Australia and the world have banded together to raise the $1 million needed to save beloved Alice Springs venue The Black Wreath after the building's owner put it on the market.

John Farnham to miss tribute concert due to poor health
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

John Farnham's family confirms the Australian singing superstar will miss tonight's tribute concert in Melbourne due to poor health.

'We are really scared': NDIS provider shutters day program as federal cuts loom
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Canberra community members are concerned that the closure of a local NDIS program does not bode well ahead of looming federal cuts to the scheme.

Cairns man dedicates his life savings to helping local kids thrive
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

After almost three decades working with at-risk young people through government departments, Rob Hodge found there were limits when working to change things. 

Wallaroos collapse against France as bus fire delays game
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

The Wallaroos collapse from a 19-0 lead to go down 29-26 against France in a game briefly delayed by a nearby bus fire. 

Photographers' vision for struggling town creates portrait of success
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

As community leaders from around Australia meet at the National Small Town Reinvention Conference, one Queensland town showcases how a spotlight on unique qualities can attract more residents and visitors. 

Victorian Labor promises tougher sexual violence laws if re-elected
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Premier Ben Carroll has pledged that a re-elected Victorian Labor government would legislate tougher penalties for rapists, sex offenders and family violence perpetrators.



News from the BBC World Service

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' as he addresses Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

The mega-star spoke about the issue and about Israel and Gaza at his first concert since rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour and other artists dropped out.

Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital.

Major seaside hotel fire that evacuated guests during night treated as suspicious
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

About 280 people were evacuated from the premises at Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel.

Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

The deadly new drugs reshaping Scotland's fight against addiction
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

Watch: Earl Spencer says he is telling the truth about a phone call with Charles after Diana's 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.

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.

Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.

Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey claimed the party was aiming to beat its 2024 record of 72 MPs in any snap election.

Premier League fans and players honour Noah Woods
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Everton and Ipswich supporters and players pay tribute to the three-year-old, who died this week.

The Papers: 'Gaslit by the King' and 'McCann suspect's book plot'
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Earl Spencer's memoir and plans for the chief Madeleine McCann suspect to write a book lead Sunday's papers.

'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.

Maddy Cusack 'more than a number on a shirt' as anniversary falls during inquest delay
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.

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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