News from the ABC Australia
300-plus homes stalled as SA Water battles 'severe constraints' Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
A major housing development in a fast-growing South Australian region has been put on hold due to what the housing minister has described as the state's "severely constrained" water system.
Young dad turns to music to deal with trauma of son's NICU journey Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Central Queensland musician Trent Richardson never expected his precious baby boy's delivery would become a medical emergency, or that he would spend months at a Brisbane hospital in the neonatal intensive care unit.
How the Panthers and Warriors can win the NRL minor premiership Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
The NRL minor premiership is still up for grabs heading into the final day of the home-and-away season, with the New Zealand Warriors on top and the Penrith Panthers ready to pounce.
Live: Wallabies chase history against Pumas in Argentina Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
The Wallabies are looking to extend their winning streak to five consecutive Tests, as they face the Pumas in Mendoza. Follow live.
Trading 'woke palaces' for 'basic' homes reduces cost but comes with drawbacks Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
The shadow housing minister is spruiking a simpler building code to speed up housing construction, but could cutting back on energy efficiency and accessibility cost more in the long run?Â
Piastri hit with grid penalty at Italian Grand Prix Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Australia's Oscar Piastri is handed a three-place grid penalty at the Italian Grand Prix after he was found guilty of impeding another driver in qualifying.
Man in Nepal tunnel and woman rescued 10 days after flash flood Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
A Chinese national and a local woman are rescued in separate operations, as more than 5,000 people remain missing after a flood hit Nepal and Tibet on August 26.
Mother feared 'failing' baby after months of inconsistent advice postpartum Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
First-time mother Maddy Barrett was worried she was "starving" her baby when she could not get her newborn to latch properly. She endured months of different advice from multiple practitioners, which left her feeling scared.
Growth in home-brand products could impact affordability, experts say Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Some of Australia's largest retailers are investing in autonomous AI agents shopping for customers. But experts say the technology is expensive and years from being mainstream.
One Nation, Coalition bank on cheap cigarettes being uncool Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
The Coalition and One Nation will have to prove they believe a generation that has grown up thinking cigarettes are both uncool and expensive will continue to resist when the last of those barriers disappears.Â
This is what happens when meditation goes wrong Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
In recent years, there has been a huge uptake in meditation, promoted to improve mental and physical health. But it can be harmful for some people.
Three years in a Chinese jail changed Cheng Lei. So has freedom Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Finally free after 1,154 days in a Chinese prison, wrongfully accused of spilling state secrets, Australian journalist Cheng Lei was overjoyed to see her children again. But back home freedom brought its own challenges.
The strongest El Niño in living memory is starting to show its might Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
The dark, red tongue spreading in the Pacific is growing at a rate not seen in living memory. The uncertainty over what is driving it has alarmed experts.
The 9/11 terror attacks are key to understanding America's waning Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
The terror attacks of 9/11 briefly united a shattered America. But 25 years on their legacy remains in the wars, political divisions and geopolitical shifts that followed.
Richard Scolyer gave his daughter Emily love to 'last a lifetime' Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Emily Scolyer says her family will be honouring their father's love and special memories this Father’s Day.  Â
Flex your musical muscle with a Sunday hit of trivia Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Welcome to our Spicks and Specks quiz, chock-a-block full of quirky questions and silly asides.Â
The super-producer who made an album while undergoing cancer treatment Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
While undergoing cancer treatment, the celebrated Arctic Monkeys producer James Ford made music from a hospital bed between nurses taking blood. Â
Greek air force jet crashes during air show, killing two Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Two pilots have died in an air force jet crash at Greece's annual aerial show, Athens Flying Week.
US launches new strikes in Gulf, hitting three Iranian oil tankers Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
The US military says it has hit three Iranian oil tankers in new strikes in the Gulf region.
US ambassador says Israel not planning forced displacement in Gaza Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's remarks come after Israeli ministers laid out ideas this week on how to expel the territory's two million people.
News from the BBC World Service
US envoys meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine talks Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 Footage shows Vladimir Putin greeting Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, before saying the current situation "is not so easy". Disruption at Port of Dover as masked 'stop the boats' protesters block roads Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 The government says it condemns "the behaviour in Dover" and the hours-long disruption it caused. Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job. US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 Iran's state media reported that Tehran has launched retaliatory attacks against three US-affiliated vessels; the US is yet to comment. Jaguar Land Rover confirms planned job cuts Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 The firm says it needs to save about £1.7bn over the next two years. Prince William to attend King Harald's funeral in Norway Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Harald V in Oslo next week. Major disruption as grass fire halts all trains to Heathrow Airport Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 Severe delays and cancellations are set to continue, with no trains between central London and the airport. Chris Mason: Reform UK winded by donations row as insiders call for shift in approach Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 Nigel Farage's admirers in the party are calling for a stronger operation as the party aims for power. Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule? Why the USS Lincoln turned up in Thailand looking so rusty Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 When the USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Thailand this week some people were quick to criticise the condition it was in. The centuries-old problem of mapping the world Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong. The Grand Tour's new presenters: 'I hope we prove the critics wrong' Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 A new trio has taken the wheel of the motoring TV show from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. Lindsay Clancy murder trial has divided US on whether she's victim or criminal Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 Some say the case shed light on the mental health struggles of mothers, while others argue it's no excuse for murder. Police probe after child dies in woodland Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 Emergency services were called to Strawberry Lane at 08:45 BST on Saturday. King and Queen join Highland games fans at Braemar Gathering Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 The King and Queen watched events including Highland dancing, caber tossing and pipe bands performing at the annual event in Royal Deeside. Temperature exceeds 40C in parts of Europe - is a September heatwave likely for UK? Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 Parts of central and southern Europe have seen temperatures above 40C this week. As things warm up in the UK, is there a heatwave on the way? New police team to crack down on illegal number plates across England Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 It will bring together forces across England to target organised crime groups and drivers who dodge fines. Reform promises to increase tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 The party says the tax cut will be paid for by reducing public spending by £80bn. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it Thieves steal 70,000 pints of Guinness in two lorries Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026 More than 800 barrels of the stout have been stolen from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, say police.
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