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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Cowboys suffer huge finals blow, Dragons face Eels
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

North Queensland Cowboys star Reuben Cotter will miss week one of the finals after being charged for a high tackle against the Raiders. The Dragons and Eels look to end their seasons on a high. Follow live.

Like 'the Spirits': Hobart council slams new 'unfit for purpose' planning portal
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The rollout of a new planning portal meant to speed up development approvals has turned into a Tasmanian government debacle that has been likened to the Spirit of Tasmania fiasco.

Ex-Eagle says 'conservative and vanilla' AFL club's main focus is money
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Former West Coast Eagles player Sharrod Wellingham says the club has become complacent because of its financial might and needs to refocus on winning games. 

Flights in Indonesia suspended due to volcano Mount Anak Krakatau eruption
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

More than 200 flights in Indonesia are affected after Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended operations for several hours due to a volcanic eruption. 

Crocodile handler dies after being attacked at PNG wildlife park
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

A man has died from his injuries today after being attacked inside a crocodile enclosure at Adventure Park at Port Moresby yesterday afternoon.

Aussie Patterson claims Diamond League Final title with 'insane' win
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Eleanor Patterson continues her outstanding season by winning the women's high jump at the Diamond League Final in Brussels.

50 years of spotting southern right whales off Great Australian Bight
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

From WA's capital to SA's far west coast, scientists have collated 50 years' worth of data on the southern right whale to track changes to breeding cycles. 

Mission Impossible presenter sentenced to death in drugs case
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Sarah Khalifa, who is best known for her TV crime series, Mission Impossible, is among 12 people who have been convicted of manufacturing and trafficking narcotics.

Sweeny exits US Open to end Australia's singles chances
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Australia's last US Open singles hope is eliminated, with gallant wildcard Dane Sweeny suffering a third-round loss to Italian 21st seed Luciano Darderi.

Old working dogs refuse to be put out to pasture
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Arthritis and other ailments cannot stop these faithful companions, who are still pulling their weight on farming properties.

Cutting cigarette tax will not create more smokers, Angus Taylor says
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The opposition leader says slashing the tax on a pack of cigarettes by more than $20 will not lead to more smokers, as the cost of illegal cigarettes is already at that price.

Labor commits $550m for freeway upgrade in Melbourne's outer west
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

A key section of freeway linking some of Melbourne's fastest-growing areas will be upgraded, with $550 million in state government money joining a $1 billion Commonwealth pledge.

Negotiations over 'Australia's biggest shortcut' near an end
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Years of complex land access negotiations with multiple traditional owner groups appear to be nearing an end, paving the way for the sealing of an outback highway dubbed "Australia's biggest shortcut". 

Germany's Isar rocket launches from arctic Norway and reaches orbit
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Germany's Isar Aerospace launches a rocket into orbit from Norway as Europe races to boost its ability to send satellites into space. 

Meet the Rural Women's Award finalists for 2026
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Australia's Rural Woman of the Year will be announced in Canberra on Tuesday, September 8. 

Hawkesbury's Helping Hands charity marks 15 years of service
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

What began as a mother and daughter providing some home-cooked meals in plastic containers has grown into a charity with a warehouse that provides hampers and basic essentials for hundreds of people across Sydney's most disaster-prone region.

Perth looks back to the day when Mundaring Weir last overflowed
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Thirty years ago, Perth's Mundaring Weir overflowed following good winter rains. The visitors who flocked to see the spectacle had no idea it would never happen again. 

Social media platforms to be forced to offer algorithm opt-out
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Social media companies would be required to give users a choice to turn off their algorithm through pop-up messages, under draft laws to be unveiled by the government later this week.

Indigenous dads challenging stereotypes this Father's Day
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Indigenous fathers say damaging stereotypes continue to shape how they are seen as parents, as advocates call for their strengths and contributions to families to be celebrated this Father's Day. 

'Illuminated temple' lost to fire was a remnant of Tasmania's hydro boom
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Unless you have a connection to Hydro Tasmania, there is a good chance that this week was the first time you had ever heard of Tungatinah Power Station. The hydro-electric power station was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday night — with the cause of the blaze unknown.



News from the BBC World Service

US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Moscow
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner leave Moscow talks with hopes for "equally productive meetings" in Ukraine.

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 and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The US says it hit three Iranian oil tankers, while Iran says it targeted three US-linked ships.

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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.

Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Planning, organising and remembering household tasks falls disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.

Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.

The next James Bond: the (00)7 questions fans want answered
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close.

Why Munya Chawawa is 'jumping ship' from socials to Shakespeare
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The comedian is making his stage acting debut and says he wants to move away from social content.

Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: 'I remember feeling icky'
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The pop star's first album since 2021 deals with the mental health fallout of perimenopause.

Katie Taylor crowns career in stylish Croke Park triumph
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.

Britain 'taxing itself to death' and 'Some Might Stray'
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Several papers feature stories on what they say is Liam and Noel Gallagher's first joint interview in over 20 years.

TV presenter among 11 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Chandika Shrestha was airlifted to hospital after spending more than 10 days in her partially buried house.

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.

'Fantastic' moment blind veteran, 95, drives again after giving up licence
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Jim Alison, who gave up his licence five years ago, has driven again with support from a charity.

I brushed off my sore throat as a hangover, but it turned into sepsis
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Doctors told Elle Black if she had gone to hospital later the outcome could have been quite different.

'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



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