News from the ABC Australia
Hawks' AFLW win soured by skipper's sickening leg injury Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
Hawthorn captain Emily Bates is taken off the field on a stretcher after suffering a serious leg injury in her side's 11-point victory over the Western Bulldogs.
Eels star Addo-Carr allegedly returns positive test for cocaine Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
NRL player Josh Addo-Carr is being investigated by police after allegedly returning a positive test for cocaine.
Antisemitism lawsuit dropped against former SBS newsreader Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
The racial discrimination case was launched in 2025 over social media posts about the Israel-Gaza war.Â
Service Tasmania contact centre cuts will fuel digital divide, MP says Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
Older Tasmanians and those least familiar with digital services will likely be impacted by a state government proposal to reduce the contact hours at five regional Service Tasmania centres, a mayor says.
World-first trial finds floating wetlands can cut greenhouse gas emissions Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
A floating garden of native plants in Victoria's east cuts a wastewater lagoon's emissions by about 30 per cent, with researchers now testing the approach on farm dams.
Live: Nail-biting NRL finals finish after three sin-binned in first half Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
The Warriors hold a narrow four-point lead over the Dolphins in a dram-filled first half of their NRL qualifying final, with three players sent to the sin bin. Follow live.
London tourist tax on accommodation will be capped at 5pc, mayor says Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
Legislation unveiled by the government this week will allow local authorities to charge a flat fee or percentage of an overnight stay for domestic and international guests in London accommodations. Â
Mother's search for help before son's suicide sparks call for change Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
In the jurisdiction with Australia's highest suicide rate, a mother's desperate search for help before her son's death has sparked calls for change.Â
Zak Butters fixes sights on Western Bulldogs move Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
Port Adelaide's three-time best and fairest winner announces his desire to join the Victorian team.Â
These girls fear new child protection laws will lead to 'lost generations' Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
Culture and knowledge have been passed down across generations. But some young people worry their loved ones could soon be left behind.
'Look out': The inside story of 9/11, told by an advisor on Air Force One Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
On September 11, 2001, the White House daily intelligence briefer was with George W Bush's team as the 9/11 attacks unfolded. This is his account of what happened.
Why Australia is considered the world's safest refuge in a global catastrophe Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
From nuclear winter to asteroid strikes, Australia could be one of the safest places on Earth if, or rather when, a global catastrophe strikes. But researchers warn no country would escape unscathed.
Historic Wattle Park Chalet catches fire on day of scheduled wedding Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
A chalet in Melbourne's east that was due to host a wedding on Saturday night has been gutted by fire, with the owners scrambling to find the couple a new venue.Â
Newcastle's finals win is proof the future has come Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
Stars were born under the finals lights as Newcastle knockout finals win over South Sydney announced the dawn of a new tomorrow.
Celine Dion returns to stage in Paris after stiff person syndrome diagnosis Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
The singer will return to the stage following her diagnosis with a rare medical disorder and break from performing.Â
'Worst possible news': Hundreds gather to remember fatal crash victims Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
A crowd of Canberra cyclists rides to remember Bridie Lee and Ryan Riethmuller, who were cycling with three others when they were struck by a car on August 27 in Palmerston.
OpenAI agents attacked software service months before Hugging Face hack Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
Agents being tested by OpenAI uploaded hundreds of malicious packages to RubyGems in May, researchers have revealed.
Victoria Police conduct dozens of welfare checks after Optus outage Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
Victoria's health minister has described the latest outage, which left dozens of callers struggling to get through to emergency services, as "incredibly disappointing and unacceptable".
The Southern Hemisphere's biggest necropolis is bursting at the seams Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
The cemetery that rivals many Sydney suburbs in size marks its 159-year history this weekend, hosting the graves of 140 religions in 250 different languages, but space is at a premium.
Bendigo, Geelong urged to join light rail revolution Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026
Almost 20 years ago, transport expert Peter Newman called for Bendigo's trams to be used as public transport. Now, Bendigo and Geelong are among several cities across Australia looking to adopt light rail as a potential transport solution.
News from the BBC World Service
Reform receives record £36m donation from crypto billionaire Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances. Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 Iraq removes a military commander and opens investigations into the attack that came from an area bordering Iran. Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war Posted on Friday September 11, 2026 The capture by the rebels of a stretch of Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years. Masked men, lorries and road blocks: How anti-migrant activists are changing tactics Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 Patriot Platform wants to build a group of working-class voters to influence political parties on the right. Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree in Mississippi Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 Tasia Fortune's body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August. Is a September heatwave forecast for the UK? Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 Temperatures will return to summerlike levels over the weekend, despite some heavy rain. Five minutes to steal a Renoir: Why museum thefts are becoming bolder across Europe Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 Art detectives and security experts say the number of museum thefts across Europe is increasing. We've followed their lives for six decades - now the stars of 7 Up are bowing out Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 70 Up is the final instalment in a series which began in 1964 and has followed the lives of 14 people. PlayStation gambles with 18-rated Wolverine game - will it pay off? Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the hotly anticipated superhero game from Spider-Man makers Insomniac. When an avalanche killed climber Nirmal Purja, his friends faced the hardest mission of all Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 Mountaineer Mingma G tells the BBC about the climb to bring home the bodies of his closest friends. I never got to experience my baby's scan but blind parents like me can now feel them Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 New innovations and workarounds are constantly being made to support blind parents in the challenges they face. MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years. The Papers: 'Military jet tripped chaos' and 'A failure for dying people' Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 Several of the papers consider on the fall of the assisted dying bill in the House of Commons on Friday. American Shelton to face Zverev in US Open final Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 Ben Shelton powers past Frances Tiafoe in an all-American US Open semi-final to earn a spot in Sunday's final against number one seed Alexander Zverev. 'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary. Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBC Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 A senior UN official tells the BBC there is a race against the clock to ensure access to power and water through winter. Battle to save the tiny, gooey snail only found in one lake in the UK Posted on Saturday September 12, 2026 Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales. Tragic death of woman who testified against father in notorious mafia murder of mother Posted on Friday September 11, 2026 Denise Cosco testified against the powerful 'Ndrangheta clan and her own father over the murder of her mother in Italy. 'I was beating adults at chess when I was eight' Posted on Friday September 11, 2026 Last week 13-year-old Ethan became the youngest Ulster Chess champion in history across all ages. The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses Posted on Thursday September 10, 2026 What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.
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