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Fed up with online purchases, AFL fans queue up for finals tickets Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
AFL fans fed up with the online ticketing system have opted to line up in person days in advance to secure their finals tickets.
Live: Vanuatu says Australia's 2035 emissions target 'worrying' Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Vanuatu's climate change minister says Australia's 2035 emissions reduction target is too low and the government should have set it at 75 per cent. Follow live.
Miranda Tapsell is creating opportunities for Indigenous artists on TV Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Miranda Tapsell and Gwilym Lee return to their characters from the hit movie, Top End Wedding, to take on parenthood in the TV series, Top End Bub.Â
Kitchen in the NT's newest hospital fails food safety standards Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Large sections of flooring at the Northern Territory's newest, multi-million-dollar hospital are having to be ripped up and replaced after the facility failed food safety checks.
Outback city in firing line as it awaits mining giant's decision Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Copper production is on the chopping block in outback Queensland, with mining giant Glencore about to decide on its future. What is the cost of losing a legacy industry?
Actress Joan Marion never returned to Tasmania but loved it from afar Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Tasmania's Joan Marion became a star of the screen and stage abroad; her granddaughter says she maintained a connection to Launceston for much of her life.
Live: ASX to rise, Nvidia backs rival Intel, Wall Street rallies Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
The Australian share market is set to gain on Friday, after Wall Street's S&P 500 hit a record high. Tech stocks starred as Nvidia invested in rival Intel. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
Firefighters battle blaze at Melbourne's Jam Factory complex Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Callers to triple-0 report thick smoke billowing from the historical complex in Melbourne's inner south-east.
Family grapples with 12yo's devastating childhood dementia diagnosis Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Rachel Anderson says she knew something was not right when her daughter Hannah began struggling to remember things she had just done.
Surprise La Niña hints at another wet and stormy Australian summer Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Australia's key drivers of weather variability are stacking up to produce another wet, severe-weather season, with an increased risk of flooding, thunderstorms and cyclones.
Man fined for pouring 'volatile' chemicals into suburban gutter Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
An Adelaide man who emptied drums containing hazardous chemicals into a suburban gutter — causing nearby residents to experience headaches and nausea — has been fined thousands of dollars.
Tsunami warnings after magnitude-7.8 earthquake off Russian coast Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
A quake that struck at a depth of 10 kilometres off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula sparks warnings of potential waves three metres above a standard tide level in parts of the Pacific.
Storms set to dampen Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Visitors flocking to Queensland's Darling Downs for the annual Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba are advised to take an umbrella, with thunderstorms forecast for the region.
Bitter pill handed to Queensland's stalled drug checking services Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
The Queensland government has been unrepentant in its tough stance on drugs, with Health Minister Tim Nicholls telling state parliament this week it doesn't "support drug dealers", writes Janelle Miles.
Shattered parents call for change after 21-year-old footy star's death Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Steven Callanan had the world at his feet and loved footy like it was a religion. The talented player could bring together communities while he played, but after a night of partying he took his own life.
Home owners urged to future proof homes amid warming climate Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Property experts say a "dizzying" report forecasting the impacts of worsening climate conditions on Australian properties has sounded a clear warning for the sector.
'Misinformation': Salmon company surprised by review into industry Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Huon Aquaculture's new chief executive officer has described the upcoming review of Tasmania's salmon industry as "unnecessary", saying that a pause on expansion would not stop the company's plans.
'I have time': Gout Gout's patience an impressive virtue Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Gout Gout's promise and progress are on full display at the 2025 World Athletics Championships. But by showing patience, he could get even better.Â
Therapists, patients raise concerns over the October closure of The Hobart Clinic Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
For more than four decades, The Hobart Clinic has provided private mental health services to clients. Since the announcement of its October closure, clinic staff, therapists and patients have warned of the negative impact on those reliant on the service.
Collapses expose deep flaws in Australia's $4.3 trillion super system Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
The failed First Guardian and Shield schemes have cost about 12,000 Australians more than $1 billion in retirement savings and exposed deep flaws in how Australia's $4.3 trillion superannuation sector is regulated.Â
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Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close. Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind. First migrant deported to France under 'one in one out' deal Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 The man was removed on Thursday under the "one in, one out" agreement and has arrived in Paris. 'Cataclysmic' situation in Gaza City, UN official says, as Israeli tanks advance Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 A constant of stream of Palestinians flee southwards as Israeli tanks reportedly push further into Gaza's biggest urban centre. Corbyn and Sultana clash over new party membership Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 MP Zarah Sultana says she is a victim of a "sexist boys' club" in row over setting up new left wing party. Scientists pinpoint 'mileage clock' inside brain Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 They located this key area of function by recording the brain activity of running rats. No outside pressure to drop China spying charges against British men, says CPS head Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 He said his team had considered "alternative offences" but concluded "none were suitable". Musk's fellowship of Royal Society in doubt after Unite the Kingdom rally address Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 The world's most prestigious scientific body raised concerns about the "language of violence" at the march. Author Sally Rooney says she could not collect prize in UK in case of arrest Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 The author has given her support to Palestine Action, who have been proscribed as a terrorist group. Planning approvals for new homes at record low, figures show Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 Planning approvals for new homes were at their lowest on record during Labour’s first year in office, figures show
Keely Hodgkinson makes winning start to 800m world title bid in Tokyo Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 Great Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson makes a winning start to her bid for a first world 800m title in Tokyo. Key takeaways from the PM and President's news conference Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 The US and UK leaders fielded questions on Ukraine, migration, free speech and Mandelson among other issues. In pictures: Chequers, scout groups and a dolls' house - day two of Trump's state visit Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 Day two of US President Donald Trump's second state visit Royals, Maga and tech CEOs: What we learned from state banquet guest list Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 The event is as much about diplomacy as it is about fine dining. Sweet treats for Kate and Melania as they host Scouts Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 Melania Trump also joined Queen Camilla for a tour around the grounds of Windsor Castle - including the Queen Mary's Dolls' House. US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK as tech deal signed Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 The UK government hopes the investment will create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs". Why America is at a dangerous crossroads following the Charlie Kirk shooting Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 This moment has parallels with other periods of discord in US history, but it is more complicated than simply repeating them. DiCaprio on his latest film and 'divisiveness in our culture' Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 The actor says his latest film, One Battle After Another, "holds a mirror up to society". 'I'm taking life day by day, year by year': Tennis legend Bjorn Borg on cancer diagnosis Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 Tennis legend Bjorn Borg speaks to BBC Breakfast about his prostate cancer diagnosis and his rivalry-turned-friendship with John McEnroe. Fashion risks going backwards on diversity, says ex-British Vogue editor Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 Edward Enninful says being "super-thin" and European is often seen as "the norm" again.
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