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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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".Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
'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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