News from the ABC Australia
Fans throng to Dockers HQ for last home training before grand final Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
There was so much demand from fans to watch the Dockers train before the grand final, the team made it a ticketed event.
Missed birthdays and milestones: Gus Lamont's parents share heartbreak Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
The grief-stricken parents of young boy Gus Lamont, who vanished almost a year ago, say they are "desperate for answers", urging anyone to come forward with information on what happened to their son.
Breaking: Heeney 'looking forward' to addressing Swans teammates after ban Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
Isaac Heeney speaks publicly for the first time since he was banned by Sydney for breaching the club's standards after the Swans season came to an end.
Victorian education department fined $150k after student's fingers severed Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
The Victorian Department of Education pleads guilty to breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a serious accident in a jewellery class.
Unrest in remote Central Australian community prompts calls for curfew Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
A remote Aboriginal corporation has temporarily suspended some services in the community of Arlparra following unrest that has prompted calls for a curfew and increased police presence.
Elders call for royal commission into Pilbara child protection crisis Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
The national Aboriginal children's commissioner has arrived in Port Hedland after reports of children living unsupervised in the Pilbara town sparked a political firestorm.Â
Canberrans told to direct anger at Trump over nation's most costly fuel Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
An inquiry into the capital's high fuel prices will examine why ACT motorists pay more for fuel than people just over the border in New South Wales.
SA greyhound racing allowed to continue, with independent watchdog Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
The state government will allow greyhound racing to continue — but with an integrity oversight body — after the industry was given two years to improve its standards.
Firearms businesses struggling under Minns government's gun laws Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
Family-run firearms businesses say they are copping the brunt of the Minns government's post-Bondi gun laws, with some forced to sell their homes and dip into their retirement nest eggs.
Snowtown murderer moves to pre-release centre after being granted parole Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
One of the Snowtown serial killers James Vlassakis is today being transferred to Adelaide Pre-release Centre, marking the first step towards his release into the community.
Australian rock legend Angry Anderson dies, aged 79 Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
The ARIA Hall of Fame inductee spent 50 years in the music industry and also became a television presenter and youth advocate.
Less tax for many investors after CGT, negative gearing changes, study finds Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
Following the government's budget changes, a narrow majority of housing investors would pay more tax, while 43 per cent would pay less, researchers from an economic policy institute have found.
Katherine promised new $13.3m levee after town's worst flood in 28 years Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
Months on from the worst flooding Katherine has seen in almost three decades, the regional Northern Territory town has welcomed a $13.3m government promise to establish a new levee.
Self-proclaimed 'Coconut Cartel' boss survives attack on his life in Spain Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
Sydney underworld figure and "Coconut Cartel" boss Iziah Utai has survived an attempt on his life overseas in Europe, sources have told the ABC.
NAB customers back online after experiencing phone and internet banking outages Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
NAB has experienced a digital outage across multiple platforms including its mobile app, internet banking and phone services.
Former treasurer says economic reform in Australia will take 'financial crisis' Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
Former treasurer Joe Hockey says meaningful fiscal reform is not possible in Australia as it often conflicts with voters' economic self-interest. He says it will take a "crisis" for governments to enact significant budget repair.
Residents near huge data centre demand financial compensation Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
A Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence and data centres hears from residents and local councils about the impact of an influx of data centres in Melbourne's suburbs.Â
'Cannot be saved': Satterley's Perth Hills estate plan rejected Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
Controversial plans to develop a town site in a bushfire prone area in the Perth Hills have been stifled by Western Australia's administrative tribunal, which found the proposal was so fundamentally flawed that it could not be "saved".
Australia 'exposed' as Europe's most important trade river dries up Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
While the eyes of the world remain fixed on geopolitically charged blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, a bottleneck has been choking another of the globe's critical shipping routes.
Vogue World 2026 celebrates Italian craftmanship in nation's fashion capital Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026
Alicia Keys, Gigi Hadid and Cardi B hit the runway in a show that paid homage to Italian craftsmanship in the era of artificial intelligence. See what they wore.Â
News from the BBC World Service
UK to step up fight against Russian disinformation and push global AI standards, PM says Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN. Chris Mason: From inside the room, how Burnham survived first Trump meeting Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason. UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump's latest criticism Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after US president told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible". Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors. 'My eyelids became infected - I was scared to sleep' Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Three women describe what happened when they travelled abroad for cheap "bleph" eyelid surgery. Man who sold toxic chemicals should rot in hell, says mother of woman who killed herself Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Louise Nunn's daughter bought drugs from Canadian Kenneth Law, who sold toxic chemicals online. Migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Protesters gathered in Gosport after initial reports the small boat would be brought further west. Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security. Children as young as 13 are getting ketamine bladder damage Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Doctors running a dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13. Rich nations must cut debt as global shocks push up borrowing costs, IMF chief tells BBC Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven". Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said. 'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Polo intensifies off coast of Mexico Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 The storm's sudden intensification off the coast of Mexico is "truly remarkable", the US hurricane monitoring agency said. Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them? Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more. 'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support. Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence. Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students. The Papers: 'Burn to be mild' and 'Pulp fiction' Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Burnham-Trump meeting at the UN and Earl Spencer admits error in new book lead Wednesday's papers. Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages. US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship' Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms. White House to roll out the red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit later Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Trump and Xi are expected to discuss a range of issues from trade to AI during the latter's multi-day visit to Washington.
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