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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Piastri eyes off 'usually chaotic' Monza start after grid penalty
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Oscar Piastri starts tonight's Italian Grand Prix from sixth after copping a grid penalty during Saturday's qualifying session. Follow live.

US delegation lands in Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine capitals ceasefire
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals while the talks take place.

'People were screaming': Qantas passengers tell of engine spitting fire
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Flight QF122 had just left Queenstown in New Zealand on Saturday when it was diverted over what the airline said was a "suspected engine issue".

Dozens of bushfires burn as Qld swelters through above-average temps
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

A fire in the Lockyer Valley forced the temporary closure of the Warrego Highway, as some residents chose to leave their homes, and parts of Queensland sweltered through the hottest September day in years.

Dockers AFLW star turns ruck coach after injury to assist victory
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Mim Strom's afternoon comes to a premature end due to a shoulder injury, but she still finds a way to make an impact on Fremantle's win over Richmond.

Burnouts and drag races as Red CentreNATS takes over Alice Springs
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Hundreds of people have turned out in force for the 12th edition of beloved Alice Springs car festival the Red CentreNATS, with a program featuring street cruising, drag races, burnout competitions and a street parade.

Canadian woman dies in moped crash on Magnetic Island
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

A 74-year-old woman died when the moped she was riding collided with a car at Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island in north Queensland.

Osaka apologises to children after struggling with Achilles issue at US Open
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Naomi Osaka was not too impressed with her own behaviour during her thriller against Elise Mertens at the US Open.

'Not about revenge': Parents of Perth brothers killed in Mexico to attend trial
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The parents of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson are travelling to Mexico for the trial of the men accused of murdering their sons, saying it's not about revenge, but hearing the truth and representing all those who loved them.

Vietnam wants to grow dental tourism. It has Australian dentists worried
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Australians now make up the majority of foreign clients at dentists in Vietnam, as increasing numbers of Australians seek cheaper, quicker dental procedures in Asia. But Australian dentists are worried.

Brisbane waterfront approved for 2,200 homes but none affordable
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The former industrial site is "the last major development site available" near the CBD, "close to all the things people need and want", MP Tim Nicholls says. 

Swans star 'shattered' after skipper's heartbreaking knee injury
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

After shouldering the burden of leading Sydney through the off-field scandal that has engulfed the club, a serious injury is set to rob Callum Mills of the chance to compete for a premiership.

The US-Canada 'divorce' and the $1.2 trillion fallout
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The US and Canada are often referred to as North American cousins, but the family feud has turned bitter as their trading relationship falls apart. 

Family in intensive care after son allegedly attacked them with axe
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Police have named a Victorian man who remains at large after he allegedly attacked his elderly parents and brother with an axe in Gippsland yesterday.

NRL finals schedule confirmed, Panthers claim minor premiership
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The Penrith Panthers have a fourth NRL minor premiership in the last seven seasons after battering the Wests Tigers, who benched Jarome Luai for the second half.

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 to and from Indonesia's capital suspended after volcanic 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 male worker has died from his injuries after being attacked inside a crocodile enclosure at Adventure Park at Port Moresby on Saturday 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.



News from the BBC World Service

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

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, having "discussed substantive plans for next steps" with Putin on Saturday, according to the White House.

Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.

Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.

TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

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

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.

Volcano eruption leaves 150,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

More than 150,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.

Temperatures could climb to 28C in late burst of warmth
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

A summer-like day is in store for some on Sunday with above average temperatures, but the heat will be short-lived.

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 often fall disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.

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?

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

The pop star talks about new music, stage fright, conspiracy theories and awkward auditions.

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.

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.

Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.

'We feel abandoned by police': A community's despair after months of crime
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

A crimewave in part of Birmingham over several months leaves residents asking who is in control.

Taylor's 'dream ending to a dream career'
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Fairytale endings in boxing are a rarity, but Irish icon Katie Taylor sails off into the sunset after the most perfect of farewells at Dublin's towering Croke Park.

Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs for training
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

HMS Queen Elizabeth left Portsmouth Naval Base at about 18:20 BST on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

Why 'sleepmaxxing' could be making your sleep worse
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.



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