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News from the ABC Australia

Baird quits as CA chair as Big Bash sell-off fallout continues
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Former NSW premier Mike Baird quits as the Cricket Australia chair as the fallout from the privatisation of the Big Bash heats up.

Eyre Highway marks 50 years since final section was sealed
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Some travellers still remember crossing the Nullarbor on the unsealed road with bumps, breakdowns, and floods all part of the journey.

Breaking: Knights star sent to NRL judiciary for tackle that broke Cleary's leg
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Phoenix Crossland must argue his case at the NRL judiciary if he is any chance of playing in the grand final after he was cited for the hip drop that broke Nathan Cleary's leg.

Ireland refuses handshake with Israel, wears black armbands for game
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Players from the Republic of Ireland wear black armbands, bow their heads during the Israeli anthem and refuse handshakes during a Nations League football match.

Darwin hip hop artist Yung Milla wins The Voice Australia
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Northern Territory hip hop artist Yung Milla is crowned the winner of The Voice Australia, with many fans resonating with the artist's candid telling of his difficult upbringing and his pride for his Aboriginal culture.

Union not told Victorian paramedics to take lead on mental health call-outs
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

The Victorian Ambulance Union says it has found out about a government plan to make paramedics the first responders to mental health call-outs through the media.

South Korea demands Ukraine apologise for revealing POW transfer
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Seoul accuses Ukraine of announcing the transfer of North Korean soldiers caught fighting for Russia to South Korea in breach of a non-disclosure agreement.

Morning kayakers treated to rare dolphin sighting in Sydney Harbour
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

A pod of about 10 dolphins delights kayakers in Sydney Harbour this morning, with one kayak tour operator saying it's rare to see the animals that far west.

Marchers condemn violence, remember lost community members
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Latrobe Valley families unite in a peace march to condemn violence a year on from a teenager's death

Coach goes viral after smearing player's blood on own face
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

College football coach PJ Fleck is described as "crazy" after smearing the blood of one his player's onto his own face after their team's US college football victory.

Australian middle order collapses again as South Africa claims ODI
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Mitch Marsh and Travis Head pile on the runs in their opening partnership, but the middle order fails again in South Africa.

Birrell claims long-awaited WTA title, but loses top Aussie ranking
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Kim Birrell downs compatriot Maya Joint to claim her first WTA title, but loses her number one ranking as another Australian performs well in Singapore.

Flood victims wait four years for repairs to homes
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Flood-affected residents have been waiting nearly four years to get their homes repaired or even rebuilt due to a severe tradie shortage. 

Men accused of planning terrorist attack near RAF base used to strike Iran
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Five men are suspected of preparing a terrorist act near an English air base the United States is using to strike Iranian targets.

Young Arrernte boxer sets sights on Olympics after AIS opportunity
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Twelve-year-old Leela Lord has returned from a national Indigenous boxing camp at the Australian Institute of Sport with bigger ambitions for her future in the ring.

Live: Treasurer to unveil $6 billion improvement to federal budget ahead of expected interest rate hike
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Jim Chalmers will today unveil a $6 billion improvement to the federal government's forecast deficit. Follow live. 

Live: ASX lacking direction ahead of rates decision, Wall Street closes higher
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Wall Street closed a volatile week on an upbeat note, but the ASX remains under pressure. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Police launch homicide probe after death west of Brisbane
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Emergency services were called to a Fernvale street after reports a man had been struck by a vehicle. 

Teenager becomes third person to die after crash in Victoria's north-west
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Police are investigating a crash that has left three people dead, including a 14-year-old girl.

'People were on the floor': Patient's 23-hour wait at Sydney hospital
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Adnaan spent 23 hours on a hard chair at Sydney's Westmead Hospital before leaving without a bed. New figures show he is not alone.



News from the BBC World Service

Five arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF Fairford
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The men have been detained on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were reported to be travelling towards the base.

What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.

Protesters disperse after blocking contentious Orange Order parade
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, who returned from the Labour Party conference for talks, urged both sides of the dispute to "double down on compromise".

Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

Republic of Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.

Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.

News media must stay relevant or 'society will struggle', says World News Day boss
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

World News Day aims to highlight the role of news providers in investigating and explaining important events.

Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".

England win series as Banton delivers on potential
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Tom Banton delivers on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrapped up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka.

Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.

Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.

Why Premier League faces uncertainty and chaos after Man City ruling
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to do it
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

'I take my pillow everywhere': An expert's guide to finding your perfect match
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.

Social care reform could mean big risks and big rewards for Burnham
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The state of the social care system in England is a topic that's made Andy Burnham angry for decades - but will his plans for reform work?

Switzerland rejects stricter interpretation of its neutrality
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The initiative would have prevented the nation from imposing sanctions unless approved by the UN.

Watch: At the scene of counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Five men have been arrested as counter-terrorism police lead investigation into major incident near RAF Fairford.

One dead as powerful storm pummels New York and New Jersey
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia found themselves in the path of the powerful weather system.



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