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News from the ABC Australia

Why Laneway and other major music festivals are bypassing WA
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Perth's relatively small population - and its relative remoteness - are driving major touring music festivals away, especially as costs rise. 

Gaza documentary sparks 'treason' uproar in Israel
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

NAZA, by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, accuses the Israeli army of systematic mass civilian killings in Gaza.

Inquest examines why Joanne Butterfield disappeared without a trace
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

A coroner has heard evidence from witnesses who do not believe the Far North Queensland mother took her own life when she vanished in mysterious circumstances almost three decades ago.

Maths doesn't add up for Australian parents juggling work and school
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Parents are working more than ever, but society hasn't caught up with the reality of raising a family.

Hopes new outback museum will spark conversation about town's past
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Once home to one of the most isolated policing roles in Australia, Birdsville's historical courthouse has reopened as a museum. Some residents say it is a reminder of the town's chequered past with Indigenous relations.

Birdwatching boom connects youth with natural world
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The hobby of birdwatching, once pigeonholed as being just for seniors, has ignited the interest of young people globally. Bird enthusiasts hope the pastime raises awareness about the natural world.

US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump's vows to take island
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The US president says he has made a deal with Denmark to bolster the US military presence in Greenland, after months of threatening to take it by force from the NATO ally. 

Why the Canberra community is up in arms over an abandoned water park
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The state of the park, and several broken promises around its unrealised reopening, have caused frustration. And anyone still hoping the water park will feature in their summer plans will be left high and dry.

New Lego exhibition shows creative result of 'not following instructions'
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Two friends imagined a world where Lego people live in the forgotten belongings of humans. They say it's one way they're encouraging people to embrace the unexpected.

How knitting and crochet can be 'deceptively good' for the brain
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Craft activities like knitting and crochet can have a number of benefits for brain health, from helping improve attention to forge connections with others.

Huge flu spike puts pressure on struggling regional health service
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

 Albury Wodonga Health tells doctors to send patients home early as it struggles to meet an "overwhelming" demand amid a major late-season flu spike.

Fishy freight lands in Tasmania ahead of Bass Strait trial
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Fifteen-thousand yellowtail kingfish fingerlings have arrived in Tasmania from Western Australia to be released into a pen in Bass Strait as part of a trial.

NT Aboriginal leaders' resignations come with an explosive exit note
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Several Aboriginal leaders have resigned from their positions in recent months, in protest of Northern Territory government policies they claim are "dividing" Territorians.

Bomb attack at Pakistan mosque kills at least 21 people
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

A vehicle bomb has exploded at a mosque in Pakistan as gunmen tried to storm the compound, in an attack that has killed at least 21 people and wounded dozens.

'Hell on earth' for owners of units of collapsed developer at heart of ICAC
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

As fugitive property developer Jean Nassif defended his collapsed empire at the corruption watchdog, the 'real victims' are still picking up the pieces.

Tourist park plan sparks divide in Noosa hinterland town
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

A plan to create a tourist park opposite the renovated Kin Kin Hotel sparks an angry response from some residents. 

Courageous woman's journey from back injury to shearing shed glory
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

Nikki Guttler may be the first woman in the world to win two open shearing titles at one show. But just a few months ago, she could barely walk.

Olympic rowing is heading to Rockhampton, but are crocodiles a threat?
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

Plans to host Olympic rowing in Rockhampton for the 2032 Brisbane Games are pushing ahead despite months of fierce debate over the Fitzroy River's suitability.

Knives stashed in public places across Melbourne, police believe
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

Intelligence briefs obtained by the ABC show police are concerned by a rise in "communal weapons storage" at major public transport precincts across Melbourne.

With one week left to go, Brisbane Festival has proved the city has 'momentum'
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

As Brisbane Festival prepares for its final week, artistic director Ebony Bott says the festival can help build momentum ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 



News from the BBC World Service

US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Trump said the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics haven't been confirmed by Danish officials.

'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales.

Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book.

Flight chaos caused by software defect in space of a millisecond, report says
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.

Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.

MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court while defending the violent informant.

Teen who piloted Channel boat with 165 migrants jailed
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

Chan Mathok Atak has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after piloting the boat.

Brother didn't match description of 'Putney pusher', suspect's sisters tell BBC
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Nicholas Brandram's sisters accused the Metropolitan Police of being "negligent and reckless".

Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

Temperatures could peak at 26C as summerlike warmth returns next week
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

After a changeable week, drier and warmer conditions will dominate for some next week, but with little rain for those who need it.

Earl Spencer's Diana book opens old wounds royals would rather forget
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then Princess of Wales' death.

A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.

The Papers: 'Monstrous words' and 'Russia to ramp up war'
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The fallout from Earl Spencer's book about Princess Diana leads most papers on Saturday.

Is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.

Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility.

When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe.

I found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.

Could AI wipe out humans and how might it do it?
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy looks at some of the scenarios being imagined and assesses how likely they are.



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