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News from the ABC Australia

Junior Matildas know the price they're willing to pay to make it
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The current crop of Junior Matildas is the first Australian team to qualify for a U-17 Women's World Cup, but the players are approaching the milestone with a healthy dose of maturity and perspective.

How Ben Harper and Ben Stiller shaped Jack Johnson's journey
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

In 2001, Ben Harper did Jack Johnson a big favour in Australia. Twenty-five years later, the two singers retain a special connection.

'This same crap': Why a trailblazing surgeon took on the establishment
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Australia's first Indigenous eye surgeon Kris Rallah-Baker has walked a zigzag path, driven by family struggles and overcoming 'unashamed racism'.

Six volcanoes erupt within days in Indonesia in 'rare' event
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

At least six volcanoes erupt across Indonesia within days of each other. For residents nearby there's no escaping the fallout.

One Nation says election of Alex Antic to SA Liberal president a 'win'
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

One Nation has described Senator Alex Antic's election as state president of the Liberal party as a "win" for South Australia.

US launches search to solve 80yo Australian mystery of missing war dead
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Thousands of missing shipwrecks and plane wrecks lie along the Australian coast, many containing the remains of people killed. The US military, archaeologists and local volunteers are determined to find them.

Do pimple patches actually work? Here's what the science says
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

You're standing in the skincare aisle and pimple patches are everywhere — clear ones, flesh-coloured ones, stars, hearts. They promise to flatten a pimple overnight. But do they work?

'He is afraid': Inside Putin's world of bunkers, body doubles and paranoia
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Vladimir Putin has built extraordinary power over almost three decades as Russia's leader. Yet as voters go to the polls this weekend, insiders say his world is shrinking.

You can't get Kylie out of your head. But do you know her first hit?
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Padam Padam, it's time to prove how much you really know about the Princess of Pop … and an entirely random assortment of other music trivia. Welcome to the Spicks and Specks quiz. 

EU urges US to reconsider visa denial to Palestinian UN assembly delegation
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The Trump administration also denied visas for the Palestinian delegation last year, forcing leader Mahmoud Abbas to address the body of global leadership by video.

Russia reports cyber attacks on voting system during parliamentary election
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Russian authorities have reported multiple attacks on voting systems and communication lines across the country, as Russians head to the polls in a three-day parliamentary election.

Roosters power into prelim as Sharks insist they are not in rebuild mode
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

A dominant second-half showing has seen the Sydney Roosters defeat Cronulla-Sutherland 46-10 to progress to a preliminary final clash with the Dolphins next weekend.

Broncos blitz Knights to set up derby preliminary final
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The Broncos keep their NRLW premiership defence alive following a dominant 40-16 win over the Knights in Brisbane.

'Western values' and 'national pride' underpin Coalition's education reform plans
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The Coalition's proposed education overhaul also includes plans to fast-track teaching accreditation and possibly create pathways for military veterans to help tackle classroom discipline issues.  

Mother charged over hidden recording device in son's clothing
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

A Gippsland mother has been charged by police after sewing a recording device into her non-verbal son's school clothes.

Victorian Greens MP Tim Read dies aged 64
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Health promotion campaigner and Victorian Greens MP Tim Read has died after a high-profile battle with cancer.

Demons claim top spot as Cats maintain winning ways
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Melbourne keeps its perfect start to the AFLW season intact, while Geelong storms home to claim its fifth straight victory.

Family winched to safety in 'highly complex' Whitsundays yacht rescue
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

A family of four, including two children, have been rescued by helicopter after their yacht became stuck on a reef in the Whitsundays.

Hawks fans throw bottles at umpires after 'bravest decision' in prelim
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Hawthorn fans are condemned for their behaviour after the siren following a heart-stopping preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.

Greg O'Neill identified as fatal shark attack victim
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The family of a 63-year-old man who was fatally attacked by a shark yesterday has paid tribute to him, describing him as a devoted family man and ocean lover.



News from the BBC World Service

Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

Major seaside hotel fire that evacuated guests during night treated as suspicious
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

About 280 people were evacuated from the premises at Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel.

Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The King Khalid International Airport incident caused hours of flight disruptions and comes amid an escalating conflict with Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey claimed the party was aiming to beat its 2024 record of 72 MPs in any snap election.

Watch: Earl Spencer says he is telling the truth about a phone call with Charles after Diana's 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.

Bitter row over Diana book brings back unhappy times for royals
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.

When a cherished 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.

Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

I found my partner at an Irish matchmaking festival - now 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.

From 'fusty' to fashionable - 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.

Journalists report being denied White House access after Trump bans some outlets
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.

'How many more bodies?' Grief and fear in South Africa as nine women found dead in two months
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.

Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Greg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters patrol Perth's beaches in search of his body and the shark that attacked him.

Michael Marra announced as new Scottish Labour leader
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Anas Sarwar's replacement has been announced as the MSP for the North East region.

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.

Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

Social media users say an image from the brand's Instagram account resembled a KKK hood and hanging.

Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says
Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026

The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.

AI not a threat to films, say Shaun the Sheep creators
Posted on Friday September 18, 2026

The Bristol-based institution have released the third feature film in the Shaun the Sheep franchise.

Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
Posted on Monday September 14, 2026

It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.

Nepo baby is a horrific term, says Zeta-Jones
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

The Chicago star's children Dylan and Carys have both gone into showbiz, following in her footsteps.



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