News from the ABC Australia
Swan's assistant takes-over as Essendon coach Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Essendon has named Mark McVeigh as senior coach one day after a 10-point loss and worst season in club history.Â
New Zealand prime minister proposes Australia-style social media ban Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
The proposal marks New Zealand as the latest country to mull such a law since Australia enacted its world-first under-16s social media ban in December 2025.
Suspended sentence, $100 fine for man's naked attack on country ambulance Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Brian Charles Parfitt avoids immediate further imprisonment over the incident, which caused thousands of dollars in damage and left paramedics traumatised.
International company's plan for multi-billion-dollar data centre in regional Qld Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
A $31.9 billion hyper-scale data centre proposed for regional Queensland promises huge economic scale, while raising questions about energy demands and water security.
Matildas star receives rousing welcome in return after mother's death Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Kyra Cooney-Cross is warmly welcomed back onto the field by Arsenal fans after missing the end of last season due to her mother's illness.
Exclusive CCTV captures the violence facing Coles workers Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Exclusive video obtained by 7.30 highlights shocking scenes of aggressive behaviour towards retail workers, including a customer armed with a hammer and a security guard being thrown into a check-out machine.Â
England bowler Brydon Carse under investigation over nightclub video Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
England bowler Brydon Carse is being investigated over a video appearing to show him being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs by police.
'Vector for antisemitism' platformed on media network that got government grant Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was told that US conspiracy theorist, Sneako, was interviewed by an Islamic-themed podcast prior to his deportation from Australia.
Specialist ship arrives to cart SpaceX rocket from Christmas Island Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
A semi-submersible cargo carrier has arrived on the remote Australian territory to ferry the SpaceX starship back to Texas.
Police charge man over attempted $1 million prison drone drug delivery Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
A 47-year-old man has been charged over the attempted delivery of $1 million worth of illicit drugs via drone into a Townsville prison.
Activist seeks 'urgent' injunction to stop aerial brumby cull Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
An activist makes a last-minute bid in the Land and Environment Court to halt aerial culling of brumbies in a national park on the NSW north coast. Â
Judge declares mistrial as sharp-eyed juror discovers evidence error Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Copies of evidence given to two jurors contained "irregular" redacted material deemed inadmissible in the trial of a Cape York Peninsula traditional owner accused of defrauding his community of mining royalties more than a decade ago.Â
Redland City Council reveals plans for 62ha precinct including lagoon Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Acting Mayor Julie Talty says the outdoor lagoon will be "better than Brisbane's" South Bank Beach.
Perth modular home builder's sudden closure shocks customers Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
A Perth modular home manufacturer has blindsided its customers by announcing its sudden closure and takeover by a new firm.
Bail for teacher on child exploitation charges Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
A Wheatbelt teacher is granted bail after being charged with sharing child exploitation material via social media.
14yo Chinese exchange student to stand trial for murder Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
The girl is accused of killing another Chinese student in August last year, making her one of the youngest people to stand trial for murder in NSW.
Teen 'infatuated' with girl carried out shopping centre murder, court told Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
A teenager on trial for fatally stabbing 16-year-old Oscar Hamilton carried out the attack after hearing an unproven sexual assault allegation, a court has heard.Â
Family of NDIS client who died after serious neglect shares heartbreak Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
The uncle of Adelaide woman Ann Marie Smith, who died from severe neglect, has told a court he hopes his nightmares "frequent" the directors of her former NDIS provider.
'I'm a has-been': Injury ends Broncos captain Adam Reynolds's career Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds is unable to get up for one last game at Lang Park, ending his glittering NRL career.
Emergency service women to trial fire-resistant period undies and bras Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
A navy veteran, who realised her bra could catch on fire despite being under her protective uniform, is on a mission to improve uniforms for women in frontline services.
News from the BBC World Service
Sharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM says Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 His comments come as the government urged TikTok and other social media firms to remove wrong-way driving videos. UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles. Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country. Snooker champion Graeme Dott guilty of child sex abuse Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 The former world champion was found guilty of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy. Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies aged 61 one year after son's death Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, 61, dies of cancer one year after her son's death in a crash. Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year, survey suggests Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Job site Adzuna said the number of graduate vacancies was the lowest since 2016 Victims describe 'house of terror' abuse by mother, grandmother and stepfather Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Shirley Freeman, Julia Stephen and David McColl's victims were beaten, starved and psychologically tormented. 'It's not Alton Towers' - rows break out over queuing at Wales' highest mountain Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 There has been disagreement between queuers and others skipping the line to reach the top of Yr Wyddfa. Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes. Toddler with sun allergy can play in daylight thanks to UV window film Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Two-year-old Mollie Murray from Montrose has a rare genetic disorder that makes her extremely sensitive to ultraviolet light 'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up. Doctors said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13 - I had to take morphine to cope Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Grace, 14, feels doctors were dismissive of her pain. She wants others to know the symptoms. Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist? Find out how many have closed where you live Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system. How to get £2,000 to play computer games at university Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Roehampton University offers students a year;y scholarship to play esports alongside their studies. London Zoo animals hop on scales for weigh-in Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Kiwi the Capybara is among animals getting their annual health check while data is gathered and shared. Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict. Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated. Tesla recalls nearly three million cars in China over hidden door handles Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely. New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work. Reform says it will prioritise young British-born workers for social housing Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Labour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".
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