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News from the ABC Australia

Motorbike rider who did burnout during Newcastle riot jailed
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Mark Distefano, 25, is sentenced to 12 months in jail for his role in a riot in Newcastle earlier this year.

Police arrest alleged gunman for hire after NSW shooting
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

NSW Police will allege a man was hired to carry out a shooting that left another man with multiple gunshot injuries.

Analyst warns of 'late-stage bubble' as rates and oil prices surge
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Global interest rate hikes are predicted as oil prices spark inflation fears.

Residents say they 'can't live without' firewood ahead of ban
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

A ban on collecting firewood in two national parks, due to come into effect next month, has many residents questioning how they will heat their homes next winter.

Search resumes for 80 missing in popular Philippines tourist spot
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Authorities are still trying to determine whether any foreigners were on board the ferry, which is afloat off the town of Coron, known for its diving sites and island-hopping attractions.

How two premierships in one year was the making of Isaiya Katoa
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Isaiya Katoa prepares for his NRL semifinal debut as the prince of the game's playmakers and four years ago it was a series of brilliant finals performances that birthed his budding legend. 

'Really scary': Residents seek clarity as gangland war becomes political
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

A soundbite from a veteran detective has ignited a political war of words over gangland violence in Sydney.

Quick hits: NFL goes AFL, Jonas Brothers rock, and 100k fans see rare sight
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The NFL's first match in Australia lived up to the hype, with 100,000 people packing the MCG to watch the San Francisco 49ers defeat the LA Rams. Here are the quick hits from the historic season opener.

Gliders return to world stage after missing last Paralympics
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Australia's women's wheelchair basketball team has begun its World Championships campaign in Canada, with one eye on Brisbane 2032.

When it's time to wash your pet's bed and how to do it
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Ever wondered about the wisdom of running your pet's bedding through your washing machine? We asked the experts about how hygienic it is and how to do it without ruining your machine.

'The game is up': Aussie professor at centre of AI maths controversy speaks out
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

AI has made the race to publish mathematical breakthroughs pointless, according to the Australian at the centre of an controversy this week involving one of the world's top AI companies.

Former teacher spared jail after seeking stories about underage boys
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

A former school teacher in Victoria's north-west has been handed an 18-month community corrections order after pleading guilty over child abuse material.

Media personality Isaac Compton found not guilty of assaulting women
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The media personality and musician has been found not guilty of assaulting and sexually touching two women at a Newcastle house party.

49ers ransack 'Rams House' in epic Melbourne NFL show
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Much was made of the Melbourne Cricket Ground being 'Rams House' for the week, but after arriving earlier than their fancied rivals the San Francisco 49ers ran away with the chocolates as the NFL put on a show for the ages.

ATO employee charged over alleged disclosure of information to organised crime groups
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

A multi-agency federal investigation leads to corruption-related charges against a 32-year-old Gold Coast man who worked with the Australian Taxation Office.

Rybakina beats Gauff to book US Open final against Sabalenka
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Elena Rybakina overpowers Coco Gauff ​in a fierce US Open semifinal to secure a title showdown with defending ​champion Aryna ‌Sabalenka.

Roll up for a look at how Royal Adelaide Show costs have changed
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

As commodity prices inflate like a free-floating helium balloon accidentally released from the hand of a hapless child, most things — not just dodgem rides and Dagwood dogs — tend to hit the hip pocket with a little extra force.

Arrests made at Ballarat bikie clubhouse over alleged botched arson attack
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Police arrested several people, including a patched Bandidos member, as part of an investigation into several incidents, including an alleged Melton firebombing where a man mistakenly set himself on fire.

Vance makes plea to war-weary Republicans in keynote address
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

US Vice-President JD Vance gives a keynote address at the Republicans' midterm conventions, in what will inevitably be seen as an early pitch to become Donald Trump's successor.

Queensland's credit rating downgraded for first time since 2009
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Queensland's credit rating has been downgraded for the first time in almost 20 years, putting pressure on the state's multi-billion-dollar debt and Olympic infrastructure.



News from the BBC World Service

UK economy grew faster than expected in July
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.

Legalised dying bill for England and Wales faces new vote in Commons
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers.

Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

Anthropic blocks 'malicious use' of AI that could develop biological weapons
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

Ukraine's fortress cities under fire as Russia bids to seize rest of Donbas
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.

Is Trump's $5,000 pledge a sign of panic?
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Even by Trump's own unconventional standards, his promise to voters was bizarre, writes North America editor Sarah Smith.

Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December.

Rayner defends pause to local council overhaul
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The cabinet minister tells the BBC she wanted to ensure the plans could survive potential legal actions.

El Niño likely to cause wetter and warmer-than-normal autumn
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

A warmer and wetter-than-normal autumn is in store for the UK, according to the latest Met Office forecasts.

Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Hong Kong used to be one of the only places in Chinese territory where people could gather to mark the 1989 crackdown.

Elena Rybakina sets up blockbuster Coco Sabalenka final at US Open
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Soon-to-be world number one Elena Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka in a blockbuster US Open final between the tournament's top two seeds.

I watched as a hijacked plane flew over my home - moments later my wife was killed on 9/11
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

A quarter of a century since the 9/11 attacks, Charles Wolf reflects on his wife's final moments.

'It was heartbreaking'- Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.

'I survived the epicentre of 9/11 - I'm so lucky'
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Paul Berriff says his life expectancy has been cut short because of being buried under rubble.

'Islam is being hijacked': Brother of Muslim first responder killed in 9/11
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Zeshan Hamdani, who lost his older brother in the North Tower, is speaking out after push back against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attending the 25-year memorial.

People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.

Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.

I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

Does your partner's snoring keep you up? It could be impacting your health
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

Are interest rates on the way up again?
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.



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