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Massacre site concerns halt plans for regional Victorian dog park Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Traditional land owners have pushed back on plans for a dog park at a significant massacre, burial and ceremonial site at Robinvale.
Short-stay owner ordered to pay compensation after refusing guide dog user Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
A Queensland man has been ordered to pay compensation to a woman he kicked out of his short-stay house for having a guide dog.
Live: ASX set to slide despite Wall Street edging up and lower oil prices Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
While Wall Street closed the volatile week with a small gain, the ASX looks like it will come under selling pressure again today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Â
Calls grow for mental health service in Victorian town 'left out of the mix' Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
Stacey Kelly regularly takes a five-hour round trip on public transport to access mental health treatment in Ballarat, yet the Wimmera region where she lives has some of the highest rates of mental health illness and suicide in Victoria.
Live: Australians to live longer and have fewer children by 2066 Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
Australia's population will come close to 40 million people by 2066 as Australians live longer but have fewer children, according to new projections. Follow live.
With this 'little bit', households can help tackle organic waste problem Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
Just 11 of 77 councils in Queensland offer kerbside green bin services, and only some provide FOGO bins. One resident is passionate about home composting as a solution to managing organic waste.
Winless Bombers, Saints and Magpies AFLW coaches under pressure Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
Umpiring, teams without a win and big risers: These are the topics fans are talking about midway through the AFLW 2026 season.
Hundreds recruited to help foster kids visit birth families in NSW Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
Thousands of children in foster care are improving ties with their birth families, as part of an overhauled supervision system in New South Wales.
As houses get closer together, some Australians are feeling further apart Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
As Australian cities rise up, grow out and fill in, urban planners will find themselves facing a dilemma: how do you rack, pack and stack a population without eroding its sense of solidarity?
Concerns raised over Qld's call-in process for assessing renewable projects Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
Renewable energy advocates say increased government intervention in projects creates uncertainty for private sector investors and communities.
Shein, Temu shoppers keep adding to cart despite environmental concerns Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
A new study has found fans of ultra-fast fashion brands are aware of the environmental and ethical concerns, but price, convenience and variety keep them hooked.Â
Charity provides school lunches for kids as food insecurity rises Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
The charity Eat Up delivered more than 1.6 million lunches last year and says the need is growing, as it launches a new universal school meals program.
Cost of stamp duty keeping Australians in homes they no longer want to be in Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
Some empty nesters want to move into smaller homes but say the cost of doing so keeps them in their large properties.
Meet the teens training to play for the Tasmania Devils Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
All eyes are on Tasmania's football talent as the state prepares to enter the AFL with the Tasmania Devils in less than two years.
Germany's right-wing party AfD returns strong election results Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
The right-wing Alternative for Germany party makes strong gains in two state elections, according to exit polls, leaving Chancellor Friedrich Merz's future uncertain after 16 months in office.
Trial begins for Beau Lamarre-Condon over alleged murder of Sydney couple Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
It is alleged Beau Lamarre-Condon shot a young couple with his service firearm inside a Sydney terrace more than two-and-a-half years ago.
We asked a cybersecurity expert to remotely access a BYD. It was too easy Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
To test the risks of surveillance and sabotage, Four Corners asked a hacker to show what China's top EV brand could see and do remotely.
SCG madness and Plugger's point: The Swans-Bombers prelim, 30 years on Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
Thirty years ago today, the Sydney Swans made history in a nerve-shredding preliminary final at the SCG against Essendon. Dale Lewis, Troy Luff and Matthew Lloyd share their memories of a famous game.
Labor's dilemma is that Australia needs two things voters fear Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
The Intergenerational Report released today suggests population growth is slowing. But migrants are crucial for the economy and along with data centres have become the most dangerous political issues confronting the government.
From career crossroad to grand final, Erasmus 'stoked' he stayed with Dockers Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026
When Neil Erasmus runs out onto the MCG for the AFL grand final, it will vindicate his decision to stay with Fremantle after exploring his options last year.
News from the BBC World Service
German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Key takeaways from BBC interview as Earl Spencer defends claims about King Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Earl Spencer speaks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg ahead of the publication of his book about his sister Diana, Princess of Wales. Watch: Emotional Earl Spencer says he misses sister Diana every day Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 "This is my swan song too. I'm not here to bang on about Diana, this is my final word, celebration of her", Earl Spencer told presenter Laura Kuenssberg. Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out across England and Wales Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Victims will have a private entrance and a private waiting room to separate them from defendants. Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the overnight barrage, in which two people died. Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first Trump meeting Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 While Burnham praised the agreement, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey called it a "pretend" victory for Trump. Kelsey Parker welcomes baby after 'devastating' stillbirth last year Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 The widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker has given birth after last year announcing the "devastating" loss of a stillborn baby. Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Aleema Khanum is accused of mobilising her brother’s supporters ahead of country-wide protests. Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. Neville calls Man Utd 'pathetic' - but Carrick maintains belief Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Gary Neville calls Manchester United "pathetic", but boss Michael Carrick maintains belief after salvaging draw at Fulham. Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex with drones and snipers Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes. Man, 82, dies after beach fight with 76-year-old over sunlounger in Greece Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 One eyewitness said the scene was so chaotic that screaming could be heard from the other end of the beach. Kuenssberg: I asked Earl Spencer who we should believe - him or the King? Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Princess Diana's brother has caused a storm with his new memoir - the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg describes how she put his claims to the test. Watch the full interview with Earl Spencer on iPlayer in Princess Diana: My Sister's Story Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 In this UK exclusive, Laura Kuenssberg interviews Earl Spencer. Watch: Earl Spencer says he felt Charles had 'giddy tone' during call after Diana's death Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Princess Diana's brother has been interviewed by the BBC ahead of the release of his book on the late Princess of Wales. Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Princess Diana's brother describes press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan as a "cancerous influence in their life" and says he saw his sister cry "tears of despair" over interest in her. 'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers. Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.
The deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harder Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous. Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished? Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.
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