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Former rival says Nick Kyrgios's drug ban 'pretty much expected' Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Stefanos Tsitsipas says he was not surprised when it was revealed that Nick Kyrgios had been suspended after testing positive to cocaine.
India's PM Modi calls on Putin to end war in Ukraine Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Russian President Vladimir Putin the war in Ukraine needs to end for humanity's sake
'Canberrans suing their own government' costing ACT tens of millions Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
The ACT government paid out more than $60 millions in damages, settlements, and legal costs for medical negligence claims in the 2025-26 financial year, more than double the same costs in 2023-24.
Breaking: Jury finds ex-gang leader guilty in Tupac Shakur killing case Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
A Las Vegas jury has found a former gang leader guilty of murder in a case accusing him of masterminding the drive-by 1996 killing of legendary hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur.
Hybrid trains touted as a solution to west Melbourne's transport woes Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
The Victorian Liberals have made a pre-election promise to deliver 25 new hybrid trains for the Melton and Wyndham Vale lines, to service a rapidly growing population.
Messi's legendary run for Argentina almost never happened after heartbreak Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Lionel Messi ends his international football career as a living legend with a God-like status in his country, but the dizzying heights the great man reached almost never happened if he had stuck to his original retirement.
Labuschagne dropped as Australia names ODI squad for African series Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Australia has named its ODI squad for its back-to-back series in Zimbabwe and South Africa later this month, with five players dropped, including World Cup winner Marnus Labuschagne.
Illegal firewood trade harming WA forests and hurting businesses Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Residents, businesses and community leaders say the sound of chainsaws and the sight of newly felled trees are becoming too frequent, and they want tougher action.
Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han jailed for corruption Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
A South Korean court sentences an 83-year-old church leader to two years in prison for bribing the wife of ousted conservative president Yoon Suk Yeol as well as other corruption charges.
Dolly Parton laid to rest at private service as Dollyfest announced Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, announces Dollyfest, a two-day festival across two consecutive weekends in 2027.
Supreme Court lets construction continue on Trump's $558m ballroom Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
A divided Supreme Court has allowed the White House to continue construction on a $558 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out, a win for US President Donald Trump as he remakes the capital in his image.
Remote communities cut off as MinRes claims $158k from roads budget Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
A WA council will refund Chris Ellison's multi-billion-dollar mining company nearly $160,000 after the state government overturned a controversial Supreme Court case, with residents in isolated areas caught in the middle.
Live: Oil prices surge on latest US-Iran flare-up, ASX to slip as housing slump continues Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
The latest flare-up in hostilities between the US and Iran have led to a 3 per cent surge in the oil price. The Australian share market is likely to start its day lower. House prices are falling in most of the nation's capital cities. Follow the day's events on the ABC News live markets blog.
Proposal for public walkway around waterside mansions survives vote Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
A proposal for a waterfront walkway around Hobart's historic Battery Point suburb has been debated for decades. The plan has lived to see another day, despite the local council's CEO recommending it be abandoned.
Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels since Nepal-Tibet floods Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Rescuers are racing to free hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites since last week's catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border, as the death toll passes 950 with more than 4,400 people missing.
Live: Labor rebukes Hanson claim PM 'crossed a line' with criticism Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has urged Pauline Hanson to reflect on her own actions after the One Nation leader accused the prime minister of crossing a line in his criticism of the minor party. Follow live.
New Sydney women's refuge thanks entirely to philanthropic donations Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Mary's House Services in Sydney's north will open a second refuge for women and children thanks to philanthropic donations, after the charity failed to secure federal government funding.
Police investigate online posts after man killed in Sydney home invasion Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
A man believed to be in his 20s has been shot dead during a "targeted" home invasion south-west of Sydney, police say.
Fracked gas from Beetaloo Basin will flow to NT power grid from today Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
As of today, gas fracked from the Beetaloo Basin will flow into the Northern Territory's power grid, with the CLP forecasting the project will generate billions in economic value. But environmental activists say many Territorians oppose the project.
Former grand slam semifinalist smashes racquet after early US Open exit Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Frenchwoman Lois Boisson has provided the first big blow-up of the US Open, smashing her racquet in disgust after going down in three sets to American 26th seed Emma Navarro.
News from the BBC World Service
Mel Stride and Priti Patel replaced in major Tory reshuffle Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is shaking up her top team ahead of the party's conference in October. Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939. Messi retires from international football with 'nothing left to give' Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come". Hundreds remember Heaton Park synagogue attack victims at memorial event Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The chief rabbi and Angela Rayner are among speakers at the event, nearly a year on from the attack. AI could cause global economic downturn, Bank of England chief warns Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war. Notting Hill Carnival revels in 60th anniversary celebrations Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's biggest street party, has celebrated its 60th year. Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species. Summer 2026 expected to be declared UK's hottest on record Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Met Office figures due on Tuesday are likely to show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat. New super flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer' Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat the Super-K strain. Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses. More cells being built within prisons to help tackle overcrowding Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells. Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier. How Shein lost its shine ahead of long-awaited stock market debut Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London. The trial of Lindsay Clancy has gripped the US for weeks - here's what the jury must consider Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children. 'She slipped out of my hand' - children missing after ferry sinks off northern Cyprus Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight people. The Papers: 'Kemi gets Tories battle ready' and 'Posh makes some dosh' Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 A Tory frontbench reshuffle and Victoria Beckham making "some dosh" lead some of Tuesday's papers. The mystery of why so many black Britons still can't swim Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 For decades, swimming ability has been lower in the black community. Our writer asks why. The millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Young people say gardening offers joy, serenity and a sense of community. John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011. Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Dolly Parton's estate says DollyFest will take the place of a traditional public memorial for the artist, just as she wanted.
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