News from the ABC Australia
PM faces further GST backlash after standing by lucrative WA deal Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Anthony Albanese is still facing pressure from Labor and Liberal states to overhaul the GST carve-up after declaring he was sticking by Western Australia's lucrative funding deal.
Zak Butters trade rumours dominate Port Adelaide's turbulent season Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Port Adelaide has grappled with a turbulent year, navigating the 2026 season with a newly-appointed coach and the poorly-kept secret that one of its key talents would seek a trade.
Grim signs the globe is about to run short of food Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Just as the global economy was adjusting to higher fuel prices, a new inflationary wave is about to hit. This time, the shortages will involve food and the poorest nations will be the worst affected.Â
Police inappropriately searched Aboriginal teen after mistaken gunpoint arrest Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
The ACT Ombudsman finds police inappropriately, and seemingly unlawfully, searched a 17-year-old Aboriginal boy after mistakenly arresting him at gunpoint on a bus in Canberra's south last year.
SA Liberal president Leah Blyth in preselection battle as Antic supporters claim 'betrayal' Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Some supporters of rebel South Australian Senator Alex Antic want to demote SA Liberal President Leah Blyth to an unwinnable senate spot, claiming a "betrayal" on conservative causes.
New research helps transform landfill into thriving green space Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Covering landfill with soil and plants is as effective as traditional methods of capping, while bringing added aesthetic, economic and environmental benefits.Â
Flagship renewable energy scheme becalmed as wind woes deepen Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
For Australia to phase out coal power and reach its 2030 green energy goals, wind is seen as essential. A drought of new projects has analysts worried.
Cyclists run for cover as hailstorm forces La Vuelta stage cancellation Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
A torrential hailstorm in the French Pyrenees forced the abandonment of the third stage of the Vuelta a España on Monday.
From almost drowning as a child to the pinnacle of surf lifesaving Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
A childhood accident could so easily have cost surf lifesaver Tiarnee Massie her life. But now the 28-year-old heads into this year's Iron Series as the number one seed.
'Pretty remarkable' man living with MND for 29 years after diagnosis Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
John Dinon has lived with motor neurone disease (MND) for almost a third of his life, making him one of the longest-surviving people with the progressive neurological condition in Australia.
Australia dismayed over US move to 'dismantle' International Criminal Court Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
There are real concerns within the Australian government about what US President Donald Trump is doing in regards to sanctioning the International Criminal Court, government sources tell the ABC.Â
Does the 'Tassie trade-off' of lower pay still make sense as housing costs rise? Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Some newcomers say Tasmania's lifestyle outweighs potential lower earnings, but economists warn job prospects and rising house prices remain a major challenge.
Victorian premier plans to make $2b saving on Suburban Rail Loop Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Underground station interchanges and "complex pedestrian bridges" are among the things to go, according to the state government.Â
'Life sentence of grief' for Irma Palasics's family after cold case killing Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
The sentencing hearing for two men convicted of the 1999 manslaughter of Canberra grandmother Irma Palasics wraps up in the ACT Supreme Court.
England drop fast bowler Carse after nightclub incident Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an investigation into an incident at a club in Derby.
Manu's talks with PNG PM helped lock in Chiefs deal Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Joey Manu has revealed how a conversation with Papua New Guinea's prime minister helped convince him to return to the NRL and join the Chiefs in 2028.Â
AI-generated music to be banned from ARIA charts Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Songs created mostly or entirely by artificial intelligence will be excluded from Australia's official music charts from this Friday.
Data centres to use nearly as much power as every NSW and Victorian home by 2036 Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
The rush of AI data centres is expected to put a larger burden on the electricity grid than previously estimated, with projects in development more than doubling in a year.
500 diphtheria cases recorded as experts warn actual numbers likely higher Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
There have been more than 500 cases of diphtheria across Australia this year, as governments work to mitigate the largest outbreak since records began.
What does bird flu do to humans and does it have pandemic potential? Posted on Monday August 24, 2026
Can people get the bird flu from eggs and milk? Can you die if you become infected? Will this be the next pandemic? Here's what we know about bird flu in humans.
News from the BBC World Service
Organised crime arrests as police investigate A66 crash that killed two officers Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Nine men and three women are arrested as police investigate the lead-up to the crash that killed seven people. How the deadly A66 crash unfolded leaving seven dead Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 At 03:30 BST on Saturday, two police officers were killed when a Volkswagen Passat collided with their marked car on the A66 motorway. Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine. Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine? Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war. Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan's UK life look like? Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer. World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service. Briton fighting for Russia killed in Ukraine Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Bradley Townsend left South Yorkshire in April, telling his family he was going to Romania. Police pass Mohamed Al Fayed case file to prosecutors Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 The Crown Prosecution Service will review evidence relating to a man in his 80s gathered by police investigating allegations against the late Harrods owner. 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. Dragon Ball-inspired theme park to be built near Paris Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia. Videos showing dangerous driving easily found on social media Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 At least one of the young people killed in the crash appears in videos posted on TikTok showing dangerous driving. 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. 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. 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. Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville. Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 The fire has burned around 15,000 acres and is completely uncontained, officials say. Syria court sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prison Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Ahmed Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting civil war and complicity in intentional killing. 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. 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.
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