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Drama-free Medvedev wins, former US Open champion pulls out Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev has cruised to a straight-sets victory in the first round at Flushing Meadows.
Live: Joyce says dynamics have changed after WA by-election win Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Barnaby Joyce says people would be "foolish" not to believe the dynamics of politics have changed after One Nation's victory in a West Australian by-election. Follow live.Â
Live: ASX set to slip as Wall Street slides on inflation worries Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh's warning about entrenched inflation sparks a slide on Wall Street that is likely to impact the ASX. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Illegal late-night McDonald's construction caught on video Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Brisbane residents say they are repeatedly woken in the dead of night by unauthorised construction work on a 24-hour McDonald's in West End.
Live: Rescuers in Nepal race to reach workers stuck in hydropower tunnels Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Rescue efforts in Nepal have increasingly focused on five hydropower projects inundated by the floods, including the Upper Trishuli complex, where up to 350 people could be trapped. Follow live.
Prices are up and more pain is likely at the supermarket check-out Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
If you feel like grocery prices have gone up over the past year, it's because they have. Research shows a typical grocery bill at Woolworths last year was $213.89, while in 2026 the same items cost $232.02, up 8.5 per cent.
Spring sunshine to deliver hot weather for south-east Queensland Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Temperatures up to 33 degrees are forecast for Brisbane this week as winter fades into memory.Â
The nature program that helped a class 'significantly improve' in maths Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Research reflecting on a year 1 class's time doing activities in Centennial Parklands shows students experienced more joy, autonomy and connection to nature after spending time in the bush.
Trio of Australians make early US Open exits Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Three Australians are out of the singles draws on the opening day of the US Open grand slam at Flushing Meadows.
SA government concerned over proposed health insurance rebate cuts Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
The South Australian government is warning proposed cuts to health insurance rebates for older Australians could lead to more people turning to the already struggling public health system.
Sydney kangaroos face cull as university looks to develop campus Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Western Sydney University proposes to turn an underused campus into a mixed-use community, but the fate of 100 kangaroos is alarming animal advocates.Â
Victorian prisoners to help fix the state's crumbling roads Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Labor would put Victorian prisoners to work on road maintenance as part of its plan to fix the state's crumbling highways, if re-elected in November.
Wattle lovers push for Brisbane Olympics 'bathed in green and gold' Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
The Queensland Wattle Association is proposing an initiative to plant thousands of native wattles across Queensland, particularly in the south-east, before 2032.
'Almost dystopian': Should AI be used to write work emails? Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Australia's workplace tribunal recently ordered an employee and their workplace not to communicate with each other using artificial intelligence.
US strikes Iranian launchers on island in Strait of Hormuz Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vows to respond after US forces struck two launchers ‌on Larak Island.
Parents want review of historical abuse allegations at special school Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Parents of former students at Latrobe Special Developmental School in Gippsland say their children were subjected to alleged sexual and physical abuse.Â
Families concerned for Australians missing in China after Nepal-Tibet floods Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Families of Australians missing in the Nepal-Tibet floods are trying to piece together their loved ones' last movements, amid concerns about a lack of information on the Chinese side of the border.
Gynaecologist Simon Gordon referred to tribunal over alleged misconduct Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
The Medical Board of Australia has referred the former Melbourne gynaecologist accused of performing unnecessary and life-altering surgeries on his patients to Victoria's civil tribunal alleging he engaged in professional misconduct.
What's in store at this week's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Pacific leaders are descending on Palau for what could be a particularly politically charged Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.
As rising inequality demands reform, business is 'circling the wagons' Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Business used the collapse of unions to suppress wages and oligopoly power to increase prices. Expecting it now — using AI — to fix declining productivity, rising inequality, generational anger and political polarisation is fanciful.
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Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 PM Andy Burnham on Sunday announced changes to the next early release scheme - scheduled to start in October - which mean PC Harper's killers will stay in jail. Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port. US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July. Sons of officer who died in A66 crash lead out Man Utd as mascots Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 The sons of PC Matthew Blades led Manchester United out at Old Trafford for Sunday's Premier League game with Ipswich. 'A giant leap forward': Nasa launches powerful new space telescope Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter. British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria. Church names pastor killed by falling sign at Christian festival Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Robert Guanco, 41, was a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Police release one of two men arrested over fatal house fire Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Police continue to question a 23-year-old man over the fire in which a girl, 7, and her aunt died. Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government's proposal to resume accession talks. Seven arrested after death of newborn baby girl Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 The baby was pronounced dead at a property in the Wincobank area of Sheffield. Lola Young surprises Reading Festival with final day set Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 The singer has been slowly returning to performing after taking a break last year to "work on myself". Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school. Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost? Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes. Celebrating 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Crowds take to the streets of west London to enjoy family day in the bank holiday weekend sunshine. We all share a 15-acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two-bed house Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Co-housing residents live in a Grade II listed mansion for the same price as a two-bed house. They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related? Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich. Three rescued, two still missing as French fishing vessel sinks in Channel Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Searches are suspended after operations are carried out for a second day, coastguards say. Woman injured in fatal police pursuit crash dies Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 She had been driving a car which was involved in a collision with an Audi being chased by police. Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."
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