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News from the ABC Australia

Cautious farmers embrace renewable energy to boost income streams
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Farmers sign up to renewable projects on their land to diversify income, but large-scale projects and transmission lines remain sticking points.

Dead humpback whale towed off Sunshine Coast beach
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Authorities are towing the dead juvenile whale, which washed ashore at a popular beach, almost 40 kilometres out to sea.

Girl killed and woman in serious condition after two-vehicle collision in Moana
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

A girl has died and two other people have been hospitalised following a car crash south of Adelaide last night. 

Live: ASX set to open higher, Wall Street flat as oil continues slide
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The US tech sector continues to rally while results elsewhere were mixed. The ASX is set for a modest gain. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Live: Albanese calls for leaders to come together to tackle risks of AI
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

No country can manage the risks of artificial intelligence "alone", Anthony Albanese has told world leaders in a call for international cooperation to regulate the technology. Follow live. 

Citizen search for Nannup Four gets underway
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

A group of volunteer searchers will begin scouring bushland in Western Australia's South West in a bid for answers to the decades-old missing persons case.

Why the AFL tribunal upheld Neale's grand final ban
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The tribunal says it had reason not to overturn Lachie Neale's appeal. Now the AFL world waits to hear whether the Lions will launch an appeal.

No evidence of a 'wage-price spiral' in Australia
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

There is no evidence of runaway wage growth emerging in Australia, says RBA board member Iain Ross

Federal government urged not to let fire ant eradication funding lapse
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

State agriculture ministers met in Canberra on Friday, where they noted fire ant eradication remained "technically feasible, cost beneficial and in the national interest".

Taylor Swift announces first new song since her wedding
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Taylor Swift announces a new song, the first since she tied the knot with NFL player Travis Kelce in what was dubbed America's royal wedding.

British backpacker left by Greyhound bus in outback roadhouse
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

A British backpacker was on a Greyhound bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide when she was left at a toilet stop in the middle of the night.

Central Victorian council votes to keep divisive public holiday
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The City of Greater Bendigo council  has voted to keep Bendigo Cup Day as the local public holiday for another five years, despite a push from local businesses to switch to Melbourne Cup Day. 

NT mango farmers raise alarm on cuts to working holiday visa program
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Northern Territory mango farmers have raised the alarm about the federal government's cuts to the working holiday visa program, arguing they could have a devastating impact on the industry.

Diana's brother 'sorry' for factual error amid calls to 'pulp' new book
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Charles Spencer tells 7.30 that the controversial book he wrote about his late sister's life contains one factual error, but he will not pull it from shelves, despite receiving legal threats from broadcaster Piers Morgan.

Moree crime rates falling but residents say drone use is overreach
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Crime rates are falling in Moree, but the jury is still out on whether a police drone trial has been a factor. 

Epworth review finds 'no significant gaps' in provider's governance
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The private healthcare provider accepts 21 recommendations made in an independent review of its clinical governance after a Four Corners investigation.

The isolated final months of a Brisbane anaesthetist and her eight-year-old child
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Queensland's education department has declined to elaborate on action taken while a coronial investigation continues into Clementine's death alongside her mother, anaesthetist Tiffany Wilkes, who allegedly took her own life.

Papua New Guinea police bust alleged human-trafficking ring
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Police say they have found dozens of people from Indonesia allegedly being held against their will in Papua New Guinea and forced to carry out online scams.

The church scam preying on vulnerable charity
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Scammers are impersonating church ministers and preying on the charity of vulnerable members of congregations in a scam spreading across the country.

High prices could change chocolate-eating habits
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

High chocolate prices may be forcing consumers to change their habits.



News from the BBC World Service

Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.

Watch: Burnham 'gets it' says Trump, as the two leaders meet for first time
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Donald Trump says he can do business with Andy Burnham at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, but criticises the "terrible" Chagos deal.

Plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community disrupted, say police
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Two men were arrested in Manchester on Sunday, say counter-terror police.

Tim Westwood charged with two more sexual offences
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The alleged sexual offences date back to 1991 and 2004.

Earl Spencer should pull Diana book from shelves, Piers Morgan says
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Princess Diana's brother apologised to Morgan for a factual error in his memoir. Morgan said he is "pursuing legal action" against Spencer.

Father admits causing death of his son in hotel fall
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The two-year-old boy fell from the window of a hotel in Cyprus in July, a Paphos court hears.

Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle'
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Past Booker winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among the nominees for this year's award.

Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The death of the child star - who had fentanyl, Xanax, a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication in her system - was ruled an accident.

US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory.

Trump tells UN he has 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' Iran or make peace deal
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

His tone contrasted with remarks earlier from UN Secretary General António Guterres, who warned global divisions were deepening.

New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Authorities allege Braden Peters drugged a woman before assaulting her in May. He denies the charges.

Student who accidentally overdosed on paracetamol learns to walk and talk again
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Riley Lubas took two over-the counter medicines without realising they both contained paracetamol.

American power, AI and a walkout - key moments from Trump's UN speech
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

BBC correspondents who covered the president's address on Tuesday assess five key moments.

Lib Dems leave conference buoyed by Davey's message
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Concerns over Sir Ed Davey's leadership were dampened by pledges at conference and his performance.

The 'selfless decision' that saved our boy's life
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Ollie is still thriving and happy 10 years after receiving a liver transplant from 17-year-old Miriam.

Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas becomes longest-running number one in US chart history
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The country smash racks up it 23rd week in the US charts, breaking a record set by Mariah Carey.

Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.

Mum and three children die in Bootle house fire
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Another person was taken to hospital following the "intense fire which spread very rapidly".



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