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News from the ABC Australia

Sydney man becomes first jailed under Nazi salute laws
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Nathan Ballesty was arrested in December after the AFP launched an investigation into a post in which he called for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to be kidnapped. 

At least seven killed in Ukraine Russia drone strike exchange
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

At least seven people have been killed, including a 14-year-old boy, during drone attacks across Russia and Ukraine.

'Makeshift' treatment areas and long waits reported at major Adelaide hospital ED
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Patients waited more than 13 hours to be treated at the biggest emergency department in Adelaide's northern suburbs, which has been operating at "crisis" levels for months, according to SA's doctors' union.

Man dies after fall at Hanging Rock summit
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The tourist spot will be closed over the long weekend following a deadly fall on Friday afternoon.

Police lay 115 additional charges on Sydney alleged childcare abuser
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Former Sydney childcare worker Hamish Tait is now 444 facing charges related to the alleged abuse of children over a 16-year period. 

Late Brazil goal denies Socceroos famous win after stunning Irankunda free kick
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Brazil scored with the last touch of the game to deny the Socceroos a famous victory in Townsville, after a stunning free kick from Nestory Irankunda gave the Socceroos the lead.

Red-hot Roosters roar into NRL grand final
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The Roosters are the first team through to the NRL grand final after dismantling the Dolphins at Lang Park.

Father rejects coroner's conclusion on newborn son's death
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

A Queensland father says he will seek to have the findings of an inquest into his five-day-old son's death set aside.

'Evil' Catholic priest who sexually abused girls in foster care jailed
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Robert Hickman, now aged 81, had already served time in New South Wales for similar offences, with the court hearing that he first started abusing children in the late 1970s.

'He will be finished': Toplace lawyer's promise to fugitive developer
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The former underling of disgraced developer Jean Nassif has denied in ICAC he was part of a campaign to smear the state's building commissioner. 

Eagles keep Dons winless, Dogs put Power on the brink
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Essendon slumps to a 0–7 record after a final-quarter fightback against West Coast fell short, while the Bulldogs beat Port to move to 5–2.

Officer cleared of DV charges but 'not a finding complainant has lied'
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

A police security officer is acquitted of domestic violence charges, but an Adelaide judge has said that does not mean the "complainant has lied in her evidence".

Former foster carers heartbroken after death of baby girl in Ballarat
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The former foster carers of an eight-month-old baby girl who died days after being returned to her biological parents say the entire child protection system needs to be demolished and rebuilt from the ground up.

Company pleads guilty over mechanic's death in 2023
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

A mining maintenance company in Western Australia's Goldfields has pleaded guilty over the death of a worker nearly three years ago. 

Albury childcare centre shut down as safety probe launched
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The NSW independent regulator in early education and child care has shut down an Albury childcare service for six months while it investigates alleged child safety risks. 

Fishtailing caravan captured on truckie dash cam prompts holiday warning
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Dash-cam footage captures the frightening moment a caravan begins fishtailing while overtaking a truck driver in Western Australia's Great Southern region. 

Kangaroo skin sculpture honouring 'every survival story' wins Defence art prize
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The Australian War Memorial is displaying highly commended pieces while people can vote online for a people's choice winner.

CCTV shows Beau Lamarre-Condon outside home on day of double killing
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Georgia Cook, a friend of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, gave evidence at his murder trial on Friday and said she had met the defendant at a boat party in 2021.

Bungled Sydney Water payroll rollout leaves workers underpaid
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Three unions have voted for work stoppages and work bans after a new payroll system has been routinely paying employees incorrectly or late since July.

Dockers fans to marry outside MCG during AFL grand final
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Fremantle fans Danni Bloomfield and Matt Abbott have flown to Melbourne from Karratha to get married outside the MCG before watching their beloved Dockers contest the premiership.



News from the BBC World Service

Noah Woods left playground through gap in fence, inquest hears
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Noah's mother tells parents to "hold their children a little tighter and cherish every moment".

Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashed
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Daniel Thomas is accused of criminal damage after a video appeared to show him slashing at a dinghy.

Xi got Trump's red carpet welcome - but not everything he wanted
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan - but hasn't got as much as it would have hoped for.

Some BBC channels and radio stations may well have to close, director general says
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The BBC's financial situation "may well mean" some channels and stations close, Matt Brittin says.

NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England says.

Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.

Watch: Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled.

Families failed by decision to bail sex offender to flat near playground, victims' commissioner says
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Victims of Zafer Dogan were living close to the 32-year-old who took thousands of pictures of children at a playground from his bedroom window.

Jay-Z rape accuser says her allegation was false
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

A woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 now says she has never met the rap superstar.

Watch: Pope Leo begins four-day visit to France
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The pontiff delivered the warning on the first day of his trip to France on Friday.

US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.

Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.

What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PM
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage.

'We're all broke': Would you chase a friend for £5?
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

What's the smallest amount of money you would ask a friend to pay you back?

Trump and Xi exchange warm words but little progress on key issues
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.

'I was living out my dream career in football – tumours mean I need to leave'
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

After years of dismissing health issues, Dan Robathan is now unable to return to the pitch.

Indian tribal-language film could take rarely seen world to Oscars
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

After a major win at Toronto, Angh, a film from northeastern India, is now on a path towards the Oscars.

Weekly quiz: How quickly did this six-year-old girl solve a Rubik's Cube?
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Brain tumour diagnosis cut from weeks to hours with rapid new test
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.

'Heartbreaking': The man set to lose his home due to the UK's £5bn theme park
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Ritchie Wood is almost brought to tears at he looks at the empty homes once loved by his neighbours.



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