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News from the ABC Australia

Breaking: Norway's Princess Astrid dies aged 94 two days after King's funeral
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Norway's Princess Astrid, an older sister of the late king Harald, died on Friday at the age of 94, two days after the King's funeral.

'Landmark' NT novel wins best fiction at Prime Minister's Literary Awards
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

A novel based on the oral history of Yolŋu people has taken out the fiction prize at this year's Prime Minister's Literary Awards, with judges describing it as a "profound work of remembrance and re-imagination".

Putin and Iranian president arrive in India for summit focusing on war
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Vladimir Putin arrives in India for talks ahead of an 11-member BRICS summit set to be dominated by conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Live: Freo surge home to claim semifinal classic against Cats
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Minor premier Fremantle secures a 14-point victory over Geelong after a see-sawing semifinal classic at Perth Stadium. Follow live.

Bennett bemoans Bunker as Knights stun Souths in elimination final
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Newcastle holds on for a 20-10 victory over South Sydney to kick-off the 2026 finals series, but Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett fumes at more Bunker confusion after a contentious call.

Being a renter, Jenny missed out on solar boon but that is about to change
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Australia readies to lift a ban on plug-in solar, unlocking access to the technology for millions of apartment dwellers and renters for the first time.

Former Liberal candidate cautioned over LGBTQIA+ comments
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The long-running saga began at a council meeting in 2024 when emergency doctor and councillor Thomas Brough said the plus in LGBTQIA+ included "minor attracted persons".

Police use of force under review after 63yo woman pushed to ground
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

WA Police are reviewing an officer's use of force after footage appeared to show him pushing a 63-year-old Indigenous woman to the ground.

Text messages and DNA led to arrest of accused murderer, ACT police say
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Police gathering of intel from text messages, mobile data, and a covert operation culminated in the arrest of Jack Henry Curtin over the murder of Kylee McHugh, according to court documents.

Truck driver charged over fatal collision that left teen boy dead
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Thom Hosking died as he walked across the Midland Highway to school on the morning of October 10 last year. Major collision detectives have charged a 36-year-old truck driver over the incident.

Former China ambassador warns Beijing is becoming 'smug' and closed
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

A former ambassador to China has sharply critiqued elements of the Morrison government's response to Beijing's coercion, saying some in the Coalition "almost delighted" in being targeted and "paraded" the famous list of 14 grievances handed over by Chinese diplomats.

AFP will not reveal disciplinary outcomes for officers in 'unlawful' arrest
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

An internal investigation by the Australian Federal Police into the mistaken arrest of a First Nations teenager finds no evidence of discrimination or use of excessive force.

Farmstay guest jailed for killing, burning owner who rejected his advances
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

A Supreme Court judge says Timothy Loosemore was another "aggrieved and angry male" who lashed out after he was romantically rejected. 

Coroner finds NT Police missed 'flags' before officer took his own life
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

After more than two decades on the front line and stints in remote communities, Constable Michael Deutrom took his own life in 2022, devastating colleagues and casting a stark light on the heavy toll of a policing career.

Why Singapore ministers are paid so much — and why it's going up
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Moves to increase the pay of Singapore's famously well-paid political appointment holders will see the prime minister's package increase to $S3.6 million, including bonuses. So why are Singapore's pollies on such a good wicket?

'A family is a family': Queensland Health updates IVF guidance
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Queensland Health guidelines that classified lesbian couples as separate families have been changed after the treatments of several couples were disrupted.

Motorbike rider who did burnout during Newcastle riot jailed
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Mark Distefano, 25, is sentenced to 12 months in jail for his role in a riot in Newcastle earlier this year.

Police arrest alleged gunman for hire after NSW shooting
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

NSW Police will allege a man was hired to carry out a shooting that left another man with multiple gunshot injuries.

Analyst warns of 'late-stage bubble' as rates and oil prices surge
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Global interest rate hikes are predicted as oil prices spark inflation fears.

Residents say they 'can't live without' firewood ahead of ban
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

A ban on collecting firewood in two national parks, due to come into effect next month, has many residents questioning how they will heat their homes next winter.



News from the BBC World Service

Watch: Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.

Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December.

New hurricane season record as 'historic' El Niño leaves Atlantic eerily quiet
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Niño means no hurricanes have formed this year.

Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.

Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

The Green Party leader said the party is the "underdog" in Holborn and St Pancras but "can win".

As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

JD Vance delivered the keynote speech to end the party's convention - but the president still took centre stage, the BBC's Daniel Bush writes.

Hull City footballer in crash near training ground
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Premier League winger Sorba Thomas's Land Rover overturns in Cottingham.

Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

I was in the epicentre - I'm so lucky to have lived
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Paul Berriff says his life expectancy has been cut short because of being buried under rubble.

I watched as a hijacked plane flew over my home - moments later my wife was killed
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

A quarter of a century since the 9/11 attacks, Charles Wolf reflects on his wife's final moments.

Brother of Muslim policeman killed in attacks 'disappointed' by calls for Mamdani to sit out memorial
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Zeshan Hamdani speaks out after push back against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is Muslim, attending 9/11 events.

I was weeks from marrying a violent serial rapist - my loved ones saved my life
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Amy, not her real name, has told the BBC how her family and friends sent crucial evidence to police which led to the arrest of rapist Christopher Malcolm.

People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.

I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

The man who bought an island, hired hitmen and throttled a theatregoer
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Malcolm Potier is beginning his third spell in jail after attacking the woman at a Queen musical.

'Do I have to turn this gig down?': Female DJs describe harassment behind the decks
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Female DJs describe their experiences of safety and the wider issue of sexism in the nightlife scene.

Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

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

'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health
Posted on Friday September 11, 2026

Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.



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