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News from the ABC Australia

The grassroots queer clubs popping up in regional Queensland
Posted on Tuesday September 08, 2026

With the help of social media, grassroots LGBTQIA+ clubs are spreading in regional Queensland, despite no dedicated venues.

Growers forced to find off-farm incomes after fruit fly financial hit
Posted on Tuesday September 08, 2026

Growers say the SA government needs to invest in more proactive monitoring of fruit fly and support them in resuming normal trade by lifting red zone restrictions in areas that have been outbreak-free.

Live: Building company collapse exposes private credit issues
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The Bathla Group collapse exposes private credit issues and oil is up on Middle East tensions. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Australia's oldest coalmine plans to expand under Sydney's water catchment
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Peabody’s plan to keep its Metropolitan Mine south of Sydney operating until 2044 has won emphatic union backing while drawing calls from the Greens for it to be rejected.

Barambah Organics founder and daughter die in plane crash
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The founder of a popular dairy company and his daughter have been revealed as the victims of a light plane crash south of Brisbane on Monday.

Mixed emotions as Andreeva embraces injured idol after US Open win
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Mirra Andreeva says it was hard to be purely happy after beating an injured Anastasia Potapova in the fourth round of the US Open after the Russian-born Austrian's late knee injury.

French wine output predicted to be lowest in 30 years
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

France is expected to produce one of its lowest amounts of wine in decades after soaring temperatures and drought over the summer.

Live: Super for housing under review: Bragg
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Andrew Bragg says the Coalition is continuing to look at ways people could use their superannuation to help them afford a home. Follow live. 

Toowoomba Hospital maternity review fails to answer mother's concerns
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

After the traumatic birth of her son, Ashleigh Hills says a recent summary review into the Toowoomba Hospital has not done enough to address concerns.

'Should be ashamed': Traditional owner slams dingo kills in national parks
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A grazier is at his wits' end after losing $60,000 in sheep to dingo attacks in the past five years, but conservationists say killing the wild dogs is not the answer.

Bird flu's spread to foxes calls for 'major rethink' for city dwellers dealing with the pest
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The spread of avian flu to a fox in metropolitan Adelaide has experts calling for city dwellers, not just farmers, to be part of the solution in tackling the pests. 

$40b data centre land granted to firm where NT minister's relative works
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The NT deputy chief minister has been spruiking a gas company granted rights to 185 hectares of government land to build a data centre, despite his sister-in-law working for the firm.

Witnesses 'intimidated' before murder trial over brothers killed in Mexico
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Witnesses have been intimidated in the lead-up to the trial for three men accused of killing two Australian brothers in Mexico, prosecutors tell a Mexican court.

Charity's former CEO promised to 'destroy' rival group, inquiry hears
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The former head of the National Trust of South Australia (NTSA) promised to "destroy" a rival organisation, a retired senior public servant alleges.

Even 20 years after his death, Peter Brock's motorsport fame endures
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The family of Peter Brock has paid tribute to the legacy of the motorsport legend as the racing community marks 20 years since his passing.

Gas crisis divides industry amid claims culprit getting away 'scot-free'
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Cracks are appearing in the facade of the gas industry's solidarity and all fingers are pointing towards one player.

Elevated fire conditions across south-east Qld likely to remain
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Drier than average conditions across Queensland in the coming weeks have prompted a warning from fire authorities.

Bathla suspensions point to 'larger storm' coming in construction industry
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Under voluntary administration and having stood down two-thirds its staff, embattled property developer Bathla Group leaves dozens of projects in limbo. 

Day sailings to end with new Spirit of Tasmania ferries
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The Spirit of Tasmania ferry service between Tasmania and the mainland will take no paying passengers for a week in late October as new ships are tested.

Animal cruelty claims lead to calls for salmon industry investigation
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A request for an immediate investigation into salmon industry practices has been made to Biosecurity Tasmania regarding possible breaches to the state's Animal Welfare Act.



News from the BBC World Service

Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers hurt
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Sarah Jones told MPs the violence sparked by the arrival of 120 migrants in a single dinghy was "intimidating and thuggish".

What we know about anti-migrant protests and organiser Danny Thomas
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

UK correspondent Daniel Sandford looks at the link between small boat protests in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend.

King makes clear Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The letter has been sent to Prince Harry's team, the government, military and Lord Lieutenants, Palace sources say.

Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.

Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.

Palestinian parents fear for children's lives at school as settler attacks grow
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A headteacher in the occupied West Bank has installed new barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year.

Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.

Self-described 'genocidal racist monster' jailed after BBC investigation
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A former tax worker is sentenced to two years for inciting hatred online.

New videos of man at centre of 9/11 lawsuit reveal links to extremists and Saudi state
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The footage and other evidence the FBI failed to share undermine Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials.

Ecclestone stopped by police for taking shotgun into Portugal
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.

Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A judge ruled Next can pay warehouse workers more because it is harder to recruit and retain them.

Emotional Oasis documentary glosses over the hard stuff
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Don't Look Back In Anger captures the euphoria of the band's comeback, but fails to explore the story of their reunion.

What we know about the journey of the Portsmouth migrant boat
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

BBC Verify used ship-tracking websites to follow UK and French vessels which monitored the migrant boat in the English Channel.

Why the 'Temu Range Rover' is such a threat to Jaguar Land Rover
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Job cuts come as JLR faces falling sales and intense Chinese competition while trying to switch to electric vehicles.

Chemo hair loss doesn't define me - it's a symbol that I'm strong
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The beauty and resilience of women living with cancer is celebrated though photography.

How significant are AfD's historic gains for Germany and the rest of Europe?
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.

'I have chronic cancer but I'm not going to die' - BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Moshiri was diagnosed in November 2024 with polycythaemia vera (PV), after her GP noticed irregularities in blood test results.

Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.

Man, 102, with dementia died after being pushed in pub, inquest told
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died.

OpenAI chief scientist warns no-one is prepared for consequences of AI
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The post comes as the firm releases GPT-6 Astra, which it says is its most powerful product yet.



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