News from the ABC Australia
Sri Lanka convicts 15 men over deadly bombing that killed two Australians Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
The bombings, considered the deadliest in Sri Lanka's recent history, were carried out on churches and three luxury tourist hotels.
Vulnerable residents feeling 'distress' as Mildura power outage drags on Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
A Victorian residential services provider is pushing for "more structured support mechanisms" for vulnerable people during prolonged power outages as thousands in Mildura head towards a third day without electricity.Â
US attacks Australia's 'opt-out' algorithm law in rare intervention Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
The Trump administration has made an extraordinary public intervention into Australia's debate about its proposed digital duty of care.Â
Teen tells court of 'painfully real' impacts of explicit deepfake images Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
A young woman who had sexually explicit deepfake images shared online by 20-year-old William Yeates has told a court the impacts have been "painfully real".
Teen jailed over home invasion that traumatised Melbourne family Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
A teenager linked to an aggravated home invasion in Melbourne's east that left a man with 11 stab wounds and permanent eye damage has been jailed for nearly three years.
'Sophistication' spat over foot traffic decline in Adelaide CBD Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
A drop-off in foot traffic in Adelaide's CBD prompts an exchange between the state's Property Council and the city council, which are at odds on parking and residential development.
Grand jury declines to indict anyone in death of Black teen in Mississippi Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
The lawyer representing the family of a teenager whose body was found on an island off the Mississippi coast says the grand jury's decision to not indict anyone does not resolve how he died.
CEO seeking legal advice after given immediate termination notice Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
A country shire CEO has been fired without notice and three councillors have resigned in protest, saying they were blindsided at a meeting behind closed doors.
Four Corners episodes breached ABC's editorial standards, ombudsman finds Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
The ABC's Four Corners program had insufficient verification and fact-checking and a culture of "limiting knowledge" about anonymous sources, its independent ombudsman has found, identifying breaches of editorial standards in two stories by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal.
Six-year-old cancer patient celebrates 'best mate' Daicos's Brownlow win Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
As Collingwood's Nick Daicos made Brownlow history, he shared his time in the spotlight with someone special — six-year-old cancer patient Logan.
Mother charged with murder after Blue Mountains stabbings Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
A five-year-old boy was found dead in a parked car at Valley Heights, while a woman and two other children were found critically injured.
'He's at peace now': Treehouse illustrator Terry Denton dies aged 76 Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
Australian children's author and illustrator Terry Denton, best known for his work on the popular Treehouse series, has died at the age of 76, his literary agency and publisher have announced.Â
Car crashes through front room of house in Tasmania's north Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
Police are investigating after a car crashed into the front room of a house in Tasmania's north.
NRL's hardest job a family affair for Rob Toia Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
There is no harder job for an NRL centre than marking Herbie Farnworth, but Robert Toia will have family ties on and off the field when his Roosters face the Dolphins in Friday's preliminary final.Â
Purple beer, sausages as Fremantle prepares for Dockers grand final Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
Purple reigns in Fremantle, the home of the Dockers who will play their first footy grand final in 13 years, and even public buses are running on "Wharfie Time".Â
Quad bike incidents claim two lives in two days near Victoria-NSW border Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
Victoria Police is preparing a coroner's report after the second fatal quad bike accident near the Victoria-New South Wales border in as many days.
Chimney colours unveiled for Norwood SANFL victors amid TV ratings boost Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
The Redlegs celebrations continue as their colours take top spot in a time-honoured tradition and TV ratings suggest 71 per cent of the state's televisions were tuned into the SANFL Grand Final on Sunday.
Former soldiers to face call-up obligations of 10 years Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
Defence has quietly doubled its post-service commitment for new recruits in a bid to grow the pool of people it can call in a crisis.
Rates set to rise as RBA governor says 'heat' needs to be taken out of job market Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
All four major banks and the bulk of money market traders believe the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates next week and governor Michele Bullock did nothing to dissuade them during a speech in Sydney.
Film studios shun women but men make them less money, report shows Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
A new report reveals movies by female screenwriters are often overlooked for financial opportunities even though they make studios more money than those written by their male counterparts.
News from the BBC World Service
New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when he meets the European Commission President later. Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death. Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget. Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US. Watch: Six-year-old girl from China sets new Rubik's Cube world record Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 Lian Yunzhi broke the women's world record twice in three days at World Cube Association competitions. Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts. 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. What is the White House pool and why is it in a row with Trump? Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 The White House press pool is at the centre of a major row between President Donald Trump and TV networks. What is it? Four people 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", says fire chief. Harper Lee first edition novel found in Oxfam shop Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 An original US edition of To Kill a Mockingbird is found in an Oxfam store in west London. I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master. 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. Can you take the 'London' out of London Fashion Week? Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 An initiative to show that LFW is "bigger than London" launched this year - but will it make a difference? The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin. I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full. 'My army dream was ended by childhood eye surgery' Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 Some 114,000 Army application were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years, Freedom of Information figures show. 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. Sri Lanka court convicts 15 men over deadly Easter Sunday bombings Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 Three churches and three luxury hotels were targeted in the 2019 attacks which killed 270. Victim's family 'let down' by justice system after killer disappears during father's funeral Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 Francesca Kelly says her family were not told her brother's killer had been temporarily released from prison until after he absconded. First person to face UK prosecution for Rwanda genocide appears in court Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 Dr Vincent Brown was charged following a seven year British investigation into the 1994 killings.
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