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Breaking: Man shot dead in home invasion south of Sydney Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
A man believed to be in his 20s has been shot dead during a home invasion south of Sydney, police say.
Fracked gas from Beetaloo Basin will flow to NT power grid from today Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
As of today, gas fracked from the Beetaloo Basin will flow into the Northern Territory's power grid, with the CLP forecasting the project will generate billions in economic value. But environmental activists say hundreds of Territorians oppose the project.
Sabalenka begins US Open defence, men's draw blown open with second big exit Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka got off to a winning start in her quest for a third successive US Open title on Monday while men's 10th seed Arthur Fils exited, as the second day of the tournament kicked off after Novak Djokovic's shock defeat left another major hole in the men's field.
Aussie Birrell saves match point, advances to US Open second round Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Gritty Kim Birrell has overcome a match point and a restless night's sleep to break her first-round jinx with a maiden US Open victory in New York.
Politics of the parklands on show at Labor's big MotoGP reveal Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
The Malinauskas government's grand unveiling of its MotoGP track showed just how much pressure it faced over the environment. It's also opened up a fracture in the green movement.
Computers once threatened to take over jobs. Is history repeating with AI? Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
In 1968, Australians were warned that computers could wipe out entire professions. Now, a similar conversation is unfolding about artificial intelligence.
Concerns women will 'fall through the cracks' when mother baby unit closes Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
While the mother baby unit in Hobart deals with complex mental health challenges, staff have been told mothers must be "psychologically well" to be eligible for the service set to replace it.
Parents call for change as drug overdose deaths hit record high in Qld Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Advocates say drug overdoses are "costing us people we shouldn't be losing" as unintentional drug-induced deaths surpass 2,000 for the first time.
Mother fears son will die before customised brain cancer vaccine trial Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
A world-first mRNA vaccine trial offers some hope to the family of a teenager dying from brain cancer, but they worry he will miss out on a place.
Netanyahu's rhetoric on settler violence doesn't match Israeli government action Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
If the Israeli prime minister sees settler violence as a "grave injustice", why can't one of the most powerful militaries in the world stop it from happening? The answer, as it often does, comes down to politics.
Man who hamstrung local council embroiled in years-long planning dispute Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Luxury tourist villas being offered for hundreds of dollars a night were allegedly installed in a bushfire-prone area without prior permission, an ABC investigation has found.
Nepali survivors return to unrecognisable villages entombed in mud Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
The ABC sees villages buried under mud, locals sheltering in school halls with no running water, and aid workers racing against time to stop disease spreading.
New pressure on PM to allow telehealth for voluntary assisted dying Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
South Australia has become the first state to formally urge the Commonwealth to change a federal law preventing doctors from using telehealth in voluntary assisted dying (VAD).
First responders awarded decades after Australia's worst rail crash Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
First responders at the Granville rail disaster are being recognised with Australian Bravery Decorations, almost 50 years after the nation's worst train crash.
Eight years after giving birth, mother's body is still healing Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Vaginal birth is the biggest risk factor for pelvic organ prolapse, but experts say women are not being told about the risks and warning signs signs prior to birth. It comes as wait lists for surgeries continue to grow.
KPMG is losing million-dollar contracts, but hasn't hit the bottom yet Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
In the wake of scandals about the misuse of confidential information, embattled consulting firm KPMG is losing million-dollar contracts and cutting its workforce. And that's all before the corporate regulator, ASIC, has even opened its mouth.
Facial recognition technology 'scope creep' is upon us, experts warn Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Industry groups say the move to facial scans in supermarkets is about safety, but analysts say that once the technology is installed, its "scope creep" paves the way for options like discriminatory pricing.
China warns Pacific nations of 'consequences' for Taiwan forum invite Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
There are concerns tensions between China and Taiwan could explode into the open at this year's meeting, distracting from the key Pacific priorities.
Should you give your child's school permission to post their images? Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
If you don't like the idea of your child's face appearing in the school newsletter or Facebook page, you can refuse consent. But experts warn there can be social consequences for children.
You may have heard of 'quiet quitting', but what about 'career minimalism'? Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
"Career minimalism" may have found its way to your algorithm, but this is what experts say about the rewards and risks.
News from the BBC World Service
Mel Stride and Priti Patel replaced in major Tory reshuffle Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is shaking up her top team ahead of the party's conference in October. Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939. Messi retires from international football with 'nothing left to give' Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come". Hundreds remember Heaton Park synagogue attack victims at memorial event Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The chief rabbi and Angela Rayner are among speakers at the event, nearly a year on from the attack. AI could cause global economic downturn, Bank of England chief warns Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war. Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses. Notting Hill Carnival revels in 60th anniversary celebrations Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's biggest street party, has celebrated its 60th year. Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name. 'She slipped out of my hand' - children missing after ferry sinks off northern Cyprus Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight people. Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup if he had known how the football world reacted. The trial of Lindsay Clancy has gripped the US for weeks - here's what the jury must consider Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children. US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder case Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The singer, 21, will be now represented by a public defender in the murder trial of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty. The mystery of why so many black Britons still can't swim Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 For decades, swimming ability has been lower in the black community. Our writer asks why. This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Peter Marinker is taking on one of Samuel Beckett's most famous plays alone on a London stage. The millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Young people say gardening offers joy, serenity and a sense of community. The big moves to watch out for before football's transfer window closes Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 BBC Sport's football experts pick out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline. What will Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveal about India's most powerful dynasty? Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Sonia Gandhi’s memoir may finally answer questions about power, loss and the Gandhi family’s political legacy. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border. John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011.
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