News from the ABC Australia
Footy fans filthy as airfares soar ahead of grand final Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Return airfares to Melbourne have hit $6,000 ahead of Saturday's AFL Grand Final as Fremantle and Brisbane fans scramble for seats.
Mike Rann on 'maestro of the possible' 100 years after Don Dunstan's birth Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
On a day marking 100 years since the legendary premier was born, another former premier in Mike Rann recalls his own entry to politics under Don Dunstan's leadership.
Man four times over limit breached AVO in crash that killed ex-partner Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
A judge is considering the sentence of a man who was four times over the legal blood alcohol limit when he caused a crash at an apple orchard, killing his ex-partner.
Another indecent assault charge dropped against Alan Jones, amid trial Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Prosecutors told the court on Monday they would no longer press one count of indecent assault in relation to a reporter who alleged Alan Jones touched him indecently in public.
Wallabies eye Springboks scalp amid Dockers frenzy in Perth Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The Wallabies are in Perth to face the reigning world champions, hoping the excitement surrounding the Fremantle Dockers will boost them on Sunday.
Chinese-made cameras banned from government buildings show up in EVs Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Just a year after hundreds of Chinese CCTV cameras were removed from federal government buildings over surveillance fears, cameras from the same company were being used in EVs.
Qld premier refuses to reveal cost to install Gabba wicket into new stadium Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Brisbane's renowned Gabba cricket pitch is set to live on with a plan to preserve and install the wicket into the city's new Olympic stadium, but the premier has refused to reveal how much it will cost.
Elderly man dies after vehicle collided with mobility scooter in Canberra's north Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
A 95-year-old man who was taken to hospital for minor injuries after a road collision in Canberra on September 13 dies in hospital after his condition deteriorates.
Statistic in Intergenerational Report spells challenge for Australia as it ages Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Australia is getting much older, and it is getting older faster than previously thought. But the major political parties are currently in a race to cut the greatest source of resilience against that trend: migration.
Apple store sued after using disabled bathroom as storage, change room Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
A Canberra Apple store is ordered to pay damages to a former employee who lived with a disability after the shop was found to have used its accessible bathroom as a storeroom.
Number of people with migraine doubles after years of undercounting Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Revised figures show the number of Australians living with migraine is about 4 million, with experts saying it highlights how authorities have been grossly under-reporting the chronic disease.
Two jailed in Victoria over cannabis haul worth over $22 million Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The duo have been sentenced to more than 12 years behind bars for cultivating Victoria's largest illegal hydroponic cannabis crop.
Recipes that are almost as easy as toast for dinner Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
From beans on toast to a halloumi wrap, these recipes are perfect for busy weeknights when something more nutritious than toast is needed.
Even as it navigates change, grand final thriller shows SANFL is still strong Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
As 38,340 fans rode the chaos of a classic SANFL Grand Final, one thing was clear — SA footy is alive and kicking.
The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The Brisbane Lions will challenge Neale's one-game suspension for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan in last Saturday night's preliminary final.
Triple Zero should be taken out of private hands, Senate inquiry recommends Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
A long-running Senate inquiry into the Triple Zero emergency call crisis has made 11 recommendations to overhaul the system.
Residents angry at lack of fire ban despite dire forecast Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Residents east of Hobart are questioning why a total fire ban was not imposed over the weekend, after they spent the evening fearing a potential ember attack from a nearby blaze.
Cindy Crawford's son dies aged 27 Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Presley Gerber died at a rehab facility in California, according to local authorities, after a prolonged battle with mental health and sedative use.
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband interviewed after murder mistrial Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Patrick Clancy has given his first public interview since a mistrial was declared in his former wife's highly-publicised murder proceedings.
Country footballer wins premiership with Echuca despite brain cancer Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Echuca footballer Aiden "AJ" Mills celebrates a premiership a year after being denied a permit to play finals while undergoing treatment for brain cancer.
News from the BBC World Service
Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out across England and Wales Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Funding will allow victims to view proceedings remotely and give evidence from a separate room via video link, the government says. German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin. Oxford grooming gang survivors tell BBC 'hundreds' of abusers still free Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Men who sexually abused them as underage girls are still walking around the city, they say. Young people aren't snowflakes - mental distress is rising, says head of official review Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Prof Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was. UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU. Union calls for halt to graded Ofsted inspections over health concerns Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The National Association of Head Teachers says inspections in England may pose a "risk to life" for school leaders. Key takeaways from BBC interview as Earl Spencer defends claims about King Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Earl Spencer speaks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg ahead of the publication of his book about his sister Diana, Princess of Wales. Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, dies aged 27 Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 His family asked for privacy during a "very difficult and painful time" following the model's death. Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband explains why he forgave her over children's killings Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The husband of the US mother who strangled her three young children discusses his grief in an interview with CBS News. Watch: Dramatic moment a cargo ship crashes into another vessel Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Verified footage appears to show a cargo ship colliding with a fishing boat near Singapore, with investigators still working to establish exactly when and how the crash happened. Jailed teacher convicted of sexual abuse secretly released early in Indonesia, BBC finds Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Undercover footage recorded by the BBC reveals he has been released after serving less than half his sentence. Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now. Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care? Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house. Workers came across human remains – and unearthed a mass grave of 572 people Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Workers in northern Sri Lanka accidentally uncovered the country's largest mass grave – and reopened wounds from its civil war. What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency? Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods. The Papers: 'Russia to test Nato pact' and 'Labour eye tax raid' Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Potential threats from Russia to Nato and speculation over Labour's tax plans ahead of the Budget lead Monday's papers. Kuenssberg: I asked Earl Spencer who we should believe - him or the King? Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Princess Diana's brother has caused a storm with his new memoir - the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg describes how she put his claims to the test. What have we learned from the Premier League season so far? Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 BBC Sport takes a look at the opening weeks of the Premier League season as a long international break arrives. Brigitte Bardot's ballet flats and diamond rings to be sold at auction Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Many of the film star's personal items, on sale in Paris, are priced at under €100.
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