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News from the ABC Australia

Armed gang raids security cars of gold in one of PNG's biggest robberies
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Gold bars worth millions of dollars and thousands in cash have been stolen at gunpoint in a brazen heist in Papua New Guinea.

Queensland Police receive safety notices over watch house conditions
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Workplace Health and Safety issues multiple regulatory notices to the police service regarding conditions at the state's watch houses.

Albanese bristles at pre-COP questions as UN delivers sobering report
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

A new UN report warns the world is likely to overshoot warming of 1.5C as world leaders shun Australia's pre-COP talks in Fiji.

Ciraldo calls out NRL over delayed rule-change communication
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Cameron Ciraldo says he only learned his team will act as guinea pigs this week for some new NRL rules via an email. 

Boy, 14, charged over alleged rock attack that left man unconscious
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

A 14-year-old boy is charged with assault after a man was seriously injured and left convulsing on the ground in an alleged rock throwing attack in a fast food restaurant car park.

Darwin hospital opens new ward with hopes of easing capacity pressures
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

A new multi-purpose ward at the Northern Territory's largest hospital has received its first patients this week, with hopes the $24 million investment will help ease capacity pressures in Darwin's health sector.  

Victorian man defrauds women of more than $45,000 after meeting them online
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Stephen Cross used a fake name to deceive women he met online, tricking some into giving him money.

Car bomb, feuds and $5K to count 12 votes as NSW councils scrutinised
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Local government may have a reputation for being boring, but NSW budget estimates today provided an extraordinary snapshot of what is playing out across the state's councils.

Special school sexual abuse allegations with authorities, premier says
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

The Victorian premier says allegations of almost two decades of sexual abuse at a Traralgon special school are "harrowing".

Premier urges Chinese, Indian coal firms to merge before funding stops
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

The state government throws its support behind a proposed merger between WA's last remaining coal miners as its self-imposed 2030 deadline to retire state-owned coal assets approaches.

AFL boss backflips by scrapping controversial 'Opening Round' experiment
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says the 2027 season will start with all 18 teams in action despite previously defending the staggered start.

WA police drop AI seatbelt fines amid influx of complaints
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Hundreds of fines issued via AI-assisted traffic cameras are being dropped in WA, with officers unable to prove drivers knew their passengers were wearing their seatbelts incorrectly.   

Brown and foul tasting: This town's water may be the tipping point of a crisis
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

In Australia's most decentralised state, water infrastructure is failing, leading residents in one town to rely on the bottled variety, but it comes at a cost.

Police pursuit of emu just part of 'life of a country cop'
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

A video of a flightless bird being chased by a police officer down a road on the NSW Central Tablelands goes viral, with the local chief inspector saying it's all part of "the life of a country cop".

Police investigating if fatal Sydney shooting a case of mistaken identity
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Police say it is "tragically" possible that a man who was shot dead on a Western Sydney street was another case of mistaken identity. 

Former Bondi Rescue lifeguard Matt Dee dies
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Well-known former Bondi Rescue cast member and mental health advocate Matt Dee has died, according to a statement posted online by the clothing and events company he co-founded.

Fatal hit-and-run driver thought he had hit animal, court hears
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

A 20-year-old hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a woman in Adelaide's north-east has apologised to his victim's family in court, which heard he did not initially realise he had hit a person.

Police speak with four men over Sydney Swans scandal
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Victoria Police detectives confirm they have spoken with four Sydney men as part of their sexual assault investigation linked to the Sydney Swans.

Judge tells retiring triple murder jury to consider if survivor truthful
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of a Queensland grazier accused of a triple murder and an attempted murder.  

Another plan unveiled to tackle long-standing issues in Port Augusta
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

The state government has announced another plan to tackle issues regarding crime, violence and substance abuse in Port Augusta. The efforts have been praised by Indigenous leaders who say it is needed, but have criticised the lack of Indigenous consultation.



News from the BBC World Service

Farage tells BBC 'we live in a complainants' society' after questions over Reform funding
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".

Four in court over murder of baby stabbed to death
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Four people, aged between 19 and 38, appear in court charged with murdering the newborn.

Watch: What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

BBC Verify looks at footage showing the aftermath of a strike on a building in southern Iran.

Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.

More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.

London mayor says conviction for untaxed car was due to a scam
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

City Hall officials say the Nissan Micra does not belong to the mayor or Transport for London.

BBC gains rare access to occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel expanding positions
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions.

UK aid worker says he was mistaken for survivor in Nepal
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Alastair Chambers says the mix-up was after he returned to Kathmandu after flying back in an aid helicopter.

King Charles, Macron and Burnham to preview Bayeux Tapestry display
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry.

Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to historical sex offence charges
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Southwark Crown Court via video.

Watch: Amol Rajan says goodbye on his final Today programme
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

In an emotional message, Rajan thanked his family, team and listeners as he said goodbye to the programme.

Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals.

How the big five clubs strengthened their title hopes in record-breaking transfer window
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

As the transfer window closes for the summer, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks if Arsenal's rivals have done enough to challenge the champions?

Ariana Grande makes emotional tour exit and steps back from public life
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she's described as her "last hurrah".

Watch: Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan's viral snack
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan's latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water.

Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?

Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.

Nepal-Tibet flood response turns to relief and recovery
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

More than 1,000 people have died and thousands are missing, as rescue efforts continue and aid is airlifted to villages.

Missing British trekker's body found in Pakistan
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

The 30-year-old from Birmingham went missing on Saturday as he was descending from Musa Ka Musala.

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026

Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.



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