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News from the ABC Australia

Harvey Weinstein jailed for 15 years for sex crime against his assistant
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

"Sexual predator" Harvey Weinstein will spend 15 years behind bars for sexually assaulting a production assistant at his Manhattan apartment 20 years ago.

Half of young Australian adults now living with parents, up from 39 per cent in 2001, survey shows
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Half of all young Australians are still living with their parents, up from 39 per cent in 2001, new survey reveals

Dolly Parton’s estate in feud with nephew over alleged threats
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Dolly Parton's nephew has been accused of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire, court documents show.

'Need the world to wake up': AI 'Godfather's' stark warning after Trump's speech
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Donald Trump may not be keen on implementing AI guardrails but one of the 'Godfathers of AI' Yoshua Bengio is siding with nations who want to slow the acceleration of the technology.

Colosseum closed after worker dies in 10-metre fall
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

A 22-year-old rope access worker dies while installing lights inside Rome's famed Colosseum.

Council general manager sacked with $272k payout after hat-draw mayor mix-up
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Clarence Valley councillors say a breakdown in the relationship with the general manager led to a "dysfunctional council".

'Yes dear': Mal and Marge's secret to 75 years
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Mal met Marge at the cinema in the late 1940s, and couldn't believe her cheek when she stole his seat and then his heart.

'Terrifies me': Victorian Premier makes One Nation admission
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll tells 7.30 "One Nation terrifies me" but beneath the message analysts say it is a "fear campaign" to try and keep Labor voters.

Commonwealth to foot bill for maintenance, safety of abandoned WA oil platform
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The federal government is paying to keep an oil platform safe after its owners collapsed. The Cliff Head platform off the WA coast has raised fresh questions about the strength of Australia's offshore decommissioning laws.

Damning report finds no evidence $40m youth program reduces offending
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

About two thirds of young people engaged in the Youth Crime Prevention Program offended within six months of starting it, a Victorian auditor-general's report has found.

Alleged $5m 'extortion attempt' labelled a 'lie' at NSW ICAC
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption heard fugitive property developer Jean Nassif claimed he was being extorted by former Toplace contractor Navid Ardestani, who was pursuing him for money he believed he was owed.

Jail taking in Goulburn inmates won't get more staff, inquest told
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

An inquest hears that about 100 inmates from Goulburn prison will be transferred to Junee jail, but staffing will remain the same.

Fans throng to Dockers HQ for last home training before grand final
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

There was so much demand from fans to watch the Dockers train before the grand final, the team made it a ticketed event.

Missed birthdays and milestones: Gus Lamont's parents share heartbreak
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The grief-stricken parents of young boy Gus Lamont, who vanished almost a year ago, say they are "desperate for answers", urging anyone to come forward with information on what happened to their son.

Heeney 'extremely thankful' after addressing entire Swans club on return
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Isaac Heeney speaks publicly for the first time since he was banned by Sydney for breaching the club's standards after the Swans season came to an end.

Victorian education department fined $150k after student's fingers severed
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The Victorian Department of Education pleads guilty to breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a serious accident in a jewellery class.

Unrest in remote Central Australian community prompts calls for curfew
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

A remote Aboriginal corporation has temporarily suspended some services in the community of Arlparra following unrest that has prompted calls for a curfew and increased police presence.

Elders call for royal commission into Pilbara child protection crisis
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The national Aboriginal children's commissioner has arrived in Port Hedland after reports of children living unsupervised in the Pilbara town sparked a political firestorm. 

Canberrans told to direct anger at Trump over nation's most costly fuel
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

An inquiry into the capital's high fuel prices will examine why ACT motorists pay more for fuel than people just over the border in New South Wales.

SA greyhound racing allowed to continue, with independent watchdog
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The state government will allow greyhound racing to continue — but with an integrity oversight body — after the industry was given two years to improve its standards.



News from the BBC World Service

Home secretary says undetected migrant landings 'unacceptable'
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.

UK military jamming other nation's satellites to defend itself, BBC told
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The RAF has already been using a ground-based system for the past year, a source has said

Watch: Moment pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The two pilots ejected from the jet before crash and sustained minor injuries.

Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.

Police examine video of anti-migrant activist slashing dinghy with knife
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Daniel Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, livestreamed a video of the alleged incident.

UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".

Watch: Trump and Xi are meeting on US soil - what's on their agenda?
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.

Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury.

Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.

Is Burnham right to blame Russia for spreading online disinformation?
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

BBC Verify examines Russian-linked operations spreading false information about the UK, Ukraine and other nations.

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

In court, Miriam Haley said the assault had a "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away".

Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.

Stunning photos from across the UK capture the first day of astronomical autumn
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

In the northern hemisphere, the September equinox occurred in the early hours of Wednesday marking the start of astronomical autumn.

Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

Hunting hidden gems - is there anywhere in the world left to scout for football players?
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Through live scouting and increasing data and footage, top clubs now have tabs on a large proportion of the world's talent.

'Be comfortable in your own identity' - Agassi's advice to Raducanu
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

As Emma Raducanu plots a route back to the pinnacle of tennis, the Briton is taking inspiration from Andre Agassi's 2009 autobiography.

'My eyelids became infected - I was scared to sleep'
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Three women describe what happened when they travelled abroad for cheap "bleph" eyelid surgery.

Nigella Lawson is 'icing on the cake', TV critics say as she enters Bake Off tent
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The TV chef joined Paul Hollywood in the tent as the Channel 4 competition returned for a new series.

UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.

Netanyahu calls Macron's remarks on West Bank in UN speech 'grotesque'
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

Israel's PM denounces the French president after he appeared to downplay Hamas's activities in the occupied territory.



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