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News from the ABC Australia

How the Dockers went from perpetual underdogs to top of the game
Posted on Saturday September 26, 2026

With Fremantle just one win away from premiership glory, we take a look back at the trajectory of the Dockers, a club originally formed to 'dilute the Eagles'.

AI data centre company starts development work without a permit
Posted on Saturday September 26, 2026

The Latrobe Council says it's concerned Firmus Technologies appears to have conducted illegal works on the site of its yet-to-be-approved project in Tasmania.

Mason Cox chases second premiership after his AFL career was all but over
Posted on Saturday September 26, 2026

When Collingwood did not offer Mason Cox a new deal after 2025, he was staring at the end of his AFL career — but then the Fremantle Dockers came knocking.

Domestic violence perpetrators are going undetected. Here's why
Posted on Saturday September 26, 2026

A horror weekend of suspected domestic violence-related deaths in NSW has exposed a huge gap in the response to the issue plaguing Australia, after police revealed they didn't know the alleged offenders.

A new love, an old obsession and the final weeks of Jesse Baird's life
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The first week of Beau Lamarre-Condon's murder trial focused on what Jesse Baird told relatives, friends and colleagues about the former police officer, and what the accused said to his friends or colleagues about Mr Baird.

Caged egg rule change delayed in Victoria due to spread of bird flu
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The spread of H5N1 bird flu is slowing down the rollout of tougher poultry regulations in Victoria.

'Strained' relations with police made 'better' by young officer, local says
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Remembered as "an angel" by the police commissioner, Mia Lay's work in her local community will live long in the memory of this Redfern resident.

Push to stop girls having to suffer pelvic pain in silence
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Advocates are calling for specialist endometriosis education in NSW public schools to make it less awkward for students and teachers to discuss the condition.

Gun used to kill brothers not weapon found in car, expert tells court
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

A gun entered into evidence in the murder trial involving two Australian brothers and their American friend killed in Mexico is not the murder weapon, a court has heard.

Victoria's crime crisis is turning, but a looming election means everything
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Fresh data shows crime levels may be beginning to plateau, but as the state election looms, the political crisis fuelled by the community's perception of safety shows little sign of easing.

A cash comeback? Shops navigate looming death of card surcharges
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Card surcharges cost small businesses thousands in fees annually. While many stores pass these fees onto shoppers, the RBA is set to change this from October 1.

Stunning free kick shows Irankunda's star is aligning for Socceroos
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Nestory Irankunda's incredible free kick against Brazil in Townsville shows the Socceroos have stars to rival some of the biggest and best in the world.

Fremantle turns purple as Dockers attempt grand final history
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

From produce to pet accessories, purple reigns in Fremantle as Dockers' fans count down to the AFL grand final at the MCG.

Neale the common thread in Fremantle and Brisbane's eerie shared history
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Fremantle and Brisbane have briefly crossed each other's paths over their three decades in the AFL, never more than when Lachie Neale starred for both clubs.

Why Sarah 4.0 needs no further upgrades following year of injury hell
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Australian cyclist Sarah Gigante has only recently returned to racing after more than 400 days, following complications from a fractured femur. Now the 25-year-old is set to make up for lost time, starting at the UCI World Championships in Montréal.

'You're still a dad': Father turns grief into support for other families
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

After the neonatal deaths of two sons, Nick Olney began delivering baby imprint kits to neonatal intensive care units across Australia, carrying an imprint of Harry's tiny feet with him to the tip of Cape York.

A decades-old newspaper snippet gives blueprint of modern Knights
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Thirteen years since their last NRL preliminary final, the Newcastle Knights are on a quest to do the unthinkable — go from wooden spoon to premiers in a single season. Writing in 1987, their inaugural coach spelt out the player who would get them there. 

Lions list changes but machine the same ahead of fourth grand final
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The personnel may change but the machine largely stays the same for a Brisbane side going into a fourth straight grand final. Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson run the rule over the two-time premiers.

'Unbearable emotional weight': Partner visa delays come at a high personal cost
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Australians who want to build their lives with partners or spouses from overseas say they are worried visa wait times will continue to grow. 

Everything you need to know ahead of today's AFL grand final
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The 2026 AFL grand final is finally upon us. Here's everything you need to know, from start times to conversation starters.



News from the BBC World Service

Man City found guilty of majority of 115 financial rule breaches
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The club, which denies all wrongdoing, is accused of breaching the Premier League's financial rules between 2009 and 2018.

Watch: What could the potential sanctions for Man City be?
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says the potential sanctions for Manchester City will be 'significant' after the sources told BBC Sport that the club has been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.

Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official said discussions were taking place through mediators.

I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".

OpenAI investigating 'dozens' of instances of agents acting improperly
Posted on Saturday September 26, 2026

OpenAI agents tried to get information from "governments, universities, public agencies, and other institutions" through extreme means that sometimes curbed security controls, the company said.

Trump's plans for massive arch move ahead
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Opposition to building the 250-foot arch, and using it for military purposes, is growing with one Democrat blasting Trump's plans as "foolhardy".

U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The rock band go back to their roots, playing a gig in the Dublin playground where they first met.

Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.

Black woman found hanging from tree was dead before body was 'staged' - US media
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Tasia Fortune's body was found hanging from a tree on the grounds of an abandoned home in Jackson in August.

Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashed
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Daniel Thomas is accused of criminal damage after a video appeared to show him slashing at a dinghy.

Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.

British climber dies after falling 60m on Spanish mountainside
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The identity of the 28-year-old man, who fell down a vertical gully to his death, is yet to be confirmed.

Relegation? Titles stripped? Appeals? What next for Man City
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the financial rule breaches levelled against the club. Here's what it means.

How 'largest phone smuggling network' was uncovered
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Police say up to 40,000 phones were smuggled - the equivalent of around 40% of devices stolen in London.

Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.

'Heartbreaking': The man set to lose his home due to the UK's £5bn theme park
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Ritchie Wood is almost brought to tears at he looks at the empty homes once loved by his neighbours.

'I was living out my dream career in football – tumours mean I need to leave'
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

After years of dismissing health issues, Dan Robathan is now unable to return to the pitch.

Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.

Watch: Thousands turn out to greet Pope in France
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

The BBC's Hugh Schofield looks at why the visit is met with enthusiasm the Church attributes to growing spirituality among the French.

Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026

His stake in DRJB Holdings has entitled him to almost half of its £85.5m in dividend payments.



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