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News from the ABC Australia

Broncos NRLW stars credit 'Princey blow-up' for season turnaround
Posted on Thursday September 17, 2026

Tamika Upton and Romy Teitzel insist an emotive half-time address from coach Scott Prince was the catalyst for the team's return to form.

Families stunned by order to remove 'non-compliant' tributes from grave sites
Posted on Thursday September 17, 2026

The Bunbury Cemetery Board is under fire from locals after issuing 28-day removal notices for "non-compliant" tributes at gravesites. 

One Nation volunteer previously promoted neo-Nazi ideologies
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

A One Nation volunteer at a WA by-election was found by a tribunal to have previously promoted racist and neo-Nazi ideologies.

Live: US policymakers expect Fed to raise rates again this year
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points and policymakers expect one more hike before the end of the year.

Mount Buffalo Chalet set to reopen after more than two decades
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

A new generation is set to breathe life into the heritage-listed Mount Buffalo Chalet, which is reopening after a 20-year hiatus.

Homeless people given less than a week to move from camp in Perth's south
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Roughly 50 people have been camped out in makeshift conditions at Memorial Drive in the City of Rockingham, with the state government telling them to leave.

WTA Finals hoped to become 'Super Bowl of women's sports'
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The season-ending WTA Finals find a new home in North Carolina, as the tour seeks to take greater control of its flagship event amid financial concerns.

Live: Universities Australia boss 'deeply worried' about migration overhaul
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The chief executive of Universities Australia says any move to cut the number of international students will do "lasting damage" to Australia's university sector. Follow live.

Geologist hopes to find evidence of underwater volcano
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

About 60 years ago, an oil and gas survey found unusual reefs off the South Australian coastline. Now, a geologist wants to know whether it is evidence of a volcano.

End of certainty: Why Andrew Barr's job just became a whole lot harder
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The task of running a government in the territory just got significantly harder, probably for everyone and likely forever.

Aussie F1 Grand Prix loses season-opening honour but gains sprint race
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Melbourne's Australian Grand Prix will not have the privilege of opening the 2027 Formula 1 season, but it will boast two races in its biggest weekend yet.

Palace hits back over Charles Spencer's claim about Princess Diana
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

King Charles has taken the unusual step of responding to criticism from the brother of his late first wife, Diana, saying through a spokesperson that grief can affect reason, judgement, and memory.

Sleepless nights and depression for buyers after Bathla collapse
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Prospective buyers have been bunking with loved ones for more than a year, while current owners scramble to secure repairs on their Bathla properties.

Daly Cherry-Evans has arrived at the end of forever
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Daly Cherry-Evans used to joke he'd play forever but as his final days in the NRL loom the Roosters halfback must now reckon with an ending that is a long time coming. 

Fear sentencing transparency is 'flawed' as violent offender wins appeal
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Two years into her relationship with Benjamin Morris, a 19-year-old woman was running barefoot in the dark, hiding in bushes to escape him.

Behind China's 'fearmongering' claim is a fundamental fear about AI
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

China and America are racing for AI supremacy, and neither will slow down while the other keeps surging. But that does not mean China is not worried about AI threats. 

Woman's dying wish to see brother denied amid visa dispute
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Anna Rochford lives with a rare and debilitating condition and her greatest wish is to see her brother one last time, but applications for a sponsored visa have been repeatedly denied.

Beekeepers reeling after bees worth up to $20k stolen
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Police investigate the theft of multiple beehives worth tens of thousands of dollars from properties in Far North Queensland.

Data centres boom hoovering power. But there's a growing problem
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Australia's biggest wind farm is about to double in capacity. Twenty-five per cent will power data centres.

How to make sure you are not impacted by misleading debt collection notices
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

This year has been a perfect storm for financial stress.



News from the BBC World Service

Body found in search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Police divers discover child's body in a pond after Noah went missing from a playground on Tuesday.

US interest rates raised for first time in three years
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.

'Grief can colour memory': Palace responds after Earl Spencer's claim in Diana book
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Diana's brother claimed the then-Prince of Wales said she would be forgotten "soon enough" days after her death.

EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.

Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.

Watch: BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report.

How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.

US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

'Let's go, let's go' - inside catastrophic Manchester derby VAR mistake
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The controversy surrounding the VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby has rumbled on for days, so what led to the error?

British soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named by MoD
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Tributes have been paid to Major Paul Wilks, who was described as a "gifted leader".

Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

Why an escalating Saudi oil crisis could drive up prices everywhere
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

BBC Verify's Ben Chu examines what impact rising energy costs could have on the global economy.

Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?

PM and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels.

Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

Schools in England get extra £500m in bid to avoid teachers' pay strike
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The offer of extra money by the government reduces the prospect of strike action by the largest teaching union.

Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells.



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