News from the ABC Australia
'Clock is ticking' as ASIC warns private credit sector investors could bail Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
ASIC commissioner Simone Constant has fired a shot across the bow of Australian private credit, warning the clock is ticking on poor lending practices.
German leader Merz clings on after election 'disaster' Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Despite seeing his party tumble to its worst regional election defeat in post-war Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz vows to stay in power after announcing the centre-left Social Democrats wanted to remain in a coalition with his conservatives.
Xi Jinping's closest military ally expelled from party, accused of corruption Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The Chinese leadership accused the high-ranking military officers of disloyalty and corruption involving "exceptionally large" sums of money.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue over White House ban Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Reporters from the three major news outlets were blocked from the White House over reporting Mr Trump called "fake news".
Chris Brown among trio replacing Kyle and Jackie O Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Bondi Vet television personality Chris Brown, occasional KIIS fill-in host Amy Gerard and former Nova star Jack Charles will begin broadcasting on November 9.
Man banned from Oz Comic-Con after allegedly biting artist Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
A man has been banned from Oz Comic-Con after allegedly biting one of the artists on Sunday afternoon.
Darwin teacher takes registration board to tribunal after her suspension Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Darwin teacher Bindi Isis is challenging a preliminary decision by the Northern Territory's Teacher Registration Board to suspend her registration. The board argues its decision was "reasonable", pending an inquiry.
'Emaciated' woman never accessed NDIS funding despite approval, inquest told Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
A woman with an intellectual disability who was "emaciated" at the time of her death never accessed tens of thousands of dollars' worth of disability support funding despite prior approval, an inquest hears.
Last-minute guilty plea over fatal crash which killed baby and two women Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Court hears Nathaniel Jackman had smoked cannabis and did not hold a valid driver's licence prior to the fatal rollover near Yalgoo.
AFL stars and partners hit the red carpet for Brownlow Medal Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
See what your favourite footballers and their dates are wearing to the AFL's glitzy best-and-fairest award countdown.
NRL set to axe ref Klein after controversial semifinal ending Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The NRL admits the Warriors were wrongly denied a crucial late penalty in their 12-10 semi-final loss to Newcastle, and that could cost top referee Ashley Klein a preliminary final.
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier runs aground off Port of Gladstone Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The Cape Falcon vessel, sailing under a Liberian flag, ran aground six nautical miles east of the Port of Gladstone on Friday.
Three men arrested after boy shot in face and neck in Sydney home Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Police reassure the community that organised crime was not involved in the shooting of an 11-year-old boy inside a unit in Sydney's north-west.
Woman given 'too many drugs, too little care' before death, coroner finds Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has found a Hermannsburg mother-of-three was given "too many drugs and too little care" before her preventable death at the Alice Springs Hospital in 2023.
Daicos wins first Brownlow Medal and sets new modern-day voting record Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Nick Daicos breaks Patrick Cripps's record in the 3-2-1 voting era by winning the first Brownlow Medal of his career.
Inside the crackdown on a $23 billion black market Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Authorities across Australia's east coast are cracking down on the fishing black market, conducting raids, issuing large fines and crushing boats soon after they seize them.
How Freo's former number one ticket holder has helped Brisbane's dynasty Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Brisbane Lions players have told ABC Sport that a conversation in July with NBA champion Luc Longley has helped the team in its quest for three consecutive AFL premierships.
Forced job-cuts loom as Tasmanian government prepares to swing axe Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Around 150 Tasmanian public service jobs have been identified to be abolished as part of ongoing government efforts to shrink the state service.
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.
News from the BBC World Service
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 EasyJet says the latest incident "once again calls into question the resilience" of the system. Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti 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 Peter Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was. Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded in most areas. British Museum bans visitors from photographing Bayeux Tapestry Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Visitors stopping to take pictures of the 68m medieval embroidery were holding up others, prompting the rule change. Southport killer accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at prison officer Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Axel Rudakubana is accused of grievous bodily harm and two other assaults of prison officers while serving a life sentence. CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he heads to New York for the UN summit. BBC removes 11 Mitchell and Webb comedy sketches from iPlayer Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The corporation said it had included "the ones that still work today and not the ones that don't." 'I see my abusers in the supermarket' - Oxford grooming gang survivors' ongoing torment Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Men who sexually abused them as underage girls are still walking around the city, they say. 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. Watch: Patrick Clancy says he forgives his ex-wife, Lindsay Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The ex-husband of a US mother accused of murdering their three children has said he would have been "eaten up inside forever" had he not forgiven her. Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future' Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person" Katya Adler: Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes. 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. 'Other generations just buried it' - Youths share their mental health concerns Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support. Countryside buses resurging in England after years of decline - check your local figures Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 A rise in bus miles with council funding might be starting to reverse the reduction in services. 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. Spygate's final twist - Southampton manager says he's asked for forgiveness before FA misconduct hearing Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 As Southampton manager Tonda Eckert awaits the FA hearing into his 'Spygate' misconduct conduct charge BBC sports editor Dan Roan speaks to him and club chief executive Phil Parsons on what happens next. 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. Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in Wales Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Farage says it was "untenable" for former leader Dan Thomas to continue after his arrest last week.
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