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News from the ABC Australia

Three people escape suspicious house fire south of Brisbane
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

Police declare a crime scene around a Woodridge two-storey house that has been gutted by fire.

This iron Rooster has been the NRL's best forward in 2026
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

Fresh off another act of blunt-force artistry, there can be no doubt that Roosters prop Naufahu Whyte has been the best forward in the NRL in 2026. 

Midwest gets first four-wheel-drive ambulance van following emergencies
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

Travelling off-road? You might want to check that you are near one of WA's four-wheel-drive ambulances first. 

Parramatta elects youngest lord mayor after Liberal quits party
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

Cameron Maclean is elected to the position by a single vote, which came from a councillor who left her party on the same morning.

Australian missing in Cambodia allegedly abducted by Vietnamese authorities
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

A Melbourne man who travelled to Phnom Penh with a colleague to meet Vietnamese human rights activists has been missing for more than a week. 

Live: ASX opens slightly higher as all eyes on RBA ahead of interest rates decision
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

The Australian share market edges higher ahead of the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

TikTok tourists blamed for visitor damage at Victoria's Pink Cliffs
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

The Pink Cliffs at Heathcote are a unique remnant of 1800s gold mining and have become a tourist hotspot as people seek the perfect photograph for social media.

Cornell University gang-rape allegations to be reinvestigated
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

A US prosecutor has reopened an investigation into allegations a woman was gang-raped by seven students at a Cornell University fraternity.

Live: Chalmers does not want to see workers 'carry the can' for Middle East war
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

The treasurer says Australians should not be affected by decisions on the other side of the world about a war that has been "absolutely disastrous" for the cost of living. Follow live. 

Cleary defends Crossland after gruesome injury as hearing locked in
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Penrith star Nathan Cleary urges trolls to stop abusing Phoenix Crossland online over the tackle that broke his leg, saying it was a "complete accident" and confirming the Knights hooker had apologised. 

Regional women share postpartum journeys to create change
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Taegan Partington was stunned by the care gaps she found moving to regional SA after giving birth. She and other women want to have their say.

Asian grocer firebombed in Melbourne's west
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

An Asian grocer on Ballarat Road in Deer Park has been damaged in a firebombing overnight, with the offenders still on the run.

Recalling the news no-one saw as South Australia plunged into darkness
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

South Australians were expecting a severe storm on September 28, 2016, and news crews were on the road gathering information. But when the entire state lost power, the sad truth is not many people would have seen the reports.  

Young officer's name latest addition to NSW Police Wall of Remembrance
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

The NSW premier says this year's National Police Remembrance Day is particularly poignant after the "tragic loss" of Constable Mia Lay.

Foster care reunification model broken, experts say
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Foster care experts say there needs to be more support for families reuniting with children following the death of an 8-month-old less than three days after she was returned to her biological parents.

How young Australians are navigating their parents' support for One Nation
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

As One Nation's popularity remains strong in the polls, gen Z is the least likely demographic to vote for the party, with support coming from older generations. But how is this political divide playing out in family relationships?

This family's blood is so rare units are kept on ice for emergencies
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Joe Fa'agase is one of only 14 people in Australia with the blood type Jk null. Now, new Australian research aims to create lab-grown blood at scale for use in such patients.

Melbourne council endorses antisemitism action plan in Victorian first
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Glen Eira City Council will become the first council in the state to endorse an antisemitism strategy, following a reported rise from residents in antisemitic incidents.

A love of soba noodles are the reason cherry blossoms bloom in Tasmania
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Thirty years ago, a Japanese love of Tasmanian new-season soba noodles led to a cross-cultural gift of hundreds of cherry blossom trees, now celebrated at the annual Hanami Trail festival.

Mayor defends cocktails, AirPods, steaks, KFC credit card spend
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

A Tasmanian mayor defends items bought with a work-issued credit card that racked up more than $17,000 across three years.



News from the BBC World Service

Five men arrested in RAF Fairford incident released on police bail
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Police are exploring whether proxies or individuals working on behalf of a foreign state are involved.

Watch: RAF Fairford suspects are bailed, what happens now?
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

The men were all UK nationals in their 20s who live in London and were arrested under the Explosives Act and on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.

UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.

Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

Watch: From launch to fiery splashdown, SpaceX's Starship completes orbit test
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

A thunderous lift off, rapid satellite deployments and a fiery ending. That's how SpaceX's 14th launch of its Starship rocket panned out today.

Mahmood signals rethink on migrants' right to remain
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

The home secretary has been under pressure to water down the proposals from some Labour MPs, including Angela Rayner.

Temperatures to hit 25C in burst of late September warmth
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

Temperatures are expected to rise well above the late September average on Tuesday with a very warm night to follow, as Simon King explains.

Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.

Slipknot fans threaten boycott after Marilyn Manson announced as support act for UK show
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

The heavy metal band will be joined by the US rock musician during their London show.

Russian foreign minister questions 'what will become of UK' and future of 'the Celts'
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

In response, Plaid Cymru said Wales' future was "not for the Kremlin to endorse, oppose or exploit".

Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.

British chess prodigy, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmaster
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.

Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".

How to find your perfect pillow - according to an expert
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.

What a US diesel export ban could mean for you
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.

Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Watch: BBC team takes cover as Houthi drone spotted on Yemen front-line
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Andy Burnham has said social care in England should be reformed - what are the possible options?

Orange Order parade dispute continues after main players hold talks
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

A controversial march was due to take place on Sunday morning but was blocked by protesters on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road.



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