Saturday, 22 August 2026
132 articles · times in UTC
ABC Australia · 12:29
Thousands of Ervebo vaccine doses arrive in Ebola-stricken DRC ↗The Ervebo vaccine is most effective against the Zaire strain of the Ebola virus, however the WHO said it may provide some protection against the current Bundibugyo strain.
ABC Australia · 13:38
Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record ↗A robot has beaten the 100 metres human world record held by Jamaican sprinting great Usain Bolt at this year's World Humanoid Robot Games.
ABC Australia · 13:52
Ukraine's deadly strikes on Russia open 'Pandora's Box', Putin says ↗Ukrainian drones kill at least 10 people in attacks across Russia and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, after a Russian strike on a Ukrainian shopping centre killed 16.
ABC Australia · 14:22
Seven killed in head-on collision with police car in UK ↗Seven people, including two police officers, have died in a head-on collision in the north-east of England following a pursuit.
ABC Australia · 16:28
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US, prime minister says ↗Negotiations over the United States' newly announced tariffs on Canada have fallen apart, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the countries won't "return to our old relationship".
ABC Australia · 18:30
It's time to face the music with our Spicks and Specks quiz ↗Do you know the missing word in this Paul Simon song title? ________ on the Soles of Her Shoes. See if you're right in our Spicks and Specks quiz.
ABC Australia · 18:30
In comedy clubs, Chinese women are having the last laugh ↗Meet the women using microphones, stages and a foreign language to make China laugh by turning cultural pressure into punchlines.
ABC Australia · 18:43
'King rat': Inside Barnaby Joyce's defection to One Nation ↗Barnaby Joyce has survived bruising battles, personal crises and public ridicule. Is his latest move to One Nation masterful, or a fatal miscalculation?
ABC Australia · 18:43
How artist Khaled Sabsabi remains optimistic after weathering recent storms ↗The award-winning artist is shaking off the Venice Biennale with a strong cup of coffee and his new exhibition, Between Suns.
ABC Australia · 18:43
Salt-N-Pepa say they weren't always respected in hip-hop ↗They were called sellouts, pop stars and a passing fad. Four decades on, Salt-N-Pepa are still having the last laugh.
ABC Australia · 18:43
Sydney Swans fans grapple with scandal ahead of double header ↗Sydney Swans fans are grappling with an emotional week of developments ahead of a historic double header, as a scandal continues to engulf the team.
ABC Australia · 18:43
They're not politicians, but critics say they wield real power in Canberra ↗Inside Parliament House, hundreds of lobbyists freely roam the corridors advocating for corporate interests. Critics say it's a problem.
ABC Australia · 18:55
Dog, rabbit and fox fur found in toys and key rings sold in markets and online ↗Laboratory testing of seven fluffy toys and key rings sold online and at markets in NSW has found every product contained real animal fur despite some being marketed as fake fur, raising concerns about what consumers are buying.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Why people are 'giving up' rather than fighting the aged care algorithm ↗If the government wants a true indication of the level of feeling in the community, perhaps it should read the thousands of comments on Facebook where discussions about the algorithm, long waitlists, and people dying are growing by the day.
ABC Australia · 19:06
'We're all gonna make it': What gymbros are getting wrong about Zyzz ↗The early social media phenomenon around Aziz Shavershian may seem like a precursor to some of the uglier corners of the internet, but the late bodybuilder's brother says they preach a different message.
ABC Australia · 19:09
The Canadian province set to vote on becoming a breakaway country ↗Alberta's separatist movement is exposing deep fractures inside one of the world's most stable federations and shares striking similarities with WA's historical secession attempts. An upcoming referendum will test its support.
ABC Australia · 20:05
Traditional owners relieved they won't have to watch another Juukan Gorge disaster ↗Mining companies had believed Pilungah Reserve on Queensland's border with the Northern Territory held critical minerals. Now, three generations of traditional owners have gathered on country to celebrate its protection.
ABC Australia · 20:31
Mansion in My Brilliant Career reboot brings buzz to rural town ↗Owners of the historic homestead used as the backdrop for the Netflix adaptation of My Brilliant Career hope to see local tourism benefit from the global release.
ABC Australia · 21:01
This 50yo woman pulls a 10-tonne truck and lifts 24,000kg in an hour ↗Sherrie Williams is a woman making her mark in the sport known as "strongman".
ABC Australia · 21:06
Norris to start on pole for Dutch GP as Russell claims sprint ↗Oscar Piastri will start the Dutch Grand Prix from fourth, while teammate Lando Norris claimed pole position after qualifying overnight.
ABC Australia · 21:10
Blocks smaller than tennis courts allowed under Brisbane planning changes ↗The council is expecting the changes to clear the way for terrace-style housing and townhouse developments on blocks, which can be as small as 120 square metres.
ABC Australia · 21:12
Five songs that show what the Brisbane music scene is made of ↗Brisbane punches above its weight among the country's music scenes. Here's five songs that get to the heart of what Brisbane has to offer.
ABC Australia · 21:22
Election fight heats up over proposed $7.6 billion powerline through Victoria ↗A key issue shaping up for this November's state election is Victoria's power supply. The Labor government has signed a deal for $7.6 billion powerline, while the Coalition has hardened its stance to block the project.
ABC Australia · 21:22
Meet the people working to tackle hate and foster social cohesion ↗From baking bread to having hard conversations, meet the people rolling up their sleeves to combat hate and foster connection in their communities.
ABC Australia · 21:27
The archer who shoots a target he cannot see ↗After losing his sight, James Griffiths has found a new purpose through vision-impaired archery, using touch, sound and determination to chase a place on the world stage.
ABC Australia · 21:44
Fears for sea lions as suspected bird flu spreads to breeding ground ↗There are concerns the endangered Australian sea lion could be devastated by bird flu, with mass bird deaths believed to be linked to the virus found at key breeding locations.
ABC Australia · 22:01
Man charged with murder over woman's death in Melbourne home ↗A 45-year-old man has been charged with murder and remanded in custody after a 30-year-old woman was allegedly killed in her Ferntree Gully home.
ABC Australia · 22:03
Program motivates remote students to join healthcare workforce at home ↗Melinda is still finishing high school, but she is already working inside the health system and building a career that could bring her back to serve her own community.
ABC Australia · 22:08
Data centres are already humming away in the ACT and there could be more coming ↗Andrew Barr says there is no need to pause the development of new data centres in Canberra because the ACT's standards will meet or exceed proposed national rules.
ABC Australia · 22:12
US forcing some Pacific visitors to pay up to $27k bond ↗Travellers in several Pacific countries will now need to pay a bond of up to $27,000 to travel to the US as that government cracks down on overstayers.
ABC Australia · 22:16
Teen Socceroo makes perfect EPL debut with win over Manchester United ↗Eighteen-year-old Socceroos defender Lucas Herrington makes the perfect start to his EPL career with victory over Manchester United.
ABC Australia · 22:17
Nazi salutes, Epstein jokes: How the 'manosphere' is affecting classrooms ↗Female teachers are speaking out about how the "manosphere" is affecting classrooms, with some saying they have noticed a rise in misogynistic attitudes among students.
ABC Australia · 22:21
Drug testing limits police don’t want drivers to know under scrutiny ↗The exact concentration of cannabis in a driver's saliva that produces a positive drug test has long been guarded closely by New South Wales Police.
ABC Australia · 22:41
Pogačar makes ominous start at Spanish Vuelta as history beckons ↗Cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar claims the Spanish Vuelta's red jersey for the first time as he looks to make history.
ABC Australia · 23:00
I gave birth to my twin brother's baby and saved his life in the process ↗Twins Adam Braitberg and Ellie Freeman grew up in what they describe as a loving and close-knit family in suburban Melbourne/Naarm. That bond has only grown stronger since Ellie and eldest sister Jess helped Adam and his husband Omer bring daughter Gali into the world.
ABC Australia · 23:00
$20m avocado packing shed upgrade halves workforce with robots ↗Robots replace half the casual workforce and double the output capacity at one of Australia's largest avocado packing sheds.
ABC Australia · 23:14
Hundreds march to mark 60th anniversary of the historic Wave Hill Walk-Off ↗On the 60th anniversary of the Wave Hill Walk-Off, more than 1,000 people have marched from Kalkarindji to the banks of the Victoria River to retrace the steps taken by hundreds of stockmen, workers and their families in a pivotal moment for Aboriginal land rights.
ABC Australia · 23:35
Live: Green the key as Australia looks to extend lead on day two ↗Cam Green is looking to combine with Australia's lower order as day two begins in Mackay, after a frenetic 18-wicket opening day against Bangladesh. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 23:43
Man driving stolen vehicle killed in head-on crash ↗A 46-year-old Melton man has died after the stolen car he was driving collided head-on with several other vehicles.