Sunday, 23 August 2026
204 articles · times in UTC
ABC Australia · 00:16
WA by-election puts One Nation's growing appeal to the test ↗One Nation's popularity is skyrocketing in opinion polls across the east coast. But next Saturday's Secret Harbour by-election will be the first clear test of whether that momentum is extending across the Nullarbor.
ABC Australia · 00:29
One Nation pursuing migration rate 'not too different' to Labor ↗One Nation MP David Farley also told Insiders One Nation would seek to redirect immigration to regional areas and away from cities.
ABC Australia · 00:36
Breaking: Australia records its first bird flu case in a mammal ↗A long-nosed fur seal found in South Australia tests positive for bird flu.
ABC Australia · 00:50
Father leaves tired 7yo at station to continue climbing Mount Fuji ↗Japanese police says they gave the man a stern warning leaving his child at the sixth station of the mountain climb.
ABC Australia · 01:12
Grafton 12yo takes campaign to politicians to fix beloved skate park ↗When 12-year-old Haylee Blair found a problem that needed fixing, she knew exactly who to call: her local politicians.
ABC Australia · 01:31
NT government pursues Fair Work action over firefighters, corrections dispute ↗The NT government files two applications with the Fair Work Commission over a year-long bargaining dispute with the union representing firefighters and correctional officers, with experts calling it a "risky move".
ABC Australia · 01:32
Live: Threats of SCG walkouts as Swans men's and women's teams take the field ↗Sydney's AFLW team takes the field in the first game of a double-header, with some fans threatening to walk out on the following men's game. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 02:24
Bristol City striker's stunning backheel goal in England goes viral ↗Bristol City's Dom Ballard scores a goal that's left many fans saying the Puskás Award may already be over for the season.
ABC Australia · 02:33
Selwyn calls early end to 'challenging' ski season ↗The first of four ski resorts in the NSW alps decides to call a wrap on winter, saying it has been one of the most challenging seasons in recent years due to the lack of snow.
ABC Australia · 02:52
'Low-level' metal traces linked to WA playground closure ↗A playground in WA's Midwest is closed after low levels of the metal thallium were detected in a sand pit, following environmental testing linked to dust emissions.
ABC Australia · 02:53
'Mainly to support AFLW': Swans fans descend on SCG amid club scandal ↗Sydney Swans fans react to an emotional week, where a scandal continues to engulf the club, as they prepare to watch a historic double-header at the SCG.
ABC Australia · 03:00
Harry and Meghan's return from California exile a major royal plot twist ↗Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are relocating to the UK, breaking a historic parallel frequently drawn between them and King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson.
ABC Australia · 03:03
Kojonup adds names of long-forgotten soldiers to war memorial ↗A WA farming town has paused to honour 14 servicemen from WWI and WWII, at the 100th anniversary of its memorial hall.
ABC Australia · 03:03
Coroner closes investigation into missing man after farmers find human remains ↗For eight years, no one knew the final resting place of missing man Jayden Penno-Tompsett. When his skull was found on a farm, a coronial inquiry reopened.
ABC Australia · 03:04
Jordan caught in Iran-US-Israel war crossfire ↗Almost six months after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, kickstarting the war in the Middle East, the turmoil wrought by the conflict has continued to rock Jordan.
ABC Australia · 03:45
Tributes flow for 'formidable' ex-Nationals WA leader after his death ↗Former Nationals WA leader Max Trenorden, who served in state parliament for more than a quarter of a century, is remembered as a champion for his community and regional WA following his death yesterday.
ABC Australia · 03:52
Live: Gold Coast stalwart creates Titans history ↗Departing winger Phil Sami has broken Gold Coast's all-time tryscoring record as the Titans look for an upset win over Cronulla. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 04:07
Wrong landmark spotted on Sydney Marathon medal a week out from event ↗Runners who finish the Sydney Marathon will receive a medal featuring a football stadium in Germany instead of Moore Park due to an "unfortunate error".
ABC Australia · 04:10
Qld youth offenders who breach bail to receive mandatory sentences ↗The Queensland government will introduce mandatory minimum sentences for youth offenders who breach their bail conditions.
ABC Australia · 04:33
Coalition wants to split Court of Appeal to focus on tougher sentences ↗The Victorian opposition says it will create a Court of Criminal Appeal if it wins the November election as part of its tough on crime policies.
ABC Australia · 04:47
Hundreds walk through Brookfield after alleged early morning sexual assault ↗Hundreds of people walked through the Brisbane suburb of Brookfield in a show of strength and solidarity after the alleged early morning sexual assault of a 23-year-old woman.
ABC Australia · 04:49
Thousands line riverbank to welcome Spirit IV 'home' to Devonport ↗After years of delays and cost blowouts, Spirit of Tasmania IV has arrived in its home port of Devonport for testing ahead of October sailings.
ABC Australia · 05:58
Swans AFLW captain says support 'just unbelievable' as record smashed ↗The women's team receive an outpouring of support including a record crowd as 16,672 fans filled the stands to watch them play.
ABC Australia · 06:08
Quick hits: A Shoriful stunner amid more left-arm carnage in the 29th two-day Test ↗Mitchell Starc delivers once more but it's another left-arm seamer who delivers the ball of the series, as Test cricket is blessed with its 29th two-day match. Here are the quick hits from day two of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
ABC Australia · 07:42
Immersive experiences at heart of Powerhouse Parramatta grand opening ↗As the grand opening of Powerhouse Parramatta nears, installation of more than 3,000 objects sourced from Australia and around the world continues.
ABC Australia · 08:52
Trump hits back at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announced ↗The US president says Canada "wants the benefits of being a state, without being one", accusing the northern neighbours of taking advantage of American farmers "for many years".
ABC Australia · 10:26
Sydney shark attack victim speaks for first time about 'second chance at life' ↗Leah Stewart's family had previously provided updates on her condition. On Sunday the mother-of-one wrote about her recovery for the first time.
ABC Australia · 10:39
Iran president says nation is facing 'many problems' due to sanctions ↗Masoud Pezeshkian gives a televised address on state media, saying his nation is "in a full-scale economic, military and security war" after US President Donald Trump announced "the most crushing and terrifying sanctions on Iran".
ABC Australia · 11:01
Live: Oscar Piastri starts fourth, teammate on pole for F1 Dutch Grand Prix ↗Oscar Piastri will start tonight's Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix from fourth on the grid, with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris on pole. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 14:12
Zelenskyy rejects plea for wartime presidential election ↗A long-time political ally of the Ukrainian president — who was recently dumped as defence minister — is the first prominent Ukrainian political figure to call for an election since Russia's invasion began in 2022.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Do you have what it takes to ace this week's history quiz? ↗We'll stretch you with questions on the world's tallest living tree, famous volcanoes, the father of electricity and more.
ABC Australia · 18:30
A Hindu deity is the starting point of this mind-expanding new exhibition ↗The Hindu god Vishnu has seven avatars, including a turtle and a boar. All seven feature as part of a new exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
ABC Australia · 18:30
The dos and don’ts of job hunting while still employed ↗Expert advice on how to navigate job hunting and avoid burning bridges if you do find a new job.
ABC Australia · 18:51
Dozens of defence insiders now lobbying for the industry, analysis shows ↗New analysis by Four Corners shows the scale of Canberra's revolving door, where former government officials accept lucrative jobs in lobbying or the defence industry.
ABC Australia · 18:53
Albanese to override Queensland to settle AI data centre energy rules ↗Queensland's rejection of rules tying data centre construction to new renewables projects means the federal government will be forced to legislate to override the state.
ABC Australia · 18:54
'Exceptional' summer heatwaves in Europe hurting economy ↗Experts say Europe's heatwaves this summer have been "exceptional", causing riverbeds across the continent to dry up. Now the flow-on effects are being felt economically.
ABC Australia · 19:00
The AI sleeper issue that could sway Australian elections ↗AI's impact on politics is poised to go from academic to reality due to undecided voters, seats with tiny margins and growing evidence that it can persuade people.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Climate change and corruption are also driving up interest rates ↗Typically, bond rates rise when an economy is doing well and inflation appears to be moving up. But something much deeper and more structural is currently going on.
ABC Australia · 19:12
'I shouldn't be here': Australian murder suspect speaks from Thai prison for first time ↗Simon Peter Carman, the Australian man charged with murdering Thai teenager Tunchanok Donhomla, claims in an interview that he acted in self-defence to stop her from stabbing him.
ABC Australia · 19:18
Former The OC actor on crusade to take down 'stupid' cryptocurrency ↗Hollywood actor Ben McKenzie speaks to ABC News about what led him to investigate one of the biggest financial movements of the decade.
ABC Australia · 19:19
Council wants reimbursment for removing graffiti on state-owned property ↗Casey Mayor Michelle Crowther says council contractors clean many sites that are the state government's responsibility.
ABC Australia · 19:22
Indonesian police arrest 72 people as fires blanket region in smoke ↗Authorities say many landowners are lighting fires for land clearing, sending massive plumes into the atmosphere that are choking swathes of South-East Asia.
ABC Australia · 19:22
Australia's bowling attack can't disguise batting failings forever ↗Australia is blessed with a battery of potent fast bowlers while the batters continue to crumble. But a day of reckoning is coming.
ABC Australia · 19:33
AFL wildcard matches and times confirmed ↗The AFL has confirmed the times for both wildcard round matches next weekend.
ABC Australia · 19:36
'Can you come quickly': Two-hour wait for police shown in Triple Zero logs ↗David Mason almost drowned in waters off Tasmania's north-west in January. Several Triple Zero calls were made by bystanders, but call logs show two hours passed between the first call and police arriving.
ABC Australia · 19:44
Three Queensland police officers convicted of DV offences escape discipline ↗The Queensland Police Service cannot discipline an officer convicted of a crime if no conviction is recorded, due to its interpretation of a recent court decision.
ABC Australia · 20:02
'Nervous' residents on edge as vandals target vacant government homes ↗About 50 condemned houses on the Sunshine Coast are sitting abandoned, as police step up patrols to protect residents after vandals trashed one property.
ABC Australia · 20:04
Stores selling illegal cigarettes continue to reopen despite repeated shutdowns ↗Convenience stores in Adelaide's CBD that have been repeatedly shut down for illegal cigarette sales are continuing to reopen, prompting calls for increased law enforcement powers.
ABC Australia · 20:05
Parents of kids with disability more likely to be burnt out, study finds ↗A major Australian study finds parents caring for young children with disability are twice as likely to say they are in poor health, feeling constantly in demand and lonely.
ABC Australia · 20:07
Landslide at Guinea landfill kills at least 30 ↗Authorities say a mountainous heap of refuse has collapsed following heavy rain Sunday morning, local time, with the landslide swamping nearby houses.
ABC Australia · 20:23
Penguin bird flu vaccination drive passes 1,000-dose milestone ↗The team vaccinating Phillip Island's little penguin population against bird flu administers more than 1,000 H5N1 doses to the vulnerable birds.
ABC Australia · 20:35
Wagga's drinking water diluted after elevated PFAS levels detected ↗Riverina Water is diluting water from two of its Wagga Wagga bores due to elevated detections of so-called "forever chemicals", but the source of contamination is a mystery.
ABC Australia · 20:42
Pressure on short-stay sector grows as councils powerless to enforce caps ↗City of Sydney Deputy Mayor Jess Miller warns there is nothing preventing short-term accommodation investors from exploiting new developments earmarked for NSW.
ABC Australia · 20:58
Live: ASX set to lift as Wall Street slump arrested ↗Wall Street closed higher on Friday but still shed 1.4pc over the week. The ASX is set to rise ahead of another busy day of corporate reporting. Follow coverage of the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ABC Australia · 21:00
The 'heartfelt' spaces drawing crowds away from traditional music venues ↗The NSW government allocates a fresh round of grants to 33 struggling live music venues across the state as events in alternative spaces such as boxing rings rise in popularity.
ABC Australia · 21:00
Mundi Mundi Bash still ultimate outback adventure, festival goers say ↗Heavy rain and high fuel prices couldn't stop the largest outback music festival in Australia from going ahead.
ABC Australia · 21:12
Police search for missing man in High Country ↗A search is underway for a missing 85-year-old after he failed to return home after a night out in Harrietville, in Victoria's High Country.
ABC Australia · 21:29
Secretive, century-old explosives facility approved for expansion ↗One of four government-run explosive facilities in Queensland, the Bajool reserve has been in action since 1913. There are plans to expand it to meet increased demand from the mining industry.
ABC Australia · 21:40
Live: PM 'signed people's body parts' that he would not change GST deal ↗Anthony Albanese says no changes will be made to GST distribution after a Productivity Commission report recommended an overhaul. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 21:40
Live: One Nation defends migration policy blunder ↗Barnaby Joyce says One Nation's policy has been 130,000 net migration and has been "all along." Follow live.
ABC Australia · 21:49
Breaking: Bird flu suspected to have spread to seal at key breeding ground ↗A suspected case of bird flu has been detected in a seal at a key breeding ground, a day after Australia's first case of the virus in a mammal was confirmed.
ABC Australia · 21:59
Luxury cruise passengers left out of pocket after ship seized by receivers ↗Customers who booked "once-in-a-lifetime" holidays to Western Australia's north are left in limbo after a business loan went wrong for a luxury cruise company.
ABC Australia · 22:04
Aussie athletes continue top form with trio of medals at Diamond League ↗Jess Hull, Rose Davies and Eleanor Patterson all claim medals at the Diamond League meet in Poland.
ABC Australia · 22:32
Once Australia's northern capital, Newcastle Waters became a ghost town ↗A century ago politicians in Canberra decided to split the Northern Territory in two and make a remote town the capital of a brand-new jurisdiction called North Australia. A group of history buffs want to ensure this quirky piece of outback history is never forgotten.
ABC Australia · 23:00
Woodside oil spill plan under fire as approval decision nears ↗With final advice due by the end of the year, critics point to Woodside's own modelling to sink the $30 billion gas project.
ABC Australia · 23:22
Former Roosters premiership star unveiled as PNG Chiefs' '007' signing ↗The PNG Chiefs confirm Joey Manu will join them, ending the former Roosters star's dream of playing for the All Blacks.
ABC Australia · 23:30
Family of missing woman wants $1m reward to help solve 13-year-old mystery ↗Monique Clubb disappeared during a trip to Brisbane more than 13 years ago. Her family has now co-launched a campaign calling on Queensland Police to implement a reward for new information that could lead to an arrest.