Monday, 24 August 2026
296 articles · times in UTC
ABC Australia · 00:00
Youth hub for vulnerable children at risk of closing ↗Gippsland Youth Spaces has been providing vulnerable young people with safety and pathways for years, but dwindling funding could force it to close.
ABC Australia · 00:22
Sugarcane farmers question APVMA paraquat ban ↗Sugarcane farmers have two years to stop using controversial herbicide paraquat, despite the chemical regulator allowing its use on most boardacre crops.
ABC Australia · 00:34
'Disappointed' Hird congratulates McVeigh ahead of Bombers coach call ↗A 'very disappointed' James Hird sends his congratulations to former teammate Mark McVeigh, as the Bombers prepare to unveil their new coach.
ABC Australia · 00:39
Racehorse injury rules under spotlight after jockey's death ↗A NSW coroner recommends stronger safeguards for racehorses returning from injury following an inquest into the death of French apprentice jockey Marina Morel.
ABC Australia · 01:06
KPMG to cut almost 400 jobs after audit leaks scandal ↗Accounting firm KPMG says it will cut 27 partners and about 360 staff from its Australian arm, and revamp its structure as it grapples with lower revenue from lost contracts following the audit leaks scandal.
ABC Australia · 01:13
National rental prices rise to half average Australian income ↗Housing advocacy group Everybody's Home says renting a unit now costs more than half the median take-home pay of a single worker in every Australian capital city.
ABC Australia · 01:23
Runner smashes half-marathon record, heads straight to the football ↗Yomif Kejelcha reclaims the men's half-marathon world record with a sizzling time of 56 minutes, 51 seconds in Buenos Aires.
ABC Australia · 01:38
How has AI and tech changed your life? Australians share their stories ↗Join our live blog to share your stories, experiences and questions about how technology and AI have changed your life.
ABC Australia · 01:56
Sediments reveal secrets from before Great Barrier Reef was underwater ↗Tens of thousands of years ago, the Great Barrier Reef was above water. Whether it was grassland, rainforest, or mangrove swamp is something researchers and Indigenous rangers are trying to uncover.
ABC Australia · 02:00
Live: AFL boss says suspended Swans won't be invited to Brownlow ceremony ↗AFL boss Andrew Dillon speaks to the media about the Sydney Swans scandal, saying "the actions of a few don't define the actions of the entire industry".
ABC Australia · 02:14
Two men arrested after man allegedly coward punched outside of Adelaide Oval ↗Two men have been arrested after another man was allegedly coward punched and knocked unconscious at the Adelaide Oval footbridge on Saturday night.
ABC Australia · 02:22
New 40km/h zone possible for busy retail strip ↗Commuters passing through North Adelaide could be slowing down through one of its main thoroughfares, if the Adelaide City Council supports a motion to drop the speed limit to 40km/h.
ABC Australia · 02:37
Ex-NBA player who says he identifies as woman ejected from WNBA game ↗A former NBA player who says he now identifies as a woman is ejected from a WNBA game after an explosive confrontation with players.
ABC Australia · 02:37
Former NBA player who says he identifies as woman ejected from WNBA game ↗A former NBA player who says he now identifies as a woman is ejected from a WNBA game after an explosive confrontation with players.
ABC Australia · 02:54
Five arrested as police raid CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne ↗Detectives from Taskforce Hawk executed warrants at the construction union headquarters and five other properties this morning.
ABC Australia · 03:20
Breaking: Albanese says WA's GST deal won't change while he is PM ↗Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterates there will be no change to Western Australia's GST arrangements after a report recommended scrapping the existing deal.
ABC Australia · 04:21
X-rays show skull of extinct thylacine in collector's auction find ↗An English taxidermist and collector was adamant he had snapped up a rare find — and now X-rays confirm he is the owner of a thylacine skull.
ABC Australia · 04:23
Court told public was at risk from bus driver months before deadly crash ↗A court hears that a bus company exposed the public to continual risks by employing a driver who later crashed, killing 10 people and injuring 25 others.
ABC Australia · 04:25
Another case of acute liver damage in counterfeit peptide user ↗Doctors are warning there could be a "contaminated batch" of counterfeit peptides causing hospitalisations in Victoria, after the seventh case of liver toxicity.
ABC Australia · 04:27
Melbourne's social cohesion 'fraying', antisemitism inquiry hears ↗There has been a "fraying" of social cohesion in Melbourne since the start of the war in Gaza, the city's lord mayor has told the antisemitism royal commission.
ABC Australia · 04:50
Zak Butters informs Port Adelaide he will depart club ↗Star Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters says he has made the decision to return to Victoria, and has requested to leave the Power via free agency.
ABC Australia · 05:03
Let your oven do the hard work with four of our favourite roast recipes ↗From slow-roasted lamb shoulder to upside-down roast chicken and pork with perfect crackling, let your oven do the heavy lifting with these classic comfort meals.
ABC Australia · 05:22
Woman dead after car crashes into lunchtime diners in Melbourne ↗The woman was sitting outside the restaurant when the car hit the building during the busy lunchtime rush at Westfield Knox.
ABC Australia · 05:24
Elder 'distressed' over racist graffiti on beloved timber bridge ↗The vandalism of a historic timber bridge sparks outrage on the New South Wales Far South Coast.
ABC Australia · 05:29
Ex-radio host says Alan Jones had arm around man who alleges indecent assault ↗A former 2GB host and producer has told a court he did not see anything worrying at a lunch where a junior colleague accused Alan Jones of touching his crotch.
ABC Australia · 05:36
AI tokens getting cheaper but businesses paying more than ever ↗Businesses have effectively installed a new utility pipe into their operations, and are only now discovering what it costs to keep the tap running, against how little water is coming out.
ABC Australia · 06:34
Trump's 300,000 tonne beef import plan cops backlash ↗Beef prices are on the rise in the United States, but President Donald Trump's plan to reduce them faces backlash from US cattle ranchers.
ABC Australia · 07:03
Man charged with alleged domestic violence murder of his partner ↗A man has been arrested and charged with domestic violence murder and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, eight months after police allege he killed his partner.
ABC Australia · 07:06
Emergency service women to trial fire-resistant period undies and bras ↗A navy veteran, who realised her bra could catch on fire despite being under her protective uniform, is on a mission to improve uniforms for women in frontline services.
ABC Australia · 07:07
'I'm a has-been': Injury ends Broncos captain Adam Reynolds's career ↗Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds is unable to get up for one last game at Lang Park, ending his glittering NRL career.
ABC Australia · 07:25
Family of NDIS client who died after serious neglect shares heartbreak ↗The uncle of Adelaide woman Ann Marie Smith, who died from severe neglect, has told a court he hopes his nightmares "frequent" the directors of her former NDIS provider.
ABC Australia · 07:28
Teen 'infatuated' with girl carried out shopping centre murder, court told ↗A teenager on trial for fatally stabbing 16-year-old Oscar Hamilton carried out the attack after hearing an unproven sexual assault allegation, a court has heard.
ABC Australia · 07:37
14yo Chinese exchange student to stand trial for murder ↗The girl is accused of killing another Chinese student in August last year, making her one of the youngest people to stand trial for murder in NSW.
ABC Australia · 07:43
Bail for teacher on child exploitation charges ↗A Wheatbelt teacher is granted bail after being charged with sharing child exploitation material via social media.
ABC Australia · 07:45
Perth modular home builder's sudden closure shocks customers ↗A Perth modular home manufacturer has blindsided its customers by announcing its sudden closure and takeover by a new firm.
ABC Australia · 07:53
Redland City Council reveals plans for 62ha precinct including lagoon ↗Acting Mayor Julie Talty says the outdoor lagoon will be "better than Brisbane's" South Bank Beach.
ABC Australia · 07:59
Judge declares mistrial as sharp-eyed juror discovers evidence error ↗Copies of evidence given to two jurors contained "irregular" redacted material deemed inadmissible in the trial of a Cape York Peninsula traditional owner accused of defrauding his community of mining royalties more than a decade ago.
ABC Australia · 08:12
Activist seeks 'urgent' injunction to stop aerial brumby cull ↗An activist makes a last-minute bid in the Land and Environment Court to halt aerial culling of brumbies in a national park on the NSW north coast.
ABC Australia · 08:13
Police charge man over attempted $1 million prison drone drug delivery ↗A 47-year-old man has been charged over the attempted delivery of $1 million worth of illicit drugs via drone into a Townsville prison.
ABC Australia · 08:29
Specialist ship arrives to cart SpaceX rocket from Christmas Island ↗A semi-submersible cargo carrier has arrived on the remote Australian territory to ferry the SpaceX starship back to Texas.
ABC Australia · 08:29
Specialist ship arrives to cart SpaceX rocket from Christmas Island ↗A semi-submersible cargo carrier has arrived on the remote Australian territory to ferry the SpaceX starship back to Texas.
ABC Australia · 08:30
'Vector for antisemitism' platformed on podcast that received government grant ↗The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was told that US conspiracy theorist, Sneako, was interviewed by an Islamic-themed podcast prior to his deportation from Australia.
ABC Australia · 08:33
England bowler Brydon Carse under investigation over nightclub video ↗England bowler Brydon Carse is being investigated over a video appearing to show him being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs by police.
ABC Australia · 08:47
Exclusive CCTV captures the violence facing Coles workers ↗Exclusive video obtained by 7.30 highlights shocking scenes of aggressive behaviour towards retail workers, including a customer armed with a hammer and a security guard being thrown into a check-out machine.
ABC Australia · 09:01
Matildas star receives rousing welcome in return after mother's death ↗Kyra Cooney-Cross is warmly welcomed back onto the field by Arsenal fans after missing the end of last season due to her mother's illness.
ABC Australia · 09:03
International company's plan for multi-billion-dollar data centre in regional Qld ↗A $31.9 billion hyper-scale data centre proposed for regional Queensland promises huge economic scale, while raising questions about energy demands and water security.
ABC Australia · 09:19
Suspended sentence, $100 fine for man's naked attack on country ambulance ↗Brian Charles Parfitt avoids immediate further imprisonment over the incident, which caused thousands of dollars in damage and left paramedics traumatised.
ABC Australia · 12:03
New Zealand prime minister proposes Australia-style social media ban ↗The proposal marks New Zealand as the latest country to mull such a law since Australia enacted its world-first under-16s social media ban in December 2025.
ABC Australia · 12:34
Swan's assistant takes-over as Essendon coach ↗Essendon has named Mark McVeigh as senior coach one day after a 10-point loss and worst season in club history.
ABC Australia · 14:31
Ukraine marks Independence Day as UK vows support despite Russia's threats ↗As Ukraine marks 35 years since independence from the Soviet Union, Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeats that his country will not surrender to Russian aggression.
ABC Australia · 16:01
Wildfire burning near Nevada city forces evacuation of 90,000 residents ↗A huge blaze is burning perilously close to neighbourhoods in the city of Reno, with authorities warning that shifting winds could put homes at risk.
ABC Australia · 18:27
Whistleblower alleges ex-ATO boss avoided paying tax while at KPMG ↗Former tax commissioner Chris Jordan is accused of receiving more than $1 million in "secret commissions" during his time at KPMG in the 1990s, according to documents seen by the ABC.
ABC Australia · 18:30
This is how to approach tracking your spending and why it matters ↗It might seem like an intimidating task, but experts say the key to tracking your spending is finding the method that works best for you and using the data to your advantage.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Quiz: Buckle up, join our mission to South-East Asia ↗We invite you to embark on a journey through South-East Asia and uncover its hidden gems along the way. Good luck.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Dinosaurs are back on the silver screen in The End of Oak Street ↗Plus, more movies that are lighting up cinema screens around the country this month.
ABC Australia · 18:31
Risks using AI in classrooms 'go beyond cheating', education expert says ↗AI use in schools has prompted the NSW government to ban take-home assignments for senior students after an influx of cheating using AI tools. But a leading expert says cheating is not the only issue.
ABC Australia · 18:34
Misogyny identified as biggest red flag for violent extremism ↗A new study finds that violent attitudes towards women are not just a social issue but a matter of national security.
ABC Australia · 18:37
How does H5N1 bird flu spread to humans and what are the health risks? ↗Can people get the bird flu from eggs and milk? Can you die if you become infected? Will this be the next pandemic? Here's what we know about bird flu in humans.
ABC Australia · 18:39
Diphtheria was once considered eliminated. Now cases have surpassed 500 ↗There have been more than 500 cases of diphtheria across Australia this year, as governments work to mitigate the largest outbreak since records began.
ABC Australia · 18:41
Data centres to use nearly as much power as every NSW and Victorian home by 2036 ↗The rush of AI data centres is expected to put a larger burden on the electricity grid than previously estimated, with projects in development more than doubling in a year.
ABC Australia · 19:07
AI-generated music to be banned from ARIA charts ↗Songs created mostly or entirely by artificial intelligence will be excluded from Australia's official music charts from this Friday.
ABC Australia · 19:11
Manu's talks with PNG PM helped lock in Chiefs deal ↗Joey Manu has revealed how a conversation with Papua New Guinea's prime minister helped convince him to return to the NRL and join the Chiefs in 2028.
ABC Australia · 19:18
England drop fast bowler Carse after nightclub incident ↗England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an investigation into an incident at a club in Derby.
ABC Australia · 19:33
'Life sentence of grief' for Irma Palasics's family after cold case killing ↗The sentencing hearing for two men convicted of the 1999 manslaughter of Canberra grandmother Irma Palasics wraps up in the ACT Supreme Court.
ABC Australia · 19:33
Victorian premier plans to make $2b saving on Suburban Rail Loop ↗Underground station interchanges and "complex pedestrian bridges" are among the things to go, according to the state government.
ABC Australia · 19:39
Does the 'Tassie trade-off' of lower pay still make sense as housing costs rise? ↗Some newcomers say Tasmania's lifestyle outweighs potential lower earnings, but economists warn job prospects and rising house prices remain a major challenge.
ABC Australia · 19:49
Australia dismayed over US move to 'dismantle' International Criminal Court ↗There are real concerns within the Australian government about what US President Donald Trump is doing in regards to sanctioning the International Criminal Court, government sources tell the ABC.
ABC Australia · 19:52
'Pretty remarkable' man living with MND for 29 years after diagnosis ↗John Dinon has lived with motor neurone disease (MND) for almost a third of his life, making him one of the longest-surviving people with the progressive neurological condition in Australia.
ABC Australia · 19:54
From almost drowning as a child to the pinnacle of surf lifesaving ↗A childhood accident could so easily have cost surf lifesaver Tiarnee Massie her life. But now the 28-year-old heads into this year's Iron Series as the number one seed.
ABC Australia · 19:56
Cyclists run for cover as hailstorm forces La Vuelta stage cancellation ↗A torrential hailstorm in the French Pyrenees forced the abandonment of the third stage of the Vuelta a España on Monday.
ABC Australia · 19:57
Flagship renewable energy scheme becalmed as wind woes deepen ↗For Australia to phase out coal power and reach its 2030 green energy goals, wind is seen as essential. A drought of new projects has analysts worried.
ABC Australia · 20:05
New research helps transform landfill into thriving green space ↗Covering landfill with soil and plants is as effective as traditional methods of capping, while bringing added aesthetic, economic and environmental benefits.
ABC Australia · 20:06
SA Liberal president Leah Blyth in preselection battle as Antic supporters claim 'betrayal' ↗Some supporters of rebel South Australian Senator Alex Antic want to demote SA Liberal President Leah Blyth to an unwinnable senate spot, claiming a "betrayal" on conservative causes.
ABC Australia · 20:10
Police inappropriately searched Aboriginal teen after mistaken gunpoint arrest ↗The ACT Ombudsman finds police inappropriately, and seemingly unlawfully, searched a 17-year-old Aboriginal boy after mistakenly arresting him at gunpoint on a bus in Canberra's south last year.
ABC Australia · 20:18
Grim signs the globe is about to run short of food ↗Just as the global economy was adjusting to higher fuel prices, a new inflationary wave is about to hit. This time, the shortages will involve food and the poorest nations will be the worst affected.
ABC Australia · 20:21
Zak Butters trade rumours dominate Port Adelaide's turbulent season ↗Port Adelaide has grappled with a turbulent year, navigating the 2026 season with a newly-appointed coach and the poorly-kept secret that one of its key talents would seek a trade.
ABC Australia · 20:22
PM faces further GST backlash after standing by lucrative WA deal ↗Anthony Albanese is still facing pressure from Labor and Liberal states to overhaul the GST carve-up after declaring he was sticking by Western Australia's lucrative funding deal.
ABC Australia · 20:32
Low pay, poor conditions drive apprenticeship dropouts ↗New research shows apprenticeships are declining, and about half drop out before completing their four years.
ABC Australia · 20:36
The gallery helping neurodivergent artists bridge gaps in the art world ↗Maya Tamang's autism means she finds the highly social art world difficult to navigate, but an unconventional Melbourne art gallery's approach is helping artists like her forge a career.
ABC Australia · 20:46
Ex-NSW police officer says she was drugged and raped by senior colleague ↗A former NSW police officer has claimed she was raped by a senior male colleague who had a reputation for preying on women. She says he is still in the force.
ABC Australia · 20:56
Why the US and Canada are embroiled in a fresh tariff war ↗The trade rift between the United States and Canada is deepening, with the US announcing new tariffs and Canada vowing to retaliate.
ABC Australia · 20:56
Ocean temperatures hit 'very troubling' record high, spurred by El Niño ↗The world's oceans simmered to their hottest temperatures on record over the weekend and are likely to warm even further in the next few months, data shows.
ABC Australia · 20:57
Researchers dodge crocs to probe coral bleaching after technology failed ↗Researchers confirm a 2024 coral bleaching event in remote, crocodile-inhabited Northern Territory waters was not picked up by the latest predictive technologies.
ABC Australia · 21:01
'Buy a tent': Single mother turned away by crisis services ↗A single mother of four says she was told to "buy a tent and find somewhere to pitch it" after reaching out to every housing service in her region for help.
ABC Australia · 21:06
When Jack put his home up for sale, he didn't think his agent would be the buyer ↗A Perth real estate agency has been issued a warning for allegedly breaching conflict of interest laws after its agents bought a home that they were hired to sell.
ABC Australia · 21:09
Live: Taylor indicates Coalition's migration target could fall 'well below' 200,000 ↗Angus Taylor says the Coalition's migration target could be "well below" 200,000 as the opposition develops a policy to tie migration to housing construction. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 21:24
'A dangerous individual': Ex-snooker champ convicted of child sex abuse ↗Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been convicted of sexually abusing two primary school children in Scotland in the 1990s and early 2000s.
ABC Australia · 21:30
Live: Coles results revealed, markets await inflation data ↗The financial results of retailer Coles will be revealed as part of reporting season, as the ASX 200 awaits inflation data that will inform the direction of interest rates. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 21:34
Asylum's temporary closure labelled an 'economic catastrophe' ↗This abandoned psychiatric hospital has been a huge drawcard for the small town of Ararat. Now it's been closed due to safety concerns, and local businesses are on edge.
ABC Australia · 21:38
Mother of teen allowed to leave hospital before suicide calls for change ↗A Perth teenager who took her own life within hours of leaving hospital had attempted suicide 25 minutes before being allowed to leave, a review finds, as her mother calls for improvements to mental health care.
ABC Australia · 22:00
Two ABC presenters share stories of 35 years in media ↗In a cutthroat and ever-changing industry, 102.5 ABC Perth's Mark Gibson and Nadia Mitsopoulos have each reached a significant milestone. They share how they started and the highs and challenges of their careers.
ABC Australia · 22:00
What is Operation Economic Outcast, the US's new plan for Iran? ↗The US is threatening to target the economies of countries that cooperate with Iran, as part of what it calls an "economic onslaught" against the Iranian regime.
ABC Australia · 22:26
Piastri searching for answers as teammate re-enters F1 title picture ↗Oscar Piastri's "disappointing" end to the Dutch Grand Prix leaves the Australian and his McLaren team searching for answers, while his teammate has roared back into the Formula 1 title picture.
ABC Australia · 22:55
Government accused of 'logging by another name' in WA forests ↗South West locals say the WA government's support for ecological thinning is deeply concerning, and a number of scientists agree.
ABC Australia · 23:29
Sydney train delays impacting morning commuters ↗Sydney commuters are facing long lines for replacement buses after overheard wiring issues caused train delays for the second time in almost as many weeks.
ABC Australia · 23:31
Rainfall records fall for August across SA as Telstra services disrupted ↗Telstra says services have been disrupted on lower Yorke Peninsula because of damage to infrastructure from heavy rain, which has broken August daily records in parts of the state.
ABC Australia · 23:46
'Put your weapons down': Dons icon calls for unity after latest Hird snub ↗Tim Watson calls for Essendon to stop the infighting as the decision to appoint Mark McVeigh as its new coach splits the fan base.