Sunday, 6 September 2026
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ABC Australia · 00:01
Meet the Rural Women's Award finalists for 2026 ↗Australia's Rural Woman of the Year will be announced in Canberra on Tuesday, September 8.
ABC Australia · 00:17
Germany's Isar rocket launches from arctic Norway and reaches orbit ↗Germany's Isar Aerospace launches a rocket into orbit from Norway as Europe races to boost its ability to send satellites into space.
ABC Australia · 00:31
Negotiations over 'Australia's biggest shortcut' near an end ↗Years of complex land access negotiations with multiple traditional owner groups appear to be nearing an end, paving the way for the sealing of an outback highway dubbed "Australia's biggest shortcut".
ABC Australia · 00:32
Labor commits $550m for freeway upgrade in Melbourne's outer west ↗A key section of freeway linking some of Melbourne's fastest-growing areas will be upgraded, with $550 million in state government money joining a $1 billion Commonwealth pledge.
ABC Australia · 00:41
Cutting cigarette tax will not create more smokers, Angus Taylor says ↗The opposition leader says slashing the tax on a pack of cigarettes by more than $20 will not lead to more smokers, as the cost of illegal cigarettes is already at that price.
ABC Australia · 00:58
Old working dogs refuse to be put out to pasture ↗Arthritis and other ailments cannot stop these faithful companions, who are still pulling their weight on farming properties.
ABC Australia · 01:01
Sweeny exits US Open to end Australia's singles chances ↗Australia's last US Open singles hope is eliminated, with gallant wildcard Dane Sweeny suffering a third-round loss to Italian 21st seed Luciano Darderi.
ABC Australia · 01:49
Mission Impossible presenter sentenced to death in drugs case ↗Sarah Khalifa, who is best known for her TV crime series, Mission Impossible, is among 12 people who have been convicted of manufacturing and trafficking narcotics.
ABC Australia · 02:00
50 years of spotting southern right whales off Great Australian Bight ↗From WA's capital to SA's far west coast, scientists have collated 50 years' worth of data on the southern right whale to track changes to breeding cycles.
ABC Australia · 02:12
Aussie Patterson claims Diamond League Final title with 'insane' win ↗Eleanor Patterson continues her outstanding season by winning the women's high jump at the Diamond League Final in Brussels.
ABC Australia · 02:21
Breaking: Crocodile handler dies after being attacked at PNG wildlife park ↗The man was inside a crocodile enclosure at Adventure Park at Port Moresby yesterday afternoon when he was attacked before dying from his injuries this morning.
ABC Australia · 02:28
Flights in Indonesia suspended due to volcano Mount Anak Krakatau eruption ↗More than 200 flights in Indonesia are affected after Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended operations for several hours due to a volcanic eruption.
ABC Australia · 02:55
Ex-Eagle says 'conservative and vanilla' AFL club's main focus is money ↗Former West Coast Eagles player Sharrod Wellingham says the club has become complacent because of its financial might and needs to refocus on winning games.
ABC Australia · 03:04
Like 'the Spirits': Hobart council slams new 'unfit for purpose' planning portal ↗The rollout of a new planning portal meant to speed up development approvals has turned into a Tasmanian government debacle that has been likened to the Spirit of Tasmania fiasco.
ABC Australia · 03:33
Live: Cowboys suffer huge finals blow, Dragons face Eels ↗North Queensland Cowboys star Reuben Cotter will miss week one of the finals after being charged for a high tackle against the Raiders. The Dragons and Eels look to end their seasons on a high. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 04:14
Breaking: Family in intensive care after son allegedly attacked them with axe ↗Police have named a Victorian man who remains at large after he allegedly attacked his elderly parents and brother with an axe in Gippsland yesterday.
ABC Australia · 05:03
The US-Canada 'divorce' and the $1.2 trillion fallout ↗The US and Canada are often referred to as North American cousins, but the family feud has turned bitter as their trading relationship falls apart.
ABC Australia · 05:03
Swans star 'shattered' after skipper's heartbreaking knee injury ↗After shouldering the burden of leading Sydney through the off-field scandal that has engulfed the club, a serious injury is set to rob Callum Mills of the chance to compete for a premiership.
ABC Australia · 05:07
Brisbane waterfront approved for 2,200 homes but none affordable ↗The former industrial site is "the last major development site available" near the CBD, "close to all the things people need and want", MP Tim Nicholls says.
ABC Australia · 05:08
Vietnam wants to grow dental tourism, which has Australian dentists worried ↗Australians now make up the majority of foreign clients at dentists in Vietnam, as increasing numbers of Australians seek cheaper, quicker dental procedures in Asia. But Australian dentists are worried.
ABC Australia · 05:21
'Not about revenge': Parents of Perth brothers killed in Mexico to attend trial ↗The parents of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson are travelling to Mexico for the trial of the men accused of murdering their sons, saying it's not about revenge, but hearing the truth and representing all those who loved them.
ABC Australia · 05:56
Osaka apologises to children after struggling with Achilles issue at US Open ↗Naomi Osaka was not too impressed with her own behaviour during her thriller against Elise Mertens at the US Open.
ABC Australia · 06:39
Canadian woman dies in moped crash on Magnetic Island ↗A 74-year-old woman died when the moped she was riding collided with a car at Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island in north Queensland.
ABC Australia · 07:37
Burnouts and drag races on streets of Alice Springs at the Red CentreNATS ↗Hundreds of people have turned out in force for the 12th edition of beloved Alice Springs car festival the Red CentreNATS, with a program featuring street cruising, drag races, burnout competitions and a street parade.
ABC Australia · 08:25
Dockers AFLW star turns ruck coach after injury to assist victory ↗Mim Strom's afternoon comes to a premature end due to a shoulder injury, but she still finds a way to make an impact on Fremantle's win over Richmond.
ABC Australia · 09:24
Dozens of bushfires burn as Qld swelters through above-average temps ↗A fire in the Lockyer Valley forced the temporary closure of the Warrego Highway, as some residents chose to leave their homes, and parts of Queensland sweltered through the hottest September day in years.
ABC Australia · 09:38
'People were screaming': Qantas passengers tell of engine spitting fire ↗Flight QF122 had just left Queenstown in New Zealand on Saturday when it was diverted over what the airline said was a "suspected engine issue".
ABC Australia · 10:40
US delegation lands in Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine capitals ceasefire ↗Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals while the talks take place.
ABC Australia · 10:45
Live: Piastri eyes off 'usually chaotic' Monza start after grid penalty ↗Oscar Piastri starts tonight's Italian Grand Prix from sixth after copping a grid penalty during Saturday's qualifying session. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 13:11
Russia calls Leipzig drone attack accusations 'start of real war' ↗The German government concluded last week that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport last month.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Could exercise be thwarting your weight loss goals? ↗Many people report exercise makes them incredibly hungry. Here's what might be going on.
ABC Australia · 18:30
I was addicted to optimising my life, but it didn't make me happier ↗I was hooked by the idea that my lack of happiness and fulfilment in the present moment could be fixed if I just got better at my life.
ABC Australia · 18:30
A $3.4b collapse exposes the mess of our housing industry ↗The collapse of Bathla is a disaster for the national housing supply and affordability project: its now-stalled pipeline of 14,000 apartments represents about 18.5 per cent of new housing stock to be built in NSW this year.
ABC Australia · 18:30
How well do you know your history? Find out with this week's quiz ↗This time around, we have questions on giant fatbergs, British children's books, the last Tasmanian tiger and more.
ABC Australia · 18:39
Schools body in talks to sever ties with Catholic order marred by abuse ↗A national organisation set up by the Christian Brothers that runs 61 Catholic schools across Australia is considering severing its ties with the order amid mounting tensions over abuse payouts.
ABC Australia · 18:42
Neo-Nazis fundraising to challenge laws that listed them as hate group ↗The leader of Neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network, Thomas Sewell, has appeared in an interview online alongside notorious US Neo-Nazi James Mason, who is listed as a terrorist entity by the Canadian government.
ABC Australia · 18:42
Why some legal experts believe Neo-Nazis may win in the High Court ↗Several legal experts believe there is a significant prospect that Neo-Nazi group White Australia may have its ban overturned by the High Court.
ABC Australia · 18:43
Trump weighs declaring protracted war over, but Iran has other plans ↗The Iran war is showing signs it could drag on into next year as Iran seemingly looks to prolong Donald Trump's political pain for as long as possible.
ABC Australia · 18:53
Far-right party wins a German state election for the first time since WWII ↗Germany's far-right party AfD becomes the largest party in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, the first far-right win in Germany since World War II.
ABC Australia · 19:11
Concerns new west Melbourne housing too close to pokies ↗Deer Park residents are worried a plan to build 500 homes on the doorstep of pubs with high poker machine gambling losses will be a "potential social housing disaster".
ABC Australia · 19:35
'Owe my life to you': Driver stops to pull rival out of flaming Ferrari ↗A young Dutch racer is being hailed as a "superhero" after stopping on a racetrack to help pull a fellow competitor out of his flaming car.
ABC Australia · 19:43
Iran threatens 'more painful response' to any further US strikes ↗Iranian and US forces exchanged fire on Saturday in the contested waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
ABC Australia · 19:44
Spring showers possible for parts of Queensland ↗Showers are expected across the east coast on Tuesday as fire crews continue to monitor and contain a number of blazes in parts of the state.
ABC Australia · 19:50
Brisbane drivers using everyday items to avoid camera-issued parking fines ↗Some Brisbane drivers are obscuring their number plates to avoid parking fines as council rakes in almost $35 million in 2026 so far.
ABC Australia · 19:56
Man shot dead outside property in Melbourne's north ↗Police appeal for witnesses to come forward after a man was shot outside a property in Thomastown on Sunday night.
ABC Australia · 20:04
Call for rezoning rethink to protect endangered parrots in Sydney's inner west ↗There are calls to scale up housing closer to the Burwood North Sydney Metro Station, instead of constructing eight to 12-storey apartments neighbouring an endangered bird habitat.
ABC Australia · 20:07
Swans show what 'Bloods' culture is supposed to look like in Brisbane boilover ↗Many questions were asked about Sydney's famed culture in the wake of the Pullman Hotel scandal. As the finals got underway, the players showed exactly what it is supposed to look like on the field.
ABC Australia · 20:20
'This is nuts': Frantic emails reveal SA Electoral Commission's election day chaos ↗The South Australian Electoral Commission was trying to find staff to manage polling booths only hours before election day, with internal messages revealing the extreme pressure officials were under.
ABC Australia · 20:31
Sydney CBD solar farm to cut carbon emissions by 2,000 tonnes a year ↗The rooftops of the International Convention Centre Sydney will be home to a solar farm that is being heralded as the largest in any city centre in the Southern Hemisphere.
ABC Australia · 20:36
Plan to keep older people close to family in search of funding ↗Kilkivan and District Community Care Association Incorporated started the community hub with in-home care and a transport service, but now wants to build interim accommodation for seniors transitioning from large properties who are not quite ready for an aged care facility.
ABC Australia · 20:44
Amazon plane overruns runway and bursts into flames at Miami Airport ↗An Amazon cargo plane has barrelled off a runway at Miami International Airport, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames in a crash that sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky and forced the closure of all runways at one of the United States's busiest airports.
ABC Australia · 20:48
'Not fair and quite sad': Cohort of workers being underpaid by billions ↗A cohort of workers in Australia is being short-changed almost $3.2 billion each year — and many bosses are perpetrating the underpayment through 11-digital numbers.
ABC Australia · 21:03
Live: One Nation reveals plan to divert superannuation to boost pay ↗Australians paying rent or a mortgage would be given a choice to divert a portion of their superannuation to boost their income for up to three years under a One Nation proposal. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 21:06
Live: Wall Street slips as bond yields rise, ASX treading water ↗Stronger-than-expected US jobs data drags down Wall Street on mounting fears of a rate hike this month. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ABC Australia · 21:12
AI replacing Auslan interpreter jobs in regional towns ↗Virtual interpreters, apps and AI can help deaf and hearing-impaired people in regional areas, but there are fears the tech is coming at the expense of face-to-face interpreters.
ABC Australia · 21:20
Tree-killing beetle still poses major threat, as bird flu takes centre stage ↗With the nation's biosecurity experts tied up managing the bird flu outbreak, there are concerns that attention has been diverted from the destructive shot-hole borer beetle.
ABC Australia · 21:31
Sabalenka powers back to US Open quarters in search for first 2026 slam ↗Aryna Sabalenka's quest for her first major crown of 2026 continues as she moves into a US Open quarterfinal against Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova.
ABC Australia · 21:37
Backyard astronomer contributes to world-first Saturn discovery ↗An amateur astronomer helps discover a mysterious decagon on Saturn's south pole, which he tracked from his homemade backyard observatory.
ABC Australia · 21:48
Major changes at Melbourne Airport to start next month ↗New drop-off and pick-up zones will open on October 6, ending a 56-year ritual for passengers of being dropped off at Melbourne Airport's departures ramp.
ABC Australia · 22:04
Elder among last to remember Australia's forgotten 'parkland' ↗Menang elder Aunty Carol Petterson remembers when her family worked as shepherds, driving sheep through the bushland and along rivers towards the coast in southern Western Australia. Decades later, she recalls in vivid detail the natural abundance of the landscape.
ABC Australia · 22:24
Forehand rocket shows Carlos Alcaraz back to 'full power' in US Open win ↗After missing the past two majors with a wrist injury, Carlos Alcaraz shows off his power in a dominant fourth-round win over Tommy Paul.
ABC Australia · 22:36
Police searching for answers after tourist vanishes in two-hour window ↗Northern Territory Police are appealing for help to find a 61-year-old man who went missing from Edith Falls in Nitmiluk National Park outside Katherine on Sunday.
ABC Australia · 23:00
Spinning mill blueprint could provide path to manufacturing revival ↗Companies can use a blueprint created by the country's chief science agency about how to re-establish spinning mills, a vital link missing in Australia's clothing supply, but the fashion industry says it will need significant investment.
ABC Australia · 23:09
Mary Fowler kicks off Manchester City season with opening goal ↗Matildas star Mary Fowler scores the first goal of Manchester City's Women's Super League campaign as the defending champions take down newcomers Birmingham 3-1.
ABC Australia · 23:27
One Nation pushes for early super access for renters and mortgage holders ↗Australians would be given a choice to divert a portion of their superannuation to their take-home pay for up to three years.
ABC Australia · 23:44
Young tractor drivers follow in grandathers' tracks to keep event alive ↗The machinery may be old, but a new generation is finding its place behind the wheel, keeping a traditional tractor pull event alive.