Friday, 11 September 2026
306 articles · times in UTC
ABC Australia · 00:02
BHP subsidiary class action begins over public holiday work ↗The class action alleges that a BHP subsidiary did not offer workers a reasonable chance to apply for leave over public holidays.
ABC Australia · 00:23
Sydney Olympic Park to get city's only four-platform metro station ↗Sydney Olympic Park will be home to a four-platform metro station, the only one its size on Sydney's rapidly expanding metro network, aimed at easing transport headaches at the major events hub.
ABC Australia · 00:29
Nursing graduates face 'trial by fire' during rural program, study finds ↗A new report from CQUniversity finds that newly graduated nurses completing their training programs at rural or remote health facilities are underprepared for the growing workloads they are expected to handle in emergency care.
ABC Australia · 00:48
The innovative and lucrative athletics format sidelining some of its stars ↗As World Athletics debuts its new Ultimate Championship format, Australian discus champion Matt Denny questions the logic behind his sport missing out.
ABC Australia · 01:09
Imitation gun found in Melbourne primary school playground ↗The ABC understands two students found the imitation firearm at Princes Hill Primary School at lunchtime yesterday.
ABC Australia · 01:11
'Lawyer X' has compensation claim thrown out of court ↗Nicola Gobbo was seeking at least $800,000 in damages from the state of Victoria over claims she was groomed by police to become a source in late 2005.
ABC Australia · 01:22
Ferocious blaze destroys heritage-listed Townsville pub ↗The Great Northern Hotel, built in 1900, has partially collapsed following a fire that took firefighters hours to bring under control.
ABC Australia · 01:24
Breaking: Bogie triple murderer appeals against conviction and sentence ↗Triple murderer Darryl Valroy Young, 63, lodges an appeal against his conviction and sentence for killing his neighbours at the gate of his cattle station in 2022.
ABC Australia · 01:31
Neil Armfield on Death of a Salesman's relevance to a modern world for sale ↗Arthur Miller may have been written his award-winning play in 1948, but its story about a tired, broke and increasingly deluded salesman is as relevant as ever.
ABC Australia · 01:39
Breaking: Molly Ticehurst's killer jailed for 'absolutely terrifying' murder ↗The killer of childcare worker Molly Ticehurst has been sentenced to 28 years in jail.
ABC Australia · 01:49
Having a toilet at work shouldn't be news, but in the construction industry it is ↗There are calls to make toilets and sanitary disposal bins a mandatory part of setting up a construction site in the ACT.
ABC Australia · 01:51
Luke Sayers apologises as ex-wife's lewd photo defamation case settles ↗The former Carlton president apologised unreservedly to his former wife, Cate, after the high-profile case reached settlement on Friday.
ABC Australia · 01:54
Australia's northernmost incursion of varroa mite detected in Queensland ↗The devastating honey bee parasite Varroa destructor mite has been detected in Far North Queensland, in what is believed to be the most northern detection of the destructive pest in Australia.
ABC Australia · 01:57
Man's body found at mine near outback opal town ↗The body of a man has been found at an open cut mine south of Coober Pedy in South Australia's outback, police say.
ABC Australia · 01:57
Apartment buyer facing $40k shortfall as Bathla collapse puts discount offer at risk ↗May bought her apartment on the promise that property developer Bathla would knock $40,000 off the price at settlement. Now with the company in administration, she has no guarantee it will be honoured.
ABC Australia · 02:06
App owner who lost discrimination case after barring trans woman denied appeal ↗The decision shuts down the final avenue of appeal in the landmark case of the Giggle for Girls app and Roxanne Tickle, who was previously awarded $20,000 in damages by the Federal Court.
ABC Australia · 02:08
Resort says sale or refinancing will address 'outstanding' superannuation ↗The co-owner of a high-profile South Australian island resort confirms the business is working to pay "outstanding” superannuation as Rumi on Louth is listed for sale.
ABC Australia · 02:20
Mining safety regulator warns against 'unprecedented' vapes in mines ↗Resources Safety and Health Queensland is investigating an unprecedented number of reports of contraband being brought into coalmines.
ABC Australia · 02:23
Man charged after allegedly stealing car with baby inside ↗A 51-year-old man is arrested and charged after allegedly carjacking a vehicle with a baby inside in Victoria's north-west.
ABC Australia · 02:44
Sydney Roosters claim NRLW minor premiership after another perfect season ↗The Roosters come home strong to secure a second straight unbeaten NRLW season as they look to rectify last year's grand final stumble.
ABC Australia · 02:54
Six Melbourne shops forced shut over illicit tobacco the 'first of many' ↗Shops in Footscray and Richmond have been ordered to close for up to 90 days by tobacco licensing inspectors given new powers by the Victorian government.
ABC Australia · 02:58
No traffic lights from Melbourne to Coffs as M1 'missing link' opens ↗The first vehicles have hit the $2.24 billion M1 extension at Raymond Terrace, 18 months ahead of schedule.
ABC Australia · 03:04
Tasmanian sand mine bid to include 700m jetty in the north-east ↗An upcoming proposal to mine millions of tonnes of sand for export from Tasmania's largest farm triggers concern from Aboriginal groups.
ABC Australia · 03:09
Breaking: Queensland's credit rating downgraded for first time since 2009 ↗Queensland's credit rating has been downgraded for the first time in almost 20 years, putting pressure on the state's multi-billion-dollar debt and Olympic infrastructure.
ABC Australia · 03:28
Vance makes plea to war-weary Republicans in keynote address ↗US Vice-President JD Vance gives a keynote address at the Republicans' midterm conventions, in what will inevitably be seen as an early pitch to become Donald Trump's successor.
ABC Australia · 03:44
Arrests made at Ballarat bikie clubhouse over alleged botched arson attack ↗Police arrested several people, including a patched Bandidos member, as part of an investigation into several incidents, including an alleged Melton firebombing where a man mistakenly set himself on fire.
ABC Australia · 04:03
Roll up for a look at how Royal Adelaide Show costs have changed ↗As commodity prices inflate like a free-floating helium balloon accidentally released from the hand of a hapless child, most things — not just dodgem rides and Dagwood dogs — tend to hit the hip pocket with a little extra force.
ABC Australia · 04:08
Rybakina beats Gauff to book US Open final against Sabalenka ↗Elena Rybakina overpowers Coco Gauff in a fierce US Open semifinal to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
ABC Australia · 04:14
ATO employee charged over alleged disclosure of information to organised crime groups ↗A multi-agency federal investigation leads to corruption-related charges against a 32-year-old Gold Coast man who worked with the Australian Taxation Office.
ABC Australia · 04:20
49ers ransack 'Rams House' in epic Melbourne NFL show ↗Much was made of the Melbourne Cricket Ground being 'Rams House' for the week, but after arriving earlier than their fancied rivals the San Francisco 49ers ran away with the chocolates as the NFL put on a show for the ages.
ABC Australia · 04:35
Media personality Isaac Compton found not guilty of assaulting women ↗The media personality and musician has been found not guilty of assaulting and sexually touching two women at a Newcastle house party.
ABC Australia · 04:49
Former teacher spared jail after seeking stories about underage boys ↗A former school teacher in Victoria's north-west has been handed an 18-month community corrections order after pleading guilty over child abuse material.
ABC Australia · 04:53
'The game is up': Aussie professor at centre of AI maths controversy speaks out ↗AI has made the race to publish mathematical breakthroughs pointless, according to the Australian at the centre of an controversy this week involving one of the world's top AI companies.
ABC Australia · 05:00
When it's time to wash your pet's bed and how to do it ↗Ever wondered about the wisdom of running your pet's bedding through your washing machine? We asked the experts about how hygienic it is and how to do it without ruining your machine.
ABC Australia · 05:01
Gliders return to world stage after missing last Paralympics ↗Australia's women's wheelchair basketball team has begun its World Championships campaign in Canada, with one eye on Brisbane 2032.
ABC Australia · 05:02
Quick hits: NFL goes AFL, Jonas Brothers rock, and 100k fans see rare sight ↗The NFL's first match in Australia lived up to the hype, with 100,000 people packing the MCG to watch the San Francisco 49ers defeat the LA Rams. Here are the quick hits from the historic season opener.
ABC Australia · 05:02
'Really scary': Residents seek clarity as gangland war becomes political ↗A soundbite from a veteran detective has ignited a political war of words over gangland violence in Sydney.
ABC Australia · 05:40
How two premierships in one year was the making of Isaiya Katoa ↗Isaiya Katoa prepares for his NRL semifinal debut as the prince of the game's playmakers and four years ago it was a series of brilliant finals performances that birthed his budding legend.
ABC Australia · 05:43
Search resumes for 80 missing in popular Philippines tourist spot ↗Authorities are still trying to determine whether any foreigners were on board the ferry, which is afloat off the town of Coron, known for its diving sites and island-hopping attractions.
ABC Australia · 05:49
Residents say they 'can't live without' firewood ahead of ban ↗A ban on collecting firewood in two national parks, due to come into effect next month, has many residents questioning how they will heat their homes next winter.
ABC Australia · 05:58
Analyst warns of 'late-stage bubble' as rates and oil prices surge ↗Global interest rate hikes are predicted as oil prices spark inflation fears.
ABC Australia · 06:32
Police arrest alleged gunman for hire after NSW shooting ↗NSW Police will allege a man was hired to carry out a shooting that left another man with multiple gunshot injuries.
ABC Australia · 06:50
Motorbike rider who did burnout during Newcastle riot jailed ↗Mark Distefano, 25, is sentenced to 12 months in jail for his role in a riot in Newcastle earlier this year.
ABC Australia · 07:22
Queensland Health updated IVF family guidelines a win for families ↗Queensland Health guidelines that classified lesbian couples as separate families have been changed after the treatments of several couples were disrupted.
ABC Australia · 07:28
Singapore's ministers get a bump to already world-leading salaries ↗Moves to increase the pay of Singapore's famously well-paid political appointment holders will see the prime minister's package increase to $S3.6 million, including bonuses. So why are Singapore's pollies on such a good wicket?
ABC Australia · 07:32
Coroner finds NT Police missed 'flags' before officer took his own life ↗After more than two decades on the front line and stints in remote communities, Constable Michael Deutrom took his own life in 2022, devastating colleagues and casting a stark light on the heavy toll of a policing career.
ABC Australia · 07:32
Farmstay guest jailed for killing, burning owner who rejected his advances ↗Timothy Loosemore killed Maree Vermont in her rural Victorian home then set fire to the house to destroy the crime scene.
ABC Australia · 07:36
AFP denies race influenced mistaken arrest of First Nations teen ↗An internal investigation by the Australian Federal Police into the mistaken arrest of a First Nations teenager finds no evidence of discrimination or use of excessive force.
ABC Australia · 08:01
Former China ambassador warns Beijing is becoming 'smug' and closed ↗A former ambassador to China has sharply critiqued elements of the Morrison government's response to Beijing's coercion, saying some in the Coalition "almost delighted" in being targeted and "paraded" the famous list of 14 grievances handed over by Chinese diplomats.
ABC Australia · 08:08
Truck driver charged over fatal collision that left teen boy dead ↗Thom Hosking died as he walked across the Midland Highway to school on the morning of October 10 last year. Major collision detectives have charged a 36-year-old truck driver over the incident.
ABC Australia · 08:10
Accused murderer allegedly admitted crime to undercover ACT police ↗Police gathering of intel from text messages, mobile data, and a covert operation culminated in the arrest of Jack Henry Curtin over the murder of Kylee McHugh, according to court documents.
ABC Australia · 08:25
Police use of force under review after 63yo woman pushed to ground ↗WA Police are reviewing an officer's use of force after footage appeared to show him pushing a 63-year-old Indigenous woman to the ground.
ABC Australia · 08:31
Former Liberal candidate cautioned over LGBTQIA+ comments ↗The long-running saga began at a council meeting in 2024 when emergency doctor and councillor Thomas Brough said the plus in LGBTQIA+ included "minor attracted persons".
ABC Australia · 08:46
Being a renter, Jenny missed out on solar boon but that is about to change ↗Australia readies to lift a ban on plug-in solar, unlocking access to the technology for millions of apartment dwellers and renters for the first time.
ABC Australia · 08:53
Live: Souths face Knights in sudden death finals elimination clash ↗South Sydney and Newcastle get the NRL Finals series underway with an elimination clash at the Sydney Football Stadium. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 09:03
Live: Dockers and Cats put season on the line in semifinal showdown ↗Minor premier Fremantle is bidding to avoid an ignominious straight-sets exit as it takes on Geelong in a massive AFL semifinal at Perth Stadium. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 09:49
Putin and Iranian president arrive in India for summit focusing on war ↗Vladimir Putin arrives in India for talks ahead of an 11-member BRICS summit set to be dominated by conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine.
ABC Australia · 10:01
'Landmark' NT novel wins best fiction at Prime Minister's Literary Awards ↗A novel based on the oral history of Yolŋu people has taken out the fiction prize at this year's Prime Minister's Literary Awards, with judges describing it as a "profound work of remembrance and re-imagination".
ABC Australia · 13:29
Breaking: Norway's Princess Astrid dies aged 94 two days after King's funeral ↗Norway's Princess Astrid, an older sister of the late king Harald, died on Friday at the age of 94, two days after the King's funeral.
ABC Australia · 14:38
Nepal estimates reconstruction after deadly floods to cost nearly $7 billion ↗Nepal says nearly $7 billion is needed for it to recover from the deadly August 26 floods, arguing wealthier countries should treat the climate change-fuelled disaster as a "shared responsibility".
ABC Australia · 17:23
'Nothing to hide': Brazil's presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro under corruption investigation ↗Brazil's right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro says he has "nothing to hide" in a corruption investigation that was revealed just weeks before voters go to the polls.
ABC Australia · 18:30
How Deaf people connect with music, from Beethoven to haptic vests ↗Deaf musicians have shaped classical music for centuries, but only recently have innovations like haptic vests and Auslan signers enabled deeper connections.
ABC Australia · 18:30
BookTok influences what you read, even if you aren't on social media ↗BookTok is said to have cut out the step between author and reader. But what does that mean through the filter of a social media algorithm?
ABC Australia · 18:30
Couple elopes to island paradise amid trend for simple micro weddings ↗As soon as Jackie and Hayden Nuttall exchanged marriage vows, they pulled on their wetsuits for a blissful snorkel in paradise, as small, no-fuss weddings gain popularity.
ABC Australia · 18:42
The mind of a murderer. The chilling texts from Molly Ticehurst's killer ↗Molly Ticehurst's ex said he could kill her faster than police could arrive, and he was right. The childcare worker and mum did everything she could to stop his deadly plan, but it wasn't enough.
ABC Australia · 18:42
What 165 years of data tells us about our recent migration boom ↗The story of Australia is a story of migration, and the country's immigration system is once more at the centre of heated political debate.
ABC Australia · 18:46
ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge of Leonardo DiCaprio, desserts and clapping along with Friends ↗Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned: we might try to trick you.
ABC Australia · 18:57
This project was to bring proton therapy to Australia. Alternate plans tell another story ↗Australians have been promised proton cancer therapy for years. The latest hope rests with a multi-million-dollar Sydney development where the money, partners and even the machine itself remain uncertain.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Germany's election and the UK's sanctions signals political warfare ↗Two significant shifts this week showed political warfare is on full display in Europe.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Hastie emerges as genuine conviction politician ↗People who lead us in public life can often sound like one of those dead-eyed "large language models" many are so worried about.
ABC Australia · 19:00
The true crime writer fighting to solve decades-old Adelaide murders ↗Debi Marhsall can't stop investigating true crime, despite her family begging her to stop and the toll she says it's taken on her life.
ABC Australia · 19:12
No longer safe as houses: Why no-one is rushing to Bathla's rescue ↗Bathla has bought itself another fortnight. But while five lenders are keeping a part of the business alive, others are taking control of individual projects, pulling the sprawling property group apart piece by piece.
ABC Australia · 19:30
Pack the umbrella as cooler days and showers loom for Qld this weekend ↗After sweltering days across parts of the state, a cool change has begun for the weekend with scattered showers likely continuing.
ABC Australia · 20:10
Court hears how Mexican police found bodies of Australian brothers ↗Mexican authorities tell a court in Ensenada of the grim clues that led to the remains of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad being found.
ABC Australia · 20:32
This water scored a perfect 100. Now it's being served like wine ↗An underground aquifer on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula is producing award-winning mineral water as Australian producers tap into the growing global fine-water market.
ABC Australia · 20:39
Fremantle Dockers show they have the steel to be best in AFL ↗Fremantle booked a spot in the AFL Preliminary Finals with a stirring win over Geelong, which showed the Dockers have what it takes to go the whole way.
ABC Australia · 20:55
US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks ↗The US commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a poignant ceremony in New York marked by Donald Trump's absence and searing criticism from victims' relatives.
ABC Australia · 21:01
Lions' shock loss to Swans was about more than complacency ↗Some critics might think Brisbane did not take Sydney seriously in the first week of the AFL finals, but there were other reasons for their heavy defeat.
ABC Australia · 21:01
England has won 38 straight Tests but Wallaroos won't die wondering ↗On paper, Australia is not given a chance of beating England in this weekend's WXV Global Series Test, but the Wallaroos refuse to be intimidated.
ABC Australia · 21:10
Qld breach bail laws face heavy criticism in parliament submissions ↗In more than 250 submissions to Queensland parliament on the proposed bail laws overhaul, experts from policing, legal professions, and advocacy services have widely criticised the legislation.
ABC Australia · 21:11
What does a credit rating downgrade mean for Queenslanders? ↗Queensland's credit rating has been downgraded for the first time in 17 years. Here's what that could mean for the people in the state.
ABC Australia · 21:11
Council tapes over ‘political’ Indigenous tribute on $400k signs ↗Community concern is growing over a decision by an inner west Sydney council to black out sections of its entry signs which pay tribute to the area's traditional owners.
ABC Australia · 21:13
Couple must leave 'dream' tiny home after court ruling ↗A NSW couple have lost their court battle to continue living in their tiny home on wheels, which the Australian Tiny House Association says could have implications for all the state's caravan owners.
ABC Australia · 21:51
Cost of SA's aged care 'crisis' revealed as stranded patients wait for beds ↗The South Australian Government spent more than $123 million last year on patients stranded in hospital waiting for aged care beds.
ABC Australia · 21:57
Best wet season in decades gives life to living medicine cabinet ↗After a particularly wet season, wildflowers and other plant life along the Darling-Baaka River have flourished in numbers not seen for decades, according to local Barkindji and Malyangapa tour guide Dave Doyle.
ABC Australia · 22:00
Australian-first water recycling tech switched on in regional NSW ↗A new water recycling plant in Central NSW can process '16 times' more efficiently than existing systems, its inventor says.
ABC Australia · 22:28
'Has anybody been consulted?' Business owners stunned by bill increase ↗Businesses have been hit with hefty bill increases by Tasmania's water provider, leaving some wondering if they can remain open.
ABC Australia · 22:30
Diesel price 'deja vu' for grain farmers nearing harvest ↗Farmers are embarking on the fourth largest winter harvest on record as the diesel price rises again.
ABC Australia · 22:31
Aussie athletics star shocked at massive pay packet for coming second ↗Australia's Nicola Olyslagers finishes second in the high jump at the new Ultimate Championship competition.
ABC Australia · 22:42
Darwin soccer club helps migrants find community and a place to call home ↗For one family who fled Myanmar, soccer has become a pathway to friendship, belonging and a new life in Darwin.
ABC Australia · 22:48
After nearly 50 years, this master craftsman is hanging up his tools ↗After answering a newspaper ad in the 70s, Hobart's Gavin Merrington has travelled the world, visiting and preserving stained glass works. After 48 years, he's hanging up his hat with one last project.
ABC Australia · 22:49
Teen charged over mistaken identity murder of Sydney tradie ↗Police charge an 18-year-old man they allege carried out drone surveillance for the botched underworld hit that left Joshua Macdonald dead.
ABC Australia · 22:50
Country Women's Association celebrates 90 years in outback town ↗Founded when there were fewer than 50 women in Tennant Creek, the town's CWA branch is celebrating 90 years of service.
ABC Australia · 23:08
Rio Tinto's exit from remote NT town looms large over by-election ↗Mining giant Rio Tinto is set to withdraw from Nhulunbuy in 2029, leaving the town without its biggest employer. What's next for the region could be the key issue at today's Mulka by-election.
ABC Australia · 23:08
Growing pains in Rockingham before AUKUS subs even arrive ↗With the WA city of Rockingham set to experience growth equivalent to hosting 10 Olympic Games, community leaders are questioning how the region south of Perth will cope and who will foot the bill.
ABC Australia · 23:12
The tactics at 'Trump-a-palooza' reveal risks for Republicans ↗Donald Trump's approval rating is at dire lows. But he has deliberately tied his party's fortunes to his own popularity, and "Trump-a-palooza" showed his tactics are not changing.
ABC Australia · 23:53
Saudi Arabia closes oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq ↗Drones launched from Iraq have hit a major Saudi oil pipeline and led to its closure, as Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels capture a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea.
ABC Australia · 23:54
Zverev powers into US Open final ahead of all-American semi ↗Alexander Zverev continues his dominant season with a straight sets semifinal victory to reach the final of the US Open.