Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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ABC Australia · 00:17
Democrats probe Russian-funded wedding parties for Donald Trump's son ↗Two lavish post-wedding parties for Donald Trump Jr and his wife, held in the Bahamas in May, were funded by Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, who has strong ties to President Vladimir Putin, according to a report by US media outlet ProPublica.
ABC Australia · 00:17
Democrats probe Russian-funded wedding parties for Donald Trump's son ↗Two lavish post-wedding parties for Donald Trump Jr and his wife, held in the Bahamas in May, were funded by Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, who has strong ties to President Vladimir Putin, according to a report by US media outlet ProPublica.
ABC Australia · 01:28
Renshaw reveals secret behind milestone ODI century ↗Matt Renshaw admits he may not have experienced his milestone moment had he opened the batting for Australia against Zimbabwe.
ABC Australia · 01:55
Release of Snowtown serial killer 'very distressing' for victims ↗The decision to approve the release of Snowtown serial killer James Spyridon Vlassakis on parole has still come "as a shock", even though it wasn't unexpected, SA victims' rights commissioner says.
ABC Australia · 02:07
Website crashes due to demand for Spirit of Tasmania bookings ↗Additional capacity for the long-awaited new Spirit of Tasmania ferries was released this morning, with high demand crashing the website.
ABC Australia · 02:08
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue appeals $150m native title compensation ↗Fortescue is the third group to appeal against a record Federal Court award of $150.3 million to traditional owners. Both the Yindjibarndi people and the WA government have lodged filings of their own.
ABC Australia · 02:56
Houthi drone shot down near Mecca, Saudi-led coalition says ↗Saudi authorities say a drone attack, which they claim was launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels, was intercepted before it could reach the holy city of Mecca.
ABC Australia · 02:59
Melbourne council rejects bid to build new church in green wedge ↗A growing religious community in the city's south-east will have to keep looking for a new spiritual home, after councillors rejected a bid to build a church on protected green wedge land.
ABC Australia · 03:01
PM asked to explain wedding invitation to staffer sacked over sexist, racist tweets ↗Offensive social media posts from former Play School star Rhys Muldoon have resurfaced after reports he had been hired by Labor senator Richard Dowling.
ABC Australia · 03:04
Woman's 'courageous' attempt to fight off attacker praised by ACT judge ↗A man has been sentenced to five years in jail for sexually assaulting a woman in an underground car park in Canberra's north.
ABC Australia · 03:22
Kenilworth Dairies offers lifeline to Queensland dairy farm facing closure ↗A Queensland family that feared 80 years of dairying would end after a contract was not renewed has been offered a last-minute lifeline.
ABC Australia · 03:26
'Risk becoming meaningless': Third ACT Labor minister censured ↗An emotional Tara Cheyne defended her track record as she was censured in the ACT Legislative Assembly over reduced library hours, a move criticised by independent Leanne Castley, who said her former party intended to "censure, smear and whinge their way to the 2028 election".
ABC Australia · 03:28
Federal funding delays put Alice Springs youth centre rebuild in jeopardy ↗The redevelopment of a youth centre providing crucial support to disadvantaged Aboriginal children in Alice Springs is in jeopardy due to federal funding delays.
ABC Australia · 03:33
Key SA wave buoy to be redeployed a third time after lightning damage ↗The Bureau of Meteorology wave buoy has only been operational for about 10 months in two years, but replacement parts have been secured following its most outage and it's expected to be transmitting data again this week.
ABC Australia · 03:49
Breaking: At least three dead in LA news helicopter crash near fatal bus accident ↗The NBCLA media outlet has confirmed the helicopter was one of its news choppers which had been flying in the area while reporting on the bus crash.
ABC Australia · 04:02
Darwin homeless shelter residents to be moved 100km south to Batchelor ↗Up to 150 residents at a Darwin homeless shelter will be relocated 100 kilometres south to Batchelor after the site's owner and the Northern Territory and federal governments could not agree on a funding arrangement.
ABC Australia · 04:10
NRLW greats Elliot, Baxter, announce retirement at end of finals ↗The NRLW will farewell two of its most influential figures with Sydney Roosters pair Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter announcing their retirements.
ABC Australia · 04:16
ACT Greens end key working relationship with government ↗The Greens have blown up their relationship with the ACT government, leaving the minority Labor government in a perilous position.
ABC Australia · 04:56
Former spy chief says media failed to report widely on antisemitism ↗Former spy boss Dennis Richardson has criticised the media's handling of "blatant antisemitism" in Australia after the October 7 Hamas attacks and has called for an "open discussion" about extremist Islamists without targeting the broader Australian Muslim community.
ABC Australia · 05:04
Where have all the British backpackers gone? ↗British backpackers are coming to Australia in record numbers, but the traditional working holiday has changed. As the government grapples with migration, the 88-day rule has become part of a bigger debate about what Australia wants from its young British visitors.
ABC Australia · 05:17
Police investigate sand dunes death of Mackay mother ↗Police are trying to fill in the last four days of Payge Leembruggen's life.
ABC Australia · 05:17
Family visas for foreign students targeted in migration crackdown ↗International students would effectively be banned from bringing family members to Australia under a long-awaited overhaul of the immigration system.
ABC Australia · 05:21
Two NSW footballers behind bars after being found guilty of rape ↗After deliberating for one day, a jury has found two country New South Wales footballers guilty of raping a woman at Scone in 2023.
ABC Australia · 05:27
Bazzana whacks two home runs in vital MLB win for Guardians ↗Australian Travis Bazzana has continued his impressive rookie season with two home runs, helping Cleveland secure a crucial 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox in its battle for a Major League Baseball play-off berth.
ABC Australia · 05:51
Breaking: Emergency warning for fire at Blackmore, west of Berry Springs ↗Bushfires Northern Territory have issued an emergency warning for a fire at Stockwell Road in Blackmore, west of Berry Springs.
ABC Australia · 05:51
Emergency warning downgraded as crews bring Top End blaze under control ↗Northern Territory authorities have downgraded an emergency warning for a fire at Stockwell Road in Blackmore, west of Berry Springs, describing it as a "decreasing threat".
ABC Australia · 05:59
Commissioner says system 'failing' amid reports kids living alone in squalor ↗The government admits delays in response to reports more than a dozen children had been living unsupervised in squalid conditions in South Hedland.
ABC Australia · 06:09
Unpacking the 12 days that threw Ed Sheeran's tour into chaos ↗The withdrawal of a touring band and support acts for Ed Sheeran's Loops tour is a saga involving the removal of Macklemore from shows over pro-Palestinian comments. Here's how it's played out thus far.
ABC Australia · 06:18
Major AI company Anthropic signs deal to use $32b Queensland data centre ↗A $32 billion data centre proposed for a site west of Brisbane will be used by AI giant Anthropic.
ABC Australia · 06:18
Gold Coast mayor apologises for outburst but maintains recollection of Trump dinner ↗Under-fire Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate says he had a conversation about tariffs with US President Donald Trump just before dinner at Mar-a-Lago — despite the Trump Organization claiming no such dinner happened.
ABC Australia · 06:35
Tszyu changes tune on controversial draw, eyes off fights in US ↗Believing his domestic duties are done, Nikita Tszyu is ready to take on America after changing his tune and claiming victory in his controversial draw with countryman Ben Mahoney.
ABC Australia · 06:37
Community 'blindsided' by legislation change fears becoming ghost town ↗The state government has introduced legislation to repeal a requirement for a coal mine to house its workforce in a nearby town.
ABC Australia · 07:07
'Inhumane and unfair': NDIS clients stuck in hospital for months ↗A disability advocate says three men being left in a Tasmanian hospital for months because they can't secure extra NDIS support to manage at home is "inhumane and unfair".
ABC Australia · 07:15
Men tell inquest they had no involvement in missing mum's disappearance ↗A coronial inquest investigating the suspected death of Joanne Butterfield, who has not been seen since 1998, has heard evidence from two men who lived in the area where she was last seen.
ABC Australia · 07:17
Victoria's construction sector royal commission to open next week ↗The inquiry into corruption on major Victorian infrastructure projects will hold an opening hearing next Wednesday, two months out from the state election.
ABC Australia · 07:23
NDIS provider's former director had drug problem, court told ↗A former co-director of a company that oversaw Ann Marie Smith's care was captured on a listening device admitting she has a drug problem after she was asked to leave her workplace to seek help, court documents show.
ABC Australia · 07:29
Top AI execs met with federal ministers as copyright proposal leaked ↗The leaked plans have sparked backlash from creatives and critics across the political spectrum.
ABC Australia · 07:48
Family of motorcyclist killed on highway calls for no 'political agendas' ↗Family members of a 71-year-old man who died after his motorcycle reportedly struck a pothole on a regional Victorian highway say they are heartbroken over the "sudden and devastating loss".
ABC Australia · 07:54
Alex de Minaur readies for Davis Cup tie between Australia and Poland ↗A Davis Cup tie has come at the perfect time for Alex de Minaur as he searches to recapture a spark after nearly a decade on tour.
ABC Australia · 08:01
$42b fund manager Cathie Wood sees interest rates topping 7pc on AI boom ↗The artificial intelligence boom could push the global economy into "good deflation" as economic growth surges, but that could result in interest rates exceeding 7 per cent, according to a major technology investor.
ABC Australia · 08:09
Former AFL player Ben Cousins's event cancelled after community backlash ↗Family violence workers say they are relieved an event featuring former AFL star Ben Cousins has been cancelled after community backlash.
ABC Australia · 08:14
Man jailed for New Year's Day campground drink-driving rampage ↗A man who drove over a family's tent in a Tasmanian campground early on New Year's Day in 2022 has been jailed.
ABC Australia · 08:21
Teens lucky to be alive after alleged attack on 'problem' croc, handler says ↗A crocodile handler who worked with the four-metre reptile allegedly attacked at Perth Zoo says it would have ripped his head off if given the chance.
ABC Australia · 08:27
Discovery of missing woman's car in river heightens family's fears ↗Seven months after she went missing, Yvonne Whear's car has been found submerged in a river less than 10 kilometres from her home in northern NSW.
ABC Australia · 08:35
Man jailed after committing multiple sexual offences against children ↗An Aldinga Beach man has been jailed for more than 12 years for sexual offences involving children.
ABC Australia · 08:38
Australia's 43-year MotoGP streak continues with Senna Agius signing ↗There will be a full-time Australian rider in motorcycle racing's premier class for the 43rd consecutive year, with 21-year-old Senna Agius signing to race for KTM Tech3 next year.
ABC Australia · 08:53
Domestic violence offenders to face harsher penalties under new laws ↗Queensland police will be given expanded powers and penalties for domestic violence offenders, increased under legislative changes expected to be introduced to parliament this week.
ABC Australia · 09:03
'Very disappointing': Indigenous group reacts to NSW land law change ↗Changes to a law allowing the transfer of government land into Indigenous ownership have passed NSW parliament, creating a new barrier to land claims that peak bodies have described as a "regression."
ABC Australia · 09:13
Ninth person charged over fatal house party attack on 21yo man ↗Police have charged a ninth person with murder over an attack on a 21-year-old man at a house party in Logan.
ABC Australia · 11:17
'Nukes with opinions': Former Labor leader's chilling AI warning ↗Former Labor leader Bill Shorten issues an extraordinary warning on what he sees as the danger of AI advancement.
ABC Australia · 11:23
Perth city 'landmark' sign badly damaged by fire at Yagan Square ↗A popular sign in one of Perth's busiest thoroughfares is damaged in a blaze, which is quickly extinguished.
ABC Australia · 11:36
Former Kosovo president Thaci sentenced to 25 years' prison for war crimes ↗Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci is found guilty of war crimes, including murder, torture and illegal detention.
ABC Australia · 12:05
Canada in the EU and other takeaways from State of European Union ↗European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has suggested Canada could become the first "associate member" of the European Union.
ABC Australia · 14:09
Tiny cells and creatures dazzle in microscopic video competition ↗Stunning scenes of the world through microscopes have been put on display by the Nikon Small World In Motion competition winners.
ABC Australia · 16:00
Duterte appears in person at The Hague over 'war on drugs' killings ↗The 81-year-old served as president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, before being charged with crimes against humanity for setting up, funding and arming death squads that targeted narcotics peddlers and users.
ABC Australia · 16:16
Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis fire back, further widening Middle East war ↗Iran-backed rebels in Yemen launch drones and missiles at Saudi cities, as the Kingdom launches hundreds of air strikes against Houthi positions, in a further sign that the conflict is worsening.
ABC Australia · 16:45
At least 20 dead, including children, as war-damaged building collapses in Gaza ↗The UN says many Palestinians are living in buildings damaged by Israel's air strikes across Gaza, warning many are at danger of collapse.
ABC Australia · 17:39
Sweden's left-wing bloc wins general election by slim margin ↗The centre-left coalition has secured a one-seat majority over the right-wing bloc that had been in power since 2022.
ABC Australia · 18:30
COVID vaccines no longer free for many Australians from next month ↗Only some people will continue to get the COVID-19 vaccination for free after October 1. Here's what the changes mean for you.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Quiz: How well did you pay attention to the 2026 Emmy Awards? ↗From the glitz and glamour of the red carpet to censored speeches and broken records — this year's Emmys had it all.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Resident Evil keeps coming back from the dead ↗After 30 years of rabid zombies and massive profits, the Resident Evil franchise is ready to infect cinemas once more.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Jacinda Ardern never expected to have to pick her walkout music ↗From singing country and western with her sister to introducing the New Zealand parliament to drum and bass, music has played an important part in Dame Jacinda Ardern's life.
ABC Australia · 19:10
Data deep dive reveals the crumbling state of Victorian roads ↗The state government has promised to fix half a million potholes this financial year, but some argue new strategies are needed to help manage the state's aging road network.
ABC Australia · 19:15
Foreign YouTuber using AI to promote One Nation to thousands ↗An ABC NEWS Verify investigation has revealed exactly how a YouTube political commentator from overseas is using AI to pretend to be Australian and promote One Nation to thousands of people.
ABC Australia · 19:15
US Fed hikes interest rates to curb inflation in move likely to rile Trump ↗The US economy has been dealing with years of higher-than-target inflation, and prices have surged in the wake of Mr Trump's war on Iran, his signature tariff policies and the ongoing AI boom.
ABC Australia · 19:15
US Fed hikes interests rates to curb inflation in move likely to rile Trump ↗The US economy has been dealing with years of higher-than-target inflation, and prices have surged in the wake of Mr Trump's war on Iran, his signature tariff policies and the ongoing AI boom.
ABC Australia · 19:17
Woman convicted after severely emaciated dog rescued by RSPCA ↗A Tasmanian woman has been banned from owning animals for seven years and received a fine after pleading guilty to two counts of animal cruelty. Her dog was rescued by the RSPCA last year severely emaciated.
ABC Australia · 19:25
Australian wheelchairs donated to Gaza stuck in Jordan warehouse ↗Hundreds of wheelchairs, donated by two Australian charities to help injured children in Gaza, are stuck in warehouses in Jordan due to Israeli restrictions.
ABC Australia · 19:25
Apple varieties 'lost over the years' are being kept alive in this collection ↗A heritage-listed orchard on a university campus is helping to preserve a slice of Tasmania's apple history.
ABC Australia · 19:26
Teens charged with murder over south-west Sydney mistaken identity shooting ↗Two teenagers are charged with murder over the alleged mistaken identity shooting of a university student in Sydney's south-west.
ABC Australia · 19:32
Labor's long-awaited migration overhaul targets temporary visas ↗Labor will tighten rules for temporary migrants bringing family members, switching visas and extending their stays as it seeks to cut net overseas migration.
ABC Australia · 19:37
About 2 per cent of hotel rooms are accessible in major Queensland cities ↗A new report has audited hotel rooms in key 2032 Olympics and Paralympics destinations across Brisbane, Cairns and the Gold Coast.
ABC Australia · 19:37
'Pretty emotional': Rare video shows humpback whale with stillborn calf ↗Researchers say the footage is a rare example of "grieving behaviour", after the whale remained with its calf for several hours.
ABC Australia · 19:41
Tips for consumers hit with a debt collection notice ↗This year has been a perfect storm for financial stress.
ABC Australia · 19:52
Victoria's power on the line as data centres boom ↗Australia's biggest wind farm is about to double in capacity. Twenty-five per cent will power data centres.
ABC Australia · 20:01
Beekeepers reeling after bees worth up to $20k stolen ↗Police investigate the theft of multiple beehives worth tens of thousands of dollars from properties in Far North Queensland.
ABC Australia · 20:04
Woman's dying wish to see brother denied amid visa dispute ↗Anna Rochford lives with a rare and debilitating condition and her greatest wish is to see her brother one last time, but applications for a sponsored visa have been repeatedly denied.
ABC Australia · 20:24
Behind China's 'fearmongering' claim is a fundamental fear about AI ↗China and America are racing for AI supremacy, and neither will slow down while the other keeps surging. But that does not mean China is not worried about AI threats.
ABC Australia · 20:30
'Fear and anger' after domestic violence offender's sentence slashed ↗Two years into her relationship with Benjamin Morris, a 19-year-old woman was running barefoot in the dark, hiding in bushes to escape him.
ABC Australia · 20:32
Daly Cherry-Evans has arrived at the end of forever ↗Daly Cherry-Evans used to joke he'd play forever but as his final days in the NRL loom the Roosters halfback must now reckon with an ending that is a long time coming.
ABC Australia · 20:33
Sleepless nights and depression for buyers after Bathla collapse ↗Prospective buyers have been bunking with loved ones for more than a year, while current owners scramble to secure repairs on their Bathla properties.
ABC Australia · 20:33
Palace hits back over Charles Spencer's claim about Princess Diana ↗King Charles has taken the unusual step of responding to criticism from the brother of his late first wife, Diana, saying through a spokesperson that grief can affect reason, judgement, and memory.
ABC Australia · 20:35
Aussie F1 Grand Prix loses season-opening honour but gains sprint race ↗Melbourne's Australian Grand Prix will not have the privilege of opening the 2027 Formula 1 season, but it will boast two races in its biggest weekend yet.
ABC Australia · 20:40
End of certainty: Governing in the ACT just became more chaotic ↗Try as he may to put a brave face on it, the ACT's Chief Minister has had a very public epiphany.
ABC Australia · 20:41
Geologist hopes to find evidence of underwater volcano ↗About 60 years ago, an oil and gas survey found unusual reefs off the South Australian coastline. Now, a geologist wants to know whether it is evidence of a volcano.
ABC Australia · 21:08
Live: Universities Australia boss 'deeply worried' about migration overhaul ↗The chief executive of Universities Australia says any move to cut the number of international students will do "lasting damage" to Australia's university sector. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 21:12
WTA Finals hoped to become 'Super Bowl of women's sports' ↗The season-ending WTA Finals find a new home in North Carolina, as the tour seeks to take greater control of its flagship event amid financial concerns.
ABC Australia · 21:17
Homeless people given less than a week to move from camp in Perth's south ↗Roughly 50 people have been camped out in makeshift conditions at Memorial Drive in the City of Rockingham, with the state government telling them to leave.
ABC Australia · 21:30
Mount Buffalo Chalet set to reopen after more than two decades ↗A new generation is set to breathe life into the heritage-listed Mount Buffalo Chalet, which is reopening after a 20-year hiatus.
ABC Australia · 21:41
Live: US policymakers expect Fed to raise rates again this year ↗The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points and policymakers expect one more hike before the end of the year.
ABC Australia · 21:43
One Nation volunteer previously promoted neo-Nazi ideologies ↗A One Nation volunteer at a WA by-election was found by a tribunal to have previously promoted racist and neo-Nazi ideologies.
ABC Australia · 22:01
Families stunned by order to remove 'non-compliant' tributes from grave sites ↗The Bunbury Cemetery Board is under fire from locals after issuing 28-day removal notices for "non-compliant" tributes at gravesites.
ABC Australia · 22:04
Broncos NRLW stars credit 'Princey blow-up' for season turnaround ↗Tamika Upton and Romy Teitzel insist an emotive half-time address from coach Scott Prince was the catalyst for the team's return to form.
ABC Australia · 22:07
Cold case trial told tenant was murdered over $2k in rent arrears ↗Steven Johnson pleads not guilty to one charge of murder, in relation to the disappearance of 38-year-old Christopher Jarvis near Warrnambool, 20 years ago.
ABC Australia · 22:08
Housing Trust apologises to tenant after delays to remove black mould ↗The South Australian Ombudsman has found the Housing Trust failed to ensure a property met "reasonable standards of health and safety" despite multiple reports of black mould from the tenant.
ABC Australia · 22:26
Family members pay tribute to Qld woman who died in Indonesia fall ↗Brianna Cronin's family has paid tribute to the 29-year-old following her death in Indonesia, and is calling for public assistance to bring her home.
ABC Australia · 22:39
Landcare group prepares for new battle against billion-dollar mine ↗Approval for a proposed silver mine in Central NSW was overturned in a legal challenge by a landcare group, but the project is set to be reassessed by the Independent Planning Commission.
ABC Australia · 22:57
Cheryl Grimmer's family 'deeply angry' as decision to drop case upheld ↗Cheryl Grimmer's family says more than 50 detailed submissions have been met with an extraordinarily brief determination after the DPP upheld the decision to abandon the case.
ABC Australia · 23:03
Country police dangle $20 reward for sober drivers ↗In a novel reversal of the usual approach to drink driving, police in Manjimup have been offering $20 vouchers to drivers who blow zero when breathalysed.
ABC Australia · 23:26
The Italian dog breed helping farmers protect their livestock ↗Pest animals cost Australia's farmers about $1 billion a year, but Maremma guardian dogs could play a vital role in protecting vulnerable livestock.
ABC Australia · 23:30
Breaking: Greene to leave Giants ahead of potential move to Cats ↗After much speculation, Toby Greene is departing the Giants to return to Victoria, as he eyes a move to the Cats in 2027.
ABC Australia · 23:52
New laws on mining objections 'hacking at safety net' ↗Proposed laws in Queensland would restrict who can object to a mine and give politicians greater control over whether objections are heard in court.