Friday, 18 September 2026
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ABC Australia · 00:01
Trump seen looking at plans for Kennedy Center demolition ↗A judge has blocked any immediate efforts to destroy the Kennedy Center, after Donald Trump was photographed through the windows of Air Force One appearing to look at plans for the building's demolition.
ABC Australia · 00:22
K'gari resort set to be sold to US travel giant ↗K'gari's Kingfisher Bay Resort is set to be taken over by US-owned "experiential tourism" giant Journey Beyond.
ABC Australia · 00:26
Taipan crash inquiry leads to recommendation for Defence report review ↗The senate inquiry, which began its hearings in June, heard claims an independent Defence Flight Safety Bureau (DFSB) had been corrupted by a conflict of interest and contained "manipulated" evidence.
ABC Australia · 00:26
The fine, the party, and the building watchdog that went quiet ↗A major developer was disciplined. A media release was drafted. Then nothing. Why did NSW's building watchdog go quiet?
ABC Australia · 00:30
Loophole closed after rare private prosecution shuts Hepburn council ↗Earlier this year, businessman David Penman brought charges against five of the Hepburn Shire Council's seven councillors, who were forced to stand down.
ABC Australia · 00:32
School holidays flight disruption fear as QantasLink staff threaten action ↗School holidays start in Queensland, Victoria and the Northern Territory next week and there's planned Qantas industrial action affecting some regional flights and freight.
ABC Australia · 00:58
LA driver charged over bus collision before fatal news helicopter crash ↗Bailee Lynn Rios was speeding and drug-affected when she drove her SUV the wrong way down a busy avenue and struck a vehicle before ploughing into a bus, prosecutors say.
ABC Australia · 01:32
Mary the runaway Tasmanian devil makes full return ↗The runaway Tasmanian devil has spent months in recovery after escaping from her enclosure and going missing in bushland on the Gold Coast.
ABC Australia · 01:35
A-League season start under threat with referees on strike ↗The A-League Men and Women seasons are just one month away. However, that start date is at risk as the nation's referees go on strike over "detrimental" and "untenable" changes over their work conditions.
ABC Australia · 02:06
Sydney woman sentenced to minimum three years' jail over husband's killing ↗A woman who killed and dismembered her husband before disposing of his remains in bins around south-west Sydney has been handed a minimum jail term of three years.
ABC Australia · 02:13
AI companies would need to report 'rogue' incidents under proposed laws ↗AI companies could be legally required to report rogue incidents such as the hacking of another company, under a proposal from the Albanese government as part of its plans for new safety, environmental and industrial rules for the technology.
ABC Australia · 02:28
The BOM revamps rain radar on maligned new website ↗The Bureau of Meteorology has made major updates to the rain radar on its website, nearly a year since its widely criticised launch.
ABC Australia · 02:42
Driver to be charged over Canberra double fatal collision with cyclists ↗Police say the 40-year-old female driver will face two charges of culpable driving causing death and one charge of negligent driving causing actual bodily harm.
ABC Australia · 03:01
Staff member, volunteer in hospital after nursing home alleged assault ↗Two people including a female staff member have been taken to hospital after an alleged assault at a nursing home in Adelaide's west.
ABC Australia · 03:08
Breaking: Suspected shark attack at Sorrento beach in Perth's north ↗Emergency services respond to a suspected shark attack at Sorrento beach north of Perth.
ABC Australia · 03:20
Door not closed for Socceroos veteran despite another snub ↗Mat Ryan's Socceroos days are not over, coach Tony Popovic insists, despite the decorated captain being left out of his first squad since the World Cup.
ABC Australia · 03:30
How the NRL's most underrated player explains the Knights ↗After a breakout season, Newcastle lock Mat Croker has proven himself the most underrated player in the NRL and is at the heart of the Knights' rise from wooden spooners to semifinalists.
ABC Australia · 03:32
Japan lifts interest rates to counter 'shocking' inflation ↗The Bank of Japan today increased rates to 1.25 per cent, in a widely anticipated move to counter inflation fuelled by high energy costs.
ABC Australia · 03:33
Breaking: SA government commits $109m to help struggling wine industry ↗The South Australian government has announced a $109 million support package for the state's struggling wine industry.
ABC Australia · 03:37
Alleged child sexual abuser facing 55 charges gets bail 'given his age' ↗A man linked to a now-defunct Adelaide youth detention facility who is accused of dozens of alleged sexual offences — many of them against children — has been granted home detention bail.
ABC Australia · 03:44
Elderly man murdered wife in their Canberra home, judge finds ↗A judge has determined Manfred Uhle, now 88, did murder his wife, Wanda, in their home in Canberra's south last year.
ABC Australia · 04:08
A week of Houthi attacks threatens Saudi oil and rattles markets ↗The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have made their biggest land grab in years, reigniting Yemen's 12-year long civil war and pushing up global fuel prices.
ABC Australia · 04:25
Questions about Anthropic and Queensland data centre answered ↗As Australia, and more specifically Queensland, opens the door to artificial intelligence, here's some things you should know.
ABC Australia · 04:31
Markets bet 95pc chance of September rate hike after latest RBA comments ↗If you are struggling with current interest rates, the Reserve Bank's leaders delivered the sobering message that they are only just getting back to a "more sensible level".
ABC Australia · 04:48
Anti-corruption watchdog charges police officer with assault of child ↗The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has charged a Victorian police officer with common assault against a teenager.
ABC Australia · 04:51
Inbred owl faces extinction without genetic rescue, scientists warn ↗Inbreeding could lead to extinction of an endangered owl on a remote island.
ABC Australia · 04:55
Man busted with 9kg of methodone at Melbourne Airport ↗A Geelong man has been charged over trying to import around 2,500 methadone pills into Melbourne after arriving on a flight from Thailand.
ABC Australia · 04:57
Social service body says Qld's breach bail laws were made in 'echo chamber' ↗The LNP administration's latest measure to curb crime, breach bail, go to jail, is being examined by a parliamentary committee.
ABC Australia · 04:58
Police continue search for potentially armed man in rural Queensland ↗A Queensland Police operation to locate a missing man believed to be in possession of a firearm continues in the state's north.
ABC Australia · 05:00
A beginner's guide to growing flowers to decorate your home ↗Flowers can be a great way to bring more colour into your home, and while growing your own might sound challenging, it's simpler than you think.
ABC Australia · 05:02
Murder accused appears in court over death of 48yo man ↗Forty-two-year-old Dominic Alexander Carbonari appears in a Tasmanian court charged with the murder of a 48-year-old man in the state's north-west.
ABC Australia · 05:36
Breaking: Australian accused of murdering Thai teenager pleads not guilty ↗Simon Carman, the Australian man accused of murdering Thai teenager Tunchanok Donhomla in June, has pleaded not guilty to all charges in his first court appearance since the girl's death.
ABC Australia · 05:36
Think you've dodged the flu this year? Don't be so sure ↗Australia is facing an abnormally late surge in influenza numbers this year, but the total amount of cases is predicted to be far fewer than in 2025.
ABC Australia · 06:07
Queensland Rail network to return to normal after pay agreement reached ↗A long-running pay dispute between Queensland Rail and seven unions has ended with an agreement, following months of delays for commuters.
ABC Australia · 06:12
Pockets of Hobart's eastern shore face 'extreme' fire danger as temperatures set to soar ↗A confluence of high temperatures, dry air and windy conditions is forecast to create a high fire danger rating for much of Tasmania this weekend, with Sunday to have an elevated risk.
ABC Australia · 06:19
Senate inquiry slams 'false narrative' youth crime wave gripping Australia ↗A federal inquiry has slammed what it calls a "false narrative" in media reporting that Australia is "in the grip of a youth crime wave", while urging the government to implement national minimum standards in youth justice.
ABC Australia · 06:38
Tasmanian Aboriginal elder Aunty Patsy Cameron dies aged 79 ↗Tasmanian elder Aunty Patsy Cameron has died, leaving behind a legacy of improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal Tasmanians.
ABC Australia · 07:00
Rachel Griffiths to return to Aussie stages for first time in 25 years ↗Clarice Beckett's paintings languished in a farm shed for decades before she was recognised by the Australian art establishment. Rachel Griffiths will play her in a new show.
ABC Australia · 07:05
LA Rams coach hopes his NFL team never plays in Australia again ↗Los Angeles coach Sean McVay is thrilled his Rams' season opener at the MCG is behind them and hopes they do not ever do it again.
ABC Australia · 07:17
Blistering Head ton leads Australia to victory in second ODI in Zimbabwe ↗Travis Head has scored his first century since last summer's Ashes, with the punchy southpaw's eighth ODI ton leading Australia to an 84-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second ODI in Harare.
ABC Australia · 07:17
ODI live: Australia tries to back up opening win over Zimbabwe ↗Australia's men's team is back in Harare for the second of three ODIs against Zimbabwe after Matt Renshaw's heroics in the first game. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.
ABC Australia · 08:03
Alan Jones trial hears of 'sharp shift' in athlete's relationship with him ↗A friend of prominent athlete 'Complainant M' told police he noticed a "sharp shift" in the athlete's relationship with broadcaster Alan Jones around the time of an alleged assault.
ABC Australia · 08:15
Regional businesses alarmed as Australia limits working holiday visas ↗The tourism, hospitality and agriculture sectors in regional Queensland say changes to Australia's migration system, including introducing a ballot system for working holiday makers, will have devastating impacts.
ABC Australia · 08:22
Hat-draw to decide mayoral contest ends in confusion ↗With the vote tied, Clarence Valley Council turned to drawing a name out of a hat to decide who should be mayor, only to disagree on who the winner was.
ABC Australia · 08:24
NT funding under scrutiny as finance minister travels to Darwin ↗Katy Gallagher has met with the acting NT chief minister to discuss how federally-funded programs are being administered by the Country Liberal Party government.
ABC Australia · 08:29
Live: Swans look to continue fairytale finals run against Dockers ↗Sydney looks to book its spot in another grand final as it hosts minor premiers Fremantle in a preliminary final at the SCG. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 09:01
At least three dead in Philippines school shooting ↗At least three students have been killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a high school in the country's south, authorities have confirmed.
ABC Australia · 09:40
Adelaide workers expected to bear brunt of Bendigo Bank cuts ↗A union says 137 workers at the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank are slated for redundancy as part of an ongoing restructure, but the company says its plans are "yet to be finalised".
ABC Australia · 10:00
Australian finalists for Prince William's Earthshot Prize 'nervous but excited' ↗Seventy ranger teams across Central Australia manage bushfires, protect species and use land practices developed over tens of thousands of years. Now their environmental work has been recognised by Prince William.
ABC Australia · 10:14
North's record winning streak over after shock loss to Hawks ↗North Melbourne has lost for the first time in almost three years, with the two-time defending AFLW premier falling to a shock 7-point defeat to Hawthorn in Cairns.
ABC Australia · 11:02
Third man charged over shooting in Melbourne's northern suburbs ↗Detectives charge a man in relation to a fatal shooting in Melbourne's north earlier this month, arresting him as he tried to board a flight out of Australia.
ABC Australia · 12:38
Canberra ends Wests' NRLW fairytale in finals shut out ↗The Raiders have claimed a first-ever NRLW finals win, downing the Tigers 6-0 to end Wests' fairytale season.
ABC Australia · 15:36
Macron orders protection of French infrastructure from Russian hybrid attacks ↗The French president said the threat to Europe from Moscow's shadow warfare had "intensified".
ABC Australia · 17:47
Diana's brother says he's 'telling truth' about king's 'monstrous' phone call ↗Princess Diana's brother has doubled down on his swathe of explosive claims about Britain's royal family, insisting he is "telling the truth", and suggesting the king is "embarrassed".
ABC Australia · 18:30
A Kennedy Center homage moved Led Zepplin. Now it's the stage for political drama ↗For more than 55 years, the Kennedy Center beckoned the best of culture to its Washington DC home. Now Donald Trump talks of closure and demolition.
ABC Australia · 18:30
ABC 50/50 quiz: Testing your knowledge of Fame vs Nine To Five, 60s singers and very long mullets ↗Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned: somewhere there lurks a trap.
ABC Australia · 18:30
In a world of conflict and terrifying new weapons, where is the UN? ↗When Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong attended the United Nations General Assembly 12 months ago, it felt like something significant might be happening. This year, things feel like they will be a bit more... prosaic.
ABC Australia · 18:41
Being Heumann already a big win for disability representation on screen ↗Did you know there was an American disability rights movement that can be traced back to the 1970s? A new movie coming out in November will tell the story about the woman at the centre of it.
ABC Australia · 18:47
Sources say Australia withdrew from West Bank sanctions talks ahead of statement ↗European diplomats say they were surprised and disappointed that Australia baulked at joining a UK-led move to impose trade sanctions on West Bank Israeli businesses.
ABC Australia · 18:48
Young people pushing back against artificial intelligence ↗AI may be here to stay, but the generation that will inherit the results of the guidelines set for its use has something to say about that.
ABC Australia · 18:49
Mum tells of 'harrowing' voyage on ferry that later sank in Vanuatu ↗An Australian resident speaks out about her terrifying experience on a Vanuatu ferry, which sunk last week with about 55 passengers on board.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Labor's migration target comes with a political catch ↗While Labor may want the argument to be about how migration is managed, in fixing on a target it has given greater legitimacy to the numbers contest.
ABC Australia · 19:00
'Shooting blanks': How fertility treatment could save this native plant ↗In the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, an endangered shrub is struggling with fertility. A team of scientists hopes the plant equivalent of IVF can help.
ABC Australia · 19:04
Spring see-saw to deliver hottest September weather in years ↗Following a polar blast this week, temperatures across south-east states will soar as much as 12 degrees Celsius above average this weekend.
ABC Australia · 19:10
Mitigation debate looms as WA shark attack deaths hit six-year high ↗The often-heated debate over how to protect beachgoers from sharks is likely to get hotter after the death of a third person this year.
ABC Australia · 19:21
Wallaroos edge towards their version of the 'Matildas effect' ↗The Wallaroos are showing encouraging signs with the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup on the horizon, even if on-field results do not reflect their progress.
ABC Australia · 19:25
History beckons for Fremantle, after best-ever fightback propelled them into Grand Final ↗Sydney will be pondering what could have been, while Fremantle has an eye on history.
ABC Australia · 19:28
Trump bans CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House ↗Cable networks CNN and MSNOW and political newsletter Politico have been banned from the White House, effective immediately, with more to follow, US President Donald Trump says.
ABC Australia · 19:42
'Grumpy' voters in Murray Plains consider party allegiances as election looms ↗Kerang is a short drive from the NSW border where earlier this year David Farley became One Nation’s first federal MP at the Farrer by-election.
ABC Australia · 19:44
How Jack Gunston became an unlikely key to Hawthorn's flag hopes ↗Jack Gunston's late-career renaissance has inspired a tactical shift across the league, and could also be the key to Hawthorn going all the way in 2026.
ABC Australia · 19:53
The rice industry is the 'backbone' of this small town, but it's struggling ↗It's just over a month since Australia's largest rice processor, SunRice, laid-off nearly 80 workers in southern NSW and already some people are struggling to pay rent.
ABC Australia · 19:55
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial 'didn't have any doubts' she was guilty ↗The lone juror who wanted to convict Lindsay Clancy of murder for killing her three children said he was certain of her guilt, but that other jurors would not listen to him, in his first public comments on the case.
ABC Australia · 20:21
'Never too old': 83-year-old footballer still getting a kick ↗Most people wouldn't take up a new sport after turning 70, but one footballer is proving age is just a number.
ABC Australia · 20:28
Bathla's books show company was $736m out ↗The ABC understands the company's bank accounts had "not been reconciled for some time" and records may contain about $736 million in overstated inter-company receivables and payables.
ABC Australia · 21:06
Farmers warn of food security impact from visa changes ↗Agricultural industries warn changes to the Working Holiday Maker program could threaten crops and Australia's food security.
ABC Australia · 21:11
With one week left to go, Brisbane Festival has proved the city has 'momentum' ↗As Brisbane Festival prepares for its final week, artistic director Ebony Bott says the festival can help build momentum ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
ABC Australia · 21:14
Knives stashed in public places across Melbourne, police believe ↗Intelligence briefs obtained by the ABC show police are concerned by a rise in "communal weapons storage" at major public transport precincts across Melbourne.
ABC Australia · 21:15
Olympic rowing is heading to Rockhampton, but are crocodiles a threat? ↗Plans to host Olympic rowing in Rockhampton for the 2032 Brisbane Games are pushing ahead despite months of fierce debate over the Fitzroy River's suitability.
ABC Australia · 21:17
Courageous woman's journey from back injury to shearing shed glory ↗Nikki Guttler may be the first woman in the world to win two open shearing titles at one show. But just a few months ago, she could barely walk.
ABC Australia · 21:53
Tourist park plan sparks divide in Noosa hinterland town ↗A plan to create a tourist park opposite the renovated Kin Kin Hotel sparks an angry response from some residents.
ABC Australia · 22:05
Owners of dodgy Toplace Sydney units fear ICAC is a 'toothless beast' ↗As fugitive property developer Jean Nassif defended his collapsed empire at the corruption watchdog, the 'real victims' are still picking up the pieces.
ABC Australia · 22:23
Bomb attack at Pakistan mosque kills at least 21 people ↗A vehicle bomb has exploded at a mosque in Pakistan as gunmen tried to storm the compound, in an attack that has killed at least 21 people and wounded dozens.
ABC Australia · 22:24
Aboriginal leaders say 'I quit' leaving NT government in defence mode ↗A string of Aboriginal leaders have resigned from their positions in recent months in protest of Northern Territory government policies they claim are "dividing" Territorians.
ABC Australia · 22:25
Fishy freight lands in Tasmania ahead of Bass Strait trial ↗Fifteen-thousand yellowtail kingfish fingerlings have arrived in Tasmania from Western Australia to be released into a pen in Bass Strait as part of a trial.
ABC Australia · 22:27
Huge flu spike puts pressure on struggling regional health service ↗Albury Wodonga Health tells doctors to send patients home early as it struggles to meet an "overwhelming" demand amid a major late-season flu spike.
ABC Australia · 22:28
How knitting and crochet can be 'deceptively good' for the brain ↗Craft activities like knitting and crochet can have a number of benefits for brain health, from helping improve attention to forge connections with others.
ABC Australia · 22:42
New Lego exhibition shows creative result of 'not following instructions' ↗Two friends imagined a world where Lego people live in the forgotten belongings of humans. They say it's one way they're encouraging people to embrace the unexpected.
ABC Australia · 22:42
Why the Canberra community is up in arms over an abandoned water park ↗The state of the park, and several broken promises around its unrealised reopening, have caused frustration. And anyone still hoping the water park will feature in their summer plans will be left high and dry.
ABC Australia · 22:55
Breaking: US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump's vows to take island ↗The US president says he has made a deal with Denmark to bolster the US military presence in Greenland, after months of threatening to take it by force from the NATO ally.
ABC Australia · 23:01
Birdwatching boom connects youth with natural world ↗The hobby of birdwatching, once pigeonholed as being just for seniors, has ignited the interest of young people globally. Bird enthusiasts hope the pastime raises awareness about the natural world.
ABC Australia · 23:18
Hopes new outback museum will spark conversation about town's past ↗Once home to one of the most isolated policing roles in Australia, Birdsville's historical courthouse has reopened as a museum. Some residents say it is a reminder of the town's chequered past with Indigenous relations.
ABC Australia · 23:22
Maths doesn't add up for Australian parents juggling work and school ↗Parents are working more than ever, but society hasn't caught up with the reality of raising a family.
ABC Australia · 23:54
Inquest examines why Joanne Butterfield disappeared without a trace ↗A coroner has heard evidence from witnesses who do not believe the Far North Queensland mother took her own life when she vanished in mysterious circumstances almost three decades ago.