Saturday, 19 September 2026
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ABC Australia · 00:23
Gaza documentary sparks 'treason' uproar in Israel ↗NAZA, by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, accuses the Israeli army of systematic mass civilian killings in Gaza.
ABC Australia · 00:26
Why Laneway and other major music festivals are bypassing WA ↗Perth's relatively small population - and its relative remoteness - are driving major touring music festivals away, especially as costs rise.
ABC Australia · 00:48
Will making WA's freight rail network public be cost-effective? ↗The West Australian government has taken another step towards buying back the state's freight rail network.
ABC Australia · 01:26
Breaking: Senator Alex Antic wins SA Liberal presidency ↗Alex Antic has defeated SA Upper House leader Nicola Centofanti in a ballot of Liberal Party delegates on Saturday morning.
ABC Australia · 01:41
Neill-Fraser revelations lead to review of AI use in parole decisions ↗The review follows revelations that Tasmania's parole board relied on a document citing case law that was "fictitious" and likely "AI hallucinations".
ABC Australia · 02:01
Two sheep dead after alleged Canberra property invasion ↗Police are asking for help from the public after multiple sheep at a Canberra property were rounded up and injured, causing two to die.
ABC Australia · 02:05
Aussie teen revving to take on world's best in sim racing championships ↗Once a niche hobby for hardcore gamers, simulator racing is giving people around the world a chance to compete and make a living in motorsport.
ABC Australia · 02:10
How can I help a friend through domestic violence situation? ↗Molly Ticehurst's friends didn't think domestic, family and sexual violence could impact them. Here's what they wished they'd known before their best friend was murdered.
ABC Australia · 02:12
US Democrats fight over party's future as Trump targets 'communists' ↗The rise of the progressive left has sparked a civil war among US Democrats as the party fights over its future direction ahead of November's midterms battle with Donald Trump's Republicans.
ABC Australia · 03:03
NSW Liberals pledge to scrap gun buyback amid election countdown ↗The New South Wales Liberals have pledged to freeze the state's buyback of guns and scrap ownership limits for farmers, if elected next year.
ABC Australia · 03:29
Teenage girls arrested after brawl at Melbourne shopping centre ↗Four girls and an 18-year-old woman were arrested following a brawl at Northland Shopping Centre on Friday night.
ABC Australia · 04:12
Woman charged after police intercept drug importation bound for Mildura ↗Victoria Police arrest and charge a woman in Mildura after an illegal drug importation is intercepted at Melbourne Airport.
ABC Australia · 04:37
Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI ↗The hacks occurred during a cybersecurity test conducted by an independent evaluation company.
ABC Australia · 04:53
De Minaur dines out on home cooking as tricky year winds down ↗After a long and winding road to Brisbane in 2026, Alex de Minaur rides a partisan home crowd to an impressive victory in the first rubber of Australia's Davis Cup tie against Poland.
ABC Australia · 05:26
Minister issues 'unusual' catch-and-kill order for shark after fatal attack ↗WA's fisheries minister has authorised a catch-and-kill order for a shark that fatally attacked a swimmer at a Perth beach on Friday, but has ruled out a widespread cull.
ABC Australia · 05:59
Live: Hawks and Lions face off for grand final spot to face Dockers ↗Hawthorn hosts dual reigning premiers Brisbane at the MCG in the preliminary final as both sides look to join Fremantle in next week's AFL grand final. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 06:04
Helicopter winches family to safety after Whitsundays yacht crash ↗A family of four, including two children, have been rescued by helicopter after their yacht became stuck on a reef in the Whitsundays.
ABC Australia · 06:19
Demons claim top spot as Cats maintain winning ways ↗Melbourne keeps its perfect start to the AFLW season intact, while Geelong storms home to claim its fifth straight victory.
ABC Australia · 07:03
Victorian Greens MP Tim Read dies aged 64 ↗Health promotion campaigner and Victorian Greens MP Tim Read has died after a high-profile battle with cancer.
ABC Australia · 07:21
Mother charged over hidden recording device in son's clothing ↗A Gippsland mother has been charged by police after sewing a recording device into her non-verbal son's school clothes.
ABC Australia · 07:36
'Western values' and 'national pride' underpin Coalition's education reform plans ↗The Coalition's proposed education overhaul also includes plans to fast-track teaching accreditation and possibly create pathways for military veterans to help tackle classroom discipline issues.
ABC Australia · 08:37
Broncos blitz Knights to set up derby preliminary final ↗The Broncos keep their NRLW premiership defence alive following a dominant 40-16 win over the Knights in Brisbane.
ABC Australia · 09:00
Live: Legacies on the line as Roosters host Sharks in NRL semifinal ↗After years of near misses, the Sharks have a chance to reach another preliminary final, while the veteran Roosters try to stay alive and set up a showdown with the Dolphins. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 12:17
Russia reports cyber attacks on voting system during parliamentary election ↗Russian authorities have reported multiple attacks on voting systems and communication lines across the country, as Russians head to the polls in a three-day parliamentary election.
ABC Australia · 13:37
EU urges US to reconsider visa denial to Palestinian UN assembly delegation ↗The Trump administration also denied visas for the Palestinian delegation last year, forcing leader Mahmoud Abbas to address the body of global leadership by video.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Do pimple patches actually work? Here's what the science says ↗You're standing in the skincare aisle and pimple patches are everywhere — clear ones, flesh-coloured ones, stars, hearts. They promise to flatten a pimple overnight. But do they work?
ABC Australia · 18:30
You can't get Kylie out of your head. But do you know her first hit? ↗Padam Padam, it's time to prove how much you really know about the Princess of Pop … and an entirely random assortment of other music trivia. Welcome to the Spicks and Specks quiz.
ABC Australia · 18:30
'He is afraid': Inside Putin's world of bunkers, body doubles and paranoia ↗Vladimir Putin has built extraordinary power over almost three decades as Russia's leader. Yet as voters go to the polls this weekend, insiders say his world is shrinking.
ABC Australia · 18:50
US launches search to solve 80yo Australian mystery of missing war dead ↗Thousands of missing shipwrecks and plane wrecks lie along the Australian coast, many containing the remains of people killed. The US military, archaeologists and local volunteers are determined to find them.
ABC Australia · 18:55
One Nation says election of Alex Antic to SA Liberal president a 'win' ↗One Nation has described Senator Alex Antic's election as state president of the Liberal party as a "win" for South Australia.
ABC Australia · 18:57
Six volcanoes erupt within days in Indonesia in 'rare' event ↗At least six volcanoes erupt across Indonesia within days of each other. For residents nearby there's no escaping the fallout.
ABC Australia · 19:00
'This same crap': Why a trailblazing surgeon took on the establishment ↗Australia's first Indigenous eye surgeon Kris Rallah-Baker has walked a zigzag path, driven by family struggles and overcoming 'unashamed racism'.
ABC Australia · 19:22
How Ben Harper and Ben Stiller shaped Jack Johnson's journey ↗In 2001, Ben Harper did Jack Johnson a big favour in Australia. Twenty-five years later, the two singers retain a special connection.
ABC Australia · 19:24
Junior Matildas know the price they're willing to pay to make it ↗The current crop of Junior Matildas is the first Australian team to qualify for a U-17 Women's World Cup, but the players are approaching the milestone with a healthy dose of maturity and perspective.
ABC Australia · 20:00
Fire erupts near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital ↗Yemen's Houthis say they have attacked "sensitive" sites in the Saudi capital Riyadh with missiles and drones, hours after flames and a large plume of smoke were seen near the city's main airport.
ABC Australia · 20:04
'Miracle' baby born healthy after mother's chemotherapy ↗A Queensland couple is enjoying motherhood after their "miracle" baby boy was born with no health issues, despite his mum undergoing chemotherapy while pregnant.
ABC Australia · 20:19
Spectacular lookout reopens six years after 'nuclear bomb' bushfire ↗A Black Summer bushfire left Pulpit Rock in the Blue Mountains "looking like a moonscape", but six years on it has finally reopened.
ABC Australia · 20:35
Eucalyptus industry fights back against fake oil, cheap imports ↗Australian eucalyptus oil producers are investing millions in new distilleries and high-yielding trees to compete with cheaper imports and secure the industry's future.
ABC Australia · 20:50
White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump's ban ↗The White House has denied access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, following the US president's announcement he would ban them from the building.
ABC Australia · 20:55
Olympic contenders put rowing course to the test in state regatta ↗As hundreds of young rowers hit the Fitzroy River in a school regatta, the Olympic dream is already starting to feel real in Rockhampton.
ABC Australia · 20:59
Person in custody after fire at Tasmanian hospital ↗Emergency crews were called to North West Regional Hospital in Burnie on Saturday night following reports of a fire in the inpatient mental health unit.
ABC Australia · 21:03
Lions to take one big advantage into grand final showdown with Freo ↗Brisbane coach Chris Fagan urges the Lions to lean into their experience to seize the rare prize of an AFL premiership three-peat.
ABC Australia · 21:07
Farrer GP labels immigration plans a 'circus' amid fears of doctor deserts ↗Overseas-trained medical professionals who have made rural towns their home warn that efforts to drive down migration will put patients at risk.
ABC Australia · 21:09
As EV popularity rises, is Australia equipped to manage e-waste? ↗As electric vehicle use rapidly grows in Australia, experts say the country's battery recycling industry must prepare for the looming influx of waste.
ABC Australia · 21:10
How music and art can help victim-survivors 'feel human again' ↗During the 12-month program, 32 women took part in collaborative songwriting, singing, and music-making as a way to rebuild identity, confidence and social connection.
ABC Australia · 21:15
Cronulla's last step in the NRL finals always seems their longest ↗Plenty of teams would kill for the sustained finals appearances Cronulla have found in recent years, but after falling short again the Sharks could be on the cusp of the change they need.
ABC Australia · 21:20
Aboriginal man's fight for justice after alleged historical abuse at hospital ↗Uncle Benjamin 'BJ' Cruse still lives with the trauma he allegedly suffered as a child while in hospital, but is using his experience to advocate for today's Indigenous youth who have fallen through the cracks.
ABC Australia · 21:32
'Absolute cracker looking' flower explodes in 'super bloom' across outback ↗A perfect storm of weather conditions has seen South Australia's north erupt into a sea of colour with a super bloom of Sturt's desert peas.
ABC Australia · 21:40
The vital public transport service you've probably never heard of ↗Unless you need it, you may not know about it. But Travellers Aid is a much-needed cog in Victoria's public transport system, helping more than 110,000 people a year.
ABC Australia · 21:43
Victoria to introduce a maximum penalty of life imprisonment for rape ↗Premier Ben Carroll has pledged that a re-elected Victorian Labor government would legislate tougher penalties for rapists, sex offenders and family violence perpetrators.
ABC Australia · 21:46
Photographers' vision for struggling town creates portrait of success ↗As community leaders from around Australia meet at the National Small Town Reinvention Conference, one Queensland town showcases how a spotlight on unique qualities can attract more residents and visitors.
ABC Australia · 22:01
Wallaroos collapse against France as bus fire delays game ↗The Wallaroos collapse from a 19-0 lead to go down 29-26 against France in a game briefly delayed by a nearby bus fire.
ABC Australia · 22:04
Cairns man dedicates his life savings to helping local kids thrive ↗After almost three decades working with at-risk young people through government departments, Rob Hodge found there were limits when working to change things.
ABC Australia · 22:09
NDIS provider shutters day program as federal cuts loom ↗Canberra community members are concerned that the closure of a local NDIS program does not bode well ahead of looming federal cuts to the scheme.
ABC Australia · 22:24
John Farnham to miss tribute concert due to poor health ↗John Farnham's family has confirmed the Australian singing superstar will miss a Melbourne tribute concert on Sunday evening due to poor health.
ABC Australia · 22:25
Live music fans from across Australia unite to save beloved outback venue ↗Live music fans from across Australia and the world have banded together to raise the $1 million needed to save beloved Alice Springs venue The Black Wreath after the building's owner put it on the market.
ABC Australia · 22:50
Ed Sheeran to return to stage amid Palestinian controversy ↗Protesters descend on a Philadelphia stadium as Ed Sheeran returns to the stage after becoming embroiled in controversy set off by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments.
ABC Australia · 22:51
Albanese visits Apple HQ, warns Australia can't sit on sidelines of AI race ↗During a visit to Apple headquarters, Anthony Albanese doesn't rule out changing copyright laws in a bid to attract AI investment.
ABC Australia · 22:51
PM urges China and US to strike deal in AI race ↗Anthony Albanese urges China and the US to work together to mitigate AI risks "in the interests of humanity".
ABC Australia · 23:00
Infertility was incredibly hard. Loving one another got us through ↗When IVF didn't work, Susanne and Mike Armour had to face the difficult decision to stop trying for a baby. The couple say their love for one another got them through.
ABC Australia · 23:01
Emergency helicopters still unable to land at two SA regional hospitals ↗Medical retrieval helicopters remain unable to land at two regional South Australian hospitals, with the health minister unable to provide a date for the reopening of their helipads.
ABC Australia · 23:57
Three women killed in DV-related incidents in NSW in 24 hours ↗Three women die in separate domestic violence-related incidents across New South Wales within 24 hours.