Sunday, 20 September 2026
214 articles · times in UTC
ABC Australia · 00:06
Rare century-old Mildura housing scheme directs lease revenue to local schools ↗Back when settlers were establishing new rural communities, they used college lease schemes to fund schools.
ABC Australia · 00:09
Asking AI to do the hard work risks your brain health, neuroscientist warns ↗A study has found AI use lifted homework scores and completion rates but also led to a drop in exam performance. Neuroscientist James Vickers says there are clear problems with offloading mental labour to AI.
ABC Australia · 00:24
Victorian Coalition pledges more select-entry high schools if elected ↗Victoria currently has four fully selective secondary schools but Opposition Leader Jess Wilson says there is growing demand for more academic achiever colleges.
ABC Australia · 00:41
Inquiry may pave the way for clean up at City of Perth ↗The first inquiry by Western Australia's new Local Government Inspector into the City of Perth may be the last one the problem-plagued council will need to get back on track.
ABC Australia · 00:43
He's famous for 'Eliza', but this sculptor's heart belongs to boats ↗A strong maritime theme underpins the art of 81-year-old Tony Jones, whose workshop is teeming with boats and all things sailing.
ABC Australia · 00:52
New centre offers hope in community with high DV rates ↗A men's centre is offering hope for change in a remote community with high rates of family violence.
ABC Australia · 01:41
Meet the gig workers helping train robots to do our dishes ↗Thousands of gig workers around the world are feeding the robotics industry's insatiable demand for training data on how to do things like household chores.
ABC Australia · 01:44
Tips for tackling jetlag when travelling with kids ↗Travelling with children can be tough, and the difficulties can escalate when you cross a time zone or two.
ABC Australia · 02:43
Man fined for failing to tag 'flighty' pet deer with 'sharp antlers' ↗An Adelaide Hills man who kept dozens of deer as "pets" has been fined after his repeated efforts to comply with an order to place permanent ear tags on the "flighty animals with sharp antlers" failed.
ABC Australia · 03:14
Five-hour ordeal to rescue man trapped in 30-metre rock crevice ↗A man has been rescued after falling 30 metres down a rock crevice along Victoria's coast.
ABC Australia · 03:15
Coalition vows to cut $15 off tank of petrol when global prices spike ↗Under a new policy announced today, the Coaltion says it will halve the fuel excise when the global price of oil reaches an average of $US100 a barrel over a two-week period if elected.
ABC Australia · 03:35
Injured man expected to be charged with murder after fatal housefire in SA's mid-north ↗A man has died and two people remain in hospital following a fire at Redhill in South Australia last night.
ABC Australia · 03:51
Rollers capture first wheelchair basketball world title in 12 years ↗Australia defeats Italy 81-57 to win the men's IWBF World Championships final in Canada, giving the Rollers their third title in the tournament's history.
ABC Australia · 04:37
Italian-Australian icon Franco Cozzo remembered in retail revival ↗The late retailer Franco Cozzo furnished generations of Italian-Australians. Now his daughters are continuing the family tradition.
ABC Australia · 04:40
Breaking: Child dead in alleged Sydney stabbing, two other children and woman critical ↗NSW Police say all the children are under the age of five and the woman is in her 40s.
ABC Australia · 04:57
Live: Warriors make late changes for semifinal with Knights at Eden Park ↗The New Zealand Warriors are in a new home, hosting the Newcastle Knights in an NRL semifinal at Eden Park. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 05:05
From fashion forward to failure: What went wrong for Cue? ↗Cue had a reputation for reinvention, with the proof hanging in the wardrobes of generations of women. But what inspired the start of the brand in 1968 has led to its demise.
ABC Australia · 05:07
April Laguros came from the Philippines to save a regional aged care facility ↗The small agricultural town of Coolamon in NSW has sponsored 15 workers from the Philippines to keep their aged care facility afloat.
ABC Australia · 05:09
Pledges, timed visits and taxes: The strategies diverting tourists from hotspots ↗Tourist destinations around the world are trying out various strategies to manage the environmental and social impacts that caused by visitors.
ABC Australia · 05:12
AFL bans loom for bottle-throwing Hawks fans ↗Hawthorn supporters who threw bottles at umpires after a controversial finals exit face lengthy bans if identified by the AFL and Victoria Police.
ABC Australia · 05:21
One person in hospital after aged care facility fire in North Adelaide ↗One person has been taken to hospital following a fire at an aged care facility in North Adelaide.
ABC Australia · 06:06
Multiple bushfire alerts in Tasmania as winds make blazes difficult to control ↗Tasmania's fire service has issued bushfire alerts for several areas as wind gusts make conditions difficult for fire crews.
ABC Australia · 06:27
Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giants comeback in AFLW ↗Gold Coast's band of youngsters have continued their fine AFLW form against Essendon, while Richmond got over the line in a pulsating clash with Greater Western Sydney.
ABC Australia · 06:27
Crows prevail in fiery AFLW clash with Lions ↗Adelaide triumphs by nine points in a fiery encounter with Brisbane, as Gold Coast, West Coast and Richmond all enjoy AFLW victories on Sunday.
ABC Australia · 06:43
Breaking: Brisbane Lions star to challenge grand final ban ↗The Lions will contest a one-match suspension handed to Lachie Neale, which would rule the two-time premiership captain out of the AFL grand final.
ABC Australia · 06:55
Hot, dry day ahead for Qld with unusually high temps in some areas ↗Temperatures are set to climb even higher on Monday, bringing a fire risk to most of Queensland.
ABC Australia · 07:08
'Needle in haystack': Expert says little chance of finding shark that killed Greg O'Neill ↗A behavioural biologist and shark drone expert has criticised the WA government's response to the state's most recent fatal shark attack, saying the chances of finding the shark responsible for the 63-year-old's death are slim to none.
ABC Australia · 07:21
Alex de Minaur fires as Aussie pair clicks in Davis Cup triumph ↗Alex de Minaur has returned to form to seal Australia's Davis Cup progression, with the hosts beating Poland 3-1 at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane.
ABC Australia · 07:21
ODI live: Aussies looking for series sweep against Zimbabwe ↗Australia has the chance to record a 3-0 series result against Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI in Harare. Follow our live ScoreCentre.
ABC Australia · 08:25
Watch and Act issued as bushfire burns in Victoria's Central Gippsland ↗Residents of Golden Beach, Paradise Beach and Seacombe have been told to "prepare to leave" as an out-of-control bushfire burns in the area.
ABC Australia · 09:06
Moscow faces 'largest ever' attack as Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones ↗The attack comes as Russia enters the third and final day of voting in its first wartime parliamentary election.
ABC Australia · 11:28
Australian music stars pay tribute to John Farnham in special concert ↗The sold-out show at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena was held to raise funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia, following John Farnham's own health battle in 2022.
ABC Australia · 12:02
Australia begins campaign for seat at world's most powerful table ↗Anthony Albanese plans to trade on Australia's good name and international reputation as he officially launches the campaign for a two-year term on the powerful United Nations Security Council.
ABC Australia · 12:02
Australia begins campaign for seat at world's most powerful table ↗Anthony Albanese plans to trade on Australia's good name and international reputation when he officially launches the campaign for a two-year term on the powerful United Nations Security Council.
ABC Australia · 14:03
Trump arch to serve as 'military complex' housing drones and snipers ↗The US president says his announcement comes at the "strong request" of the military, though the project has not yet been approved.
ABC Australia · 14:12
Australians waiting years for dementia diagnoses, landmark survey finds ↗Some Australians are not being connected to any support after receiving a dementia diagnosis and their carers say they are overwhelmed, according to a landmark new survey.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Striking a balance between living for the present and future ↗We asked people whether optimising their lives for their future selves was a good or bad thing. Here's what they had to say.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Liam McIntyre, the next Australian Wolverine, on playing 'gruff, angry loners' ↗From the bizarre nature of shooting for games, to the pressure to live up to Hugh Jackman, Liam Mcintyre explains how it felt to become Wolverine.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Test your memory with this week's history quiz ↗We've got questions on viral dance moves, 80s TV shows and the French Revolution. Do you have what it takes to get 10/10?
ABC Australia · 18:41
The politics of migration hides Australia's real problem ↗Australia is having a debate over population numbers but perhaps weak productivity is the real problem and Canada's approach offers some of the answers.
ABC Australia · 18:47
From career crossroad to grand final, Erasmus 'stoked' he stayed with Dockers ↗When Neil Erasmus runs out onto the MCG for the AFL grand final, it will vindicate his decision to stay with Fremantle after exploring his options last year.
ABC Australia · 18:49
Labor's dilemma is that Australia needs two things voters fear ↗The Intergenerational Report released today suggests population growth is slowing. But migrants are crucial for the economy and along with data centres have become the most dangerous political issues confronting the government.
ABC Australia · 18:52
SCG madness and Plugger's point: The Swans-Bombers prelim, 30 years on ↗Thirty years ago today, the Sydney Swans made history in a nerve-shredding preliminary final at the SCG against Essendon. Dale Lewis, Troy Luff and Matthew Lloyd share their memories of a famous game.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Hacking this BYD was too easy. It didn't even have a password ↗To test the risks of surveillance and sabotage, Four Corners asked a hacker to show what China's top EV brand could see and do remotely.
ABC Australia · 19:04
Murder accused former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon trial begins ↗It is alleged Beau Lamarre-Condon shot a young couple with his service firearm inside a Sydney terrace more than two-and-a-half years ago.
ABC Australia · 19:09
Germany's right-wing party AfD returns strong election results ↗The right-wing Alternative for Germany party makes strong gains in two state elections, according to exit polls, leaving Chancellor Friedrich Merz's future uncertain after 16 months in office.
ABC Australia · 19:26
Meet the teens training to play for the Tasmania Devils ↗All eyes are on Tasmania's football talent as the state prepares to enter the AFL with the Tasmania Devils in less than two years.
ABC Australia · 19:50
Cost of stamp duty keeping Australians in homes they no longer want to be in ↗Some empty nesters want to move into smaller homes but say the cost of doing so keeps them in the larger properties.
ABC Australia · 19:58
Charity provides school lunches for kids as food insecurity rises ↗The charity Eat Up delivered more than 1.6 million lunches last year and says the need is growing, as it launches a new universal school meals program.
ABC Australia · 20:00
Shein, Temu shoppers keep adding to cart despite environmental concerns ↗A new study has found fans of ultra-fast fashion brands are aware of the environmental and ethical concerns, but price, convenience and variety keep them hooked.
ABC Australia · 20:17
Concerns raised over Qld's call-in process for assessing renewable projects ↗Renewable energy advocates say increased government intervention in projects creates uncertainty for private sector investors and communities.
ABC Australia · 20:24
Australia is a nation of neighbours — but are we still good friends? ↗As Australian cities rise up, grow out and fill in, urban planners will find themselves facing a dilemma: how do you rack, pack and stack a population without eroding its sense of solidarity?
ABC Australia · 20:34
Hundreds recruited to help foster kids visit birth families in NSW ↗Thousands of children in foster care are improving ties with their birth families, as part of an overhauled supervision system in New South Wales.
ABC Australia · 21:01
Winless Bombers, Saints and Magpies AFLW coaches under pressure ↗Umpiring, teams without a win and big risers: These are the topics fans are talking about midway through the AFLW 2026 season.
ABC Australia · 21:04
With this 'little bit', households can help tackle organic waste problem ↗Just 11 of 77 councils in Queensland offer kerbside green bin services, and only some provide FOGO bins. One resident is passionate about home composting as a solution to managing organic waste.
ABC Australia · 21:05
Live: Australians to live longer and have fewer children by 2066 ↗Australia's population will come close to 40 million people by 2066 as Australians live longer but have fewer children, according to new projections. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 21:05
Calls grow for mental health service in Victorian town 'left out of the mix' ↗Since 2022, Stacey Kelly has regularly taken a five-hour round trip on public transport to access mental health treatment and services in Ballarat, yet the Wimmera region where she lives has some of the highest rates of mental health illness and suicide in Victoria.
ABC Australia · 21:08
Live: ASX set to slide despite Wall Street edging up and lower oil prices ↗While Wall Street closed the volatile week with a small gain, the ASX looks like it will come under selling pressure again today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ABC Australia · 21:56
Short-stay owner ordered to pay compensation after refusing guide dog user ↗A Queensland man has been ordered to pay compensation to a woman he kicked out of his short-stay house for having a guide dog.
ABC Australia · 22:09
Massacre site concerns halt plans for regional Victorian dog park ↗Traditional land owners are pushing back on plans for a dog park at a significant massacre, burial and ceremonial site at Robinvale.
ABC Australia · 22:25
Kenyan breaks women-only half marathon world record by a second ↗Kenya's Agnes Ngetich re-writes the record books at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
ABC Australia · 22:42
North Korea launches ballistic missiles prompting 'stern protest' ↗Two short-range missiles were launched on Sunday, prompting swift condemnation from South Korea and Japan.
ABC Australia · 22:57
Support worker 'quite terrified' by decision to close short-stay shelter ↗Remote Territorians Charlie Yebarrarr Dhamarrandji and Evonne Mitja Wunungmurra need dialysis treatment in Darwin several times a week, but the short-stay accommodation facility where they have sought refuge is about to close its doors.
ABC Australia · 23:01
Motorists warned of dangers of picking flowers on busy WA highway ↗Wildflower fans are risking their safety by stopping to pick and photograph everlastings on a popular WA highway, authorities say.
ABC Australia · 23:21
Converse pulls sneaker ad critics say includes racist imagery ↗Converse removes a "deeply upsetting" social media ad after critics say it evokes imagery of the Ku Klux Klan.
ABC Australia · 23:30
Two men charged over what is believed to be Tasmania's largest ice bust ↗Police say they found 17 kilograms of the drug ice after intercepting two vehicles at a car park near Burnie. One of the two people arrested is alleged to have links to an outlaw motorcycle club.
ABC Australia · 23:30
Mystery remains after Elizabeth went missing on a night out in Canberra ↗The ACT government is offering rewards of up to half a million dollars for information about five missing people "that leads to the successful prosecutions of persons responsible".
ABC Australia · 23:31
Harry and Meghan's treatment echoes Diana's, her brother says ↗Charles Spencer says Prince Harry and his wife should be given official security as the media treats them the same way they treated Princess Diana in the lead up to her death.
ABC Australia · 23:34
Mother confirmed a suspect in domestic violence stabbings ↗The death of a five-year-old boy and the stabbing of two other children in the Blue Mountains is being treated as a domestic violence incident, police have confirmed.
ABC Australia · 23:41
Man dies after being towed by quad bike in regional NSW ↗Bystanders provided first aid before emergency services arrived, but the man died at the scene.
ABC Australia · 23:59
New 'blanket' Safe Work rules not practical, say miners and farmers ↗Safe Work Australia's new rules for farms and mines using airborne contaminants are due to take effect on December 1, but industry says there has been little consultation and the rules are not practical.