Saturday, 26 September 2026
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ABC Australia · 00:03
ADF retires attack helicopter fleet to make way for Apaches ↗After more than two decades in the air, the Australian Defence Force's $1.1 billion fleet of attack helicopters, known as the Tigers, will be retired this month.
ABC Australia · 00:58
Man critical after being allegedly stabbed while trying to stop car theft ↗Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested after the incident in Langwarrin, in Melbourne's south-east early this morning.
ABC Australia · 01:04
Did you know that cat bites or scratches can be deadly? ↗For Nicky Stewart, trying to rescue her cat from a stray dog in her backyard led to a hospital stay and surgery after her cat clamped down on her hand.
ABC Australia · 01:57
Live: Weather woes ahead of AFL grand final as Lions and Dockers chase history ↗Flights have been delayed and cancelled in Brisbane due to poor weather in Melbourne, as the Lions prepare to take on the Dockers in the AFL grand final. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 02:00
Beloved children's author Andy Griffiths immortalised with sculpture ↗The 4-metre-high 3D-printed sculpture of the much-loved Australian children's author captures how Andy Griffiths' "inner kid" still runs riot while he's trying to be an adult.
ABC Australia · 02:05
Australia not alone as OpenAI agents hacked other websites ↗OpenAI says dozens more third parties were affected by rogue agents bypassing website security controls, as new traces reveal days of attempts to access Australian health data.
ABC Australia · 03:06
Rise of Tasmanian Devils, JackJumpers leads to sports academy ↗Tasmania's sports sector is creating jobs at a scale not previously seen, galvanising academic pathways for those seeking careers in sports management.
ABC Australia · 03:10
US judges say their jobs are getting more dangerous under Trump ↗After hearing a case related to Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, a judge received more than 700 threatening phone calls. Their peers say it is part of a worrying trend.
ABC Australia · 03:15
Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee lead sweep of US at Presidents Cup ↗The Internationals are in front after sweeping all four foursomes matches on day two of the Presidents Cup against Team USA.
ABC Australia · 03:16
Number of Qld children known to child safety who died up 60 pc ↗Last financial year, 91 children known to child protection services died, the highest number in five years.
ABC Australia · 03:51
Missing couple rescued overnight at Wineglass Bay ↗Police search and rescue crews located the couple in the early hours of the morning before airlifting them to safety.
ABC Australia · 04:10
Who is Jensen Huang, the AI boss Trump calls at night? ↗The founder of the world's most AI valuable company has the ear of Donald Trump when it comes to the risks and potential of the cutting-edge technology.
ABC Australia · 05:00
Perth is now the only capital without a major writers' festival ↗Despite optimistic promises, the Perth writers' festival hasn't been scheduled since 2024. For writers and reader on the west coast, it's a deeply felt loss.
ABC Australia · 06:12
The biggest moments of Kylie Minogue's AFL grand final show ↗From Loco-Motion to a sky-high Can't Get You Out of My Head — Kylie delivered a nostalgia-packed performance at the AFL grand final.
ABC Australia · 06:53
Melbourne family holds fears for son missing on Peru hiking trip ↗Jordan Yap, 30, was last seen on the second day of his solo trek through the remote Huayhuash mountain range in Peru.
ABC Australia · 07:12
40yo man critically injured in house fire in Adelaide's south-west ↗A man has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a house fire at Marion.
ABC Australia · 08:31
'Lost love of my life': Family visits crash site of young officer's death ↗The loved ones of Constable Mia Lay gathered at the crash scene in Redfern where she was killed on Friday, with her father planting bright yellow flowers.
ABC Australia · 08:34
Surprised Docker wins Norm Smith Medal in losing grand final team ↗The Norm Smith Medal is awarded to a player from the losing side in an AFL grand final for the first time in 21 years.
ABC Australia · 08:39
Quick hits: Lions use 'Wharfie Time' to energise, Treacy misses a sitter ↗It was one of the great grand finals in history as the Lions stunned the Dockers in a comeback for the ages. Here are the quick hits from the game.
ABC Australia · 08:46
In the greatest and cruellest of grand finals, only the Lions believed ↗The AFL grand final has never felt so raw as in the five ballistic minutes that elevated the Brisbane Lions to legends and delivered Fremantle the most crushing defeat imaginable.
ABC Australia · 08:57
White House blocks CNN from Air Force One as feud with media continues ↗The White House has signalled that CNN will be barred from an upcoming Air Force One trip, replacing the news organisation with a conservative network.
ABC Australia · 10:01
Live: Piastri starts third in Baku for Azerbaijan GP ↗Oscar Piastri starts from the second row of the grid as the Formula 1 circus moves to Azerbaijan for the always entertaining race around the Baku City Circuit. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 10:46
Iran offers deal to US to reopen Strait of Hormuz ↗Iran's proposal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week, according to its Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, but Donald Trump has reportedly already rejected the deal.
ABC Australia · 13:21
Roosters earn shot at perfect NRLW season with win over Canberra ↗The Sydney Roosters are through to the NRLW grand final, continuing their perfect season with a 20-10 victory over Canberra.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Reading fiction has unique benefits for language and empathy ↗What happens in your brain when you read? And can it help you navigate real life? This is what science tells us.
ABC Australia · 18:30
James Reyne has never been Australian Crawl's biggest fan ↗James Reyne still isn't sure why you love these songs, but he's starting to make peace with it.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Do you go Gaga for music trivia? Right this way... ↗Your spelling and general trivia skills are useless here. It's all about the music.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Despite the doom and gloom, Australia can't afford to write off AI ↗Australia may want AI to live up to its promise, but has just experienced how easily things can go wrong. The challenge now is figuring out how to harness one without getting blindsided by the other.
ABC Australia · 19:00
'I was relieved, I felt validated': How coercive control laws change lives ↗NSW's coercive control law has been life-changing for DV victims like Samantha Bouffler. But two years in, it's unclear whether the contentious new legislation is the statewide success story many have been hoping for.
ABC Australia · 19:07
'Insidious money grab': Aspiring candidates slam One Nation processes ↗Former One Nation candidates reveal they’re walking away from the party after witnessing its operations behind closed doors.
ABC Australia · 19:09
How Australia's defence force is turning AI into a 'silicon commander' ↗Militaries across the world, including Australia, are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to pilot drones and analyse intelligence. But experts worry "automation bias" could be creeping in.
ABC Australia · 19:13
'When fear takes over': Responding to the DRC's largest Ebola outbreak ↗Amid the largest Ebola virus outbreak recorded in the DRC's history, healthcare workers try to keep the system running.
ABC Australia · 19:17
Scientists develop tech to measure eucalypt flammability from space ↗Homegrown technology to monitor the flammability of eucalypt forests could be Australia's first satellite mission for Earth observation, if scientists can raise the funds.
ABC Australia · 19:19
Gazan children are returning to school but war is still front of mind ↗Children are returning to schools and makeshift education facilities in Gaza but the war has left its mark on their studies.
ABC Australia · 19:22
What young people want to know about the law ↗From criminal records and phone privacy to social media, consent and hanging out with mates, a lawyer breaks down some of the legal traps every young Australian, and their parents, should know about.
ABC Australia · 19:49
Fremantle's recovery from inexplicable collapse begins by sitting in grief ↗Even before Fremantle's heartbroken players left the field of play at the MCG, the recovery from one of the most devastating losses in league history had already begun.
ABC Australia · 20:03
NDIS housing provider goes bust as liquidator questions missing cash ↗Dozens of investors put their savings into the Fairy Meadow House project in Wollongong which raised some $10 million, but nothing was ever built.
ABC Australia · 20:13
Last year Draper wondered if he would play again. Now he's a premiership winner ↗Sam Draper walked into a successful program that had just won back-to-back premierships. He helped it secure its third.
ABC Australia · 20:17
Victoria considers 'emergency extractions' of wildlife as bird flu spreads ↗With the spread of H5 bird flu around Australia, Victoria is looking for ways to protect threatened species.
ABC Australia · 20:33
China, US agree to AI dialogue, $42b in tariff cuts during state visit ↗The tariff reductions are set to apply to US exports such as agricultural goods, wood and cosmetics.
ABC Australia · 20:34
The Gold Coast is done with being 'the Glitter Strip', so what's next? ↗The Gold Coast is looking to Texas as it tries to reshape its reputation, but Austin's experience raises a question: can a city reinvent itself without losing the people who made it distinctive?
ABC Australia · 21:11
From adjustable DJ booths to vibrating vests: Nightclub's accessible revamp ↗A Sydney nightclub used a grant from the NSW government to undergo an extensive renovation — with their redesign focused on accessibility.
ABC Australia · 21:16
'Living in limbo': One year on from Gus Lamont's disappearance ↗One year ago today, a four-year-old boy with blond curls was playing in sand outside his family's outback homestead. What happened next left his family, community and country grappling with ambiguous loss.
ABC Australia · 21:17
Bloodied de Minaur scores stirring Laver Cup win over in-form Zverev ↗With a banged-up knee and a big heart, Australia's Alex de Minaur beats Germany's Alexander Zverev.
ABC Australia · 21:23
Brisbane players celebrate AFL premiership ahead of fan day in Fitzroy ↗Lions players celebrated into the night in Melbourne after their thrilling last-minute win over the Dockers at the MCG.
ABC Australia · 21:29
Warning from EV owner caught with low charge in bushfire ↗The owner of an EV chauffeur service learned a valuable lesson when he found himself in a bushfire zone with a dwindling battery.
ABC Australia · 22:01
The residents and wind farm on the frontline of Australia's energy wars ↗Gawara Baya is the largest wind farm to reach construction since Labor introduced a renewables investment scheme. More than 2,000km north of Canberra, residents say net zero is a dream ruining their home.
ABC Australia · 22:14
Historical picture theatre destroyed in suspicious fire in Melbourne ↗Police are investigating an overnight fire that gutted the 105-year-old former Austral Picture Theatre in Collingwood.
ABC Australia · 22:16
Price hike could be offset with smaller pipes, water utility says ↗Businesses impacted by recent water bill hikes have rallied against a TasWater suggestion to replace existing pipes with narrower ones in order to save on meterage costs.
ABC Australia · 22:20
'Hope your tummy OK': Neale responds to Ginnivan's Instagram post ↗After controversially being allowed to play in the AFL grand final, Lachie Neale responds to the victim of his behind-the-play gut punch.
ABC Australia · 22:21
Bond market pointing to rising inflation, interest rate and recession risk ↗Bond yields are the highest they've been in 20 years as inflation fears rip through global financial markets. It's a warning the financial squeeze is set to get worse before it gets better.
ABC Australia · 22:55
Who was Trevor? A cold case, 'homemade' tattoos and 50 years of silence ↗Fifty years after Trevor Wheeler vanished into the remote Northern Territory bush, DNA and a heart-shaped tattoo bearing a name led police straight to the woman who knew him as a teenager.
ABC Australia · 23:00
Our wedding was a political statement — and that was the whole point ↗Freddy Grant and Burton Reynolds were married in 2016 using a legal loophole for same-sex marriage. Now celebrating their 10-year anniversary, 41-year-old Freddy reflects on their love, and the political statement of their wedding.
ABC Australia · 23:11
Former vineyard turned into sanctuary for endangered birds ↗A regional property previously home to wine grapevines has been transformed into a sanctuary for the endangered regent parrot in South Australia's Riverland.
ABC Australia · 23:25
Darwin teen set to represent Australia in FIFA under-15 World Cup ↗A Darwin teenager who started playing soccer in his neighbourhood is set to represent Australia at an international tournament in Azerbaijan.
ABC Australia · 23:49
Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to open-air mass in Paris ↗Speaking to a crowd stretching the length of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Pope Leo urged Catholics to find happiness in faith, not material things.
ABC Australia · 23:54
Bangkok declared disaster zone after nearly 300mm of rain in two days ↗Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says the crisis "poses a risk to people's lives" and could damage property, and the situation is most severe near canals.