Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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ABC Australia · 00:00
Live: The manosphere unpacked. Our experts answer your questions ↗From parenting to mental health, relationships to body image, our experts are here to break down everything you need to know about the manosphere. Join our live Q&A now.
ABC Australia · 00:10
Queensland's first retrial for murder ordered under double jeopardy laws ↗It is only the second time in Queensland the double jeopardy legislation has been exercised, with the first an unrelated matter in 2018 that was ultimately dismissed by the COA.
ABC Australia · 00:43
Breaking: Body found in cattle dip is identified as missing grandmother ↗The body of a woman found in a cattle dip in northern NSW last week has been identified as that of missing grandmother Yvonne Whear.
ABC Australia · 00:48
Breaking: Paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith to stand trial in NSW ↗A Brisbane magistrate accepted the application for the former childcare worker to be extradited to New South Wales.
ABC Australia · 00:56
Molly Ticehurst's father dismayed by killer's possible appeal ↗Tony Ticehurst hoped his beloved daughter, Molly, could finally rest in peace. Her killer has now signalled he may appeal his sentence.
ABC Australia · 01:08
Ministers and Aboriginal custodians divided over Darwin housing development ↗The federal Labor government is facing pressure to reconsider its housing development project at Lee Point. While some local Aboriginal Larrakia people argue the project will interfere with sacred sites, other Larrakia people say it's an illegitimate concern.
ABC Australia · 01:09
Documentary explores how harmful conspiracy theories can take hold of us ↗Aftermath filmmakers Jared Nicholson and Ben Lawrence discuss trying to understand those who find comfort in a dark place.
ABC Australia · 01:10
Critical Melbourne teen's close ties with fatal stabbing victim revealed ↗Teenage friends of a boy fighting for life after an alleged botched arson have revealed it is the second tragedy to strike their group in recent months.
ABC Australia · 01:24
Alice Springs bracing for more storms after 'worst in 40 years' ↗A wind-lashed Alice Springs is bracing for another storm even as residents have not yet finished clearing up downed tree branches, knocked over fences, leaking roofs and restoring power from "the worst storm in 40 years" on Monday afternoon.
ABC Australia · 01:32
Breaking: Charges laid after baby found dead at Adelaide motel ↗South Australia's police minister says charges have been laid following the death of an infant, who was found by police at the Tollgate Motel on Saturday.
ABC Australia · 01:35
Suspected arson attack destroys four cars at prison carpark ↗Four cars have been destroyed by fire at the Yatala Labour Prison staff car park in Adelaide's north, in what is being investigated as a suspected arson attack.
ABC Australia · 01:50
First suspected illicit tobacco stores in regional Victoria closed by police ↗Police, along with Tobacco Licensing Victoria, raid and close four stores suspected of selling illicit tobacco in country Victoria.
ABC Australia · 01:53
Man dies at popular Qld swimming spot ↗Emergency services spent two hours searching for the man at a popular waterfall in the state's Far North before his body was recovered from the water.
ABC Australia · 02:27
Brisbane 2032 Olympics organising committee chief Cindy Hook to step down ↗Brisbane Olympics president Andrew Liveris praised Ms Hook's leadership and the organising committee said a search will begin immediately for her replacement.
ABC Australia · 02:29
Free nicotine patches on offer to Tasmanians as young as 12 ↗Tasmanians wanting to give up smoking will be given a leg up on their journey with the recent expansion of a free 12-week program offering a wide suite of support.
ABC Australia · 02:43
Heat stroke and stress fractures don't stop teen running 660km for charity ↗Lochlan Gilbert ran all 660 kilometres of the iconic West Australian adventure road in 14 days in a bid to raise money for people experiencing homelessness.
ABC Australia · 02:51
Alderman seeking re-election suspended for allegedly touching female staff ↗A code of conduct panel found Glenorchy Alderman Peter Ridler breached the code by touching female staff and telling one to "stick to your knitting and get back to the kitchen".
ABC Australia · 03:14
Lukewarm Liberal response to Josh Frydenberg's potential return ↗The former treasurer has teased a return to politics, as his former colleague Barnaby Joyce called for him to "cut the BS" and be up-front about his leadership ambitions.
ABC Australia · 03:18
Jetstar passenger plane nearly collides with van on airport tarmac ↗Authorities are investigating a near miss between a Jetstar flight and a vehicle on the tarmac after a series of incidents at a north Queensland airport.
ABC Australia · 03:18
Consumer watchdog takes egg 'cartel' to court ↗Sunny Queen and 11 other egg businesses coordinated on production and supply decisions, likely substantially reducing competition for many years, the ACCC alleges.
ABC Australia · 03:35
Victorian firefighters union threatens legal action against own members ↗The Victorian firefighters' union is threatening legal action against its own members for not paying a levy to cover its hefty legal costs.
ABC Australia · 04:13
Liberal candidate for marginal seat dumped weeks out from election ↗Opposition leader Jess Wilson says the party replaced Grant Hutchinson, its candidate for the east Melbourne seat of Croydon, after new information emerged about civil legal action he is involved in.
ABC Australia · 04:33
Man jailed for trying to siphon fuel from broadcast tower generator ↗Alec Harvey will serve jail time for his attempt to siphon fuel from a back-up generator at the site of a broadcast tower on the NSW Far South Coast.
ABC Australia · 04:44
Landlords could be jailed over illicit tobacco in SA crackdown ↗Landlords would be held more accountable for the sale of illicit tobacco from their tenants' businesses, under a proposed crackdown in SA that would also significantly boost fines and jail time.
ABC Australia · 04:59
Minister says child safety has 'stabilised' despite drop in urgent cases seen on time ↗Quarterly performance data showed at risk children that needed to be assessed within three days had not been seen-to within that timeframe.
ABC Australia · 05:01
Police officer who assaulted his crying five-week-old baby sentenced ↗Nickolas Wayne Peake, 30, is given a community order after admitting to shaking his crying baby daughter when she would not settle.
ABC Australia · 05:02
Examining WA's proposed university merger, and why it's causing concern ↗The University of Western Australia, Murdoch University and Curtin University could be merged under a WA government proposal. What's behind the plan, how will it work and what comes next?
ABC Australia · 05:04
How NRL's Super League bid could revive a fallen giant ↗Premiership-winning coach Trent Robinson is helping Les Tricolores again at the Rugby League World Cup, and he hopes a potential NRL investment in Super League could boost the sport in France.
ABC Australia · 05:20
Chinese trio avoid jail after attempt to smuggle husband and boyfriend ↗The trio were behind the arrival of a boatload of Chinese nationals found near a remote air base in Western Australia's far northern Kimberley in 2024.
ABC Australia · 05:24
Former employee accused of defrauding auto parts business of $294,000 ↗Timothy Ferris is accused of stealing more than $90,000 and causing his former employer to lose more than $200,000 by cancelling orders and misdirecting EFTPOS payments.
ABC Australia · 05:35
Dying Queensland man wins record $1.9m payment after developing asbestosis ↗A Queensland grandfather has won a record compensation payment after developing asbestosis from his work as a plumber.
ABC Australia · 05:54
Girl, 15, accused of stabbing British tourist in Cairns ↗Police are reassuring people about safety in the Cairns CBD after a 15-year-old girl allegedly stabbed and seriously injured a British tourist.
ABC Australia · 05:59
Eleven Edge Early Learning centres to close after failing to find buyers ↗Administrators for Edge Early Learning say they have secured offers for 53 centres after the company collapsed in August, but eleven centres are set to close.
ABC Australia · 06:00
Prison staff would not need to consider prisoners' human rights under bill ↗Corrections staff would not have to act compatibly with human rights in their dealings with prisoners under a Queensland bill.
ABC Australia · 06:15
Ming Dynasty statue unearthed in WA back in Chinese hands ↗A small Buddha statue discovered by prospectors in Shark Bay is officially returned to Chinese officials in an emotional ceremony.
ABC Australia · 06:30
The MAHA movement helped Trump win the White House, it may cost him the midterms ↗When Robert F Kennedy Jr vowed to Make America Healthy Again it came before his alliance with Donald Trump could play out, some true believers are jaded.
ABC Australia · 06:31
Toyah Cordingley's killer appeals murder conviction ↗The man who murdered Toyah Cordingley has had an appeal against his conviction and sentence heard in a Brisbane court.
ABC Australia · 06:36
How third-party systems leave supermarkets vulnerable to cyber attacks ↗Experts say the incident demonstrates a shift in the cybersecurity threat landscape.
ABC Australia · 06:45
Canberra's V8 Supercars rookie Zach Bates 'put everything on the line' ↗Canberran V8 Supercars rookie Zach Bates is on track to reach the pole position of his career after finishing third at the Bathurst 1000 on Sunday.
ABC Australia · 06:53
Reports of bed bugs on a Qantas flight prompt warning from expert ↗An expert says there is virtually nothing passengers can do once they are aboard a bed bug infested flight but suggests places where to start looking for the critters.
ABC Australia · 06:56
Live: Australia chases victory as Durban Test approaches gripping finale ↗Australia needs six wickets to win the first Test against South Africa as the Kingsmead contest comes down to the fifth day. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 06:57
PM says government trying to stop 'abhorrent' US execution live stream ↗Anthony Albanese says the government is exploring all options to prevent the potential live streaming of a US execution from being seen in Australia.
ABC Australia · 07:40
Liberal stands alongside water buyback supporters despite party opposition ↗South Australian politicians say it is time for the eastern states to contribute their fair share of water to the Murray-Darling Basin.
ABC Australia · 08:14
Anne Aly accuses Liberal MP of racism after 'stoning' comment ↗The Labor frontbencher says she has received 19 death threats this week alone while calling out Angie Bell's remarks in a social media post.
ABC Australia · 08:24
The secret to a happy long-term relationship may not be what you expect ↗We hear a lot about relationship challenges, but what makes happy couples tick?
ABC Australia · 08:47
Driver who allegedly crashed into Newcastle Knights crowd faces more charges ↗P-plater Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe allegedly injured 10 people during the incident on October 3, including a five-year-old girl.
ABC Australia · 09:05
World Cup revenge, Olympics firing Mooney beyond 100 ↗Beth Mooney is still smarting over Australia's World Cup loss to India last year, and as the star prepares for her 100th ODI against Bangladesh, she still has her eyes set on a couple of long-term goals.
ABC Australia · 09:31
Labor can't count on One Nation fading away, Chalmers warns ↗Labor is projecting confidence it can defeat One Nation despite the minor party's sustained polling strength and growing voter frustration.
ABC Australia · 10:56
Breaking: Germany's Nuremberg Airport closes due to aviation emergency ↗An aviation emergency halts flights at one of Germany's biggest international airports.
ABC Australia · 11:06
More than 300 scientists say AI oversight needed after 'preventable' hacks ↗Hundreds of scientists from more than 30 countries call for greater AI safety measures in an open letter, saying that without them, critical infrastructure risks being exposed.
ABC Australia · 12:58
Quick hits: Carey's classic starts the rot and Hoff finishes it off ↗Alex Carey breaks the game open with a spectacular take, Pat Cummins confuses Beau Webster for Muttiah Muralitharan, and Josh Hazlewood's career-best wins it for Australia. Here are the quick hits from the final day of the first Test between Australia and South Africa.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Browse fields is our last great gas reserve, yet report says we don't need it ↗The giant resource basin off WA's Kimberley coast has eluded oil and gas players for decades, and fresh analysis argues it should stay that way, despite a last-ditch bid by Woodside and its partners to seize the prize.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Housing is the great Australian talking point for good reason ↗Why are Australians obsessed with property? Because we have to be. And there are big reasons why it's always on our minds.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Greens warn of private school fees loophole in Labor's trust tax ↗Treasurer Jim Chalmers is preparing to introduce legislation for a 30 per cent tax on discretionary trusts on Wednesday amid fierce business opposition, but has been presented with another obstacle from the Greens.
ABC Australia · 18:14
Outcry over council's 'extortionate' fee hike on short-stay homes ↗A coastal Victorian council is defending a fee increase for providers of short-stay rental accommodation, as some locals urge a rethink.
ABC Australia · 18:28
Death investigated after ambulance not available for medical emergency ↗An investigation has been launched after a man died shortly after his family drove him to the Royal Hobart Hospital because no ambulances were available.
ABC Australia · 18:28
Consumers say regulators must 'lift their game' after solar battery delays ↗More consumers have come forward claiming solar battery installers have ripped them off under the federal government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Quiz: It's time to race around the globe ↗What do the flags of Papua New Guinea, Dominica and Uganda have in common? And where would you find Wineglass Bay?
ABC Australia · 18:30
How a 'mere flower painter' created a unique Australian art style ↗After World War I, Margaret Preston embarked on a quest to create a unique, national art identity — but she took from First Nations artists to do it. A new exhibition examines her immense and complicated legacy.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Egg-timer test use growing despite evidence it can't predict fertility ↗Women are making high-stakes decisions about their fertility based on a test that new research suggests is unreliable.
ABC Australia · 18:30
50 years on, Legionnaire's disease cases are rising in Australia ↗In 1976, a serious pneumonia started killing veterans in the United States. Now, despite knowing the cause, cases of Legionnaires' disease are still on the rise.
ABC Australia · 18:33
$1m price tag for an aged care room — but TV, phone, wi-fi cost extra ↗Aged care residents face paying thousands of dollars a year for everything from a TV in their room to a cooked breakfast or a musical performance under new fees.
ABC Australia · 18:38
Live: Matildas takes on Haiti in France ↗The Matildas round out their October friendlies with a second-ever meeting with Haiti as preparations continue for the Women's World Cup 2027.
ABC Australia · 18:41
Family says 71yo's detention prevented early access to cancer treatment ↗Aishima Shizuo was held in prolonged detention when he was diagnosed with cancer. Now, the UN is being asked to investigate if his detention violated international law.
ABC Australia · 18:47
Tassie team, Chinese and WNBA imports to boost new WNBL season ↗The WNBL entered a much hyped new era last season under private ownership. Now Australia's longest running elite women's domestic sporting competition is hoping to build on the gains, under the leadership of one of the all-time greats.
ABC Australia · 18:59
Man charged over fatal shooting of 12-year-old boy in Sydney ↗A 19-year-old man was arrested at a correctional facility in Silverwater and has since been charged with murder, police say.
ABC Australia · 19:01
Sexual and family violence against children at 'crisis point', study finds ↗Violence and sexual violence against children have increased sharply across Australia, research by the University of Sydney finds.
ABC Australia · 19:17
Breaking: Tupac killer sentenced to minimum 40 years ↗Duane Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur has been sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison.
ABC Australia · 19:20
White House asks US envoy in Athens to resign, new press secretary says ↗In her first briefing since becoming White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia says the Trump-appointed US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, has been asked to resign.
ABC Australia · 19:24
Australia is on the verge of its first Michelin star, and it won't be in Sydney or Melbourne ↗A covert operation has been unfolding under the noses of diners and staff in restaurants across South Australia.
ABC Australia · 19:32
More homes amid rising seas is the Gold Coast's dilemma ↗The Gold Coast's push for more housing faces growing climate risks, with urban planners warning rising seas and worsening flooding will force up premiums and push people out of some suburbs.
ABC Australia · 19:39
Hundreds of students taking their HSC exams overseas ↗This year, 250 students are sitting the Higher School Certificate exams alone overseas.
ABC Australia · 19:46
Blasts rock Yemen's capital as Houthis vow to retaliate ↗The strikes mark a fresh escalation in the widening Middle East crisis, with Yemen's Houthis vowing to retaliate with attacks on Saudi Arabia's airports and oil refineries.
ABC Australia · 19:51
Farmer says men who 'deliberately injured' his sheep pointed gun at him ↗A farmer whose south Canberra home was ransacked and whose sheep were "deliberately injured" in a break-and-enter last month says the alleged assailants pointed a gun at him as they fled the property.
ABC Australia · 19:51
Real estate agents urged to 'enhance responsibly' as AI use rises ↗The real estate industry is "one of the fastest adopters of AI", using the technology to create listings, enhance images and songs, experts say.
ABC Australia · 19:52
Selection critics silenced as Australia's old guard wins first Test ↗Australia started the first Test against South Africa on the back foot, but its 214-run victory has silenced any critics of the selection strategy.
ABC Australia · 19:56
Island spirit lives on in Tasmania Jewels' basketball debut ↗Ahead of its first game in the women's national basketball league this week, Tasmania's Jewels reflect on the island's 30-year history in the game.
ABC Australia · 20:01
Live: PM confirms he intervened to delay ATO credit card ban ↗Anthony Albanese reveals he had personally intervened ahead of the tax office's decision to delay a credit card ban after a plea from a peak business lobby. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 20:03
Great-grandmother learns her native language at very special preschool ↗A Gumbaynggirr elder was never allowed to speak her native tongue, but now she learns alongside her great-granddaughter at an Indigenous preschool.
ABC Australia · 20:04
Police investigate arson attacks in neighbouring Melbourne suburbs ↗A house in Essendon was targeted in a suspected arson attack overnight before offenders struck at a business just a few kilometres away.
ABC Australia · 20:24
Breaking: Pope Leo has part of lung removed as doctors find cancer, Vatican says ↗The Vatican says Pope Leo’s surgery has confirmed that he has lung cancer and that the lower lobe of his right lung has been removed.
ABC Australia · 20:58
NT museum in secret talks over European masterworks — but there's a catch ↗An audacious bid to bring some of the world’s finest artworks to the Northern Territory is hanging in the balance, as the government weighs up the prospect of a new Darwin gallery.
ABC Australia · 21:00
4WD wash-downs needed to protect K'gari, traditional owners say ↗The discovery of a noxious African pest prompted K'gari's traditional owners to develop an award-winning biosecurity strategy to save the island's world heritage status. Now they are calling for the government to fund it.
ABC Australia · 21:07
What's happening with the AFL's new Illicit Drugs Policy? ↗The AFL's proposed new Illicit Drugs Policy is yet to be implemented seven months after it was announced.
ABC Australia · 21:13
Live: Bank of America fined $US1.2 billion for anti-money laundering failures ↗The ASX is set to slip after a slightly negative finish on Wall Street. Bank of America is hit with a record fine by the US Treasury. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ABC Australia · 21:22
They're vital community hubs, but regional post offices face uncertain futures ↗For decades, post offices have been the heart of most small towns. But as licensees age and habits change, there are fears they could disappear.
ABC Australia · 21:23
Regulator says he would quit over political influence in Man City scandal ↗The regulator in charge of English football club licences says he would resign if there was any political pressure put on him regarding the Manchester City payments scandal.
ABC Australia · 21:35
Police say person stabbed during 'concerning' roadside incident in Belconnen ↗The ACT chief police officer says a person has been stabbed in what he called a "concerning" roadside incident in Belconnen this morning.
ABC Australia · 21:47
'Sluggish' Australia joins criticism of Trump administration's ICC attack ↗Australia has joined a statement condemning Donald Trump's criticism of the International Criminal Court days after several other nations issued it.
ABC Australia · 22:00
De Minaur sets up Shanghai quarterfinal with Zverev ↗Alex de Minaur has taken a giant stride towards clinching another ATP Finals berth after roaring into the last eight of the Shanghai Masters.
ABC Australia · 22:01
'Beautiful weed' steadily choking landscapes across southern WA ↗The stunning arum lily is a beautiful sight, but there are calls for an all-out war on the imported flower infesting swathes of forest.
ABC Australia · 22:30
Who is 'Mary' and why is she in so many songs, from classical to rock? ↗Songs about somebody called Mary feature in third century Christian hymns to the alternative rock of the 1990s and beyond, but who is she and why do so many insist on singing about her?
ABC Australia · 22:32
Labor loyalists jump ship as voters look for alternatives ↗Regional voters are turning against Labor amid rising One Nation support just over six weeks from the Victorian state election.
ABC Australia · 22:33
F1 returns to Africa with Rwanda signing 10-year deal ↗Africa will return to the Formula 1 calendar for the first time since 1993 with Rwanda set to host a grand prix from the early 2030s in a 10-year deal.
ABC Australia · 23:00
Everything you need to know about Powderfinger ahead of reunion tour ↗Powderfinger are back! What better time for fans old and new to revisit the legacy of the Brisbane rock icons?
ABC Australia · 23:03
Sunken artefacts give clues to Pilbara's ancient history ↗Newly discovered artefacts found beneath the waves off WA's Burrup Peninsula provide greater insight into life thousands of years ago.
ABC Australia · 23:04
Graziers urged to vaccinate cattle as three-day sickness spreads ↗Bovine ephemeral fever, also known as three-day sickness, is usually associated with wet weather. But a north Queensland vet says an outbreak during the dry is one of the worst she's seen.
ABC Australia · 23:04
Graziers urged to vaccinate cattle as three-day sickness spreads ↗Bovine ephemeral fever, also known as three-day sickness, is usually associated with wet weather. But a north Queensland vet says an outbreak during the dry is one of the worst she's seen.
ABC Australia · 23:24
Open AI employee busted collecting 'super intelligence' technology ↗An OpenAI employee with Saudi Arabian links has been busted collecting sensitive conversations from inside a conference room.
ABC Australia · 23:28
Cornell University suspends fraternity parties after alleged gang rape ↗The Ivy League university is adopting a number of measures aimed at improving its response to sexual assault allegations on campus.
ABC Australia · 23:35
Data centre companies to pay into new Tasmanian local community fund ↗Tasmania's Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he will expect any data centre company that sets up in Tasmania to pay into a new community fund. It comes as community concern grows around company Firmus Technologies and its plans for AI data centres in the state.
ABC Australia · 23:56
Girls returning for limited season run 10 years after finale ↗The Emmy-winning HBO series Girls is returning for five episodes. Series creator and star Lena Dunham says the cast vowed only to return if they had something burning to say.