Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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ABC Australia · 00:17
'A lot of emotion:' First round of redundancies to hit Whyalla steelworks ↗More than 250 Whyalla steelworks employees have accepted redundancies but those wanting to stay are facing an anxious wait.
ABC Australia · 00:20
Court overturns heritage order that stalled $1b NSW gold mine ↗The Federal Court rules that a Commonwealth decision that blocked a NSW gold mine was "made without authority".
ABC Australia · 00:20
Students risk 'cognitive outsourcing' if AI overused, schools warned ↗A review of studies on AI use in education finds real risks that it can disrupt student learning with lifelong consequences.
ABC Australia · 00:33
High Court rules in favour of prisoner trying to freeze her eggs ↗High Court judges allowed her appeal and ruled a previous decision by Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) should be quashed.
ABC Australia · 00:35
Nine roller-coasters close across US, Canada after man dies during ride ↗Nine roller-coasters have been closed across the US and Canada as new information emerges about the death of a 42-year-old man.
ABC Australia · 00:38
Storms 'swirling like a tornado' leave trail of destruction in parts of NT ↗Central Australian businesses and residents are assessing damage from severe storms that have swept through parts of the Northern Territory.
ABC Australia · 00:43
'Stranded patients' in NSW hospitals prompts call for change ↗New South Wales must think outside the box to stop the number of "stranded" aged care patients in hospitals from getting out of control, says the state's productivity commissioner.
ABC Australia · 00:46
Drive-by shooting at house in Melbourne's western suburbs ↗Police say offenders fired multiple shots at a house and car in Caroline Springs before fleeing the scene overnight.
ABC Australia · 01:10
Finance presenter Alan Kohler to sign off from ABC for final time ↗Alan Kohler will walk out the door of the ABC's Melbourne studios tonight after presenting his final finance report, ending a 31-year career at the public broadcaster.
ABC Australia · 01:33
Canberra court hears public servant 'fixated' on alleged stalking victim ↗Prosecutors opposed the man's release, arguing he has a "fixation" on his alleged victim and there is a risk he could endanger her safety if released.
ABC Australia · 01:54
Less can be more for Rugby League World Cup ↗The Rugby League World Cup exists in a constant state of change, but ahead of the tournament opener between Australia and New Zealand, the much-maligned tournament can prove less can be more.
ABC Australia · 01:55
Former ABC presenter 'lucky to be alive' after being struck by e-bike ↗Margaret Throsby is calling for tighter regulations on e-bikes, as she recovers from major surgery after being struck on a shared path last month.
ABC Australia · 01:58
Groom sues wedding coach hire company over deadly Hunter bus crash ↗Mitchell Gaffney has launched civil proceedings against Linq Buslines over the Greta bus crash that occurred after his wedding, killing 10 guests.
ABC Australia · 02:01
Reassessment of billion-dollar silver mine sparks tractor protest ↗Opponents of a proposed billion-dollar silver and lead mine drive tractors through Mudgee as the Independent Planning Commission begins reassessing the project.
ABC Australia · 02:14
Afghan batter recreates infamous hamstring injury used against Australia ↗It was the actions of number nine Qais Ahmad in the dying minutes that drew the most attention in the match's final act.
ABC Australia · 02:24
Failed caravan company AOR allegedly traded insolvent since 2023 ↗Administrators for Australian Off Road caravans say the company owes creditors, including customers, $14 million.
ABC Australia · 02:28
Live: Last-gasp drama and surprises in store on AFL trade deadline day ↗The future of a number of players remains up in the air as the AFL's trade period reaches its final few dramatic hours. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 02:29
Two seriously injured in Palumpa violence, Wadeye unrest continues ↗NT Police have arrested one man following armed fighting in the remote community of Palumpa which seriously injured two others, while violent unrest in the nearby community of Wadeye has flared up again.
ABC Australia · 02:40
Conflicting advice left prospector stranded on outback tenement ↗A prospector receives a three-month permit to retrieve and secure his equipment after years of conflicting advice forced him to break the law to leave his outback tenement.
ABC Australia · 02:52
What to know about the cancer the pope has been diagnosed with ↗The pope has recovered from surgery to remove part of his lung, so what caused his illness, and how likely is he to recover?
ABC Australia · 03:06
Compensation scheme for abuse survivors must be extended, MPs say ↗The scheme is scheduled to close in June 2028 but its backlog is outpacing processing.
ABC Australia · 03:14
Breaking: Man charged with murder of Carlton woman Jayda Allen Bonner ↗Homicide detectives have charged a 31-year-old man with murder, and believe he and Ms Bonner knew each other.
ABC Australia · 03:37
Children found by police after escaping from Canberra daycare ↗The owners of Northside Community Service have apologised after two five-year-olds went missing from Majura Early Childhood Centre in Dickson.
ABC Australia · 03:41
Clock ticking on funding to launch Australian of the Year to space ↗The countdown is on for the federal government to decide if it will accept an European Space Agency offer to send Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station.
ABC Australia · 03:59
RACQ report finds Brisbane's petrol the most expensive of five biggest capitals ↗Brisbane drivers are paying an average of 199.2 cents per litre for unleaded, 10.6 cents more than the previous quarter, and 242 cents per litre for diesel.
ABC Australia · 04:08
Lamarre-Condon visited farm where he allegedly tried to sink bodies, jury told ↗The bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were found near a monastery at Bungonia, south of Sydney, in surfboard bags eight days later after the alleged murders.
ABC Australia · 04:09
Woman charged over infant death previously reported missing interstate ↗Benjamin Nicholas Houghton and Yue Ning Lieu, also known as Linda Lieu, have been charged with criminal neglect and concealing human remains.
ABC Australia · 04:27
DV survivor confronts 'monster' ex-partner who raped and burned her ↗Domestic and sexual violence survivor Kellie Franklin has confronted her attacker in court, labelling him an "absolute monster" for the damage he had inflicted on her body and her life.
ABC Australia · 04:28
Government says perpetrators of financial abuse will be pursued in court ↗Perpetrators of financial abuse who use the tax and social security systems to create debts as a form of coercive control could soon be held liable.
ABC Australia · 04:32
Warning signs missed before Melbourne girl’s death in ED, coroner finds ↗The Victorian coroner says doctors at Monash Medical Centre missed opportunities to save the life of 8-year-old Amrita Lanka in 2022.
ABC Australia · 04:46
Calls for judge to be stood down after teen avoids jail for rape ↗The teenager's 18-month suspended sentence has sparked outrage in the Canberra community.
ABC Australia · 05:00
Rex grounds two routes 10 months after $60m rescue package ↗Less than a year after Rex was sold with the aid of a federal government rescue package, the embattled airline has suspended services to Orange and Port Macquarie.
ABC Australia · 05:06
Trump's new press secretary faces questions about her legal credentials ↗White House press secretary Katie Zacharia spent eight minutes reading from a script, answered only three questions and called her husband "my president" during her first briefing.
ABC Australia · 05:14
Speeds of 188km/h, skids, burnouts before crash that killed driver's friend ↗Zachary Robert Kolm sentenced to nine years for manslaughter over Burnett Heads crash.
ABC Australia · 05:34
Forcing gas producers to sell to Australia won't 'crash' prices, King says ↗Burned once before on energy bill promises, the resources minister won't say what new gas reservation laws will do to wholesale gas prices, but promises they will cause downward pressure without crashing the market.
ABC Australia · 05:35
Powderfinger adds new shows for 2027 tour after pre-sale madness ↗Powderfinger is heading back out on the road in 2027, playing 24 shows across Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney and Cairns.
ABC Australia · 05:40
Mining giant BHP to cut hundreds of jobs at iron ore mines ↗Mining giant BHP has confirmed job cuts at its iron ore operations in Western Australia.
ABC Australia · 05:49
Migration rhetoric 'harming' reputation in Asia, uni vice-chancellor says ↗The debate over slashing international student numbers is harming Australia's reputation in Asia, and should it come to pass, would cripple local research capabilities, a Tasmanian academic leader says.
ABC Australia · 05:54
Rare earths company could be nationalised as China-linked investors fail to divest ↗Resources Minister Madeleine King has left open the door to nationalising a Perth-based critical minerals company as several China-linked investors are defying federal government orders to divest from it.
ABC Australia · 05:54
Recording device found in women's 'shower facilities' of Australian navy ship ↗Senator Jacqui Lambie says there are claims that footage taken from the device "may have been uploaded online" before it was discovered.
ABC Australia · 05:59
Rural doctors hit out at 'unsafe' birthing services model amid shortages ↗Rural GPs in South Australia's Mid North are urging the government not to trial a new birthing service at two of their hospitals, saying it will fragment patient care and have flow-on effects on an already under-pressure health system.
ABC Australia · 06:00
Walters explains choice of Walsh over Tedesco for World Cup opener ↗Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters raises eyebrows by choosing the Broncos star at fullback over James Tedesco for Thursday night's clash against the Kiwis, outlining his reasons for overlooking the 2026 Clive Churchill Medallist.
ABC Australia · 06:05
RJ Mitte on disability and self-belief, in his own words ↗Growing up with cerebral palsy, RJ Mitte always had his grandfather's voice in his ear backing him when others said he would never walk or talk properly.
ABC Australia · 06:08
Hospitality bosses warn of empty cafes and kitchens under migration cuts ↗The latest pushback on sweeping migration cuts has come from the hospitality industry in a social media campaign focused on the consequences for everyday Australians if crucial jobs are left vacant.
ABC Australia · 06:17
WOMADelaide reveals 2027 line-up marking 35 years of The World's Festival ↗Adelaide's revered event has celebrated global music since 1992. This year's diverse line-up is no exception.
ABC Australia · 06:23
Inmate died after waiting 305 days for help, NSW coroner finds ↗A lengthy wait for support in a NSW prison where two mental health nurses are responsible for 700 inmates likely contributed to the death 2023 death of Alexander Gavranic, a coroner has found.
ABC Australia · 06:37
Government fails to secure support for beleaguered private health bill ↗Controversial private health insurance changes affecting older Australians are now on life support, after the legislation was effectively thrown out of parliament by the Coalition and crossbench.
ABC Australia · 06:47
Albatross colony to be vaccinated by hand in fight against bird flu spread ↗Wildlife experts will gather on an uninhabited island off Tasmania to vaccinate a colony of wild shy albatrosses against the deadly H5 strain of bird flu.
ABC Australia · 06:58
Fresh calls for CCTV after alleged robbery, assault in Victorian town ↗Stawell residents pressure the council to beef up security following an alleged assault last week.
ABC Australia · 07:13
Drownings 'quick', 'silent' and 'can happen anywhere', 3yo's inquest hears ↗The Northern Territory Coroner is examining the drowning death of a three-year-old boy found face down in the family's backyard pool by his father in 2025, putting the territory's pool safety laws under the microscope.
ABC Australia · 07:16
Boy sentenced to seven years' jail over crash that killed grandmother ↗Rosemary Franzidis was killed when the boy — aged 16 at the time — lost control of a stolen car crashing into her car and an unmarked police vehicle.
ABC Australia · 07:22
Man accused of Paralowie child abduction granted home detention bail ↗An 18-year-old alleged to have abducted a child in Adelaide's north earlier this month is granted home detention bail, with conditions including that he not go within 100 metres of playgrounds or kindergartens.
ABC Australia · 07:26
Qld union officials to undergo 'fit and proper' test under proposed changes ↗A review of Queensland's industrial relations laws has handed down its report with more than 100 recommendations.
ABC Australia · 07:32
'Strange' mango season ramps up in Australia's north ↗It is mango time in the Northern Territory, but yields this year are well down compared to previous seasons.
ABC Australia · 07:36
Pope's AI adviser warns Australia's copyright changes risk 'new form of colonialism' ↗Father Paolo Benanti is a Franciscan friar but he's also a key adviser to the Vatican on AI and he has a warning for Australia on the actions of AI companies.
ABC Australia · 07:40
New laws could soon ban cats from public places in WA — here's what's on the cards ↗As changes to Western Australia's cat laws await final approval in state parliament, several councils are considering options, including curfews.
ABC Australia · 07:48
Patient allegedly set on fire, two others doused in accelerant at Sydney hospital ↗A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after allegedly pouring accelerant on three patients and setting one of them on fire.
ABC Australia · 07:50
Alice Springs resident whose home was destroyed welcomes funding support ↗Alice Springs resident left without home after 96km/h winds tore off her roof in Monday's storm has welcomed joint Commonwealth and Northern Territory government disaster relief funding.
ABC Australia · 07:53
Shots fired in Tullamarine linked to road rage incident, police say ↗Police are investigating reports of a collision and shots fired in Melbourne's north-west after a confrontation authorities suspect is linked to an earlier road rage incident.
ABC Australia · 08:02
Woman charged over crash that claimed life of 11yo girl ↗A woman whose young passenger was killed in a two-car crash in Adelaide's south last month has been arrested and charged with aggravated causing death by dangerous driving.
ABC Australia · 08:10
The boldness Australia needs has no political home right now ↗When the Cold War ended, the US became Asia's uncontested leader. The hope, at the time, was that China would simply go along with that arrangement. Clearly, that's not how things are turning out.
ABC Australia · 08:51
India's 'cockroach' movement leaders detained for five days ↗Two leaders of India's "cockroach" youth movement will serve five days in jail after being detained during a protest.
ABC Australia · 09:35
Breaking: Michelin Guide dishes out first Australian stars to array of SA restaurants ↗A spread of South Australian restaurants has achieved distinguished culinary honours by becoming the first in the nation to receive stars from world-renowned guide Michelin.
ABC Australia · 10:25
Cracking firetrucks, $1b funding shortfall identified in Victorian audit ↗Victoria's auditor has found $1.5 billion dollars is needed to provide critical upgrades to the state's fleet of aging fire trucks, with more than 1,600 CFA trucks needing replacement by 2034.
ABC Australia · 10:44
Zelenskyy says partners not warning Ukraine of incoming ballistic missiles ↗President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no early warning from partners about incoming Russian ballistic missile strikes on civilian infrastructure in Kyiv.
ABC Australia · 13:45
Russell Brand a 'ruthless, calculated sexual predator', court hears ↗A prosecutor describes Russell Brand as a "ruthless calculated and manipulative sexual predator" in her opening address at the British entertainer's rape trial.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Chalmers and Frydenberg have more in common than they like to admit ↗Delivering reform is proving more difficult by the day. Labor has to go back to the drawing board on its plan to remove the more generous private health insurance rebate for over-65s. That's a $3 billion savings measure up in the air.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Investing bonanza as younger Australians lean on AI advice ↗The ASX said a record 11.5 million Australian adults now hold investments outside traditional superannuation and their main home. Emerging trends include taking AI advice, investing in crypto and the doubling of ETF ownership.
ABC Australia · 18:00
The latest tactic in Australia's illegal tobacco trade is hiding in plain sight ↗As Labor seeks support for tougher tobacco laws, new intelligence reveals how offshore factories are making illegal cigarettes look like genuine Australian products.
ABC Australia · 18:00
This strange sea animal is on menus, but it is disappearing from our reefs ↗A new study shows one species of sea cucumber lives much longer than previously thought, putting it at even more risk of being eaten to death by humans.
ABC Australia · 18:14
Free abortion pledge if Labor re-elected in Victoria next month ↗Victoria would provide free abortion care if Premier Ben Carroll is re-elected, with a politically charged plan to provide better care for women in regional and rural communities.
ABC Australia · 18:29
Death puts spotlight on 'promise' to ban ambulance ramping ↗A man's death following a lack of available ambulances has put the spotlight on a Tasmanian Liberal's election promise.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Five artworks to see at 15 Artists exhibition at Redcliffe Art Gallery ↗The invitation-only exhibition showcases some of the best and brightest early- to mid-career artists in Queensland.
ABC Australia · 18:30
It's 'the vibe': Does McDonald's ruin a town? ↗Communities around Australia have fought to keep the fast-food giant out of their towns for various reasons. What happens when they lose?
ABC Australia · 18:34
Alleged Chinese spies targeted former premier and AFP commander via LinkedIn ↗The same alleged Chinese spying network at the centre of Australia's first conviction for reckless foreign interference approached more than 100 people linked to Australia, including a former state premier, a police commander and several federal government officials.
ABC Australia · 18:38
Firmus' IPO may have flopped but one state leader still sees 'opportunity' ↗Some say Firmus' money-raising venture last week reflects badly on the fledgling data centre builder, but it appears there's at least one Australian leader who has confidence in the venture — Tasmania's premier.
ABC Australia · 18:41
The 'huge problem' Saudi Arabia faces in its conflict with the Houthis ↗The Houthis are trying to increase their leverage against Saudi Arabia while the kingdom is reportedly finding it harder to defend against attacks. It presents a "huge problem" in the conflict.
ABC Australia · 18:43
ParaMatildas hunt more Australian football history at World Cup ↗Having won Australia's first-ever round ball World Cup in 2024, the ParaMatildas begin the 2026 tournament in uncharted territory for an Australian football team and with the world's best "plotting" against them.
ABC Australia · 18:45
In NAZA, IDF soldiers detail mass killings in their own words ↗Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor have been exiled from their home country over their documentary, NAZA, which features IDF personnel detailing systematic slaughter.
ABC Australia · 18:46
From Scotland to Tasmania, tiny town welcomes new GP ↗A tiny Tasmanian town's first local GP in nine years has arrived, all the way from Scotland.
ABC Australia · 18:56
Builder chosen for Hobart's Macquarie Point stadium ↗The company that built a 30,000-seat arena in Christchurch, New Zealand, is understood to have won the tender to construct Hobart's new roofed stadium.
ABC Australia · 18:59
Zelenskyy says Trump's decision to take Russia's side is 'painful' ↗The US president is openly calling for Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be replaced and for sanctions on Russian diesel.
ABC Australia · 19:01
Police execute search warrants in veteran report fraud investigation ↗Officers searched the home of Josh Tinning, whose company provided medical and psychiatric assessments for veterans to submit as evidence for compensation payouts.
ABC Australia · 19:05
CCTV shows crane hitting powerline at modular home site ↗A crane company is fined over a powerline strike that left a worker with critical burns.
ABC Australia · 19:07
Do you know what year these movies were released? ↗Fancy yourself a cinephile? Then you must be able to tell us what years these very famous films were released.
ABC Australia · 19:15
Flinders University admits to $965k underpayment of casual staff ↗Flinders University has apologised for underpaying 1,405 current and former staff an amount that equates to roughly $687 underpaid per person.
ABC Australia · 19:28
Sally Rooney pulls books from UK over her support for Palestine Action ↗The Irish author of Normal People and Conversations with Friends says her support for Palestine Action means her books cannot be sold in the UK.
ABC Australia · 19:31
Schutt stars as Aussies sweep Bangladesh in ODI series ↗A four-wicket haul from Megan Schutt and unbeaten half-centuries to Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland secure Australia a 3-0 ODI series win over Bangladesh.
ABC Australia · 19:32
Did universities generate a 'faux crisis' to justify job cuts? ↗Universities said staff cuts were necessary to secure their financial futures. But disputed models, alternative plans and changing forecasts suggest other choices may have been available.
ABC Australia · 19:36
Some older Australians embrace downsizing and apartment living despite costs ↗Moving from a house to an apartment can come with fees like stamp duty and strata, but for some, the lifestyle perks outweigh the costs.
ABC Australia · 20:02
Live: Labor scraps controversial ministerial discretion in digital duty of care bill ↗The federal government has scrapped controversial ministerial powers in proposed new online safety laws and beefed up protections for news content. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 20:03
Top gymnastics coach fined after assaulting two female teen athletes ↗Former top gymnastics coach Jamie Glen Cannon, who once coached at a prestigious Brisbane private school, has pleaded guilty to assaulting two teenage girls.
ABC Australia · 20:14
Aussie cyclists begin World Championships with silver medal ↗Australia reaches the podium in the men's team sprint at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships for the fifth consecutive time.
ABC Australia · 20:22
Calls for better post-cancer care to give isolated survivors support ↗After beating cancer, it took Carly Gogel months to find herself again, and she is not alone.
ABC Australia · 20:24
Overhaul means more South Coast rail services but longer trips ↗South Coast passengers will get more than 200 extra weekly services from November 15, but they come with longer Sydney journeys and changes to airport connections.
ABC Australia · 20:34
Live: ASX to open lower following losses on Wall Street as US inflation data drops ↗ASX to open lower following a sea of red on Wall Street as US inflation data comes in hotter than expected. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ABC Australia · 20:40
Youth crime advocate charged with drug offences, stripped of funding ↗Mount Isa man Brodie Germaine, known for his advocacy in preventing youth crime, has been charged with multiple drug offences, as the state government terminates a $280,000 grant.
ABC Australia · 21:03
Indigenous women document DV crisis offering governments their own solutions ↗In the remote Northern Territory, where a local women's shelter is already at capacity, a group of Indigenous women have created a roadmap they hope will break the cycle of domestic violence.
ABC Australia · 21:30
Regulator pauses major Mallee centre from taking on new foster children ↗A major foster care provider on the Victoria-NSW border has been barred from taking on new referrals to its foster care program, one year after the NSW regulator first demanded it improve its operations.
ABC Australia · 21:30
Victoria gives final state approval for biggest wind farm in southern hemisphere ↗The 219-turbine wind farm, on agricultural land at Warracknabeal in the state's west, now needs federal government approval.
ABC Australia · 21:40
The data that shows who won and lost in this year's AFL trade period ↗With compromised drafts on the horizon, this trade period saw two distinct methods as AFL clubs planned for the "win now" and the "win later".
ABC Australia · 21:51
Ancient ceramics retrieved from 'world's oldest known' shipwreck ↗An archaeologist from Sydney reveals her role in the discovery of the "world's oldest known" shipwreck, found in southern Türkiye.
ABC Australia · 22:00
David Chau's mission to make finance news 'tolerable' ↗From lawyer to restaurant greeter to party entertainer, David Chau tried on several hats before finding his fit in the ABC business team. Now he explains his approach to a new role, replacing Alan Kohler!
ABC Australia · 22:10
Kimberley youth night spaces heralded as 'blueprint' for WA ↗Community leaders say youth night centres in Broome and Fitzroy Crossing have significantly reduced youth crime. Advocates hope a new temporary hub in Kununurra will deliver the same outcome for young people.
ABC Australia · 22:37
Australia is the monster that turns World Cup dreams to nightmares ↗Ahead of the women's Rugby League World Cup, the dominance of the Jillaroos looms like a spectre.
ABC Australia · 22:38
Qld tourism businesses say fuel prices behind drop in visitor numbers ↗Carly Clark is passionate about hosting tourists on her animal rescue property but despite being less than a 5-hour drive from Brisbane, visitors to her farm have declined.
ABC Australia · 22:40
Automated feedlot proposal draws community ire in Victoria's south-east ↗A Victorian farmer has submitted a proposal to create one of the state's first undercover, automated feedlots, drawing criticism from locals who are citing concerns about road safety and odour.
ABC Australia · 23:08
City man organises charity drive to show appreciation for farmers ↗A group of strangers with a love of cars has hit the road in WA to focus on farmer mental health.
ABC Australia · 23:22
19yo charged over Sydney school pick-up attempted shooting ↗A 44-year-old man and his 15-year-old daughter managed to get out of their car and runaway from the gunman, who was dressed in black and wearing a balaclava.
ABC Australia · 23:31
Hundreds of outback burial sites uncovered by Dave 'the Grave' Hunter ↗Ground-penetrating radar technology has helped identify two cemeteries that a regional council did not know existed.