Thursday, 15 October 2026
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ABC Australia · 00:28
Premier's move to reinstate school 'Christmas' event labelled 'reprehensible' ↗Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff is being urged to apologise after one of his social media posts about a public school renaming a Christmas event caused an online stir.
ABC Australia · 00:30
COVID-19 grants paid to 9,000 ineligible Victorian businesses ↗An IBAC investigation has found senior public officers failed to warn the minister that hundreds of millions of dollars in business support grants were being paid to ineligible businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ABC Australia · 00:31
Calls for stronger warnings on iron infusion risks ↗With the use of iron infusions on the rise in Australia, medical experts warn patients to be aware of a potentially serious side effect called hypophosphataemia.
ABC Australia · 00:40
Brisbane City Council floats trialling licensed bars on CityCats ↗The plan for bars on CityCats comes as ferry operator RiverCity Ferries remains locked in pay negotiations with Brisbane ferry staff and the Maritime Workers Union.
ABC Australia · 00:47
Patients struggling with rising costs and long waits for healthcare refunds ↗One regional Victorian has been out of pocket thousands of dollars despite lodging her transport claims several months ago.
ABC Australia · 00:48
Wallaroos lose star but regain experienced campaigner for Scotland Test ↗The Wallaroos are forced to reshuffle their backline for Saturday's Test against Scotland at Sydney's Stadium Australia.
ABC Australia · 00:50
Breaking: Unemployment rate sits at post-COVID high after revision ↗An estimated 39,300 fewer Australians were in work last month, and the number of unemployed people increased by 8,900.
ABC Australia · 01:04
RSL going bush to connect with veterans from Afghanistan ↗Life was radically different for many Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans when they returned home, but a Mid North Coast RSL branch is offering them a new way to reconnect.
ABC Australia · 01:19
Conroy targets 'rot' in Defence after $15.6m bungle unmasked ↗The government concedes mistakes were made after FOI documents revealed more than $15 million was spent without having prior approval.
ABC Australia · 01:28
Yass Valley Council residents facing possible 76pc rate rise ↗Independent consultants have found the council would need to generate an extra $8.3 million from operations each year by 2027-28 to maintain its financial and infrastructure position.
ABC Australia · 01:50
Lamarre-Condon asked friend to toss phone mailed to her in WA, jury told ↗A woman who became close with Beau Lamarre-Condon over their shared interest in celebrities is giving evidence in his double-murder trial on Thursday.
ABC Australia · 01:57
Speed camera operator charged over alleged dangerous overtake on road train ↗The 67-year-old Toodyay man is accused of reckless driving after he allegedly used his work car to perform an unsafe overtaking manoeuvre in WA's Wheatbelt, causing an oncoming vehicle to swerve off the road.
ABC Australia · 02:23
Industrial relations minister could terminate strikes under proposed Qld laws ↗Protected industrial action could be terminated if it would threaten to endanger the life, personal safety, health or welfare or cause significant damage to the state's economy.
ABC Australia · 02:34
Wallabies show faith in rookie fly half for final All Blacks Test ↗The Wallabies are without Ben Donaldson for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, while they have made changes elsewhere in their match-day squad.
ABC Australia · 02:35
How Sally Rooney's support for Palestine Action led to UK exodus ↗Ireland's "Salinger for the Snapchat generation" can no longer sell her novels in the UK. The reason links back to pro-Palestinian activists.
ABC Australia · 02:35
Queensland jails will be at triple capacity under new bail laws, union warns ↗Queensland's prison guard union says new bail laws will force jails to house three inmates in cells built for one.
ABC Australia · 02:40
New law to force Darwin Private Hospital operators to provide maternity care ↗Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says operators of the Darwin Private Hospital are "not welcome" in the Territory unless they are prepared to deliver maternity services.
ABC Australia · 02:47
Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay reflects on career forged under apartheid ↗In her first Australian interview since winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Navanethem "Navi" Pillay reflects on growing up in a segregated South Africa, her trailblazing career as a judge, and Trump's "pathetic" criticisms of her.
ABC Australia · 02:52
Woman charged after allegedly poisoning colleague's curry with snail pellets ↗The Perth woman is due to face court accused of adding the pellets to the curry in an apparent attempt to poison another woman with whom she was in a "personal relationship".
ABC Australia · 03:15
Breaking: Greens senator takes leave amid allegations of comments towards women ↗The Greens have confirmed WA senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave after reports from The Sydney Morning Herald about allegations of inappropriate comments towards women.
ABC Australia · 03:28
Former stockman jailed for fatal attack on partner in NT town’s CBD ↗A former stockman has been sentenced to prison over the fatal bashing of his partner and mother of his four children, Colleen Bradshaw, in a regional NT town.
ABC Australia · 03:34
Ukraine's pleas over Starlink have now reached Elon Musk ↗Ukraine says people will die as a result of throttled Starlink services in the country. Here's how its armed forces rely on the crucial satellite service.
ABC Australia · 03:36
Adelaide University to offer staff early retirements as financial woes grow ↗Less than a year after a $500 million state government-backed merger, the new Adelaide University is already looking to cut staff numbers by offering early retirement packages.
ABC Australia · 04:00
Adelaide laneway named in honour of hip hop pioneers Hilltop Hoods ↗Hilltop Hoods put Australian hip hop on the map. Now, Adelaide is putting the trio on the street map with Hilltop Hoods Lane.
ABC Australia · 04:11
Police allege P-plater drove dangerously for 15 minutes before Knights crash ↗Police charge sheets allege a P-plater's dangerous driving spanned 15 minutes before a crash that injured 10 Newcastle Knights fans.
ABC Australia · 04:22
MP calls for upgrades on 'patchwork' highway after fatal crash ↗A man has died after his car crashed into a ditch beside the Mitchell Highway near Wellington in the NSW Central West, sparking calls for an urgent upgrade of the road.
ABC Australia · 04:38
Footage shows panic as 4WD tears through Melbourne shopping centre ↗Giriwa May has been sentenced to more than four years behind bars after driving a stolen Landcruiser through a shopping centre in Melbourne's north in June last year.
ABC Australia · 04:42
NT Labor backflips, supports 'hyper-scale' data centre moratorium ↗The Territory Labor opposition says a moratorium on "hyper-scale" data centres should be imposed until July next year, while a review into them is undertaken.
ABC Australia · 04:45
Expert says trust use to avoid tax 'bordering on a joke' ↗Small business advocates say it is a misconception that trusts are only used by wealthy families to minimise tax, but one expert says the current system is "bordering on a joke" and in urgent need of reform.
ABC Australia · 04:58
Ferry fight heads to court as Kangaroo Island shutdown confirmed ↗The operator of Kangaroo Island's "lifeline" ferry has launched legal action to get the second of two long-promised new ferries delivered to Australia.
ABC Australia · 04:59
Woman admits stabbing murder mid-trial after prison confession ↗Hannah Louise Glover pleads guilty to stabbing Tara Morrison to death in Western Australia's South West after a murder trial hears about her prison confessions.
ABC Australia · 05:18
Patient recounts moment he was set on fire at Sydney hospital ↗Radovan Banic says he 'thought it was water' when he and two others were doused in accelerant on Tuesday night.
ABC Australia · 05:19
Fraudsters behind ‘devastating’ Canberra fraud plot avoid jail time ↗Three people who defrauded a Canberra electrical wholesaler have avoided jail time and been handed intensive corrections orders.
ABC Australia · 05:20
Home Affairs 'unlawfully' jailed Australian citizen for 945 days ↗An Australian citizen was unlawfully held in immigration detention for 945 days due to a litany of departmental errors.
ABC Australia · 05:22
Child support worker guilty of 'snap' assault on autistic son ↗A judge tells a woman who pleaded guilty to punching her son in the face it was "very ironic" she was working as a children's domestic violence support worker at the time.
ABC Australia · 05:25
Breaking: Person of interest identified after recording device found on navy ship ↗The Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Matt Buckley labelled the incident a "despicable betrayal of trust".
ABC Australia · 05:30
Man charged with 16yo girl's murder in remote NT community ↗A 26-year-old man faces court over the alleged murder of a 16-year-old girl in the remote Northern Territory community of Alpurrurulam.
ABC Australia · 05:42
Breaking: Grandmother wins fight for inquest into murders of children by their mother ↗A coronial inquest is announced into the deaths of three children killed by their mother in Port Hedland in 2022.
ABC Australia · 05:48
Bird flu detected in seal, bird samples taken from remote southern island ↗Bird flu has been detected in samples taken from a southern elephant seal and a kelp gull on Macquarie Island, with authorities making preparations for a mass mortality event.
ABC Australia · 05:54
Manosphere experts warn if we lecture boys 'we lose them' ↗We asked a panel of experts to answer your common questions about the manosphere, masculinity and how to approach conversations about it.
ABC Australia · 05:54
Ex-police officer found guilty of sexually touching colleagues without consent ↗Matthew Stephen Cameron, 33, was initially charged with nine counts of sexual touching without consent and one count of sexual assault against three younger male colleagues.
ABC Australia · 06:13
Coalition and Greens unite to be a thorn in the government’s side ↗With just three sitting weeks of parliament left, the government is working hard to negotiate its way through numerous roadblocks coming from all sides of politics.
ABC Australia · 06:21
This Spanish poet's work was banned and censored. Now it's an epic movie ↗Australians finally get to see why La Bola Negra, nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes and snapped up by Netflix, shines so brightly.
ABC Australia · 06:23
China 'dumped' aluminium windows and doors in Australia, report finds ↗Australia's international trade monitor has found the Chinese exports aluminium windows and doors were "dumped" here, heavily undercutting local prices and damaging the local industry.
ABC Australia · 06:57
Once Melbourne's 'laughing stock', Star ferris wheel turns again ↗Often the butt of Melburnian jokes, the observation wheel reopened to locals and tourists alike this week.
ABC Australia · 07:09
ACCC takes Kmart to court over nail glue burns and button battery safety ↗The consumer watchdog has taken legal action against Kmart, alleging it breached Australian consumer law by selling millions of bottles of nail glue that caused burns.
ABC Australia · 07:22
Student doctor pleads not guilty to speeding luxury car down WA highway ↗A 21-year-old medical student has pleaded not guilty to speeding down a WA highway at speeds of more than 250 kilometres per hour in a luxury car.
ABC Australia · 07:23
Anika Wells opens door to lawsuits against big tech companies ↗Labor is considering a Greens push to let Australians sue online platforms for harm as the Coalition maintains its opposition to new digital safety laws.
ABC Australia · 07:30
Live: World Cup begins as Origin stars make historic starts for Kiwis ↗The Rugby League World Cup begins with a blockbuster between powerhouse nations Australia and New Zealand. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 07:30
Breaking: 27 students and a teacher dead after school roof collapse in Pakistan ↗At least 27 students under the age of 13 and one teacher have been killed when a school roof collapsed in Pakistan's Peshawar city.
ABC Australia · 07:34
A-League star in fiery exchange with reporter over suspension loophole ↗Auckland FC's Sam Cosgrove responds angrily after a reporter asks about the club's use of a loophole allowing him to play the A-League opener despite a two-game suspension.
ABC Australia · 07:36
Indonesia to deploy dry ice to reduce thick haze from fires ↗The haze caused by intense fires has drifted into neighbouring Singapore, Malaysia and East Timor.
ABC Australia · 07:42
Man to serve more than five years over fatal crash ↗A Victorian man will serve at least five years prison for causing a crash while under the influence of drugs, killing a much-loved mum.
ABC Australia · 07:52
ACT walks back pledge for ankle bracelets on DV perpetrators ↗A prominent domestic and family violence service says it fears electronic monitoring might merely provide an illusion of safety.
ABC Australia · 07:52
Chickens euthanased in NSW egg farm 'emergency situation' ↗Chickens at an egg farm on the NSW Central Coast are being euthanased as the business is investigated over claims of animal cruelty.
ABC Australia · 08:11
Man faces court after 'frightening, costly' truck collision with train ↗A man who drove his truck into a train on a level crossing in Katherine in 2023, causing it to derail and injure two workers, has pleaded guilty to two counts of careless driving causing harm.
ABC Australia · 08:35
Inquest hears missing schoolgirl's skull used as ashtray at pub ↗An inquest into the disappearance of Marilyn Wallman hears that a piece of the schoolgirl's skull was kept in a shed and used as an ashtray before it was handed over to the police.
ABC Australia · 09:00
Story of young woman accused of witchcraft wins $100,000 book award ↗Bernice Barry felt different growing up. She gifted that difficult experience to the protagonist of her book, The Names of a Hare, which just won the ARA Historical Novel Prize.
ABC Australia · 09:28
Review ordered after man dies waiting two hours for ambulance ↗The 53-year-old man called for help after experiencing chest pains but was dead by the time paramedics arrived.
ABC Australia · 10:59
Sailors missing as two ships set ablaze in Romanian Black Sea ↗Rescuers were searching for seven missing crew members from one of two chemical tankers that caught fire in Romanian territorial waters.
ABC Australia · 11:50
Northern Ireland politician jailed for child sex offences ↗Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party, was sentenced on Thursday.
ABC Australia · 12:09
Quick hits: Walsh vomits after try, Ponga shines then suffers in epic duel ↗Australia and New Zealand have set a high standard for the 17th edition of the Rugby League World Cup, opening the 2026 tournament with an all-time classic. Here are the quick hits from the opening match.
ABC Australia · 14:28
Zelenskyy 'done' with US-made energy ceasefire that Moscow ignored ↗Ukraine has struck a Russian oil refinery after President Zelenskyy said he was "done" supporting a US-orchestrated ceasefire on energy targets which Moscow did not obey.
ABC Australia · 14:44
Breaking: Donald Trump calls off planned live stream of firing squad execution ↗The decision comes after intense backlash in the US and globally, with bipartisan condemnation in Australia.
ABC Australia · 14:44
Donald Trump calls off planned live stream of firing squad execution ↗The decision comes after intense backlash in the US and globally, with bipartisan condemnation in Australia.
ABC Australia · 15:00
Remains may be earliest evidence of ancient human speared to death ↗A round hole in the shoulder blade of a Neanderthal fossil could be the earliest known evidence of ancient humans attacking one another with wooden spears, researchers say.
ABC Australia · 16:16
Court shown photos of Russell Brand shirtless in hotel before alleged rape ↗English entertainer Russell Brand asked a woman to take photos of him "prancing" in "horrible budgie smugglers", shortly before he raped her, a London court has heard.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Family court dismissed concerns over India data breach a decade ago ↗A whistleblower who raised concerns about Australian court data being accessed in India more than a decade ago says the latest data breach is a "slap in the face".
ABC Australia · 18:00
Alleged Chinese spy posed as recruiter for 'retired Australian police' ↗A suspected Chinese spying network contacted Australians on LinkedIn using a fake security firm in an effort to encourage them to share information, an ABC investigation has found.
ABC Australia · 18:00
America's 'boomcession' and what it means for Australia ↗The phenomenon highlights the stark gap between booming macroeconomic indicators and the widespread financial struggles ordinary people face.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Private health rebate changes causing Labor 'a lot of pain in electorates' ↗It will be hard for the government to push through its private health rebate changes without sacrificing big dollars, just when it needs to preserve the budget's savings.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Brethren Church hauled back before inquiry over election interference claim ↗Church leaders have denied organising members during the 2025 campaign, while at the same time acknowledging they clearly were coordinated.
ABC Australia · 18:02
Victorian schools told to remind parents education is free ↗A principals' association says Victorian schools will be made worse off by an education department directive to stress that contributions are voluntary in the public system.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Journalist Amy Goodman won't take 'no comment' for an answer ↗Oscar-nominated filmmakers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal documented years in the life of an indomitable newshound.
ABC Australia · 18:47
Spirit of Tasmania crew hit by severe gastro on voyage from Scotland ↗A severe gastro outbreak on the Spirit of Tasmania V during its delivery voyage earlier this year has become the focus of a pay dispute in the Fair Work Commission.
ABC Australia · 18:49
How the joy of Pride is 'a form of resistance' against queer discrimination ↗GWS player Tilly Lucas-Rodd said the conversations around AFLW Pride Round are important to keep platforming, as the joy is a counter to the discrimination queer people still face in sport.
ABC Australia · 18:54
Hobart stadium facing 'cost pressures' as price tag remains unclear ↗With an updated price tag for Hobart's AFL stadium expected to be released by the end of the year, the Tasmanian premier has skirted around questions on whether he would limit Tasmania's contribution to $875 million.
ABC Australia · 18:55
Friday news quiz: Investigate a fake murder and meet some introverted seabirds ↗Don't believe any tips that hit your inbox promising the lowdown on how to ace this week's news quiz. You can't trust them.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Dead man found north of Melbourne may have been targeted ↗The man was found at a property in Wollert and his death is being investigated by Homicide detectives.
ABC Australia · 19:09
De Minaur falls to world number one Zverev in Shanghai ↗Top-ranked Alexander Zverev said he felt good on court after beating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 at the Shanghai Masters.
ABC Australia · 19:16
Councillor told woman it was a 'pity' she wasn't bashed, investigator finds ↗A Kempsey Shire councillor maintains his social media account was hacked after an investigator finds he told a woman it was a "pity" she had not been assaulted by an alleged domestic violence offender.
ABC Australia · 19:17
Wallaroos believe 'possibilities are endless' ahead of 2029 World Cup ↗Their results may not show improvement, but the Wallaroos are making progress three years out from the Women's Rugby Cup, which Australia will host.
ABC Australia · 19:19
Government urged to do more over Australian's arrest in Vietnam ↗Human rights groups urge the federal government to ratchet up pressure on Vietnam over the fate of an Australian pro-democracy campaigner who is in jail after disappearing in Cambodia last month.
ABC Australia · 19:24
Amazon removes ceiling light after it catches fire in safety test ↗Amazon Australia was warned months ago that a ceiling light for sale had caught fire and melted during a lab test.
ABC Australia · 19:27
Council opposes $209m Hindu temple in outer Melbourne green zone ↗A 64-metre tall temple planned for Cranbourne South could become the largest of its kind in Australia, but the proposal has triggered concerns it could overwhelm local infrastructure and threaten wildlife.
ABC Australia · 19:34
Weekend storms and showers forecast for parts of Queensland ↗The storms and strong winds that have hit central Queensland are likely to continue in the coming days, with the state's south-east set for isolated showers well into next week.
ABC Australia · 19:34
State government corporation axes Brisbane sign’s Indigenous makeover ↗The quiet axing of the proposed temporary artwork has amplified perceptions that Indigenous voices in state activities are being erased.
ABC Australia · 19:59
Infantino apologises for World Cup furore but leaves critics unhappy ↗International football officials are seeking more information about two of the biggest controversies that have surrounded FIFA president Gianni Infantino this year.
ABC Australia · 20:04
World Cup opener a reminder of Test rugby league's glory days ↗There was a time when Test matches were rugby league's biggest, best and bloodiest spectacles, and last night's World Cup opener between Australia and New Zealand was a reminder of those days.
ABC Australia · 20:05
The woman helping 5,000 others find female friends in rural communities ↗Jackie Elliott felt alone as a young woman in agriculture, so she started Rural Women's Day and inadvertently created a nationwide movement.
ABC Australia · 20:07
Live: Shoebridge says he had 'discussion' with Steele-John before leave of absence ↗Greens leader David Shoebridge says Jordon Steele-John will not attend parliament while allegations are investigated. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 20:29
Live: ASX set to rise as Aussie dollar hits three-month low ↗Australian shares are expected to climb after Wall Street ended higher, despite investors shifting away from high-profile AI stocks into other sectors. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ABC Australia · 20:30
Car insurance premiums increase almost 60pc in four years ↗Some comprehensive car insurance premiums have nearly doubled since 2020 as the government calls on the industry to "step up with fairer pricing and greater transparency".
ABC Australia · 20:37
Steelworkers down tools for last time amid first wave of redundancies ↗As the first wave of hundreds of job losses hits Whyalla's troubled steel plant, workers and the city as a whole are facing uncertain futures.
ABC Australia · 20:52
Sydney prison criticised for 'putrid' conditions returns to public hands ↗Parklea Correctional Centre houses more than 1,500 inmates, ranging from minimum to maximum security with most on remand waiting for their court cases to be finalised.
ABC Australia · 21:00
Global sugar prices rally amid key producer Brazil's presidential election ↗The rally has brought relief to Australian farmers, who faced months of uncertainty as input costs rose.
ABC Australia · 21:03
Police investigating death of 5-year-old boy at home in Grafton ↗A post-mortem will be conducted on a five-year-old boy to try to establish how he died inside his Grafton home on Monday.
ABC Australia · 21:24
Five killed in Houthi strike on presidential palace in Aden ↗Yemen's Houthis fire missiles at the presidential palace complex in the southern city of Aden killing five people, the government says.
ABC Australia · 21:43
Reassembling John Travolta's jet down to nuts and 5,400 bolts stage ↗The old luxury jet movie star John Travolta donated to a NSW aviation museum is being painstakingly reassembled on site.
ABC Australia · 21:48
Tasmania's Jewels enter WNBL with debut win over Geelong ↗The Tasmania Jewels have won their debut clash against the Geelong Venom in front of a sell-out crowd in Hobart. Coach Claudia Brassard has praised the players for prolific defence and sharp shooting.
ABC Australia · 21:49
Interests of homebuyers and sellers collide in fight for transparency ↗The real estate industry says new laws targeting agents underquoting a house price are well-intentioned but poorly designed.
ABC Australia · 22:11
Town's only unleaded service station cuts fuel supply over rising costs ↗The owner of the only unleaded fuel pumps in a regional Victorian town has left the town dry for almost a month, saying it is struggling to cover the increasing cost of fuel and the business's day-to-day expenses.
ABC Australia · 22:28
Complex surgery successfully separates Fijian conjoined twins ↗In what was described as an "exceptionally rare" case, doctors in Saudi Arabia say a complex operation to separate 13-month-old Fijian conjoined twins has been successful.
ABC Australia · 22:30
Royal Children's Hospital handed $66m after fear new beds would sit empty ↗Premier Ben Carroll's funding announcement comes after hospital staff claimed new hospital beds would be empty because there were not enough workers to support them.
ABC Australia · 22:34
Mums get back to nature for mental and physical reboot ↗Most mothers' groups typically meet at a park or cafe, but a bunch of Queensland mums are stepping it up a notch.
ABC Australia · 22:42
Supercars to return to Phillip Island, plugging hole left by MotoGP exit ↗The Victorian government has announced a five-year deal to bring the Supercars to Phillip Island, helping offset an $80 million loss caused by losing the MotoGP.
ABC Australia · 23:00
Breaking: Children among dead in shooting at elementary school in Oregon ↗Authorities believe at least five people are dead following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
ABC Australia · 23:02
Chickens allowed free range again in Victoria as bird flu lockdown ends ↗Bird welfare concerns and forecast hot temperatures influenced the decision to ease confinement rules for flocks of 50 or more birds.
ABC Australia · 23:03
Sandalwood industry left in limbo as WA government mulls new rules ↗Producers say Western Australia's lucrative sandalwood industry faces an uncertain future, as the state government reviews the regulations governing the harvest of the valuable wood.
ABC Australia · 23:31
Mayor says flood-prone airstrip may need to move despite $27m upgrade ↗A Gulf of Carpentaria Mayor is calling for a newly repaired airstrip to be relocated to avoid future disasters.
ABC Australia · 23:32
Breaking: Cowan handed AFL suspension following illicit substance investigation ↗The AFL hands down its sanction to Lachie Cowan following an investigation into his use of an illicit substance last weekend.