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News from the ABC Australia

Former Gidarjil Development Corporation CEO convicted of sexual assault
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Kerry Blackman, the former chief executive of the Gidarjil Development Corporation, is found guilty of four charges of sexual assault after a trial in Bundaberg.

Live: ASX to fall as bond market turmoil deepens, oil jumps
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The ASX is set to fall as a global bond sell-off deepens, with US yields hitting multi-decade highs as oil and inflation fears build. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Bush landscape transformed into 'once-in-a-lifetime' flower experience
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Australia's bushland is brimming with life and colour thanks to consistent rainfall events through autumn and winter. 

UN delegates walk out as Netanyahu attacks Israel's critics
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Speaking to scores of empty chairs after a mass walkout, Benjamin Netanyahu uses his UN speech to lavish praise on Donald Trump, savage Zohran Mamdani and predict Iran's population will topple its ruling regime.

Live: Trump to host Xi at lavish White House dinner with tech leaders
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The pair have discussed Iran, Taiwan, AI and issues on the Korean Peninsula at bilateral talks in Washington in what is their eighth face-to-face meeting.

Incredible catch helps South Africa beat Australia in one-day clash
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Marco Jansen takes a catch that needs to be seen to be believed, halting Australia's spirited chase of 298 in the process.

Sydney's '$78 million question': Why two wharves still have no ferry service
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Since early last year, two grand ferry wharves have sat on picturesque pieces of headland in Sydney's Kamay Botany Bay National Park ready to welcome boats.

What keeps Fremantle's purple army going?
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Struggling for success and on the cusp of what might be a maiden flag, Fremantle supporters reflect on what's kept them going.

Fiji's HIV epidemic is surging and babies are paying the price
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Fiji has free testing and treatment to prevent mothers passing HIV to their babies. Last year, 59 babies were infected anyway, and 18 died before they turned one.

Live: Albanese to urge world leaders to band together on AI
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The prime minister will use a speech to the UN to say the world can only confront the breakdown of international rules and the challenges posed by AI if leaders band together. Follow live. 

Famous Maremma guardian dog penguin project under threat
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Warrnambool's Maremma guardian dogs, as seen in the movie Oddball, have not stayed a night on Middle Island for two years.

$500m Adelaide University merger squeezed by international student cuts
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The new Adelaide University is not on track to meet its international student targets and is staring down tens of millions in lost revenue, with the federal government's migration clampdown squeezing the business case for the newly merged institution.

Police officer in marked vehicle killed in Sydney crash
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

A police officer has died after a marked vehicle she was travelling in crashed into a tree in Sydney's inner west.

NSW Planning fails to consult key agencies over data centre gas plant
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The NSW Department of Planning has admitted it made an error when it skipped consultation with key agencies regarding a proposal for a major gas plant to power data centres.

Socceroos vs Brazil, everything you need to know
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Everything you need to know as the youthful Socceroos take on a Brazil team on the rebuild under legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti in Queensland, with international friendlies in Townsville and Brisbane.

Each rate rise locking aspiring homebuyers out for a decade, study finds
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Each standard interest rate increase could be locking close to 30,000 households out of home ownership, some of them for a decade or more.

Poland Starlink fire labelled 'sabotage' as Denmark warns of Russian threat
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The fire in central Poland engulfed the power station and backup generator, but the site is now operating normally.

Number of days social homes sitting vacant in Queensland rises dramatically
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

State government data has revealed social homes were sitting vacant for an average of 42.7 days in the 12 months to June, up from 25.1 days in the same period last year.

After 200 years, a 'brutal' hanging is being marked
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Tasmanians have marked the executions of two Aboriginal men, nicknamed Dick and Jack, on the 200th anniversary of their deaths.

As fuel costs escalate again, regional Australia is hurting
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Regional industries and communities are feeling a "disproportionate impact"  of rising bowser prices, a policy expert says.  



News from the BBC World Service

Watch: Why has Trump been so eager to welcome Xi?
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

President Donald Trump has been talking about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for months, the BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why.

Anti-migrant activist charged after dinghy slashed in Channel
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Activist Daniel Thomas is charged in connection with an incident in the English Channel on Tuesday.

White House restores access to media outlets banned by Trump after judge's order
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order.

Netanyahu defends Israeli military as delegates walk out before UN speech
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards". 

Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.

Man jailed for two years over throwing bottle at Portsmouth migrant protest
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Del Somerville, 42, pleaded guilty to violent disorder following an overnight protest at Eastney.

'We are living a constant nightmare,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Tanya Whitaker broke down before she spoke of how her son Samuel's death had devastated her family.

Ex-England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.

Crashed RAF jet steered to 'avoid built-up areas' before pilots ejected, commander says
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Gp Capt Gez Currie said the pilots are in hospital, and their families are with them.

Sex offender bailed to flat overlooking playground
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Victims of Zapher Dogen were living close to the 32-year-old, who admitted multiple offences.

Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.

Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.

Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it?
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Andy Burnham has long championed a repeal of the ban which prevents football supporters from drinking alcohol in the view of the pitch. But do fans even want it?

I couldn't live with the agony of migraines anymore but my GP called me dramatic
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines.

Watch: Spain's housing crisis in focus after eviction of 87-year-old woman
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The tenant of the flat in the Retiro area of central Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay her rent set after it was increased by an investment firm.

'I can't see it stopping' - Middlesbrough's young men discuss gangs after A66 crash
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Last month's deadly A66 crash shone a light on organised crime and opportunities for young people in Middlesbrough.

As AI hacks ramp up, are we back in big tech's 'move fast and break things' era?
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Despite promises to make safe AI, examples of bots behaving badly are now coming at us thick and fast.

'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.

Firm fined £1m after man killed by window that fell from luxury penthouse
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

Mick Ferris was crushed when the 130kg window fell from The Corniche building in Vauxhall.

German prosecutors investigate 105-year-old for crimes at Nazi PoW camp
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026

The suspect is alleged to have been an accessory to murder at the Stalag 326 camp, where tens of thousands of Soviet PoWs died.



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