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2024-10-29 23:53:39

Mount Fuji breaks record for longest time without snow
Snow typically forms on the iconic Mount Fuji's slopes in early October, but a hot summer has meant the mountain is still without snow.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-30/mount-fuji-breaks-record-for-longest-time-without-snow/104534746

2024-10-27 23:55:21

Aussie figure skaters claim World Cup first
Australian figure skaters Anastasiia Golubeva and Hektor Giotopoulos Moore win a bronze medal at the ISU World Cup bronze, Australia's first senior World Cup medal.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-28/aussie-figure-skaters-win-isu-world-cup-bronze/104525242

2024-10-26 19:47:18

Who is Queensland's new premier? Here's what we know about David Crisafulli and the LNP's election win
David Crisafulli will become Queensland's 41st premier after leading the LNP to a historic election victory overnight.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-27/david-crisafulli-new-queensland-premier-lnp/104517292

2024-10-18 04:19:33

Planned burning of deity's effigy during Deepavali a 'form of racial discrimination’, community group says
Celebrations of Deepavali, an annual Hindu festival, across Australia will see effigies of a god-like figure burned. Some Australians of Tamil heritage say the act is a form of hatred and racial discrimination while other say it's a celebration of good conquering evil.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/tamil-south-indian-australian-stop-burning-ravana-effigies/104486526

2024-10-10 03:17:44

Police arrest three suspected outlaw motorcycle gang members after car rammed, driver assaulted
Detectives say outlaw motorcycle gangs are "not welcome" on the Sunshine Coast, and have vowed to not let them gain a foothold.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-10/rebels-motorcycle-gang-arrests-sunshine-coast/104454742

2024-10-10 03:13:43

Man found guilty of terrorism-related offences sentenced to at least six years behind bars
A man found guilty of terrorism-related offences after he lit bushfires and pledged his allegiance to Islamic State will spend at least six years behind bars.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-10/aran-sherani-sentence-terrorism-islamic-state/104455186

2024-10-10 02:28:38

Sam had just five minutes to create striking portraits with these Chicago Bulls NBA stars
What is it like being given a short window to create photographic magic with busy NBA stars? Welcome to media day with the Chicago Bulls.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-10/sam-tolhurst-photographer-chicago-bulls-nba-portraits/104449252

2024-10-09 22:58:35

Sign of the times as town turns 'dead space' bowlo into a playground
With populations shifting and community sport participation declining, towns such as Moora are looking into new uses for old clubrooms and other spaces that have seen better days.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-10/disused-sporting-dead-space-turns-playground-regional-change/104446054

2024-10-09 22:41:36

No other government has enforced a total ban for teenagers on social media – so why does Australia think it can?
As a social media summit this week discusses the merits of Australia's proposed world-leading ban for teenagers, Ange Lavoipierre asks: why have so few others made it down this path?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-10/social-media-teenager-international-outlier/104449294

2024-10-09 02:25:21

NRL players using Pacific Tests to wipe away suspensions
Apisai Koroisau could be free to play for Wests Tigers in round one next year after being cleared to absorb his NRL ban in the Pacific Championships.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-09/nrl-players-using-pacific-tests-to-wipe-away-suspensions/104449786

2024-10-09 02:15:27

The Office star Jenna Fischer now 'cancer free' after undergoing surgery and chemotherapy for breast tumour
Jenna Fischer reveals she has been undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment for stage 1 triple-positive breast cancer after a diagnosis last year.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-09/office-actor-jenna-fischer-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/104448990

2024-10-09 01:39:28

Ex-Facebook manager tells Australian parents why she wants age bans on social media
NSW Premier Chris Minns has promised parents’ concerns about social media will shape discussions at this week's two-day, two-state Social Media Summit, which will feature a former Facebook engineer turned whistleblower.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-09/nsw-sa-social-media-summit-facebook-whistleblower-age-ban-debate/104446516

2024-10-09 00:57:07

Witnessing 'the death of an estuary' as WA inlet turns into a salt lake
An inlet on Australia's southern coast which turned into a salt lake is being described as a "canary in the coalmine" of what could come with fast-declining rainfall.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-09/death-of-an-estuary-as-beaufort-inlet-turns-into-salt-lake/104432768

2024-10-08 00:40:43

Rare grevillea in full bloom after couple hand waters plants through drought
The endangered Beadle's grevillea only grows in a few areas in the wild. After a harsh drought, the species is now thriving and the couple that saved it want the plant safeguarded for generations to come.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-08/endangered-beadles-grevillea-bloom-again-nsw-northern-tablelands/104421382

2024-10-07 22:33:00

As the Sheffield Shield gets underway, several openers are being urged to show they belong at Test level
Australia's search for a David Warner replacement continues as Matthew Renshaw gets the first crack at an audition in the Sheffield Shield.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-08/sheffield-shield-matt-renshaw-urged-to-put-his-hand-up/104443172

2024-10-07 22:28:14

Camel racers reunite to uphold the legacy of one of Australia's toughest endurance events
The Great Australian Camel Race may have happened almost 40 years ago, but the winner's family is determined to make sure the gruelling 3,300km journey isn't forgotten.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-08/great-australian-camel-race-legacy-reunion-family-museum/104439844

2024-10-07 22:03:02

Live: Labor stares down Fatima Payman threat to run against PM
Fatima Payman's threat to run a candidate against the prime minister in his own electorate is brushed off by a senior Labor frontbencher. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-08/federal-parliament-live-blog-october-8/104441336

2024-10-05 00:27:43

A sanctuary for one of Australia's rarest birds was a 98yo farmer's 'last gift'
When George Cullinan discovered the plains-wanderer, a small, shy and critically endangered bird with a moo-like call, on his farm in Victoria's Mallee he went about creating a sanctuary to protect it.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-05/critically-endangered-plains-wanderer-protected-on-mallee-farm/104366034

2024-10-04 23:59:53

From a Queenslander-style pub to a Tudor mansion, mini buildings are a big deal for this retired couple
You might not expect miniature buildings to take up too much space, but Sue and Jim Roach's passion project has grown so big they've had to build a shed to house their creations.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-05/retired-nsw-couple-hobby-miniature-historical-buildings/104394236

2024-10-04 23:42:53

More than 60 per cent of Queenslanders want daylight saving, so what's the hold-up?
It's been more than 30 years since Queenslanders last voted on daylight saving. With an influx of migration and research showing attitudes have changed, some believe it's time to rethink turning the clocks forward.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-05/daylight-saving-queensland-clocks-change-debate-referendum/104417408

2024-10-03 22:54:25

Police charge 24-year-old with murder after stabbing on suburban street
The charge comes more than a week after a 41-year-old man was fatally attacked in Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid North Coast.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-04/coffs-harbour-stabbing-murder-charge/104431974

2024-10-02 19:00:00

They may look like ant hills, but WA's Pinnacles are 100,000 years old, study suggests
Western science has long debated when the towering pillars of the Pinnacles came to be. A new study suggests most of the spires formed when a particularly wet period dissolved the surrounding rock.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2024-10-03/western-australia-pinnacles-formed-100-000-years-geology/104417536

2024-09-30 22:13:18

Vice-presidential candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance are preparing to debate. Here's what to watch for
Tim Walz and JD Vance haven't spent much time on the national stage – so a lot of Americans don't know too much about them. The debate is one of their best shots to win over voters in an election race that remains tight.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-01/tim-walz-jd-vance-how-to-watch-cbs-vice-presidential-debate/104415864

2024-09-30 22:11:44

Injury blow for AFLW leaders North Melbourne as Emma Kearney ruled out for six weeks
AFLW ladder leaders North Melbourne suffer a serious blow to their premiership hopes, with skipper Emma Kearney out until well into the finals series with a high-grade hamstring injury.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-01/injury-blow-aflw-leaders-kangaroos-emma-kearney-out-six-weeks/104415850

2024-09-28 21:32:40

The historic WWII warbirds hidden in plain sight at Australia's regional airfields
There's a treasure trove of vintage flying machines to discover and admire around the country — including Mustangs, Splitfires and Kittyhawks — if you know where to look.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-29/warbirds-spitfire-mustang-kittyhawk-fly-from-remote-airfields/104395060

2024-09-28 00:13:56

Many Australians struggle with chronic diseases. Daisy believes native 'superfood' could improve their health
Food insecurity leads to disastrous health outcomes for the most the isolated. Some believe a focus on native ingredients could help turn things around.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-28/nutrition-food-insecurity-health-bush-foods-remote-australia/104389160

2024-09-27 21:11:02

Tenant in 'sinking' rental evicted with 16 hours' notice despite it passing inspection months earlier
The Moreton Bay rental was listed for sale as needing "some TLC (or a bulldozer)". A few weeks later it sold for $590,000.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-28/housing-standards-eviction-rental-tribunal/104371974

2024-09-23 03:16:24

For $775m, Hobart will get a stadium with no flashy screens, food or drink — but now there's no car park either
A three-storey, underground car park at Hobart's proposed Macquarie Point AFL stadium is the latest known exclusion from the building cost estimates, a parliamentary hearing is told.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-23/macquarie-point-hobart-afl-stadium-costing-exclusions/104384054

2024-09-20 06:12:51

A new COVID variant called XEC is spreading fast. Here's what we know
A new COVID variant is spreading rapidly and could soon become the dominant variant around the globe.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-20/xec-what-you-need-to-know-about-new-covid-variant/104377542

2024-09-19 12:36:30

'Sexual predator' former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed accused of raping multiple women
Management at London's luxury Harrods department store say they're "utterly appalled" by allegations former owner Mohamed Al Fayed sexually assaulted more than 20 employees.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-19/former-harrods-boss-mohamed-al-fayed-accused-of-rape/104373766

2024-09-17 21:12:44

Grieving dad's plea to fix driver behaviour as Queensland road toll soars
Even the most cutting-edge road design would not have saved 16-year-old Ryan Kimball's life. His devastated father wants motorists' behaviour change in Queensland.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-18/driver-behaviour-queensland-road-toll-state-election-focus/104362330

2024-09-14 09:56:52

Who is Laura Loomer, the far-right activist Republicans fear is influencing Donald Trump with 'garbage' tactics?
Laura Loomer joined US presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign trial this week, attending his presidential debate against Kamala Harris and joining him for a 9/11 memorial service.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-14/who-is-laura-loomer/104352362

2024-09-13 04:07:57

Toddler dies in hospital after being struck by vehicle at Netherby
The 18-month-old girl was hit by a vehicle in Adelaide's inner south about 8am and was rushed to hospital, where she later died, police have confirmed.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-13/toddler-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-at-netherby/104348524

2024-09-13 04:01:14

Failures in treatment led to death of newborn baby at Canberra Hospital, coroner finds
The ACT Coroner finds failures in delivery and later treatment led to the death of a newborn baby in the neonatal unit at the Canberra Hospital in 2017.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-13/coroner-finds-inadequate-care-baby-death-canberra-hospital/104347948

2024-09-13 04:00:06

'Insensitivity': Dutton accuses defence minister of disservice to diggers in timing of decision to strip medals
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the decision to strip medals from former army commanders in the same week the royal commission into veteran suicide was released was an "insensitive" move by Defence Minister Richard Marles.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-13/dutton-marles-war-crimes-medals-timing-insensitive/104348512

2024-09-12 19:42:47

Low-income voters 'barely holding on' feel forgotten as the Queensland election looms
Martina Lovett, 63, has recently moved in with her adult daughter in a bid to reduce their housing costs after both were hit with rent increases. They are among the Queenslanders who believe the state government is not doing enough for low-income earners.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-13/queensland-election-amid-cost-of-living-rising/104343422

2024-09-12 19:41:34

Tasmania's 2024 budget 'should be rated-R for graphic content and horror scenes', critics say as cost cutting continues
Tasmania's treasurer says he has delivered a "budget for our times", but unions and a leading economist say high debt and five straight years of deficits before a projected return to surplus is worrying.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-13/2024-tasmanian-budget-high-debt-years-of-deficit/104342216

2024-09-11 09:48:03

How Apple paid less than 1 per cent tax in Ireland — and ended up owning billions
A tax deal worth billions between Ireland and the maker of iPhones was upheld as illegal by an EU court, meaning an accounting exercise worth $21 billion.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-11/apple-to-backpay-13b-euros-to-ireland-in-corporate-tax/104336492

2024-09-11 09:45:15

Minister corrects comments on youth detention after WA Children's Court president speaks out
Minister Papalia walked back the comments about conditions in detention during question time in parliament on Wednesday.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-11/hylton-quail-asks-minister-papalia-to-correct-record/104339252

2024-09-11 09:30:44

Mexico becomes first country to approve popular election of judges
Mexico becomes the first country to allow voters to elect judges at all levels, after debate on the reform sparked mass demonstrations, diplomatic tensions and investor jitters.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-11/mexico-becomes-first-country-to-approve-election-of-judges/104339920

2024-09-10 12:30:14

Genetic testing to be banned from life insurance, income protection, disability cover
Life insurers and those offering income protection and permanent disability insurance will be banned from using genetic testing to refuse cover after a government crackdown.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-10/life-insurers-banned-from-using-genetic-tests-to-deny-cover/104333828

2024-09-10 12:30:07

I'll be the best friend you ever had, Peter Dutton promises miners
Peter Dutton and Resources Minister Madeline King will make duelling pitches to the Minerals Council of Australia, with the opposition leader promising to "turbocharge" mining and energy projects and overturn or restrict environmental decisions.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-10/peter-dutton-mining-best-friend-renewables-weapons/104334636

2024-09-10 03:14:01

In one of the most industrialised parts of Australia wildlife still flourishes
A team of Indigenous rangers are working with scientists to understand just how much wildlife still exists at Gamay, also known as Sydney's Botany Bay.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-10/gamay-indigenous-rangers-botany-bay-wildlife-research-scientists/104323328

2024-09-06 21:43:14

A chemical explosion rocked this quiet town, and residents are still reeling from the shockwave
Bororen residents were told to "grab the essentials and leave" after a truck carrying chemicals exploded on a nearby highway. They returned to shattered windows, cracked ceilings and broken doors.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-07/bororen-residents-bruce-highway-truck-explosion-aftermath/104303332

2024-09-06 21:38:14

From pre-polling to voting fines: What you need to know about the NSW council elections
Council elections are taking place in NSW on September 14. Here's what you need to know before, during and after the polling booths open.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-07/nsw-council-elections-explainer-local-government/104310740

2024-09-06 00:45:38

Small asteroid burns up over the Philippines as a fiery blue-green streak
The asteroid, known as 2024 RW1, is only the ninth to have been spotted before its impact.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-06/asteroid-burns-up-harmlessly-over-philippines/104318746

2024-09-06 00:30:13

'Someone knows something': $250,000 reward offered in hunt for Broome sex attacker
Police say a woman who was bashed and sexually assaulted at a Cable Beach 'bush doof' lives with the aftermath of the attack.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-06/reward-250k-for-cable-beach-sex-assault-2022/104318450

2024-09-05 05:08:17

Search begins for permanent head of WA prisons, after two deaths in youth detention
The Department of Justice is looking for a permanent Corrective Services Commissioner, who will take on the role after two deaths in juvenile detention in less than a year.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-05/wa-corrective-services-commissioner-role-advertised-/104314966

2024-09-04 09:01:58

Labor's tax break for housing investors hits Senate snag
The federal government proposal is stranded in the Senate after the Coalition and the Greens both declared it would "do nothing" about housing affordability.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-04/labor-housing-investor-tax-break-hits-senate-snag/104311820

2024-09-04 09:00:11

Approaching 60, Rebecca Gibney feels ready to take a risk. That's why she's stepping back on stage
The Logie Hall of Famer is one of many TV stars featuring in Sydney Theatre Company's 2025 slate, for the final season from outgoing artistic director Kip Williams.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-04/rebecca-gibney-sydney-theatre-company-stc-2025-season/104305494

2024-09-04 08:45:56

'Malevolence, cruelty': Scaramucci issues warning on what four more years of Trump means
Anthony Scaramucci did not last long in the Trump administration but he is certain of one thing: four more years of Trump could have potentially disastrous consequences for the United States and the world.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-04/anthony-scaramucci-opens-up-donald-trump-kamala-harris-nato/104309994

2024-08-31 22:30:13

Jane has experienced abuse from her sons. In Tasmanian law, that's not family violence
Tasmania is the only Australian jurisdiction limiting the legal definition of family violence to abuse against a spouse or partner. Advocates say that approach creates barriers to accessing protective orders and support.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/family-violence-legislation-tasmania-relative-abuse/104233426

2024-08-30 01:49:25

Record warm temperatures mean cheaper winter veggies but less feed for livestock
Prices for some vegetables are falling because of oversupply, but there are concerns for the livestock industry as Queensland's soaring temperatures dry pasture and feed.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2024-08-30/unseasonably-hot-winter-impacting-agriculture-vegetable-prices/104280676

2024-08-29 23:57:03

Live: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz sit down for first interview since election campaign began
US Vice-President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz sit down for their first interview with CNN since President Joe Biden withdrew from his White House bid. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-30/kamala-harris-tim-walz-cnn-interview-live-updates/104286472

2024-08-29 23:35:07

Man charged with murder after two people found dead at Brisbane house
Police have charged a man with two counts of murder and will allege he failed to contact emergency services after two people were found unresponsive on Thursday.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-30/queensland-man-charged-with-murder-in-mitchelton/104289776

2024-08-29 23:26:38

Just how united is the Tasmanian Liberal Party? We'll find out this weekend
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has made unity a priority in a party plagued by discord, but this Saturday's state council meeting will tell how well that central tenet is being adhered to.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-30/tasmanian-liberal-party-analysis-state-council-meeting/104286704

2024-08-29 22:42:40

Police expect to charge a man with murder after altercation in Parafield Gardens
One man has died and police expect to charge another with murder after an alleged serious assault and altercation in the street in Adelaide's north on Thursday night.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-30/sa-police-death-parafield-gardens/104289340

2024-08-29 22:32:20

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-30/top-headlines-latest-news/104289436

2024-08-29 22:27:26

Typhoon Shanshan forces millions to evacuate as damage intensifies
The storm has caused the death of three people as it moves towards central Japan including the capital Tokyo.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-30/typhoon-shansan-japan-millions-evacuated/104289226

2024-08-25 02:12:37

Family of missing Melbourne man Jake Lyons search for answers in decade-long cold case
Jake Lyons disappeared from his Dandenong home exactly 10 years ago today, leaving a trail of unanswered questions.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-25/jake-lyons-cold-case-missing-person/104267348

2024-08-25 01:54:28

Mum's plea to restrict e-scooters after daughter suffers life-threatening injuries
She wants stronger age restrictions for unsupervised riding to help prevent further incidents.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-25/call-for-age-restrictions-for-e-scooter-riding-/104262376

2024-08-25 01:42:11

The $8m 'slice of paradise' at the heart of a battle for one of Queensland's marginal state seats
This last undeveloped headland on Cairns' northern beaches is now at the centre of a fierce fight between the Queensland government and opposition as the state election looms.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-25/community-wants-taylor-point-purchase-promise-state-election/104261114

2024-08-23 19:43:02

Why this former Hockeyroo is removing her Olympic rings tattoo
As the afterglow from the Paris Olympics fades, many athletes are grappling with the realities of returning to business as usual. Former Hockeyroo Georgie Parker says this can be harder than it appears.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-24/paris-olympics-aftermath-anneli-maley-georgie-parker/104262404

2024-08-23 19:42:11

'We're so comfortable with that narrative': De Rozario tackles old tropes of Paralympic inspiration
As one of Australia's most-recognisable Paralympians, Madison de Rozario's voice holds significant strength heading into Paris — and she believes old tropes need to change.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-24/paris-paralympics-2024-madison-de-rozario-profile/104250564

2024-08-23 19:41:31

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both using pop culture to court younger voters. Here's how
With a new generation of Americans entering voting booths for their first presidential election this November, both major candidates have turned to pop culture to drum up support from younger demographics.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-24/donald-trump-kamala-harris-pop-culture-social-media-tiktok/104261836

2024-08-23 19:40:32

Seven key takeaways from Linda Reynolds's blockbuster defamation case against Brittany Higgins
The witnesses have wrapped up their evidence and the legal teams are preparing their final pitches to the judge as the mammoth defamation trial between WA Senator Linda Reynolds and her ex-staffer Brittany Higgins nears its end. Here's what we've learned.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-24/linda-reynolds-brittany-higgins-david-sharaz-defamation-trial/104263446

2024-08-23 19:39:25

Lian met a woman on an app, on the second date he knew she 'had to be' a con artist
An Indonesian citizen who often went by the name Putry Thornhill has been sentenced to an 18-month community correction order over counterfeit luxury designer handbags. But other alleged victims say justice hasn't been done.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-24/putry-sentenced-alleged-victims-bali-villas-scam/104251632

2024-08-23 19:25:27

Breaking: Robert F Kennedy Jr pulls out of US presidential race and backs Trump
Robert F Kennedy Jr, who was running for the US presidential election as an independent, says he no longer believes he has a "realistic path to victory".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-24/robert-f-kennedy-jr-pulls-out-of-us-presidential-race/104265170

2024-08-21 23:15:16

World-famous penguin known for same-sex love story dies at Sydney aquarium
Sphen the gentoo penguin made international headlines in 2018 after entering a same-sex relationship with fellow penguin Magic, who he raised two chicks with.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-22/nsw-sydney-sphen-famous-gay-penguin-dies/104255298

2024-08-21 23:00:00

'He had impeccable musicianship': remembering the life of Australian opera singer Steve Davislim
Australian musicians pay tribute to Steve Davislim, one of Australia's most internationally successful opera singers, who has died aged 57.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-22/steve-davislim-obituary/104246614

2024-08-21 22:40:19

'This won't affect Jannik's legacy in the game': Sinner defended after returning positive doping tests
One of Jannik Sinner's coaches, Australian Darren Cahill, says the men's world number one deserves to have a clear conscience amid calls he should have served a suspension for testing positive to an anabolic agent.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-22/tennis-jannik-sinner-darren-cahill-positive-doping-tests/104255288

2024-08-20 23:45:23

Route finalised for Tasmania's next iconic walk through 'wet, cold and cloudy' region
A scenic, multi-day walk is being finalised for Tasmania to rival the popular Overland Track. But some critics worry about the region's high rainfall, with about 216 days of rain a year.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-21/tyndall-range-multiday-bushwalk-west-coast-iconic-walk/104247476

2024-08-20 23:45:00

Smashed windscreens and youth crime set the scene for a three-cornered race for Katherine
Many voters in the region say crime prevention will be front of mind as they head to polling booths for the Northern Territory election this Saturday.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-21/can-county-liberals-keep-seat-of-katherine-nt-election/104248562

2024-08-20 23:23:15

School-aged girl in critical condition after being hit by car while riding e-scooter
A school-aged girl has sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car while she was riding an e-scooter on the Sunshine Coast this morning.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-21/schoolgirl-hit-by-car-while-riding-e-scooter/104250204

2024-08-20 22:59:54

Live: Report card on Australia's progress to end DV to be tabled
Australia's progress on the national plan to end violence against women and children will be under the spotlight today. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-21/federal-parliament-live-blog-august-21/104249986

2024-08-20 22:42:51

'Just a kid chasing a dream': Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson hits back after shock Team GB defection
Olympic cyclist Matthew Richardson responds to critics who have questioned his defection from the Australian team to Great Britain, saying it is a "free world" and he is happy with his decision.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-21/olympic-cyclist-matthew-richardson-on-australia-to-gb-defection/104249268

2024-08-20 22:37:22

Once destined for the tip, these low-grade blueberries are being turned into wine
A food recycling charity has taken blueberries destined for the tip to create a zero-alcohol wine alternative, which is now being served in restaurants and ultimately helping feed more people.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-21/waste-blueberries-landfill-turn-into-wine-or-ozharvest/104243512

2024-08-20 13:39:27

Influential Thai MP hits female journalist prompting calls for investigation
Video of the incident shows the former deputy premier hitting the reporter after she asks a question about the appointment of the country's new prime minister.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/thai-mp-prawit-wongsuwon-hits-thaipbs-journalist/104249346

2024-08-20 09:55:31

NSW Liberals won't pursue legal action over council nomination paperwork blunder
The NSW branch of the Liberal party will not pursue legal action over last week's council nominations blunder, which cost close to 140 candidates a spot on the ballot in next month's local government elections.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/liberals-will-not-pursue-legal-action-over-council-nominations/104249158

2024-08-20 03:58:57

Second person charged over theft of $600k worth of exclusive Bluey 'dollarbucks'
A second person has been arrested and charged by NSW Police over an alleged theft that saw more than half-a-million-dollars worth of limited edition Bluey coins stolen from a Western Sydney warehouse.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/nsw-police-arrest-charge-second-theft-bluey-coins/104247008

2024-08-19 20:30:16

Bree has a mortgage, a child, bills and 1,000 hours of unpaid work to complete in a year
The mature age physiotherapy student is battling what's known as "placement poverty".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/allied-health-students-placement-poverty-graduation/104243024

2024-08-19 20:29:11

Live: Joe Biden to give keynote speech as Democratic National Convention kicks off
The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, with US President Joe Biden set to give Tuesday's keynote speech as thousands of delegates gather to celebrate presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/democratic-national-convention-updates-joe-biden-kamala-harris/104241570

2024-08-19 20:11:11

Aussie silver medallist announces switch to Team GB
Australian cycling has been dealt a massive blow, with dual Olympic silver medallist Matthew Richardson to switch nationalities and compete for Great Britain at international events.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/aussie-silver-medallist-announces-switch-to-team-gb/104245080

2024-08-19 20:08:16

Phil Donahue, pioneer of the daytime talk show, dies aged 88
The success of his show paved the way for other daytime talk-show hosts, most notably Oprah Winfrey, whose program eventually eclipsed Donahue's in the ratings.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/phil-donahue-pioneer-of-the-daytime-talk-show-dies-at-age-88/104245042

2024-08-19 19:59:38

Negotiations continuing after police declare emergency on Queensland's Fraser Coast
Police allege they arrived to find a man alone at the home, armed with a knife and making threats.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/pspa-hervey-bay-public-safety-preservation-act/104245048

2024-08-19 19:58:48

'What's the point?': Elections in 14 NSW council areas called off due to lack of candidates
Residents in a slew of New South Wales council areas will not get to vote in the upcoming September local government elections as not enough people have put their hands up to run.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/nsw-council-elections-will-not-go-ahead-lack-of-candidates/104241486

2024-08-19 19:47:19

'Creepy' dark marketing campaigns targeting young Australians, but source of ads can be hard to track
Ads are getting harder to track and regulate online, making it easier for advertisers to sell unregulated and potentially harmful therapeutic goods.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/australia-dark-marketing-online-advertising-tga-health-warning/104118822

2024-08-19 19:34:46

The ceremony was long, the voting process confusing — are the Logies still relevant?
With a streaming title sweeping the awards to a convoluted voting process, the 2024 Logies shows how Australian TV is struggling to keep up with a rapidly changing industry.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/how-can-the-logies-stay-relevant-/104243842

2024-08-19 19:30:31

'Forever chemicals' found in platypuses sparks warning for people in NSW
Researchers involved in an Australian-first study on the presence of "forever chemicals" in platypuses say they are "shocked" by the findings.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/australia-first-study-finds-forever-chemicals-in-platypuses/104244072

2024-08-19 19:27:27

NDIS participants could be made to pay cost of mandatory 'needs' test, in an eleventh-hour revelation
With an impending vote on an NDIS overhaul, the federal government reveals it has left the door open for an NDIS "needs assessment" to be paid by participants, which disability groups say could cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/ndis-needs-assessment-cost-could-be-paid-by-participants/104236252

2024-08-18 21:47:45

After an invitation to visit Black Caviar in retirement, the truth of her new life as a broodmare shocked me
When journalist Lucie Marr-Morris was invited to meet Black Caviar in retirement, she was shocked by the details of the champion mare's new life on a stud farm.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-19/black-caviar-death-came-after-giving-birth-to-nine-foals/104240260

2024-08-18 21:47:31

Mountain bike tourism shifting the fortunes of remarkable country town
Melrose in regional South Australia was facing the prospect of closing local businesses before a transition from bushwalking to mountain bike tourism enticed back visitors.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-19/melrose-embraces-mountain-bike-tourism-in-flinders-ranges/104199844

2024-08-18 11:45:15

Kyiv blows up second bridge inside Russia as Belarus masses troops at border
Belarus has sent a warning to Ukrainian soldiers, saying it has mined the Belarusian-Ukrainian border "as never before".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-18/belarus-deploys-troops-along-ukrainian-border-as-kyiv-presses-on/104240514

2024-08-17 00:11:58

Parents, children in crossfire in latest spat between Basil Zempilas and WA government
It may look like just another car park, but this lot nestled in the heart of East Perth is the battleground for yet another bitter spat between Basil Zempilas and the WA Labor government.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/car-park-primary-school-battle-ground-government-zempilas/104234720

2024-08-17 00:01:28

Don't like Mondays? This community has come up with a great reason to get out of bed
As someone living with depression and schizophrenia, Mondays have always been a struggle for Fiona Stone. But now the Grafton musician has found a way to "kick-start the week".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/monday-music-therapy-disability-mental-health-grafton/104227456

2024-08-16 19:15:00

Families of murdered Aboriginal women have told their trauma for decades. Was a senate inquiry ever going to bring change?
Families of missing and murdered women had already told their traumas to coroners, magistrates, journalists and police officers. Was a procedural senate inquiry — bound by time and budget constraints — ever going to be any different?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/senate-inquiry-missing-murdered-aboriginal-hope-wait-justice/104235264

2024-08-16 19:08:19

Meet the 'mega commuters' who travel thousands of kilometres from home to the office
Economists estimate there are up to 400,000 "super commuters" in Australia travelling extreme distances, including overseas, for dream jobs or high-paying work in locations like Alaska and Antarctica.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/super-commuters-share-their-experiences/104213764

2024-08-16 19:04:50

'I wonder how much this moron will pay': Inside the ketamine ring that fuelled Matthew Perry's addiction
Allegedly dodgy doctors teamed up with an LA dealer known as the "Ketamine Queen" and the Friends' star's personal assistant to use his addiction issues to "enrich themselves", US authorities say after charging five people following a wide ranging investigation.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/ketamine-queen-doctors-charged-matthew-perry-death-addiction/104235950

2024-08-16 19:03:32

How a dying gift from a Sydney philanthropist will make life easier for cancer patients
A $20 million donation from philanthropist Kay Van Norton Poche is helping to bring world-class cancer clinical trials to Australia.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/nsw-sydney-life-saving-cancer-clinical-trial-hub-established/104234864

2024-08-16 19:00:29

Families can spend upwards of $20,000 a year on tutoring. The benefit for students is unclear
It's an industry that emerged from a parental ambition to provide the best education for one's kids. But there are concerns about the quality of tutoring services and child protection — and experts want greater regulation.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/korean-australians-out-of-school-tutoring-services/104165148