Charity's CEO promised to 'destroy' rival group, inquiry hears
ABC News Australiaby George Yankovich·7 Sept 2026
In short: The former head of the National Trust of South Australia promised to 'destroy' a rival organisation, a parliamentary inquiry into the Trust has heard.
Even 20 years after his death, Peter Brock's motorsport fame endures
ABC News Australiaby Hamish Cole·7 Sept 2026
In short: Peter Brock's family and the motorsport community have paid tribute to the racing legend's legacy. The "King of the Mountain" died 20 years ago after a crash near Perth. What's next?
Gas crisis divides industry amid claims culprit getting away 'scot-free'
ABC News Australiaby Daniel Mercer·7 Sept 2026
As he stood at a lectern in Perth's convention centre, Peter Coleman must have known he would be inviting trouble.
Bathla suspensions point to 'larger storm' coming in construction industry
ABC News Australiaby Maddie Nixon and Henry Zwartz·7 Sept 2026
Under voluntary administration and having stood down two-thirds its staff, embattled property developer Bathla Group has left dozens of customers in limbo, with many wondering: What happens next?
Week with no passengers as Spirit of Tasmania tests new ferries
ABC News Australiaby Kelsey Reid·7 Sept 2026
In short: Two new Spirit of Tasmania vessels are set to launch in October, replacing Spirit I and II, which were launched nearly 25 years ago.
Animal welfare claim launched against Tasmanian salmon industry
ABC News Australiaby Jessica Moran·7 Sept 2026
In short: Animals Australia is calling for an investigation into whether Tasmania's salmon farm operators have breached the state's animal welfare laws.
The outreach program building trust in a bid to reduce crime
ABC News Australiaby Suburbs Reporter Margaret Paul·7 Sept 2026
In short: A program connecting vulnerable people with outreach workers at train stations is being credited with reducing antisocial behaviour in Melbourne's outer south-east.
Everything you need to know ahead of NFL Melbourne
ABC News Australiaby Simon Smale·7 Sept 2026
American Football will roll into the MCG for a regular-season NFL match for the first time on Friday.
Labor's broken promise on plastic recycling
ABC News Australiaby Shalailah Medhora·7 Sept 2026
In short: The federal government promised to introduce a mandatory scheme that would see minimum rates of recycled plastics being used in packaging back in 2023.
Debt crisis threatens New Caledonia two years on from riots
ABC News Australiaby Amelia Costigan·7 Sept 2026
Gaetan Babout moved to New Caledonia 14 years ago, seeking a quieter life in the south Pacific territory that shares his mother tongue.
'Serious pork-barrelling': Fears Labor may have misused millions last election
ABC News Australiaby Jake Evans·7 Sept 2026
An "invite-only" grants program was overwhelmingly directed into safe Labor seats and marginal seats the party wanted to win at the 2025 federal election, a Centre for Public Integrity...
The war happening while the world watches Iran
ABC News Australiaby Stephanie March·7 Sept 2026
An unmanned Israeli drone sounds like an obnoxious lawnmower. They menace the sky above the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh, 11 kilometres from the Israeli border, a sound more common than...
Bond market rout puts global economy on financial crisis 'trajectory'
ABC News Australiaby David Taylor·7 Sept 2026
Inflation in Australia and across the globe is not falling as hoped and it's raising serious concerns for the economy and asset prices.
A year after $32m government investment, Aussie startup pivots to US
ABC News Australiaby Cam Wilson·7 Sept 2026
In short: A federal government-backed health AI startup has laid off Australian staff while launching a US venture hiring American clinicians who will be paid money to use its tools.
Why you need more than trust when lending family money
ABC News Australiaby Kellie Scott·7 Sept 2026
With the Australian dream of owning a home becoming increasingly out of reach for young Australians, the bank of mum and dad is an option many turn to.
Australian choristers swap their day jobs for the international stage
ABC News Australiaby Ria Andriani·7 Sept 2026
Do you have to be a professional musician to perform on some of the world's most iconic stages? Not necessarily.
Israel carries out fresh strikes on Lebanon, killing 12
ABC News Australia·7 Sept 2026
In short: Two children are among those killed in the latest strikes on Lebanon which Israel says were targeting targeting Hezbollah militants.
Russia orders German consulate to close in worsening diplomatic spat
ABC News Australia·7 Sept 2026
In short: Russia has ordered Germany's consulate in Saint Petersburg to close in retaliation for a similar move by Germany.
Autonomous drones and AI called out by UN human rights chief
ABC News Australia·7 Sept 2026
In short: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has warned artificial intelligence poses an "existential" risk to humanity in an address to a council in Geneva.
North Korea and Russia open first road bridge, amid Ukrainian concerns
ABC News Australia·7 Sept 2026
In short: North Korea and Russia have opened the first road bridge over their shared border. Up to 300 vehicles will use the road bridge each day, according to the Russian government. What's next?
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