Singapore's ministers get a bump to already world-leading salaries
ABC News Australiaby Will Jackson·11 Sept 2026
Singapore's famously well-paid politicians are getting a pay bump. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong — who already had the highest official salary of any world leader — will have his annual remuneration...
Queensland Health updated IVF family guidelines a win for families
ABC News Australiaby Emma Johnson·11 Sept 2026
In short: Queensland Health has updated fertility clinic guidance which previously classified lesbian couples as separate families.
Motorbike rider who did burnout during Newcastle riot jailed
ABC News Australiaby Ben Clifford·11 Sept 2026
In short: Mark Distefano, 25, has been sentenced to a maximum of 12 months in prison for his role in a riot in suburban Newcastle.
Police arrest alleged gunman for hire after NSW shooting
ABC News Australiaby Sarah Forster·11 Sept 2026
In short: A man is in custody, charged with the attempted murder of a man at Berkeley Vale, on the NSW Central Coast. It is alleged Bison Zounis was hired to carry out the shooting. What's next?
Analyst warns of 'late-stage bubble' as rates and oil prices surge
ABC News Australiaby Gareth Hutchens and Michael Janda·11 Sept 2026
In short: A surge in oil prices this week has sparked fresh inflation fears, and investors are bracing for more rate hikes worldwide.
Residents say they 'can't live without' firewood ahead of ban
ABC News Australiaby Nicola Ceccato and Rachel Holdsworth·11 Sept 2026
In short: More than 100 people gathered in Deniquilin to protest against a ban on firewood collection at two national parks in southern New South Wales.
Search resumes for 80 missing in popular Philippines tourist spot
ABC News Australia·11 Sept 2026
In short: A search and rescue operation has resumed in the Philippines for up to 84 people still missing after a ferry fire.
How two premierships in one year was the making of Isaiya Katoa
ABC News Australiaby Nick Campton·11 Sept 2026
Thu, 3 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Bulldogs 20, Broncos 34 In the four years since the remarkable season that forged Isaiya Katoa's first legend the Dolphins playmaker has proven time and again why...
'Really scary': Residents seek clarity as gangland war becomes political
ABC News Australiaby Jessica Kidd·11 Sept 2026
A soundbite from a veteran detective has ignited a political war of words over gangland violence. Assistant Police Commissioner Grant Taylor is no stranger to gun violence on Sydney's streets.
Quick hits: NFL goes AFL, Jonas Brothers rock, and 100k fans see rare sight
ABC News Australiaby Michael Doyle·11 Sept 2026
The NFL's first match in Australia lived up to the hype, with more than 100,000 fans packing the MCG to watch the San Francisco 49ers defeat the LA Rams.
Gliders return to world stage after missing last Paralympics
ABC News Australiaby Henry Hanson·11 Sept 2026
Australia's women's wheelchair basketball team has returned to the world stage, two years on from missing qualification for the Paris Paralympics.
When it's time to wash your pet's bed and how to do it
ABC News Australiaby Tegan Osborne·11 Sept 2026
Have you ever run a pet bed through the family washing machine and found your favourite jumper covered in hair after a later wash?
'The game is up': Aussie professor at centre of AI maths controversy speaks out
ABC News Australiaby Cam Wilson·11 Sept 2026
In short: Melbourne-born Tristan Buckmaster was at the centre of a controversy this week involving one of the world's top AI companies and a previously unsolved mathematical problem.
Former teacher spared jail after seeking stories about underage boys
ABC News Australiaby Wade Stephens and Lua Ikenasio·11 Sept 2026
In short: A former secondary school teacher in Victoria's north-west has been spared jail after soliciting child abuse material.
Media personality Isaac Compton found not guilty of assaulting women
ABC News Australiaby Giselle Wakatama·11 Sept 2026
In short: Isaac Compton has been found not guilty of common assault and sexually touching two women without consent in Newcastle in 2024. Mr Compton is a well known musician and content maker.
49ers ransack 'Rams House' in epic Melbourne NFL show
ABC News Australiaby Chris De Silva·11 Sept 2026
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is bathed in sunshine on a September's day as thousands of fans stream in from all corners.
Rybakina beats Gauff to book US Open final against Sabalenka
ABC News Australia·11 Sept 2026
In short: Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the US Open final. She will play defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, who beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2. What's next?
Roll up for a look at how Royal Adelaide Show costs have changed
ABC News Australiaby Sophie Landau and Daniel Keane·11 Sept 2026
The show must go on, as the saying goes — but that's not to say it doesn't change with the times.
Vance makes plea to war-weary Republicans in keynote address
ABC News Australiaby Brad Ryan·11 Sept 2026
JD Vance has urged war-weary Republicans not to abandon the party at the upcoming midterm elections "over a policy disagreement here or there".
Breaking: Queensland's credit rating downgraded for first time since 2009
ABC News Australiaby Sarah Richards·11 Sept 2026
Queensland's credit rating has been downgraded for the first time in almost 20 years, putting pressure on the state's multi-billion-dollar debt and Olympic infrastructure.
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