ABC News Top Stories https://www.abc.net.au/radio/ en Copyright 2026, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All right reserved. ABC News Top Stories delivers the biggest breaking news and headlines from Australia and around the world, updated throughout the day. Get fast, trusted coverage of politics, business, extreme weather, and major national events from the ABC's newsroom direct to your podcast feed.  Whether you're catching up on the morning's top headlines or need a quick update between meetings, ABC News Top Stories gives you the essential news of the day. You can also hear the biggest stories of the day explained in-depth in just a few minutes. Follow now for daily Australian news briefings from the ABC, Australia's most trusted news source. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c9945938-f24b-11ee-886a-e7375e882cf0/image/e095db3b3ea82ec7b474d8295add4336.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress ABC News Top Stories https://www.abc.net.au/radio/ no episodic ABC News Top Stories delivers the biggest breaking news and headlines from Australia and around the world, updated throughout the day. Get fast, trusted coverage of politics, business, extreme weather, and major national events from the ABC's newsroom direct to your podcast feed.  Whether you're catching up on the morning's top headlines or need a quick update between meetings, ABC News Top Stories gives you the essential news of the day. You can also hear the biggest stories of the day explained in-depth in just a few minutes. Follow now for daily Australian news briefings from the ABC, Australia's most trusted news source. ABC Australia ABC News Top Stories delivers the biggest breaking news and headlines from Australia and around the world, updated throughout the day. Get fast, trusted coverage of politics, business, extreme weather, and major national events from the ABC's newsroom direct to your podcast feed.  Whether you're catching up on the morning's top headlines or need a quick update between meetings, ABC News Top Stories gives you the essential news of the day. You can also hear the biggest stories of the day explained in-depth in just a few minutes. Follow now for daily Australian news briefings from the ABC, Australia's most trusted news source. ABC Australia localfeedback@your.abc.net.au Thai school shooting death toll rises to nine as student dies of injuries | ABC News Top Stories https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/thai-school-shooting-death-toll-rises-to-nine/107013926 The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand has risen to nine people with a 12-year-old girl wounded in Friday's attack dying from her injuries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a fresh plea for more US-made Patriot interceptor missiles following the latest round of Russian attacks. Soccer's world governing body, FIFA, has strongly denied allegations that its president, Gianni Infantino, had UEFA pay off a woman described as his lover while he was head of European football's governing body. For more news at any time you can follow the ABC News Top Stories podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:00:00 -0000 full ABC Australia The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand has risen to nine people with a 12-year-old girl wounded in Friday's attack dying from her injuries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a fresh plea for more US-made Patriot interceptor missiles following the latest round of Russian attacks. Soccer's world governing body, FIFA, has strongly denied allegations that its president, Gianni Infantino, had UEFA pay off a woman described as his lover while he was head of European football's governing body. For more news at any time you can follow the ABC News Top Stories podcast. The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand has risen to nine people with a 12-year-old girl wounded in Friday's attack dying from her injuries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a fresh plea for more US-made Patriot interceptor missiles following the latest round of Russian attacks. Soccer's world governing body, FIFA, has strongly denied allegations that its president, Gianni Infantino, had UEFA pay off a woman described as his lover while he was head of European football's governing body. For more news at any time you can follow the ABC News Top Stories podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand has risen to nine people with a 12-year-old girl wounded in Friday's attack dying from her injuries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a fresh plea for more US-made Patriot interceptor missiles following the latest round of Russian attacks.

Soccer's world governing body, FIFA, has strongly denied allegations that its president, Gianni Infantino, had UEFA pay off a woman described as his lover while he was head of European football's governing body.

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]]> 126 Kmart 'smart glasses' spark privacy panic https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/naus_smartglassesjaod_0808/107013216 Kmart's $89 camera glasses, similar to the more expensive Meta version, promise to provide the ability to capture photos and videos hands-free. Campaigners against smart glasses are urging the Australian government to implement harsher laws on non-consensual filming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia Kmart's $89 camera glasses, similar to the more expensive Meta version, promise to provide the ability to capture photos and videos hands-free. Campaigners against smart glasses are urging the Australian government to implement harsher laws on non-consensual filming. Kmart's $89 camera glasses, similar to the more expensive Meta version, promise to provide the ability to capture photos and videos hands-free. Campaigners against smart glasses are urging the Australian government to implement harsher laws on non-consensual filming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kmart's $89 camera glasses, similar to the more expensive Meta version, promise to provide the ability to capture photos and videos hands-free. Campaigners against smart glasses are urging the Australian government to implement harsher laws on non-consensual filming.

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]]> 131 Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan sign defence pact https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/naus_meccatreatyjaod_0808/107013206 Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement to boost their collective security, amid continuing tensions between Iran and the United States. What will it mean for the region? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement to boost their collective security, amid continuing tensions between Iran and the United States. What will it mean for the region? Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement to boost their collective security, amid continuing tensions between Iran and the United States. What will it mean for the region? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement to boost their collective security, amid continuing tensions between Iran and the United States. What will it mean for the region?

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]]> 149 Jake Kolodjashnij identified as player who signed concussion waiver https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/concussion-waiver-signed-by-a-geelong-cats-player/107010280 Jake Kolodjashnij has been confirmed as the Geelong player who struck a deal with the club to assume legal responsibility for any future head injuries he may suffer while playing. The 30-year-old Kolodjashnij has suffered with head injuries over his career, but has been a regular in the Geelong side over the last few seasons. It's kicked off another widespread discussion of how contact sports deal with concussion and the wellbeing of players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full ABC Australia Jake Kolodjashnij has been confirmed as the Geelong player who struck a deal with the club to assume legal responsibility for any future head injuries he may suffer while playing. The 30-year-old Kolodjashnij has suffered with head injuries over his career, but has been a regular in the Geelong side over the last few seasons. It's kicked off another widespread discussion of how contact sports deal with concussion and the wellbeing of players. Jake Kolodjashnij has been confirmed as the Geelong player who struck a deal with the club to assume legal responsibility for any future head injuries he may suffer while playing. The 30-year-old Kolodjashnij has suffered with head injuries over his career, but has been a regular in the Geelong side over the last few seasons. It's kicked off another widespread discussion of how contact sports deal with concussion and the wellbeing of players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jake Kolodjashnij has been confirmed as the Geelong player who struck a deal with the club to assume legal responsibility for any future head injuries he may suffer while playing.

The 30-year-old Kolodjashnij has suffered with head injuries over his career, but has been a regular in the Geelong side over the last few seasons.

It's kicked off another widespread discussion of how contact sports deal with concussion and the wellbeing of players.

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]]> 222 What is the Census and what happens if you don’t do it? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/naus_censusexplainermkod_0708/107008760 After five years, it’s come back around again: Tuesday the 11th of August is Census night. But what’s the Census for, and what happens if you don't do it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia After five years, it’s come back around again: Tuesday the 11th of August is Census night.  But what’s the Census for, and what happens if you don't do it? After five years, it’s come back around again: Tuesday the 11th of August is Census night. But what’s the Census for, and what happens if you don't do it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After five years, it’s come back around again: Tuesday the 11th of August is Census night. But what’s the Census for, and what happens if you don't do it?

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]]> 281 Why is Abdul El-Sayed's win in Michigan getting so much attention? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/abdul-el-sayeds-win-in-michigan/107006532 In the US state of Michigan, a race between two Democratic senator hopefuls is making headlines. The contest was won by Abdul El-Sayed with a razor thin margin of less than one per cent. His victory is being seen as a major win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which is challenging the party's establishment figures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full ABC Australia In the US state of Michigan, a race between two Democratic senator hopefuls is making headlines. The contest was won by Abdul El-Sayed with a razor thin margin of less than one per cent. His victory is being seen as a major win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which is challenging the party's establishment figures. In the US state of Michigan, a race between two Democratic senator hopefuls is making headlines. The contest was won by Abdul El-Sayed with a razor thin margin of less than one per cent. His victory is being seen as a major win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which is challenging the party's establishment figures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the US state of Michigan, a race between two Democratic senator hopefuls is making headlines.

The contest was won by Abdul El-Sayed with a razor thin margin of less than one per cent.

His victory is being seen as a major win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which is challenging the party's establishment figures.

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]]> 181 Are more civilians being targeted in Ukraine war? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/rise-in-civilian-deaths-as-ukraine-russia-war-rages-on/107004174 Ukraine is struggling to cope with the rate of Russian ballistic missiles. President Volodomyrr Zelenskyy says a massive wave of Russian strikes on Kyiv has killed at least 17 and injured dozens more. He says lives could have been saved with more missile interceptors and it marks a rise in the numbers of civilians killed in the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia Ukraine is struggling to cope with the rate of Russian ballistic missiles. President Volodomyrr Zelenskyy says a massive wave of Russian strikes on Kyiv has killed at least 17 and injured dozens more. He says lives could have been saved with more missile interceptors and it marks a rise in the numbers of civilians killed in the war. Ukraine is struggling to cope with the rate of Russian ballistic missiles. President Volodomyrr Zelenskyy says a massive wave of Russian strikes on Kyiv has killed at least 17 and injured dozens more. He says lives could have been saved with more missile interceptors and it marks a rise in the numbers of civilians killed in the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ukraine is struggling to cope with the rate of Russian ballistic missiles.

President Volodomyrr Zelenskyy says a massive wave of Russian strikes on Kyiv has killed at least 17 and injured dozens more.

He says lives could have been saved with more missile interceptors and it marks a rise in the numbers of civilians killed in the war.

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]]> 247 Why Elon Musk's rocket hit the moon https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/why-elon-musk-s-rocket-hit-the-moon/107001686 A huge piece of a SpaceX rocket, floating in space since last year, is believed to have smashed into the moon at high speed. It's another reminder of the growing mass of space junk that humans have left either in orbit or shooting off into space. So why did this rocket end up on a collision course with the moon?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia A huge piece of a SpaceX rocket, floating in space since last year, is believed to have smashed into the moon at high speed. It's another reminder of the growing mass of space junk that humans have left either in orbit or shooting off into space. So why did this rocket end up on a collision course with the moon?  A huge piece of a SpaceX rocket, floating in space since last year, is believed to have smashed into the moon at high speed. It's another reminder of the growing mass of space junk that humans have left either in orbit or shooting off into space. So why did this rocket end up on a collision course with the moon?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A huge piece of a SpaceX rocket, floating in space since last year, is believed to have smashed into the moon at high speed.

It's another reminder of the growing mass of space junk that humans have left either in orbit or shooting off into space.

So why did this rocket end up on a collision course with the moon? 

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]]> 203 Is the hype around Australia's athletics justified? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/naus_athleticssuccessfmod_0608/107002704 The Commonwealth games have wrapped up this week in Glasgow and once again Australia has done really well. Our athletes finished right on top of the medal tally, taking a whopping 171 medals in total. The Aussies were an absolute force in the pool, but Australia's success in track and field disciplines has got a lot of attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0000 full ABC Australia The Commonwealth games have wrapped up this week in Glasgow and once again Australia has done really well. Our athletes finished right on top of the medal tally, taking a whopping 171 medals in total. The Aussies were an absolute force in the pool, but Australia's success in track and field disciplines has got a lot of attention. The Commonwealth games have wrapped up this week in Glasgow and once again Australia has done really well. Our athletes finished right on top of the medal tally, taking a whopping 171 medals in total. The Aussies were an absolute force in the pool, but Australia's success in track and field disciplines has got a lot of attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Commonwealth games have wrapped up this week in Glasgow and once again Australia has done really well.

Our athletes finished right on top of the medal tally, taking a whopping 171 medals in total.

The Aussies were an absolute force in the pool, but Australia's success in track and field disciplines has got a lot of attention.

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]]> 258 Jetstar to charge for carry-on luggage https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/jetstar-to-charge-for-carry-on-luggage/106999778 Heading off for a weekend will come with an extra cost if you're flying Jetstar... unless you are a really light packer. The budget airline 's announced it'll scrap its free 7 kilogram carry on allowance from February. And travellers aren't happy. So, how is Jetstar justifying the change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:00:00 -0000 full ABC Australia Heading off for a weekend will come with an extra cost if you're flying Jetstar... unless you are a really light packer. The budget airline 's announced it'll scrap its free 7 kilogram carry on allowance from February. And travellers aren't happy. So, how is Jetstar justifying the change? Heading off for a weekend will come with an extra cost if you're flying Jetstar... unless you are a really light packer. The budget airline 's announced it'll scrap its free 7 kilogram carry on allowance from February. And travellers aren't happy. So, how is Jetstar justifying the change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Heading off for a weekend will come with an extra cost if you're flying Jetstar... unless you are a really light packer.

The budget airline 's announced it'll scrap its free 7 kilogram carry on allowance from February. And travellers aren't happy.

So, how is Jetstar justifying the change?

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]]> 168 Concern over use of unregulated peptides in young men https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/naus_peptideddod_0508/106997644 More young Australian men are using unregulated peptides, blinded by the promise of a ripped physique and not understanding the damage to their long-term health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia More young Australian men are using unregulated peptides, blinded by the promise of a ripped physique and not understanding the damage to their long-term health. More young Australian men are using unregulated peptides, blinded by the promise of a ripped physique and not understanding the damage to their long-term health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices More young Australian men are using unregulated peptides, blinded by the promise of a ripped physique and not understanding the damage to their long-term health.

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]]> 197 Senate inquiry hears explosive gambling allegations https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/senate-inquiry-gambling-allegations/106997624 A Senate inquiry into the government's proposed changes to gambling laws has uncovered explosive allegations about the gambling industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia A Senate inquiry into the government's proposed changes to gambling laws has uncovered explosive allegations about the gambling industry. A Senate inquiry into the government's proposed changes to gambling laws has uncovered explosive allegations about the gambling industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A Senate inquiry into the government's proposed changes to gambling laws has uncovered explosive allegations about the gambling industry.

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]]> 214 Why Trump's buying Japanese currency https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/why-trumps-buying-japanese-currency/106996162 The US and Japan have confirmed that they jointly intervened last week to halt a slide in the value of the Japanese currency. The Yen had dropped fto a new 40-year low when the US and Japan went on a buying spree designed to stop it from falling further. But why would the United States get involved to help the economy of a trading partner?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:55:00 -0000 full ABC Australia The US and Japan have confirmed that they jointly intervened last week to halt a slide in the value of the Japanese currency. The Yen had dropped fto a new 40-year low when the US and Japan went on a buying spree designed to stop it from falling further. But why would the United States get involved to help the economy of a trading partner?  The US and Japan have confirmed that they jointly intervened last week to halt a slide in the value of the Japanese currency. The Yen had dropped fto a new 40-year low when the US and Japan went on a buying spree designed to stop it from falling further. But why would the United States get involved to help the economy of a trading partner?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The US and Japan have confirmed that they jointly intervened last week to halt a slide in the value of the Japanese currency.

The Yen had dropped fto a new 40-year low when the US and Japan went on a buying spree designed to stop it from falling further.

But why would the United States get involved to help the economy of a trading partner? 

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]]> 245 How scrutiny drove Ariana Grande from the spotlight https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/how-scrutiny-drove-ariana-grande-from-the-spotlight/106995626 Ariana Grande has announced she is taking a break after her current tour.  The three-time Grammy winner has been the subject of immense public scrutiny over her physical appearance and health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:30:00 -0000 full ABC Australia Ariana Grande has announced she is taking a break after her current tour.  The three-time Grammy winner has been the subject of immense public scrutiny over her physical appearance and health. Ariana Grande has announced she is taking a break after her current tour.  The three-time Grammy winner has been the subject of immense public scrutiny over her physical appearance and health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ariana Grande has announced she is taking a break after her current tour. 

The three-time Grammy winner has been the subject of immense public scrutiny over her physical appearance and health.

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]]> 218 Research finds new clues about protecting virtues of breastmilk https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/naus_breastmilkmusjaod_0408/106993836 Scientists have discovered clues into how a protein in breastmilk protects against respiratory infections in babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia Scientists have discovered clues into how a protein in breastmilk protects against respiratory infections in babies. Scientists have discovered clues into how a protein in breastmilk protects against respiratory infections in babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Scientists have discovered clues into how a protein in breastmilk protects against respiratory infections in babies.

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]]> 186 What bird flu 'mass mortality' means for wildlife https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/what-bird-flu-mass-mortality-means-for-wildlife/106992414 It's increasingly looking like the H5 N1 strain of bird flu is here to stay in Australia after more than 80 birds were found either dead or sick on South Australia's south-east coast. The federal government has allocated more funding to try and manage the outbreak. But wildlife rescuers are worried sick animals are being left to die. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:42:00 -0000 full ABC Australia It's increasingly looking like the H5 N1 strain of bird flu is here to stay in Australia after more than 80 birds were found either dead or sick on South Australia's south-east coast. The federal government has allocated more funding to try and manage the outbreak. But wildlife rescuers are worried sick animals are being left to die. It's increasingly looking like the H5 N1 strain of bird flu is here to stay in Australia after more than 80 birds were found either dead or sick on South Australia's south-east coast. The federal government has allocated more funding to try and manage the outbreak. But wildlife rescuers are worried sick animals are being left to die. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's increasingly looking like the H5 N1 strain of bird flu is here to stay in Australia after more than 80 birds were found either dead or sick on South Australia's south-east coast.

The federal government has allocated more funding to try and manage the outbreak.

But wildlife rescuers are worried sick animals are being left to die.

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]]> 229 How Alan Jones ended up charged with sexual assault https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/how-alan-jones-ended-up-charged-with-sexual-assault/106991952 The closely watched trial of Alan Jones is now underway with the veteran broadcaster accused of sexual assault. He dies all the charges and it's a judge alone trial, with evidence now being heard about alleged offences over a 17 year period. How did the once powerful media figure end up in court? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia The closely watched trial of Alan Jones is now underway with the veteran broadcaster accused of sexual assault. He dies all the charges and it's a judge alone trial, with evidence now being heard about alleged offences over a 17 year period. How did the once powerful media figure end up in court? The closely watched trial of Alan Jones is now underway with the veteran broadcaster accused of sexual assault. He dies all the charges and it's a judge alone trial, with evidence now being heard about alleged offences over a 17 year period. How did the once powerful media figure end up in court? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The closely watched trial of Alan Jones is now underway with the veteran broadcaster accused of sexual assault.

He dies all the charges and it's a judge alone trial, with evidence now being heard about alleged offences over a 17 year period.

How did the once powerful media figure end up in court?

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]]> 192 When will property prices bounce back? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/when-will-property-prices-bounce-back/106990842 House prices are down across Australia and even previously resilient property markets are now in decline too. Analysts point to consecutive interest rate hikes, and government tax changes behind the weakness in the property market. But will the downturn last?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:36:00 -0000 full ABC Australia House prices are down across Australia and even previously resilient property markets are now in decline too. Analysts point to consecutive interest rate hikes, and government tax changes behind the weakness in the property market. But will the downturn last?  House prices are down across Australia and even previously resilient property markets are now in decline too. Analysts point to consecutive interest rate hikes, and government tax changes behind the weakness in the property market. But will the downturn last?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House prices are down across Australia and even previously resilient property markets are now in decline too.

Analysts point to consecutive interest rate hikes, and government tax changes behind the weakness in the property market.

But will the downturn last? 

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]]> 187 Why is the price of fuel going up again? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/naus_fuelexcisemkpod_0308/106989726 With the government’s fuel excise discount gone and the war in the middle east dragging on, how much pain should motorists be bracing for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia With the government’s fuel excise discount gone and the war in the middle east dragging on, how much pain should motorists be bracing for? With the government’s fuel excise discount gone and the war in the middle east dragging on, how much pain should motorists be bracing for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With the government’s fuel excise discount gone and the war in the middle east dragging on, how much pain should motorists be bracing for?

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]]> 244 Why did 50,000 migrants attempt to swim to Ceuta? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/naus_ceutamigrantsjaod_0208/106987988 The EU will hold an emergency meeting about a mass influx of migrants in the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta. Authorities say more than 50,000 people crossed into Ceuta in one day, though most have returned to Morocco. At least 67 people died attempting to make the crossing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia The EU will hold an emergency meeting about a mass influx of migrants in the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta. Authorities say more than 50,000 people crossed into Ceuta in one day, though most have returned to Morocco. At least 67 people died attempting to make the crossing.  The EU will hold an emergency meeting about a mass influx of migrants in the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta. Authorities say more than 50,000 people crossed into Ceuta in one day, though most have returned to Morocco. At least 67 people died attempting to make the crossing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The EU will hold an emergency meeting about a mass influx of migrants in the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta. Authorities say more than 50,000 people crossed into Ceuta in one day, though most have returned to Morocco. At least 67 people died attempting to make the crossing. 

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]]> 185 Infantino under pressure after World Cup sell-off plans scrapped https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/infantino-pressure-world-cup-fifa/106985954 The plan to sell off soccer's World Cup was controversial... and turned out to be shortlived. After an intense backlash, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has scrapped his plans to sell a stake in the World Cup - and other events - to private investors. In a statement, he said that after listening carefully to different views, it's become clear the project has created divisions that are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place. The backdown comes after one of his senior advisors resigned too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia The plan to sell off soccer's World Cup was controversial... and turned out to be shortlived. After an intense backlash, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has scrapped his plans to sell a stake in the World Cup - and other events - to private investors. In a statement, he said that after listening carefully to different views, it's become clear the project has created divisions that are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place. The backdown comes after one of his senior advisors resigned too. The plan to sell off soccer's World Cup was controversial... and turned out to be shortlived. After an intense backlash, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has scrapped his plans to sell a stake in the World Cup - and other events - to private investors. In a statement, he said that after listening carefully to different views, it's become clear the project has created divisions that are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place. The backdown comes after one of his senior advisors resigned too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The plan to sell off soccer's World Cup was controversial... and turned out to be shortlived.

After an intense backlash, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has scrapped his plans to sell a stake in the World Cup - and other events - to private investors.

In a statement, he said that after listening carefully to different views, it's become clear the project has created divisions that are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place.

The backdown comes after one of his senior advisors resigned too.

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]]> 168 Anthropic's Claude AI hacking spree revealed https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/anthropic-s-claude-ai-hacking-spree-revealed/106984462 The two leading AI companies in the world, Anthropic and OpenAI, have revealed breaches where their models broke out of tests and hacked into other companies. In the latest case Claude models started roaming the internet.  It's a warning about what these advanced models are capable of if there's any lapse in cyber security safeguards. What do we know about why this is happening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:39:00 -0000 full ABC Australia The two leading AI companies in the world, Anthropic and OpenAI, have revealed breaches where their models broke out of tests and hacked into other companies. In the latest case Claude models started roaming the internet.  It's a warning about what these advanced models are capable of if there's any lapse in cyber security safeguards. What do we know about why this is happening? The two leading AI companies in the world, Anthropic and OpenAI, have revealed breaches where their models broke out of tests and hacked into other companies. In the latest case Claude models started roaming the internet.  It's a warning about what these advanced models are capable of if there's any lapse in cyber security safeguards. What do we know about why this is happening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The two leading AI companies in the world, Anthropic and OpenAI, have revealed breaches where their models broke out of tests and hacked into other companies.

In the latest case Claude models started roaming the internet. 

It's a warning about what these advanced models are capable of if there's any lapse in cyber security safeguards.

What do we know about why this is happening?

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]]> 258 Has Trump's 'Board of Peace' really disarmed Hamas in Gaza? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/has-trumps-board-of-peace-really-disarmed-hamas-in-gaza/106983078 Gaza's ruling militant group Hamas has agreed to lay down its arms under the US president's peace plan. Donald Trump has announced on social media that his so-called 'Board of Peace' has reached a deal for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. ABC Americas editor John Lyons explains why it may just happen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:48:00 -0000 full ABC Australia Gaza's ruling militant group Hamas has agreed to lay down its arms under the US president's peace plan. Donald Trump has announced on social media that his so-called 'Board of Peace' has reached a deal for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. ABC Americas editor John Lyons explains why it may just happen.  Gaza's ruling militant group Hamas has agreed to lay down its arms under the US president's peace plan. Donald Trump has announced on social media that his so-called 'Board of Peace' has reached a deal for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. ABC Americas editor John Lyons explains why it may just happen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gaza's ruling militant group Hamas has agreed to lay down its arms under the US president's peace plan.

Donald Trump has announced on social media that his so-called 'Board of Peace' has reached a deal for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.

ABC Americas editor John Lyons explains why it may just happen. 

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]]> 194 What will happen with petrol prices when the fuel excise ends? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/fuel-excise-petrol-prices/106981718 Petrol prices are expected to jump after a 16-cent cut in the fuel excise expires as of Monday. And, of course, this is amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East where a fresh wave of attacks from the United States and Iran this week has made shipping even more treacherous across the Strait of Hormuz. It's seen the price of oil also rise steadily the past few weeks. So, what can we expect to see at the bowser? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0000 full ABC Australia Petrol prices are expected to jump after a 16-cent cut in the fuel excise expires as of Monday. And, of course, this is amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East where a fresh wave of attacks from the United States and Iran this week has made shipping even more treacherous across the Strait of Hormuz. It's seen the price of oil also rise steadily the past few weeks. So, what can we expect to see at the bowser? Petrol prices are expected to jump after a 16-cent cut in the fuel excise expires as of Monday. And, of course, this is amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East where a fresh wave of attacks from the United States and Iran this week has made shipping even more treacherous across the Strait of Hormuz. It's seen the price of oil also rise steadily the past few weeks. So, what can we expect to see at the bowser? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Petrol prices are expected to jump after a 16-cent cut in the fuel excise expires as of Monday.

And, of course, this is amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East where a fresh wave of attacks from the United States and Iran this week has made shipping even more treacherous across the Strait of Hormuz.

It's seen the price of oil also rise steadily the past few weeks.

So, what can we expect to see at the bowser?

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]]> 155 European FIFA boycott spells trouble for Gianni Infantino https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/fifa-boycott-gianni-infantino-world-cup/106980972 It is probably an understatement to say that football's world governing body, FIFA, is no stranger to controversy. But it looks like the organisation's current boss, Gianni Infantino, has pushed things a bit too far. He's been dealt a huge blow in his bid to sell stakes in the soccer World Cup to private investors. Fifty-five European countries have now promised to boycott all FIFA competitions if the proposal goes ahead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia It is probably an understatement to say that football's world governing body, FIFA, is no stranger to controversy. But it looks like the organisation's current boss, Gianni Infantino, has pushed things a bit too far. He's been dealt a huge blow in his bid to sell stakes in the soccer World Cup to private investors. Fifty-five European countries have now promised to boycott all FIFA competitions if the proposal goes ahead.  It is probably an understatement to say that football's world governing body, FIFA, is no stranger to controversy. But it looks like the organisation's current boss, Gianni Infantino, has pushed things a bit too far. He's been dealt a huge blow in his bid to sell stakes in the soccer World Cup to private investors. Fifty-five European countries have now promised to boycott all FIFA competitions if the proposal goes ahead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It is probably an understatement to say that football's world governing body, FIFA, is no stranger to controversy.

But it looks like the organisation's current boss, Gianni Infantino, has pushed things a bit too far.

He's been dealt a huge blow in his bid to sell stakes in the soccer World Cup to private investors.

Fifty-five European countries have now promised to boycott all FIFA competitions if the proposal goes ahead. 

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]]> 249 Did the Telegram app keep extemist content online? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/did-the-telegram-app-keep-extemist-content-online/106978518 The eSafety commissioner has taken action against the messaging app "Telegram" for not taking steps to remove terror content. The commissioner has launched Federal Court proceedings against the app, alleging the platform left videos of mass shootings and executions up for weeks after they were flagged. Julie Inman Grant says Telegram has failed to comply with its obligations under Australian law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:50:00 -0000 full ABC Australia The eSafety commissioner has taken action against the messaging app "Telegram" for not taking steps to remove terror content. The commissioner has launched Federal Court proceedings against the app, alleging the platform left videos of mass shootings and executions up for weeks after they were flagged. Julie Inman Grant says Telegram has failed to comply with its obligations under Australian law. The eSafety commissioner has taken action against the messaging app "Telegram" for not taking steps to remove terror content. The commissioner has launched Federal Court proceedings against the app, alleging the platform left videos of mass shootings and executions up for weeks after they were flagged. Julie Inman Grant says Telegram has failed to comply with its obligations under Australian law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The eSafety commissioner has taken action against the messaging app "Telegram" for not taking steps to remove terror content.

The commissioner has launched Federal Court proceedings against the app, alleging the platform left videos of mass shootings and executions up for weeks after they were flagged.

Julie Inman Grant says Telegram has failed to comply with its obligations under Australian law.

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]]> 213 Why is FIFA embroiled in controversy... AGAIN? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/why-is-fifa-embroiled-in-controversy-again/106976656 Outrage over soccer governing body FIFA's plans to sell stakes in a nearly AU$29 billion subsidiary to manage its competitions is continuing. FIFA wants a venture capital firm run by the brother of US President Donald Trump's son-in-law to lead a group of private backers. The governing body of European soccer remains steadfast in its rejection of the move, saying FIFA cannot continue to use the sport to enrich themselves and their friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia Outrage over soccer governing body FIFA's plans to sell stakes in a nearly AU$29 billion subsidiary to manage its competitions is continuing. FIFA wants a venture capital firm run by the brother of US President Donald Trump's son-in-law to lead a group of private backers. The governing body of European soccer remains steadfast in its rejection of the move, saying FIFA cannot continue to use the sport to enrich themselves and their friends. Outrage over soccer governing body FIFA's plans to sell stakes in a nearly AU$29 billion subsidiary to manage its competitions is continuing. FIFA wants a venture capital firm run by the brother of US President Donald Trump's son-in-law to lead a group of private backers. The governing body of European soccer remains steadfast in its rejection of the move, saying FIFA cannot continue to use the sport to enrich themselves and their friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Outrage over soccer governing body FIFA's plans to sell stakes in a nearly AU$29 billion subsidiary to manage its competitions is continuing.

FIFA wants a venture capital firm run by the brother of US President Donald Trump's son-in-law to lead a group of private backers.

The governing body of European soccer remains steadfast in its rejection of the move, saying FIFA cannot continue to use the sport to enrich themselves and their friends.

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]]> 189 AstraZeneca backs down on breast cancer and endometriosis drug https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/astrazeneca-backs-down-on-breast-cancer-and-endometriosis-drug/106975176 A drug company that had been planning to remove a breast cancer and endometriosis medication from Australian shelves now says it will offer it for free to all patients who need it, indefinitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:45:00 -0000 full ABC Australia A drug company that had been planning to remove a breast cancer and endometriosis medication from Australian shelves now says it will offer it for free to all patients who need it, indefinitely. A drug company that had been planning to remove a breast cancer and endometriosis medication from Australian shelves now says it will offer it for free to all patients who need it, indefinitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A drug company that had been planning to remove a breast cancer and endometriosis medication from Australian shelves now says it will offer it for free to all patients who need it, indefinitely.

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]]> 173 Did another interest rate rise just evaporate? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/did-another-interest-rate-rise-just-evaporate/106973116 The most important bit of data is in ahead of the August Reserve Bank board meeting to set the direction of interest rates. It's inflation, and the rate of price rises is still too high, but crucially, it came in below expectations and plenty of traders on the markets now think interest rates will stay where they are, for now at least. What does the data reveal about the cost of living and your mortgage repayments?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:02:00 -0000 full ABC Australia The most important bit of data is in ahead of the August Reserve Bank board meeting to set the direction of interest rates. It's inflation, and the rate of price rises is still too high, but crucially, it came in below expectations and plenty of traders on the markets now think interest rates will stay where they are, for now at least. What does the data reveal about the cost of living and your mortgage repayments?  The most important bit of data is in ahead of the August Reserve Bank board meeting to set the direction of interest rates. It's inflation, and the rate of price rises is still too high, but crucially, it came in below expectations and plenty of traders on the markets now think interest rates will stay where they are, for now at least. What does the data reveal about the cost of living and your mortgage repayments?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The most important bit of data is in ahead of the August Reserve Bank board meeting to set the direction of interest rates.

It's inflation, and the rate of price rises is still too high, but crucially, it came in below expectations and plenty of traders on the markets now think interest rates will stay where they are, for now at least.

What does the data reveal about the cost of living and your mortgage repayments? 

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]]> 227 How a Qantas plane flew 24-hours to Europe https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/how-a-qantas-plane-flew-24-hours-to-europe/106971424 A Qantas aircraft set to be used for direct flights between Australia and Europe has completed a marathon 24-hour test flight from Melbourne to France. When launched, the route will become the world's longest commercial passenger service. How do the pilots achieve such a feat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:15:00 -0000 full ABC Australia A Qantas aircraft set to be used for direct flights between Australia and Europe has completed a marathon 24-hour test flight from Melbourne to France. When launched, the route will become the world's longest commercial passenger service. How do the pilots achieve such a feat? A Qantas aircraft set to be used for direct flights between Australia and Europe has completed a marathon 24-hour test flight from Melbourne to France. When launched, the route will become the world's longest commercial passenger service. How do the pilots achieve such a feat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A Qantas aircraft set to be used for direct flights between Australia and Europe has completed a marathon 24-hour test flight from Melbourne to France.

When launched, the route will become the world's longest commercial passenger service.

How do the pilots achieve such a feat?

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