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Dingoes unlikely to have caused death of Canadian backpacker Piper James on K'gari, coroner says

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 09:25 PM by Unknown
A preliminary report from the Coroners Court of Queensland finds dingo bites are not likely to have caused the death of Piper James on K'gari.

Jake Fenner sentenced to three years in prison over father's death in Darwin

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 09:21 PM by Unknown
Jake Fenner, 32, has been handed a partially suspended sentence for causing the death of his father at their Moil home in 2023.

West Coast Eagles player Tyler Brockman charged with assault after Geraldton fracas

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 07:41 PM by Unknown
West Coast Eagles player Tyler Brockman is charged with causing grievous bodily harm following an incident in Geraldton in late December.

Lawyers call for Australian investigation into Israeli President Isaac Herzog amid genocide allegations

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 07:30 PM by By political reporter Holly Tregenza
The Australian Centre for International Justice has formally requested a police investigation into Israel's president for alleged incitement to genocide. He is expected to visit to Australia next month.

Yulia Putintseva taunts Zeynep Sönmez's Australian Open supporters

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 06:48 PM by By Luke Pentony at Melbourne Park
Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva happily plays the role of villain following her three-set win over Zeynep Sönmez at the Australian Open.

Fatigue a concern as massive fires continue to burn across southern WA

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 06:44 PM by By Anna Cox and Cason Ho
DFES says there have been no confirmed property losses as the battle to contain fires near Boddington and Wandering continues.

UK government says new passport rules designed with national security in mind

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 06:00 PM by Unknown
The requirement for dual British citizens to have a valid UK passport while entering the country would help prevent the arrival of those who present a threat, says Australia's British High Commission.

Lake Cargelligo residents in shock after three people shot dead

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 05:46 PM by Unknown
Shootings shock Lake Cargelligo as neighbours recount hearing gunshots.

Tasmania to introduce new gambling reforms, including mandatory facial recognition

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 05:45 PM by Unknown
The Tasmanian government has announced a suite of new harm minimisation measures to be implemented across hotels, clubs, and casinos, aiming to "reduce red tape and regulation".

Bail accommodation facility for women opens in Alice Springs

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 05:42 PM by Unknown
There are hopes the Salvation Army-run facility will keep women safe and help them reintegrate into the community while easing pressure on the prison system.

Sam Welsford wins Tour Down Under stage three, fears for riders with 42C temperatures Saturday

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 05:38 PM by Unknown
Sam Welsford claimed a brilliant Tour Down Under stage victory, the seventh of his career, as experts fear for riders ahead of 40-degree Celsius temperatures predicted for Saturday's fourth stage.

Video of bull shark washed up on Brisbane River bank sparks debate over AI technology

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 04:34 PM by Unknown
The video quickly garnered more than 700,000 views on social media and prompted speculation it was AI-generated.

Federal Court finds extended Victoria Police stop-and-search declaration was unlawful and invalid

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 04:01 PM by By Natasha Schapova
The Federal Court has found a Victoria Police move to give officers greater powers in Melbourne's CBD for six months was invalid and unlawful. 

Labor identity Tim Picton remembered at Perth Stadium memorial service

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 03:40 PM by Unknown
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is among those travelling from across the country to pay their respects.

Who is the Neo-Nazi who was booed at Hobart's March for Australia rally?

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 03:37 PM by Unknown
With March for Australia organisers saying they "are in no way concerned by the presence" of members of the National Socialist Network, a man whose speech was too extreme for many in the Hobart crowd is believed to be a leader within the state's N...

Launceston City Council staff to vote on four-day, full-pay work week

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 03:28 PM by By investigative reporter Miriam Webber
Launceston City Council and the Australian Services Union have reached in-principle agreement on a deal for employees to work 30.4 hours over four days, and be paid their full salaries.

Track temperatures as heatwave sweeps across Australia

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 03:23 PM by By Ashley Kyd, Matt Liddy and Cristen Tilley
Use our tracker to keep an eye on temperatures as a heatwave moves across much of the country.

Queensland brothers charged with child abuse material offences after US tip-off

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 12:57 PM by Unknown
Australian Federal Police investigators allege the men accessed child abuse material on social media platforms.

Cyclone warning extended as tropical low edges closer to Kimberley coast

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 12:42 PM by By Dunja Karagic and Rachel Jackson
Cyclone warning issued for Kimberley residents. 

Australian Open 2026 live: Alex de Minaur up against Frances Tiafoe, Yulia Putintseva knocks out Zeynep Sönmez after Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win

ABC • Published: January 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM by Unknown
Alex de Minaur faces American Frances Tiafoe in a tough third-round clash on Rod Laver Arena after Yulia Putintseva mocks Turkish fans after knocking out qualifier Zeynep Sönmez. Follow live.