Explore the ABC The 250 most recent top stories. Labor shuts down course linked to student visa misuse The federal government is preventing new enrolments in a graduate diploma it fears is being used by non-genuine international students to switch courses and prolong their stay in Australia. Topic: Education Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 10:00pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 10:00pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 10:00pm Labor shuts down course linked to student visa misuse The federal government is preventing new enrolments in a graduate diploma it fears is being used by non-genuine international students to switch courses and prolong their stay in Australia. Topic: Education UN warns El Niño could be strongest in decades The El Niño weather phenomenon is set to intensify further into 2027 and could be the strongest ever, says the World Meteorological Organization. Topic: Weather Phenomena Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 10:45pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 10:45pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 10:45pm UN warns El Niño could be strongest in decades The El Niño weather phenomenon is set to intensify further into 2027 and could be the strongest ever, says the World Meteorological Organization. Topic: Weather Phenomena Iconoclast feminist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92 With her trademark streaked hair parted down the middle and large aviator glasses, Gloria Steinem, a co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a hugely recognisable presence wherever she went. Topic: Feminism Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 9:33pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 9:33pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 9:33pm Iconoclast feminist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92 With her trademark streaked hair parted down the middle and large aviator glasses, Gloria Steinem, a co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a hugely recognisable presence wherever she went. Topic: Feminism V/Line CEO jailed and facing deportation over secret commissions James Pinder is sentenced for misconduct in awarding a multi-million dollar cleaning contract. Topic: Corruption Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 7:36pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 7:36pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 7:36pm V/Line CEO jailed and facing deportation over secret commissions James Pinder is sentenced for misconduct in awarding a multi-million dollar cleaning contract. Topic: Corruption Hawks complete stunning upset over Freo to clinch prelim berth Hawthorn will host an MCG preliminary final after an upset 32-point win over minor premier Fremantle in Perth. Topic: AFL Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 11:47pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 11:47pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 11:47pm Hawks complete stunning upset over Freo to clinch prelim berth Hawthorn will host an MCG preliminary final after an upset 32-point win over minor premier Fremantle in Perth. Broncos send Haas out a winner with top score of 2026 against Dogs The Broncos win a final-round contest against the Bulldogs 34-20, in a game that doubled as superstar prop Payne Haas's farewell from Brisbane. Topic: NRL Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 10:53pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 10:53pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 10:53pm Broncos send Haas out a winner with top score of 2026 against Dogs The Broncos win a final-round contest against the Bulldogs 34-20, in a game that doubled as superstar prop Payne Haas's farewell from Brisbane. They had no place in Sydney's gang war. They died anyway In a new wave of organised crime violence on Sydney's streets, family, friends and innocent bystanders are no-longer safe. Here are their stories. Topic: Crime Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 6:58pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 6:58pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 6:58pm They had no place in Sydney's gang war. They died anyway In a new wave of organised crime violence on Sydney's streets, family, friends and innocent bystanders are no-longer safe. Here are their stories. Realtor raided after allegations agent sold client's home to himself Authorities have raided the offices of Ideal Realty amid a probe into allegations the Perth property firm's licensees used a shell company to buy their own client's home without telling him. Topic: Real Estate Industry Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 6:25pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 6:25pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 6:25pm Realtor raided after allegations agent sold client's home to himself Authorities have raided the offices of Ideal Realty amid a probe into allegations the Perth property firm's licensees used a shell company to buy their own client's home without telling him. Topic: Real Estate Industry Farmstay guest maintains denial, no remorse over woman's manslaughter The final moments of Maree Vermont's life remain unknown as her killer maintains he has no memory of what he did. Topic: Courts Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:55pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:55pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:55pm Farmstay guest maintains denial, no remorse over woman's manslaughter The final moments of Maree Vermont's life remain unknown as her killer maintains he has no memory of what he did. Teachers hit back at Nationals claim about 'anti-boy' ideology in schools A teacher's union has fired back, labelling the remarks a "malevolent mischaracterisation" that is "fundamentally incorrect". Topic: Federal Government Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 6:32pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 6:32pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 6:32pm Teachers hit back at Nationals claim about 'anti-boy' ideology in schools A teacher's union has fired back, labelling the remarks a "malevolent mischaracterisation" that is "fundamentally incorrect". Topic: Federal Government Boy, 16, sentenced for black swan cruelty captured on video A 16-year-old boy who forced a black swan to inhale vape fumes in a video shared on social media has been sentenced to a fourth-month community-based order. Topic: Social Media Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:54pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:54pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:54pm Boy, 16, sentenced for black swan cruelty captured on video A 16-year-old boy who forced a black swan to inhale vape fumes in a video shared on social media has been sentenced to a fourth-month community-based order. Topic: Social Media Guide dog dragged by train along Flinders Street Station platform Metro Trains apologises after a train failed to stop as it started dragging a guide dog along the station platform when its leash became caught in a train door. Topic: Trains Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:52pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:52pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:52pm Guide dog dragged by train along Flinders Street Station platform Metro Trains apologises after a train failed to stop as it started dragging a guide dog along the station platform when its leash became caught in a train door. Billionaire's Tasmanian trainwreck has broken workers and marriages Locals fear the closure of another smelter in Tasmania will be disastrous for the economy as anger brews over the federal government's failure to offer a bailout. Topic: Manufacturing Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 9:06pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 9:06pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 9:06pm Billionaire's Tasmanian trainwreck has broken workers and marriages Locals fear the closure of another smelter in Tasmania will be disastrous for the economy as anger brews over the federal government's failure to offer a bailout. Topic: Manufacturing Man who performed Nazi salute in public has not rehabilitated, court hears Zachery James Hook pleaded guilty in June to making a Nazi salute in public and behaving offensively on Commonwealth premises. Topic: Courts Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:26pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:26pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:26pm Man who performed Nazi salute in public has not rehabilitated, court hears Zachery James Hook pleaded guilty in June to making a Nazi salute in public and behaving offensively on Commonwealth premises. Hundreds of regional doctors stop work over poor working conditions Doctors from Ballarat Base Hospital and Bendigo Health have walked off the job citing exhaustion, low morale and stressful working conditions. Topic: Industrial Action Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:47pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:47pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:47pm Hundreds of regional doctors stop work over poor working conditions Doctors from Ballarat Base Hospital and Bendigo Health have walked off the job citing exhaustion, low morale and stressful working conditions. Topic: Industrial Action Chalmers can't avoid questions on house prices, Marles learns from melon saga This week in Canberra the treasurer was grilled over the economy, the Coalition finally released its tobacco excise plan and Richard Marles gave the Trump administration a very low risk present. C Analysis by Courtney Gould Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:22pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:22pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:22pm Chalmers can't avoid questions on house prices, Marles learns from melon saga This week in Canberra the treasurer was grilled over the economy, the Coalition finally released its tobacco excise plan and Richard Marles gave the Trump administration a very low risk present. Analysis by Courtney Gould Tasmanian government chasing $1m in meal costs after prison kitchen slip-up The Tasmanian government is hoping to recover the more than $1 million it has spent on food for the Risdon Prison population after its new $20 million kitchen's floor was deemed too slippery to safely use. Topic: Prisons Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:33pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:33pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:33pm Tasmanian government chasing $1m in meal costs after prison kitchen slip-up The Tasmanian government is hoping to recover the more than $1 million it has spent on food for the Risdon Prison population after its new $20 million kitchen's floor was deemed too slippery to safely use. Embattled childcare chain shuts another Canberra centre Edge Early Learning has announced it will permanently close its Charnwood centre, telling parents it would struggle to reopen after a three-month suspension imposed by the ACT's childcare regulator. Topic: Child Care Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:12pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:12pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:12pm Embattled childcare chain shuts another Canberra centre Edge Early Learning has announced it will permanently close its Charnwood centre, telling parents it would struggle to reopen after a three-month suspension imposed by the ACT's childcare regulator. Topic: Child Care Support worker accused of sexually assaulting two women in his care A Macleay Valley disability support worker accused of sexually touching two women in his care at a supported independent living home has faced court. Topic: Courts Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:48pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:48pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:48pm

Support worker accused of sexually assaulting two women in his care A Macleay Valley disability support worker accused of sexually touching two women in his care at a supported independent living home has faced court. 'Unreasonable to think' ambulance ramping can be fixed, review finds South Australia's public health system has "deteriorated" under the current government, according to an independent review released on the same day that ambulance ramping was revealed to have hit a record high. Topic: Ambulance Service Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:53pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:53pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:53pm 'Unreasonable to think' ambulance ramping can be fixed, review finds South Australia's public health system has "deteriorated" under the current government, according to an independent review released on the same day that ambulance ramping was revealed to have hit a record high. Topic: Ambulance Service Sabalenka fumes over reporter's 'parties' claim after US Open win Aryna Sabalenka has a fiery back-and-forth with a reporter after her second-round win at the US Open. Topic: Tennis Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:23pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:23pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:23pm Sabalenka fumes over reporter's 'parties' claim after US Open win Aryna Sabalenka has a fiery back-and-forth with a reporter after her second-round win at the US Open. Small businesses scan for fake cash as counterfeit seizures soar Business owners scan cash notes with blue lights in a bid to avoid being stung, as the Australian Border Force reports a huge increase in the amount of counterfeit cash entering the country. Topic: Scams and Fraud Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:22pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:22pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:22pm Small businesses scan for fake cash as counterfeit seizures soar Business owners scan cash notes with blue lights in a bid to avoid being stung, as the Australian Border Force reports a huge increase in the amount of counterfeit cash entering the country. Topic: Scams and Fraud Girl's death after petting zoo visit 'very rare', health authorities say The family of a young girl who earlier this week say she may have contracted a bacterial infection while petting and riding animals on a farm. Topic: Diseases and Disorders Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:19pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:19pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 5:19pm Girl's death after petting zoo visit 'very rare', health authorities say The family of a young girl who earlier this week say she may have contracted a bacterial infection while petting and riding animals on a farm. Topic: Diseases and Disorders Crews work to control fire burning near Gladstone Twelve crews worked to control the blaze near Kirkwood Road in the Gladstone region this afternoon. Topic: Bushfires Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:41pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:41pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:41pm Crews work to control fire burning near Gladstone Twelve crews worked to control the blaze near Kirkwood Road in the Gladstone region this afternoon. Topic: Bushfires 'I lost everything': Businesses still reeling one year after shopping centre fire One year on from a devastating fire which destroyed a shopping centre in Perth's north-east, the pain for business owners who lost what they had spent years working on is still raw. Topic: Fires Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:33pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:33pm Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 4:33pm 'I lost everything': Businesses still reeling one year after shopping centre fire One year on from a devastating fire which destroyed a shopping centre in Perth's north-east, the pain for business owners who lost what they had spent years working on is still raw. News in your Inbox Got a news tip? If you have inside knowledge of a topic in the news, contact the ABC . 'I hope Molly's screams keep you awake': Father confronts daughter's killer in court 'I hope Molly's screams keep you awake': Father confronts daughter's killer in court Teachers hit back at Nationals claim about 'anti-boy' ideology in schools Teachers hit back at Nationals claim about 'anti-boy' ideology in schools Billionaire's Tasmanian trainwreck has broken workers and marriages Billionaire's Tasmanian trainwreck has broken workers and marriages US declares it will accelerate military presence in Australia US declares it will accelerate military presence in Australia Labor shuts down course linked to student visa misuse Labor shuts down course linked to student visa misuse Gloria Steinem, journalist who became a profound voice for women, dies aged 92 Gloria Steinem, journalist who became a profound voice for women, dies aged 92 Hawks complete stunning upset over Freo to clinch prelim berth Hawks complete stunning upset over Freo to clinch prelim berth Broncos send Haas out a winner with top score of 2026 against Dogs Broncos send Haas out a winner with top score of 2026 against Dogs These guides lead tourists into the Himalayas; now they must carry something heavier These guides lead tourists into the Himalayas; now they must carry something heavier UN warns El Niño could be strongest in decades UN warns El Niño could be strongest in decades Five Sydney Swans players to remain banned regardless of police investigation, coach says Five Sydney Swans players to remain banned regardless of police investigation, coach says V/Line CEO jailed and facing deportation over secret commissions V/Line CEO jailed and facing deportation over secret commissions Girl's death after petting zoo visit 'very rare', health authorities say Girl's death after petting zoo visit 'very rare', health authorities say The innocents paying the price of Sydney's gang war The innocents paying the price of Sydney's gang war analysis Chalmers can't avoid questions on house prices, Marles learns from melon saga Chalmers can't avoid questions on house prices, Marles learns from melon saga 1. V/Line CEO jailed and facing deportation over secret commissions V/Line CEO jailed and facing deportation over secret commissions 2. Labor shuts down course linked to student visa misuse Labor shuts down course linked to student visa misuse 3. Hawks complete stunning upset over Freo to clinch prelim berth Hawks complete stunning upset over Freo to clinch prelim berth 4. Girl's death after petting zoo visit 'very rare', health authorities say Girl's death after petting zoo visit 'very rare', health authorities say 5. US declares it will accelerate military presence in Australia US declares it will accelerate military presence in Australia 6. Billionaire's Tasmanian trainwreck has broken workers and marriages Billionaire's Tasmanian trainwreck has broken workers and marriages