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NRL live updates: North Queensland Cowboys vs Manly Sea Eagles

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 07:06 PM by Unknown
Manly's clash against North Queensland has been rocked by a hamstring injury to Sea Eagles custodian Tom Trbojevic. Follow live.

Accused hacker allegedly targeted government departments, courthouse and gym, court hears

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 07:06 PM by Unknown
A 22-year-old Adelaide man who allegedly went on a "cybercrime spree", targeting several government departments and a courthouse, will remain behind bars until at the least the end of the year.

AFL round 6: Carlton vs Collingwood live updates — blog, scores and stats

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 06:30 PM by Unknown
Nick Daicos runs out for his 100th career match as Carlton and Collingwood meet at the MCG, with both desperately seeking a win. Follow live.

Dylan de Prada refused bail, alleged Wangaratta stabbing victim in critical condition with severed ear

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 06:18 PM by Unknown
A man has been refused bail over an alleged stabbing incident that has left a 53-year-old woman in a critical condition with skull fractures and part of her ear severed.

New report finds Darwin Harbour biodiversity, rare species rival those of famous Ningaloo Reef

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 06:11 PM by Unknown
New research has revealed Darwin Harbour's diverse range of rare species rivals that of the World Heritage-protected Ningaloo Reef.

AFL Tribunal process 'too adversarial', Port Adelaide chief executive says

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 05:51 PM by Unknown
Port Adelaide's chief executive has slammed the AFL Tribunal process, labelling it "too legalistic" and "too adversarial".

Richard Marles defends US alliance, rules-based order amid push for more self-reliant defence force

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 05:41 PM by By foreign affairs correspondent Stephen Dziedzic and defence correspondent Tom Lowrey
Defence Minister Richard Marles has declared the United States alliance will remain indispensable for Australian national security.

Fire at recycling facility in Brisbane's east contained as roads closed, businesses evacuated

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 05:16 PM by Unknown
Emergency services were called to a Brisbane industrial area just after 3pm on Thursday. 

Palestinians fear Gaza is being forgotten as Iran war drags on

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 05:16 PM by By Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran, Sami Sockol and ABC staff in Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza fear they are being forgotten as the Iran war drags on.

What we know so far about the Viva Energy oil refinery fire in Geelong

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 05:10 PM by Unknown
Firefighters have managed to extinguish a blaze at one of Australia's major oil refineries. Here's what we know so far about the cause of the fire — and the possible impact on fuel prices.

How to tell if your dog is in pain

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 05:09 PM by By Jacqueline Boyd
New research suggests that many dog owners are not skilled in recognising pain in their pets. 

PM confirms purchase of 100m litres of diesel in bid to boost supply amid Iran war oil crisis

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 04:32 PM by By political reporter Romy Stephens
Anthony Albanese says that new powers allowing the federal government to underwrite the delivery of additional fuel cargoes have been used to purchase 100 million litres of diesel.

Administrators tell Liberty Bell Bay workers to take leave without pay or be sacked

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 03:54 PM by Unknown
About 175 workers at Australia's only manganese smelter, Liberty Bell Bay, have been told they will be laid off at the end of next week unless they take leave without pay.

Underworld figure Gavin Preston 'never' sat outside at cafe until day he was shot, court told

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 03:46 PM by By court reporter Kristian Silva
Victoria's Supreme Court is told underworld figure Gavin Preston was cautious about his surroundings and "never" sat outside a cafe he regularly attended — other than the day he was shot dead. 

NSW protest laws brought in after Bondi Beach attack deemed 'unconstitutional' by top court

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 03:15 PM by By NSW state political reporter Alexander Lewis and Pablo Vinales
The laws, rushed through parliament after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, have been found to be unconstitutional by the state's highest court.

Inquiry hears Queensland CFMEU leaders met with and had 'the ear' of then-premier and ministers

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 02:39 PM by Unknown
Former deputy director-general Peter McKay told the inquiry there "were issues around the involvement of the CFMEU" at the Office of Industrial Relations.

Man not criminally responsible for bashing and choking elderly grandmother in Sydney hospital

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 02:11 PM by Unknown
A man charged with choking and bashing an elderly woman at a Sydney hospital who later died has been found not criminally responsible due to a psychotic episode and likely schizophrenia.

Son charged with mother's murder in Far North Queensland

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM by By ABC staff
The woman's body was found at an address in Mareeba in Far North Queensland.

Video shows father and son illegally scuttling boat off NSW South Coast

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 09:38 AM by Unknown
The two fishermen were fined $15,000 for towing their vessel out to sea and illegally scuttling it.

Refinery hit by blaze says fuel production secure, gas leak under investigation — as it happened

ABC • Published: April 16, 2026 at 08:56 AM by Unknown
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the facility is still producing diesel and jet fuel but "at reduced levels, as a precaution". Follow our coverage as it happened live.