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Man on trial for landlord's murder was 'drunk' when he found her, court hears

Jason Thomas King has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his landlord Susan Walker on the Gold Coast in 2022.

Woman with dark brown hair and white shirt smiles

Published: YesterdayFri 17 Oct 2025 at 5:02amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Lucy Loram

Iron Series champ looking to add Gold to her list of accolades

Lucy Derbyshire enters this year's Iron Series as the defending champion and has set her sights on winning the Coolangatta Gold for the first time.

Lucy Derbyshire standing on the shore, at the beach, wearing a competition swimsuit, hands on hips.

Published: ThuThu 16 Oct 2025 at 8:15pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Surf Life Savingby Michael Doyle

Pets on planes trial takes first flight

Pets under 8 kilograms can now travel inside the passenger cabin on selected flights between Melbourne and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

A small fluffy dog in a pet carrier container.

Published: ThuThu 16 Oct 2025 at 4:24amSource: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Air Transport Industry

Rental affordability report shows essential workers being priced out of housing

Anglicare has issued a dire warning to policymakers after its latest report found nurses, teachers and paramedics can only afford a tiny fraction of rental properties across the country.

a close of up a for rent sign in front of a house

Published: WedWed 15 Oct 2025 at 11:49pmSource: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Rental Housingby Mackenzie Colahan and Nicole Dyer

Five quick hits: Agents fume and clubs feud as AFL trade period ends in drama

The AFL trade period's deadline day delivered more drama than ever — with a manager blowing up and a Hawks star suggesting Essendon is 'Alcatraz' on a social media post.

Tom Petroro points a finger at Hawthorn list bosses in a corporate suite

Published: ThuThu 16 Oct 2025 at 1:22amSource: ABC NewsTopic: AFLby Dean Bilton and Chris De Silva

Police officer drew gun on dog that killed meter reader, inquest hears

The inquest into the death of Kane Minion hears that investigators feared for their safety when visiting the property where the 2022 attack occurred.

A smiling dark-haired woman and a man, both wearing singlets in a wooden building.

Published: WedWed 15 Oct 2025 at 3:36amSource: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Dog Attacksby Alexandria Utting

'Covered in seaweed', shipwrecked skipper swims to pub to call for help

Authorities say they were concerned about the seaworthiness of a vessel that left port in Ballina early on Monday and broke apart less than 24 hours later off Kingscliff in northern NSW.

Published: TueTue 14 Oct 2025 at 6:13amSource: ABC North CoastTopic: Transport Accidents and Incidentsby Hannah Ross

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Great-grandmother skydives to celebrate 94th birthday

When you're an adult, birthdays aren't usually a big deal. But great grandmother Betty Gregory, chose an adrenalin-charged way to mark her 94th birthday. Story by Danielle Mahe with additional production by Josie Sargent.

A grinning woman gives the thumbs up during a tandem skydive.

Duration: 3 minutes 20 seconds

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Birthdaysby Danielle Mahe

From cancer to a spearfishing world record

In December 2024, Nikki Watt received a shock diagnosis. The avid spearfisher thought she might never dive again. Four months later, she'd break a world record with one of the world's biggest, fastest fish.

Duration: 10 minutes 49 seconds

Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Recreational Fishingby Mike Kermode

Doggy daycare saves the day

It could be the happiest, if not the most chaotic, school bus in Australia.

A dog smiles as it looks out of the window of a minivan at the blue sky.

Duration: 4 minutes 25 seconds

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Petsby Dominic Cansdale

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Swell Sculptures: A beach-side festival attracting country artists

Artists from rural and regional Australia exhibit at a major beach-side sculpture festival.

Duration: 11 minutes 19 seconds

Source: ABC News

Police are investigating the cause of a fire at Burleigh Headland.

Police are investigating a fire at Burleigh Headland.

Duration: 13 seconds

Source: ABC News

Stephen Cubis playing the piano.

Stephen Cubis, the man who was CEO of GIM Trading, plays the piano.

Duration: 1 minute 59 seconds

Source: ABC News

Gold Coast woman accused of faking pregnancy charged with fraud

A Gold Coast woman accused of falsely claiming to be pregnant in order to demand money from two men has been arrested and charged with 16 offences, including stalking. Supplied: Queensland Police Service

Duration: 33 seconds

Source: ABC News

Features

Tennis dreams come at a cost as you lose money even when you win

Cara Korhonen played on Rod Laver Arena when she was 10 years of age and is putting her blood, sweat and tears into setting foot on there again.

A female tennis player in white with racket stands beside her mother in grey.

Source: ABC RiverinaTopic: Tennisby Jess Scully

The Australian woman who spearfished a 162.5kg striped marlin

After a shock cancer diagnosis, Nikki Watt thought she'd never dive again. But now she's broken a spearfishing world record with a huge marlin.

A woman, wearing a snorkel and mask under water, next to a massive marlin.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Recreational Fishingby Mike Kermode

Former humanitarian aid worker runs across Iraq for refugees

Tim Buxton is returning to northern Iraq where he lived and worked during some of the region's most tumultuous times in recent history.

A man leans on a concrete wall with a refugee camp in the background.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Refugeesby Mark Rigby

Secret to ageing well for these Aussies is 'wearing out' not 'rusting out'

From Granny Grommets shredding waves on the Gold Coast to Fitzroy Fossils rowing their way into retirement, these ageing Aussies prove it's never too late to start fitness and fun.

A woman in a black long-sleeved surf rashie with a blue boogie board under her arm at the beach.

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Ageingby Aaron Kelly and Mark Rigby

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Voting now open for 2025 ABC Australian Insect of the Year

Will 2025 prove to be the year of the dragonfly? Or is "beetle-mania" set to make a return?

Six different insects cropped together into one image

Published: 3 Oct 2025Fri 3 Oct 2025 at 2:25amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Insects

Top 100 Books of the 21st Century

Book lovers, you’ve spoken — now it’s time to count them down. Tune in 18 + 19 October on ABC Radio National to see if your vote made it!

Published: 8 Oct 2025Wed 8 Oct 2025 at 4:29amSource: Radio

Know your ABCs in an emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

Letters A, B and C in pink, yellow and blue with small infographics of people completing emergency safety tasks

Published: 9 Dec 2024Mon 9 Dec 2024 at 5:23amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Published: 27 Aug 2024Tue 27 Aug 2024 at 4:23amSource: ABC BRISBANE

Qld Sport

The race that stops the world

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and H.G discuss the new player in the Australian car industry, Hastie Car Corporation. Gus Gould takes a selfie in the toilet and Bunnings Island is a reality, Loloata Island in PNG.

Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes 3 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: NRL

Powerchair footballers bid for sport's inclusion in Brisbane Paralympics

Powerchair footballers spin 180 degrees and kick the ball up to 50 kph. They want the "heart-pumping" sport included in the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics after it missed out on Paris.

the poweroos play powerchair football on court

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

Sydney Paralympic Games legacy still impacts athletes 25 years on

The Sydney Paralympic was a watershed moment for the Paralympic movement. A quarter of a century later, Kurt Fearnley, Louise Sauvage and Lisa Llorens reflect on the Games that changed everything.

Savauge is in a racing wheelchair, wears Australian jersey, cycling helmet, raises her hands in victory as she leads a race.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Paralympic Games

Adelaide downs Sydney as Roar coach sees son sent off on A-League opening night

Adelaide United begins its season with a 2-1 win over Sydney, while Brisbane coach Michael Valkanis sees son Dimitri sent off in the Roar's 1-0 defeat of Macarthur.

A group of soccer players in red celebrate a goal by jumping on each other.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: A-League Men

Qld News

Coroner finds snakebite death of 11yo boy preventable

The death of an 11-year-old Queensland boy from a snakebite may have been prevented had he received early medical attention, according to the findings of an inquest.

Snake bite victim Tristian Frahm holding a puppy

Source: ABC Southern QldTopic: Death and Dyingby Dan McCray

Electrician says she applied for 18 years before receiving apprenticeship

A woman who overcame a rare disease and another who spent two decades applying for apprenticeships have been recognised for excellence in their trades.

a woman in high vis stands arms folded in front of mining vehicle

Source: ABC North West QldTopic: Vocational Education and Trainingby Maddie Nixon and Abbey Halter

'I don't want to jinx it': WA growers start harvesting record crop

Farmers in Western Australia have begun harvesting a grain crop that could set a new record. It is a different story on the other side of the Nullabor though.

Source: LandlineTopic: Wheat Growingby Joanna Prendergast, Belinda Varischetti, Matt Brann and Tara de Landgrafft

Powerchair footballers bid for sport's inclusion in Brisbane Paralympics

Powerchair footballers spin 180 degrees and kick the ball up to 50 kph. They want the "heart-pumping" sport included in the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics after it missed out on Paris.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sportby Sarah Richards

National News

Ange Postecoglou sacked by Nottingham Forest after eight games

Nottingham Forest sacked the winless manager moments after their 3-0 defeat by Chelsea on Saturday local time, which left the club 17th in the standings and on the brink of slipping into the relegation zone.

ange postecoglou waves his hands in the air wearing a nottingham forest jacket

Published: 4m agoSat 18 Oct 2025 at 2:37pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: English Premier Leagueby Lewis Wiseman

Israel identifies remains of 10th hostage handed over by Hamas

Eliyahu Margalit's body was found after two bulldozers ploughed up pits in the earth in the city of Khan Younis.

Published: 4h agoSat 18 Oct 2025 at 9:52amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

Aussie eyeing breakthrough MotoGP podium at Phillip Island

Jack Miller qualifies in the front row for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix — the first Aussie to do so since Casey Stoner in 2012.

A race motorcyclist has his arm up in celebration while racing with helmet on and in purple clothes

Published: 6h agoSat 18 Oct 2025 at 8:31amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Motor Sports

Melham creates Caulfield Cup history after riding Half Yours to victory

Jamie Melham breaks new ground as the first female jockey to win the Caulfield Cup in its 149-year history, steering favourite Half Yours to victory in the $5 million handicap.

Jamie Melham holds aloft the Caulfield Cup after riding Half Yours to victory.

Published: 6h agoSat 18 Oct 2025 at 7:48amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Horse Racing

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Man on trial for landlord's murder was 'drunk' when he found her, court hears

Iron Series champ looking to add Gold to her list of accolades

Pets on planes trial takes first flight

Rental affordability report shows essential workers being priced out of housing

Five quick hits: Agents fume and clubs feud as AFL trade period ends in drama

Police officer drew gun on dog that killed meter reader, inquest hears

'Covered in seaweed', shipwrecked skipper swims to pub to call for help

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Great-grandmother skydives to celebrate 94th birthday

From cancer to a spearfishing world record

Doggy daycare saves the day

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Swell Sculptures: A beach-side festival attracting country artists

Police are investigating the cause of a fire at Burleigh Headland.

Stephen Cubis playing the piano.

Gold Coast woman accused of faking pregnancy charged with fraud

Tennis dreams come at a cost as you lose money even when you win

The Australian woman who spearfished a 162.5kg striped marlin

Former humanitarian aid worker runs across Iraq for refugees

Secret to ageing well for these Aussies is 'wearing out' not 'rusting out'

Voting now open for 2025 ABC Australian Insect of the Year

Top 100 Books of the 21st Century

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

The race that stops the world

Powerchair footballers bid for sport's inclusion in Brisbane Paralympics

Sydney Paralympic Games legacy still impacts athletes 25 years on

Adelaide downs Sydney as Roar coach sees son sent off on A-League opening night

Coroner finds snakebite death of 11yo boy preventable

Electrician says she applied for 18 years before receiving apprenticeship

'I don't want to jinx it': WA growers start harvesting record crop

Powerchair footballers bid for sport's inclusion in Brisbane Paralympics

Ange Postecoglou sacked by Nottingham Forest after eight games

Israel identifies remains of 10th hostage handed over by Hamas

Aussie eyeing breakthrough MotoGP podium at Phillip Island

Melham creates Caulfield Cup history after riding Half Yours to victory

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