Inside the libertarian city on a Caribbean island backed by Silicon Valley
ABC News Australiaby Lauren Day and Matt Henry·22 Aug 2026
Alice Chen opens a glass door and leads the way past a wall of stickers bearing slogans such as "Make Death Optional" and "Live on Bitcoin".
US mum was 'begging for help' before killing children, family testifies
ABC News Australia·22 Aug 2026
In October 2022, Lindsay Clancy messaged her mother: "Mom, will you please come up and stay with me for a bit? I'm really sick. Something is wrong."
Parents thrilled as 'bike gang' gets young boys off the couch
ABC News Australiaby Jackson Byrne·22 Aug 2026
The term "bike gang" is usually associated with Harley-Davidson motorcycles, tattoos and rule-breakers, but some young boys in South Australia's Riverland are offering a different take.
First-of-its-kind state funeral to be held in Bendigo for Russell Jack
ABC News Australiaby Nicole Ferrie·22 Aug 2026
In short: A state funeral for the founder of Bendigo's Golden Dragon Museum, Russell Jack AM, will be held on Saturday, August 29, at Bendigo's Ulumbarra Theatre from 11am.
TikTok to pay $559m in 'one of the largest' child privacy settlements
ABC News Australia·21 Aug 2026
In short: The US Department of Justice has announced a $559 million settlement with the video-sharing platform TikTok over concerns that it had violated children's online privacy.
Live: Smith given out on marginal DRS call as Australia hits the lead
ABC News Australiaby Simon Smale and Henry Hanson·21 Aug 2026
live Live: Aussie top order crumbles as Bangladesh fights back from horror morning Matt Renshaw, Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne all fall cheaply as Bangladesh fights back after being bowled out...
Lions coach 'feels sorry' for Swans as likely finals clash looms
ABC News Australia·21 Aug 2026
In short: Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan describes the Sydney Swans scandal as a "head-scratcher". The Lions are likely to play the Swans in a qualifying final at the SCG. What's next?
From Nhulunbuy to New York, the rare politician torn between two worlds
ABC News Australiaby Matt Garrick·21 Aug 2026
Eight years ago, at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, Yiŋiya Guyula took a message from the remote Northern Territory to the global stage.
Darcy died after a drunk driver collided with cattle. His mother wants answers
ABC News Australiaby Hayden Smith·21 Aug 2026
In short: Darcy Waud, 20, died last year after the car he was a passenger in collided with cattle and rolled on a country road in northern Tasmania.
History made as Tasmanian red wins top gong at prestigious wine show
ABC News Australiaby Lauren Bohane, David Claughton, and Michael Condon·21 Aug 2026
In short: The winner of the Sydney Royal Wine Show is Pooley Wines from Tasmania. The event is marking its 200th anniversary. What's next?
Tasmania warned of 'stress, burnout' as justice staff wellbeing service axed
ABC News Australiaby Lucy MacDonald·21 Aug 2026
In short: A decision to axe a safety and wellbeing service for Tasmanian justice department employees has received backlash, with critics saying "short-term" state budget pressures are undermining...
Inquiry into criminalising abuse that can 'make your life hell' hears from just one survivor
ABC News Australiaby Tahlia Roy·21 Aug 2026
In short: An ACT Legislative Assembly committee inquiry into proposed coercive control laws has completed a one-day hearing.
Argentina star hit with one of the biggest bans in World Cup history
ABC News Australia·21 Aug 2026
In short: Argentina's Leandro Paredes has been banned from playing for Argentina for 10 matches. Argentina defender Nahuel Molina was also handed a seven-match ban, while Thiago Almada was banned...
When hundreds of animals die from bird flu, what happens next?
ABC News Australiaby Patrick Finnerty·21 Aug 2026
In a matter of weeks, Australia has moved from its first mainland H5N1 bird flu detections to hundreds of confirmed cases and several wildlife mass mortality events from the disease.
'Bittersweet': Vulnerable moment becomes national prize-winning photo
ABC News Australiaby Lily Nothling·21 Aug 2026
In short: The National Photographic Portrait Prize has gone to artist Nathan Beard for his portrait of his aunt, who died before the announcement.
McKenna, Morris magic lifts Lions to vital big win over Pies
ABC News Australiaby Andrew McGarry·21 Aug 2026
Brisbane beats Collingwood by 10 goals as Logan Morris kicks eight, giving Lions control of third spot Brisbane Lions put the foot down against Collingwood, with magic from Conor McKenna and Logan...
Man accused of defrauding Indigenous community not of 'dishonest mind'
ABC News Australiaby Holly Richardson·21 Aug 2026
In short: The court has heard closing statements from both crown prosecutors and Mr Woosup's defence lawyers in the Cairns District Court.
Teenage boy charged with alleged murder of 13-year-old girl fronts court
ABC News Australiaby Tamara Clark·21 Aug 2026
In short: A teenage boy charged with murder has fronted a Children's Court. He allegedly killed 13-year-old girl Layla Jeffery in the west Victorian town of Donald.
Giant cuttlefish population down by 97pc, SA count shows
ABC News Australiaby Jenae Madden·21 Aug 2026
In short: The South Australian government has released this year's giant cuttlefish count from the Spencer Gulf.
Brisbane boys go back to back with stunning come-from-behind wins
ABC News Australiaby Jon Healy·21 Aug 2026
Broncos stun Raiders with comeback win, Dolphins take down Eels to improve top-four hopes Brisbane has mounted a stunning second-half fightback to deny Josh Papali'i a win in his final game at...
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