General news

• Australia has a housing shortage but builders are still collapsing. Why?

  08-09-2026 04:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Owing about $3.4 billion to private lenders, Bathla's voluntary administration has thrown the construction of more than 2,000 apartments into limbo, while jeopardising a further pipeline of 14,000 homes.
  
  Read more

• Foreign 'AI slopaganda' network targets Australian politicians

  08-09-2026 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Dozens of Australian politicians have been deepfaked by a "foreign influence" network operating on Facebook, and researchers say there are many more just like it.
  
  Read more

• Anthony Albanese held undeclared honorary membership to golf club awarded $6 million

  08-09-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held an honorary membership to the Marrickville Golf Club in his seat, which was promised $6 million at the 2025 election through an invite-only scheme, and which Mr Albanese has not declared.
  
  Read more

• What could your social media feeds look like without the algorithm?

  08-09-2026 20:55 via abc.net.au
  
  The government wants to give social media users more control over their feeds. But what steps already exist for users to curate what they see online? 
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Government to stop super being drained through fraud

  08-09-2026 20:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Perpetrators of domestic violence would be punished rather than rewarded for their actions when committing abuse against their former partners through the tax and super systems.
  
  Read more

• Student visa refusals hit 10-year high, shattering dreams

  08-09-2026 20:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's student visa refusal rate hits a 10-year high, with countries such as Nepal and India facing rejections of more than 40 per cent.
  
  Read more

• 'Battery cowboys' accused of gaming taxpayer-funded scheme

  08-09-2026 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Almost 100 whistleblower tip-offs claim dodgy operators are rorting a multi-billion-dollar taxpayer-funded solar battery program by mocking up installs, forging signatures and using unlicensed tradies for cash jobs.
  
  Read more

• Quiz: We're taking you around the world in 10 questions

  08-09-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Where would you find the Big Penguin? And Vientiane is the capital of which South-East Asian country?
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Colin from Accounts star leads new thriller set in bushranger country

  08-09-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian actor has spent the year wrapping up the show he co-created and starring in The Devil Wears Prada 2. Now, he leads a local thriller.
  
  Read more

• Australia records worst-ever maths and reading scores in global test

  08-09-2026 09:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian students have recorded their lowest-ever scores in maths and reading in international testing, but improved on their science results.
  
  Read more

• Popovic knocked back four-year Socceroos contract extension

  08-09-2026 09:19 via abc.net.au
  
  Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has revealed he turned down a four-year contract offer from Football Australia (FA) to take the team through to the 2030 World Cup.
  
  Read more

• Australians could get the power to switch off social media algorithms

  08-09-2026 08:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Labor wants to make social media platforms proactively reduce foreseeable harms while giving users control over whether algorithms shape their feeds. 
  
  Read more

• Landmark study exposes scale of brain injury crisis in rugby league

  08-09-2026 07:30 via abc.net.au
  
  A study finds 31 former rugby league players have been diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
  
  Read more

• Degenerative brain disease found in 31 former rugby league players

  08-09-2026 07:30 via abc.net.au
  
  A study finds 31 former rugby league players have been diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
  
  Read more

• Cricket Australia agrees to bring private investment to Big Bash

  08-09-2026 06:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Cricket Australia agrees to bring private investment into the Big Bash League, starting with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades.
  
  Read more

• Breaking: Cricket Australia agrees to bring private investment to Big Bash

  08-09-2026 06:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Cricket Australia agrees to bring private investment into the Big Bash League, starting with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades.
  
  Read more

• Lion turns down monster offer from rival, Saint demands trade

  08-09-2026 05:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane Lions premiership hero Zac Bailey re-signs with the reigning premiers, ending a long-running saga about whether he would move to Adelaide.
  
  Read more

• Lion turns down monster offer from rival as Saint demands trade

  08-09-2026 05:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane Lions premiership hero Zac Bailey re-signs with the reigning premiers, ending a long-running saga about whether he would move to Adelaide.
  
  Read more

• Why are Bathla and other home builders collapsing?

  08-09-2026 04:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Owing about $3.4 billion to private lenders, Bathla's voluntary administration has thrown the construction of more than 2,000 apartments into limbo, while jeopardising a further pipeline of 14,000 homes.
  
  Read more

• Live: Waitlists, distance, or no bulk billing: Have your say on healthcare barriers

  08-09-2026 03:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Whether you are battling high costs, long distances or stretching waitlists, many Australians have told us that accessing health care is becoming harder than ever.
  
  Read more

• Live: Are you struggling to access basic health care? Have your say

  08-09-2026 03:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Whether you are battling high costs, long distances or stretching waitlists, many Australians have told us that accessing health care is becoming harder than ever.
  
  Read more

• Under pressure to explain super policy, Joyce says he is 'not Jesus Christ'

  08-09-2026 02:07 via abc.net.au
  
  The One Nation Treasury spokesperson sidesteps questions about modelling the inflationary impact of the proposal, saying Australians are "not stupid" and can manage their own money.
  
  Read more

• Live: Building company collapse exposes private credit issues

  07-09-2026 23:42 via abc.net.au
  
  The Bathla Group collapse exposes private credit issues and oil is up on Middle East tensions. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
  Read more

• Live: ASX down, building company collapse exposes private credit issues

  07-09-2026 23:42 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market has fallen as oil prices jump to seven-week high after flare-up in US-Iran tensions. The Bathla Group collapse exposes private credit issues and oil is up on Middle East tensions. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
  Read more

• Live: Super for housing under review: Bragg

  07-09-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Andrew Bragg says the Coalition is continuing to look at ways people could use their superannuation to help them afford a home. Follow live. 
  
  Read more

• Live: Lambie fires up, demands a 'leash' be put around big tech

  07-09-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  A fired-up Jacqui Lambie has demanded the government "put a leash around" big tech and legislate an opt-in scheme for social media algorithms. Follow live.
  
  Read more

• Live: Joyce says Australians who 'have a brain' won't take from super unless needed

  07-09-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Barnaby Joyce has defended One Nation's superannuation plan, saying "people are not stupid" and won't take money from their funds unless they really need it. Follow live.
  
  Read more

• Gas crisis divides industry amid claims culprit getting away 'scot-free'

  07-09-2026 21:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Cracks are appearing in the facade of the gas industry's solidarity and all fingers are pointing towards one player.
  
  Read more

• 'Serious pork-barrelling': Fears Labor may have misused millions last election

  07-09-2026 20:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The Centre for Public Integrity warns that the federal government appears to have pork-barrelled a $560 million "invitation-only" fund, directing the vast majority to safe Labor seats and marginal seats it wanted to win.
  
  Read more

• Fears Labor may have misused millions last election

  07-09-2026 20:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The Centre for Public Integrity warns that the federal government appears to have pork-barrelled a $560 million "invitation-only" fund, directing the vast majority to safe Labor seats and marginal seats it wanted to win.
  
  Read more

Follow @ausgeneralnews on Twitter!