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Newest first · UTC+11:00Stranded travellers sleep at Sydney airport as US-Iran conflict closes Gulf airspace
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
· Doug Dingwall
‘Empty inside’: The Australian family fighting Italy for their ‘unschooled’ children
An Australian family who had their three children taken from them by Italian authorities because of their controversial upbringing has called on the Albanese government to intervene to help get them back.
· Amelia Adams, Natalie Clancy, Nichola Younger
Hannah Green wins in Singapore again as newly married Kiwi wins New Zealand Open
Australian repeats 2024 World Championship victory, while Daniel Hillier becomes first home winner in nine years, one week after his wedding
· Associated Press
Fire pip Lynx in overtime to win WNBL Championship
Alicia Froling (left) and Abbey Ellis celebrate the Fire's victory in the grand final series. (Getty Images: Sarah Reed)
Should Parramatta be filled with offices or rentals? The high-stakes tussle for space
As Parramatta’s skyline continues to push upward, a tug of war has emerged between city planners and developers over the CBD: what should space in the city centre be used for? Will it be a global engine for jobs, or used for high-rise housing?
· Ellie Busby
Don’t speak of support for war in my name
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US wins the Sydney leg of Sail GP, showing its class in light winds
Artemis SailGP Team helmed by Nathan Outteridge leads Red Bull Italy SailGP Team helmed by Phil Robertson, NORTHSTAR SailGP Team helmed by Giles Scott and Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team helmed by Dylan Fletcher in action on Race Day 1 of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney, Australia. Saturday, Feb. 28 …
Every public student granted access to ‘gifted’ education programs
More than 750,000 students in comprehensive public schools will be able to access specialist gifted programs this year, as part of a major overhaul designed to ensure the needs of high-potential students are being met beyond prestigious selective options.
· Christopher Harris
Perth terror accused revealed as former Catholic schoolboy and labourer
Jayson Joseph Michaels worked at a gravel business in Bindoon for a few months. (Facebook)
· Daryna Zadvirna
Australia v Philippines: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 – live
Updates as Matildas host football tournament opener in Perth
· Joey Lynch
Injury crisis hits Matildas as Asian Cup gets underway in Perth
The 2026 Women's Asian Cup is finally upon us, with the Matildas taking on the Philippines in the tournament opener at Perth Stadium.
· Henry Hanson
Sam Kerr fires Australia to victory over the Philippines in Asian Cup opener
Kerr gave Australia the perfect start in Perth. (Getty Images: Janelle St Pierre)
· Henry Hanson
Retirement likely as Steven May prepares to meet with Melbourne teammates
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· Michael Gleeson
How 73 years of history led to an overwhelming attack and leader's assassination
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Daniel Jeffrey
Australian Hannah Green wins HSBC Women’s World Championship by a stroke
Hannah Green of Australia reacts on the green during the HSBC Women’s World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Suhaimi Abdullah)
Late signing shines as North Melbourne beat mid-strength Magpies in thriller
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· Peter Ryan
Supporting ‘illegal aggression’ against Iran ‘the worst thing’ Australia could do, international law experts say
Ben Saul says ‘rolling over’ after Israel and US attack is counterproductive for middle powers because it undermines rules-based order
· Tom Mcilroy
Cliff-hanger derby caps Rugby League's return to Las Vegas in pursuit of new American fans
Bulldogs Stephen Crichton, center, is congratulated by teammates after kicking the winning field goal in extra time during the Australia National Rugby League game between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the St George-Illawarra Dragons in Las Vegas, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)
‘Sweet and sour’ moment as Iranian-Australians celebrate amid uncertainty
Like many in the Iranian community in Sydney, Mohammad Hashemi has mixed emotions.
· Mostafa Rachwani, Rachel Eddie
Iranian Australians celebrate death of supreme leader and dream with ‘quiet anticipation’ of regime change
After Israel and US launch strikes against Iran, people in Australia fear for their loved ones, noting ‘missiles don’t understand who the enemy is’
· Adeshola Ore
Kalyn Ponga inspires Newcastle to Las Vegas NRL win over North Queensland
Knights beat Cowboys 28-18 in season-opener at Allegiant Stadium
· Australian Associated Press
Forget city chaos: Peace-seekers pick their own sunflowers in a country field
If you tip-toe through the fields at Pick Your Own Sunflowers, you’re sure to stumble on social media enthusiasts taking selfies.
· Carolyn Webb
Potential oil price hike could impact petrol cost in Australia
Motorists in Australia are being urged to fill up with fuel before a potential rise in the price of crude oil flows through to the bowser.The US and Israeli strikes on Iran are raising concerns that retaliations in the Middle East could disrupt the flow of oil, which is heavily dependent on the Strait of Hormuz.Iran…
· Richard Wood
Daniel Hillier holds out Lucas Herbert to win the New Zealand Open
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealander Daniel Hillier held off a late charge from Australian Lucas Herbert Sunday to defend his overnight lead and to win the 105th New Zealand Open by two shots.
Pelicans hilan 4ta victoria, 115-105 ante Jazz, pero perderían a Williamson
DeAndre Jordan (6) y Zion Williamson, de los Pelicans de Nueva Orleans, charlan durante el partido ante el Jazz de Utah, el sábado 28 de febrero de 2026 (AP Foto/Rob Gray)
Women’s Asian Cup: Iran team trying to focus on football, as US, Israel bomb country
Iran squad arrived in Australia days before regime-change assault killed country’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
· Agence France-Presse
Homegrown hero set to headline Perth UFC event
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to Perth this year with a homegrown talent set to headline the event.
· Michael Philipps
How AI is levelling the playing field in the search for our next Olympians
Topic:Sports Industry
· Annabel Bowles
By Annabel Bowles
Annabel Bowles is a journalist and digital producer with the ABC's national news desk, based in Brisbane.
Travel plans disrupted by the war? Your insurer is unlikely to help
The closure of one of the world’s busiest regions for international airline traffic has caused massive disruption to travel plans for thousands of Australian passengers – and travel insurance is unlikely to cover the costs involved.
· Michael Gebicki, Craig Platt
Dubai Airport damaged in reported strike, four hurt
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Sarah Swain
Australian Iranians gather to celebrate death of Iran's supreme leader
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
Australia v India: third women’s one-day cricket international – live
Updates from the ODI at Bellerive Oval in Hobart
· Megan Maurice, Geoff Lemon
Will my flight be cancelled? What to know about conflict in the Middle East and flight plans
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Emily Bennett
The Bali shooting murder trial that allegedly began with a 'Mr X'
Mevlut Coskun and Paea I Middlemore Tupou have been on trial after a Melbourne father was shot dead last year. (ABC News)
· Tim Swanston
‘You can tell I’m not steering’: Self-driving Teslas hit Australian roads
Most Australian motorists may not realise that recently a growing fleet of fully self-driving Teslas has been zooming past them in traffic.
· Elias Visontay
At WBC, Aussies eye another strong showing — and no self-inflicted wounds
Dave Nilsson can see the question coming like a fastball down the middle. The former catcher — one of the scant few to have worn the mask in both MLB and NPB — leans forward in his chair and lets out a chuckle.
· Jason Coskrey
She cared for her ailing husband for years. There was a sting waiting in his will
A woman who cared for her ailing husband for years before his death, including periods where she stopped work, has lost a court bid to secure a share of his $1.9 million estate.
· Michaela Whitbourn
Family of champion Australian athlete stranded in Middle East amid war chaos
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· Frances Howe
O Canada, O Albanese: This middle power roars as Australia’s exemplar
March 1, 2026 — 1:30pm
· George Brandis
Albanese says Australia supports the US taking action against Iran
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LNP expands ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws with 12 new offences
Twelve new offences will be added to the Crisafulli government’s “adult crime, adult time” laws when Queensland parliament meets this week, the premier announced on Sunday.
· Cameron Atfield
National Rugby League venture to Las Vegas growing game, plus profit
LAS VEGAS — The National Rugby League’s venture here has the distinct feel of exactly what the NFL has been doing for the past several years, taking games to England, Mexico, Germany, Spain and this year for the first time, Australia.
· Mark Cannizzaro
Sienna survived childhood cancer. Then, her heart began to fail
Sienna Howkins is one of 16 people in Queensland who received a heart transplant last year (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
· Janelle Miles
JBy Janelle Miles
Janelle Miles is a health reporter with ABC News in Queensland. She's previously covered three Olympic Games as a sports writer and has won awards for her swimming, health and feature writing.
Aussie teams make a hot start in Super Rugby, turning the tables on the Kiwis
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Unbeaten starts to the Super Rugby season by the ACT Brumbies and New South Wales Waratahs have provided a boost to Australian rugby a year out from a home World Cup.
· Steve Mcmorran
PBy Penny Travers
Penny Travers (nee McLintock) has been working as a digital reporter and producer at ABC Canberra since 2007. She began her career with the ABC in 2003 working as a radio news reporter in Toowoomba. After also working in Rockhampton, she joined the ABC's online team in Brisbane working as a presenter-producer. Penny…