ABC News Bot (unofficial)
@abcnewsbot.bsky.social
Posting ABC News stories from the "Just In" page every ten minutes.
🤖 Bot account 🤖 Replies and DMs not monitored.
Not an official ABC account. Still fixing the bugs. Complaints to @francismarkham.work
🤖 Bot account 🤖 Replies and DMs not monitored.
Not an official ABC account. Still fixing the bugs. Complaints to @francismarkham.work
Americans are posting sunny social media dispatches about their new lives in Australia, but there is something more revealing underneath.
'I'm an American living in Australia': Inside a revealing trend
Americans are posting sunny social media dispatches about their new lives in Australia, but there is something more revealing underneath.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Americans are posting sunny social media dispatches about their new lives in Australia, but there is something more revealing underneath.
Emerson Jones gave a glimpse of her potential at the Brisbane International, with her 2026 season getting underway in promising fashion.
Australian teenager Jones targeting massive rankings jump in 2026
Emerson Jones gave a glimpse of her potential at the Brisbane International, with her 2026 season getting underway in promising fashion.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Emerson Jones gave a glimpse of her potential at the Brisbane International, with her 2026 season getting underway in promising fashion.
Rangers in the Northern Territory have caught an average of a crocodile per day in the first week of 2026, including one measuring 4.9 metres pulled from waters near a popular swimming spot.
NT rings in new year with a crocodile captured each day so far
Rangers in the Northern Territory have caught an average of a crocodile per day in the first week of 2026, including one measuring 4.9 metres pulled from waters near a popular swimming spot.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Rangers in the Northern Territory have caught an average of a crocodile per day in the first week of 2026, including one measuring 4.9 metres pulled from waters near a popular swimming spot.
The Aussie market is set to open lower as the price of gold and oil drop. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Live: ASX to slip, as gold and oil prices trade lower
The Aussie market is set to open lower as the price of gold and oil drop. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 8:28 PM
The Aussie market is set to open lower as the price of gold and oil drop. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
World number four Coco Gauff describes Maya Joint as a "great talent" ahead of a potential match-up against the 19-year-old Australian at the United Cup.
Two-time major winner Gauff heaps praise on rising Aussie star Joint
World number four Coco Gauff describes Maya Joint as a "great talent" ahead of a potential match-up against the 19-year-old Australian at the United Cup.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 8:18 PM
World number four Coco Gauff describes Maya Joint as a "great talent" ahead of a potential match-up against the 19-year-old Australian at the United Cup.
The ancient sport of tug of war is being kept alive in Brisbane by an enthusiastic team, and some are calling for it to return to the Olympics.
The Brisbane team pulling together to keep an ancient sport alive
The ancient sport of tug of war is being kept alive in Brisbane by an enthusiastic team, and some are calling for it to return to the Olympics.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 8:08 PM
The ancient sport of tug of war is being kept alive in Brisbane by an enthusiastic team, and some are calling for it to return to the Olympics.
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by police during a siege on the NSW Central Coast overnight.
Man fatally shot by NSW Police after stand-off lasting almost six hours
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by police during a siege on the NSW Central Coast overnight.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 8:08 PM
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by police during a siege on the NSW Central Coast overnight.
A tropical low has been declared over the Coral Sea and it is expected to move towards the Far North Queensland coast over the next few days. The bureau said there is a moderate chance it could develop into a tropical cyclone.
Far North Queensland braces for a deluge of rain and possible cyclone
A tropical low has been declared over the Coral Sea and it is expected to move towards the Far North Queensland coast over the next few days. The bureau said there is a moderate chance it could develop into a tropical cyclone.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 7:58 PM
A tropical low has been declared over the Coral Sea and it is expected to move towards the Far North Queensland coast over the next few days. The bureau said there is a moderate chance it could develop into a tropical cyclone.
Despite parts of Australia experiencing the worst heatwave conditions since the 2019-20 Black Summer, people can still be spotted braving the hot weather to go for a run. Should they be doing this?
Is it safe to exercise outside during hot weather amid heatwave?
Despite parts of Australia experiencing the worst heatwave conditions since the 2019-20 Black Summer, people can still be spotted braving the hot weather to go for a run. Should they be doing this?
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Despite parts of Australia experiencing the worst heatwave conditions since the 2019-20 Black Summer, people can still be spotted braving the hot weather to go for a run. Should they be doing this?
In today's timelines quiz, your challenge is to guess which historic event of the 20th century came first.
ABC timelines quiz: From Einstein to the Hindenburg, Sputnik to Harry Potter, pick which came first
In today's timelines quiz, your challenge is to guess which historic event of the 20th century came first.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 7:48 PM
In today's timelines quiz, your challenge is to guess which historic event of the 20th century came first.
The number of livestock found dead across north-west Queensland is expected to rise, but for already devastated producers, a potential cyclone brings the threat of more rain.
Cattle producers reeling with 29,000 stock loss, and more rain coming
The number of livestock found dead across north-west Queensland is expected to rise, but for already devastated producers, a potential cyclone brings the threat of more rain.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The number of livestock found dead across north-west Queensland is expected to rise, but for already devastated producers, a potential cyclone brings the threat of more rain.
The derailment of a freight train on a key section of railway in South Australia is affecting all transcontinental train services as heatwave conditions in the area impact the pace of recovery works.
A derailed freight train shuts a key railway line. Here's what we know
The derailment of a freight train on a key section of railway in South Australia is affecting all transcontinental train services as heatwave conditions in the area impact the pace of recovery works.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
The derailment of a freight train on a key section of railway in South Australia is affecting all transcontinental train services as heatwave conditions in the area impact the pace of recovery works.
A decade-old Labor fundraiser at the centre of allegations that NSW Premier Chris Minns conspired to evade a state donations law was reported at the time as a much bigger event than official records suggest, the ABC can reveal.
'A bunch of cash': The big little fundraiser causing problems for the NSW premier
A decade-old Labor fundraiser at the centre of allegations that NSW Premier Chris Minns conspired to evade a state donations law was reported at the time as a much bigger event than official records suggest, the ABC can reveal.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
A decade-old Labor fundraiser at the centre of allegations that NSW Premier Chris Minns conspired to evade a state donations law was reported at the time as a much bigger event than official records suggest, the ABC can reveal.
Paul Silva says he plans to defy NSW's new protest restrictions to rally against Indigenous deaths in custody.
First Nations rally organiser vows to defy 'inhumane' NSW protest laws
Paul Silva says he plans to defy NSW's new protest restrictions to rally against Indigenous deaths in custody.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Paul Silva says he plans to defy NSW's new protest restrictions to rally against Indigenous deaths in custody.
Donald Trump has made it clear he's departing from decades of US foreign policy norms, and once-close allies are now questioning what it could mean for them.
NATO's latest threat could be coming from within
Donald Trump has made it clear he's departing from decades of US foreign policy norms, and once-close allies are now questioning what it could mean for them.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Donald Trump has made it clear he's departing from decades of US foreign policy norms, and once-close allies are now questioning what it could mean for them.
A breeze will bring a brief reprieve for coastal areas of Victoria and South Australia today before the heat and fire danger ramps up again tomorrow.
State-by-state breakdown of the heatwave as a 47C day looms for some
A breeze will bring a brief reprieve for coastal areas of Victoria and South Australia today before the heat and fire danger ramps up again tomorrow.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 7:08 PM
A breeze will bring a brief reprieve for coastal areas of Victoria and South Australia today before the heat and fire danger ramps up again tomorrow.
"Mission accomplished: we got him," began the triumphant tweet from Mexico's then-president Enrique Peña Nieto.
'Mission accomplished': The day 'El Chapo' was captured
"Mission accomplished: we got him," began the triumphant tweet from Mexico's then-president Enrique Peña Nieto.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
"Mission accomplished: we got him," began the triumphant tweet from Mexico's then-president Enrique Peña Nieto.
Emergency warnings remain in place as out-of-control blazes continue to burn in Victoria ahead of "catastrophic" fire conditions on Friday.
Emergency warnings remain for multiple bushfires across Victoria
Emergency warnings remain in place as out-of-control blazes continue to burn in Victoria ahead of "catastrophic" fire conditions on Friday.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Emergency warnings remain in place as out-of-control blazes continue to burn in Victoria ahead of "catastrophic" fire conditions on Friday.
A Tasmanian woman who was forced to give up her newborn daughter in 1969 says information released about a planned redress scheme has made her feel worthless.
Survivors 'flabbergasted' by handling of forced adoption redress scheme
A Tasmanian woman who was forced to give up her newborn daughter in 1969 says information released about a planned redress scheme has made her feel worthless.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 6:18 PM
A Tasmanian woman who was forced to give up her newborn daughter in 1969 says information released about a planned redress scheme has made her feel worthless.
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis's doubles campaign at the Brisbane International has come to an end after an entertaining tie break decider against France.
Tie break defeat spells end for Special Ks at Brisbane International
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis's doubles campaign at the Brisbane International has come to an end after an entertaining tie break decider against France.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis's doubles campaign at the Brisbane International has come to an end after an entertaining tie break decider against France.
The vessel has been evading an American blockade near Venezuela, multiple US news outlets are reporting.
Breaking: US forces reportedly try to board Russian-flagged oil tanker
The vessel has been evading an American blockade near Venezuela, multiple US news outlets are reporting.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
The vessel has been evading an American blockade near Venezuela, multiple US news outlets are reporting.
Significant police resources are being deployed to the area after the gunman discharged the weapon, police say.
Breaking: Man reportedly fires gun in vicinity of WA town
Significant police resources are being deployed to the area after the gunman discharged the weapon, police say.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Significant police resources are being deployed to the area after the gunman discharged the weapon, police say.
South-east Australia has sweltered through its hottest day in years as firefighters in Victoria continue to battle multiple out-of-control blazes.
Hottest day in years recorded as bushfire warnings remain
South-east Australia has sweltered through its hottest day in years as firefighters in Victoria continue to battle multiple out-of-control blazes.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 8:38 AM
South-east Australia has sweltered through its hottest day in years as firefighters in Victoria continue to battle multiple out-of-control blazes.
The precautionary measure is over concerns that the product could contain a toxin that can cause food poisoning symptoms.
Nestlé recalls select batches of Alfamino infant formula
The precautionary measure is over concerns that the product could contain a toxin that can cause food poisoning symptoms.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 8:38 AM
The precautionary measure is over concerns that the product could contain a toxin that can cause food poisoning symptoms.
A foreign national has his visa cancelled and is facing deportation from Australia, amid claims of links to the "White Australia" movement.
Breaking: UK citizen described as 'good friend' by White Australia movement to be deported
A foreign national has his visa cancelled and is facing deportation from Australia, amid claims of links to the "White Australia" movement.
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2026 at 8:28 AM
A foreign national has his visa cancelled and is facing deportation from Australia, amid claims of links to the "White Australia" movement.