2025-12-29 00:00 ABC National News There's never been a more important time for transparency and trust. ABC News brings you the day's top stories and latest news, with more reporters to tell you what's going on and why it matters. Presented by Joe O'Brien. 00:30 Back Roads Back Roads heads to Queensland's Great Keppel Island. Once a paradise for partygoers, Heather Ewart meets the locals looking for a better way to share their pristine backyard with the rest of the world. 01:00 ABC News Tonight The latest breaking news and a comprehensive roundup of today's best stories from across Australia's states and regions. With reporters in more places ABC News tells the stories that matter to you. Presented by Manny Tsigas. 01:30 Australian Story Adopted by an Australian couple 50 years ago, Sue-Yen Luiten is cycling through Vietnam with DNA kits in a last-ditch effort to find family. 02:00 ABC News Manny Tsigas presents the latest from ABC News, following today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport and weather you need across the summer holidays. 02:29 Foreign Correspondent US President Donald Trump said one way or another America is going to own the Danish territory of Greenland. Its strategic location and rare minerals make it hot property. 03:00 ABC Nightly News Know the latest on the day's top stories, breaking news and the issues and events that matter to you. Manny Tsigas brings you updated information from our unrivalled network of reporters across Australia and around the globe. 03:29 Ghosts of Saigon As the Vietnam War neared its chaotic end, thousands of children were evacuated. Some arrived in Australia through Operation Babylift. This documentary traces the emotional journey of those adopted into Australian families. 04:30 ABC Late News Manny Tsigas presents the latest from ABC News, following today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport and weather you need across the summer holidays. 04:45 Four Corners Bunnings has become one of Australia's most dominant and profitable retailers. Critics say it's a corporate predator systematically picking off independents, shutting down competition and abusing its dominance. 05:30 Culture By Design Design has the power to bring people together, solve local challenges, and foster shared experiences. Discover how community influences design with stories from Mumbai, Central Java and Yogyakarta. 06:00 DW News The latest international news and the day's top stories from a European perspective. Our broadcast partner DW brings you live coverage from Berlin with updated reports and expert analysis on the big global issues and events. 06:30 Landline The future of Wagyu in Australia; Breeding dairy cattle for heat tolerance; and a
