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The leading news at lunchtime. Ros Childs brings you the day's top stories and the latest news as it unfolds, with reporters in the community across Australia and around the world reporting on the issues that matter to you.

Costa and Tammy explore the plants and gardens of Indonesia, one of Australia's nearest neighbours. This incredible island nation is one of the most biodiverse places on earth, filled with unique species found nowhere else.

Twelve home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker.

There is no more iconic Australian city than Sydney. In this episode, we won't just be exploring iconic dishes - we'll be meeting iconic people too.

In our second instalment of Mana Wave, we speak with athletes trialling with Moana Pasifika as they experience the world of elite sports. We also hear from emerging talent in the women's rugby league space.

From hanging out backstage with Filipino TikTok star Nurse John, to the history of Indonesia's golden era of horror, catch up on some of the best stories from Asia News Week in 2025 with host Yvonne Yong.

Travel across Australia and discover the culture, food and special historical ties that Indonesia and Australia share. Delve into the connections as we highlight the rich Indonesian influences found in Australian communities.

Back Roads heads to Timber Creek in the Top End where guest presenter Kristy O'Brien finds an unlikely partnership is creating positive spin offs for the town and meets locals who've found love in the most unexpected places.

Watch Fijian sensation Ju Ben, perform a fusion of musical genres and powerful storytelling at Pacific break 2024, live from Fiji.

Costa and Tammy explore the plants and gardens of Indonesia, one of Australia's nearest neighbours. This incredible island nation is one of the most biodiverse places on earth, filled with unique species found nowhere else.

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.

There is no more iconic Australian city than Sydney. In this episode, we won't just be exploring iconic dishes - we'll be meeting iconic people too.

Twelve home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker.

There's never been a more important time to stay in touch with what's going on in our world. Manny Tsigas presents the latest global news from ABC News correspondents plus interviews with experts and guests. (Final for 2025).

In our second instalment of Mana Wave, we speak with athletes trialling with Moana Pasifika as they experience the world of elite sports. We also hear from emerging talent in the women's rugby league space.

The arrival of pay TV changes cricket. Innovate ideas in player development, the commercialisation of the game and the arrival of a group of once in a generation players level-ups the sport like never before.

Democracies operate according to rules, but they also change. Sometimes at the hands of visionary or power-hungry leaders, sometimes in response to external forces, and sometimes as a result of people power. (Final).

Follow the latest on today's news, covering what's happening and why it matters. ABC News has reporters across Australia and around the globe to bring you the news you need to know. Presented by Craig Smart in Perth.

There's never been a more important time to stay in touch with what's going on in our world. Manny Tsigas presents the latest global news from ABC News correspondents plus interviews with experts and guests. (Final for 2025).

Costa and Tammy explore the plants and gardens of Indonesia, one of Australia's nearest neighbours. This incredible island nation is one of the most biodiverse places on earth, filled with unique species found nowhere else.

Twelve home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker.

Follow the latest on today's news, covering what's happening and why it matters. ABC News has reporters across Australia and around the globe to bring you the news you need to know. Presented by Craig Smart in Perth.

Democracies operate according to rules, but they also change. Sometimes at the hands of visionary or power-hungry leaders, sometimes in response to external forces, and sometimes as a result of people power. (Final).

There's never been a more important time to stay in touch with what's going on in our world. Manny Tsigas presents the latest global news from ABC News correspondents plus interviews with experts and guests. (Final for 2025).

At the Maliks, 10-year-old Jack wants a smartphone, but Mum and Dad are stalling. In the real world, Kate meets cognitive neuroscientist Mark Williams, who believes smartphones are sapping kids' ability to pay attention.

Start your weekend informed and up-to-date. Fauziah Ibrahim and Johanna Nicholson bring you the latest news, interviews, politics, culture, weather and global affairs. Plus sport with Jared Coote.

Start your weekend informed and up-to-date. Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim bring you the latest news, interviews, politics, culture, weather and global affairs. Plus sport with Jared Coote.

Jim Maxwell bowls an over of memories with his six favourite Ashes Moments. The final one comes from 2005 at Edgbaston, as England claimed an astonishing victory that spawned the iconic Brett Lee/Andrew Flintoff photo.

Melissa Mackay presents the latest from ABC News on the weekend bringing you today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport, weather and information.

Charles prepares for his very first second date; Dianne is anxious to meet her date; Liv meets a young man at the beach for her first ever date; Olivia meets her date for mini-golf as their connection continues to grow.

At the Maliks, 10-year-old Jack wants a smartphone, but Mum and Dad are stalling. In the real world, Kate meets cognitive neuroscientist Mark Williams, who believes smartphones are sapping kids' ability to pay attention.

Bondi Icebergs is the most photographed pool in the world. For nearly a century this spectacular 50 metre stretch of sparkling blue at the southern end of Bondi Beach has occupied a special corner in the hearts of millions.

Talia visits Ntaria, birthplace of renowned artist, Albert Namatjira. Uncle Conrad Ratara shares a dreaming story about Palm Valley, an oasis deep in the heart of the desert. What is the mystery behind its existence?

Ernie hits the dirt roads and river crossings of Kununurra, Rae catches up with a young Tasmanian marine scientist and Aaron gets a lesson on the skill of etching with a talented artist..

It's 'sweet'! It's where the heart is! Yes, it's the Home. Tony Armstrong opens the front door onto some of our best-known, strangest, and daggiest icons inspired by all things domestic.

Food presenter Khanh Ong, cook Asma and Adam are in for a soup-erb night in the kitchen, making soulful soups for Refugee Week!

Comedian Colin Lane goes rogue in his quest to learn a simple Asian dish.

There's never been a more important time for transparency and trust. ABC News brings you today's top stories and latest news, with more reporters to tell you what's going on and why it matters. Presented by Meredith Sheehan.

At the Maliks, 10-year-old Jack wants a smartphone, but Mum and Dad are stalling. In the real world, Kate meets cognitive neuroscientist Mark Williams, who believes smartphones are sapping kids' ability to pay attention.

Outback students scattered across sheep and cattle properties overcome distance, drought and disability to put on a show from home as they realise their dreams, dancing, bull-riding and lawn bowling towards the big night.

It's 'sweet'! It's where the heart is! Yes, it's the Home. Tony Armstrong opens the front door onto some of our best-known, strangest, and daggiest icons inspired by all things domestic.

In 1999 a young American dumped his bicycle and walked out into the Great Sandy Desert in remote northern Australia. Why did he go out in the wilderness alone? And how do you search for someone who doesn't want to be found?

Democracies operate according to rules, but they also change. Sometimes at the hands of visionary or power-hungry leaders, sometimes in response to external forces, and sometimes as a result of people power. (Final).

At the Maliks, 10-year-old Jack wants a smartphone, but Mum and Dad are stalling. In the real world, Kate meets cognitive neuroscientist Mark Williams, who believes smartphones are sapping kids' ability to pay attention.

Bondi Icebergs is the most photographed pool in the world. For nearly a century this spectacular 50 metre stretch of sparkling blue at the southern end of Bondi Beach has occupied a special corner in the hearts of millions.

It's 'sweet'! It's where the heart is! Yes, it's the Home. Tony Armstrong opens the front door onto some of our best-known, strangest, and daggiest icons inspired by all things domestic.

The arrival of pay TV changes cricket. Innovate ideas in player development, the commercialisation of the game and the arrival of a group of once in a generation players level-ups the sport like never before.

Ease into your Sunday as Fauziah Ibrahim and Johanna Nicholson bring you an engaging mix of the latest news, information, analysis, interviews, politics, global affairs, culture and weather. Plus sport with Jared Coote.

Ease into your Sunday with an engaging mix of news, updated information, analysis, interviews, politics and weather. Presented by Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim, plus sport with Jared Coote.

Dreaming Big is a documentary about gifted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youths on the cusp of becoming Australia's next generation of sports stars.

In our second instalment of Mana Wave, we speak with athletes trialling with Moana Pasifika as they experience the world of elite sports. We also hear from emerging talent in the women's rugby league space.

Melissa Mackay presents the latest from ABC News on the weekend bringing you today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport, weather and information.

Melissa Mackay presents the latest from ABC News on the weekend bringing you today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport, weather and information.

Palisa Anderson explores the native ingredients around Byron Bay, collecting pipis with local Indigenous woman Arabella and tasting a fish dish with emu egg Thermidor sauce, cooked by chef Josh Lewis of Fleet Restaurant.

In a high-stakes showdown between Team Collie and Team Kelpie, our six participants and their pups step through the five-month assessment tasks. They grapple with training challenges and personal bonds as surprises unfold.

Tasmania is a world lost in time, an isolated pocket of Gondwana-era forests and Jurassic mountains sheltering animals that live nowhere else on the planet. Even in its isolation, the island is under threat. (Final).

Dreaming Big is a documentary about gifted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youths on the cusp of becoming Australia's next generation of sports stars.

Aaron takes a trip to the tip of mainland Australia, Ernie reconnects with an old friend in Broome and Narelda gets a taste of the Sunraysia region with chef Stefano de Pieri.

Celebrate Christmas with Christine Anu as she explores how Australia's melting pot of traditions, cultures and faiths not only sparks festive joy, but rejoices in the kindness and resilience of Australians.

Palisa Anderson explores the native ingredients around Byron Bay, collecting pipis with local Indigenous woman Arabella and tasting a fish dish with emu egg Thermidor sauce, cooked by chef Josh Lewis of Fleet Restaurant.

Dan Hong sets out to unearth iconic national street food dishes, tracing them back to their roots and then preparing them himself.

There's never been a more important time for transparency and trust. ABC News brings you today's top stories and latest news, with more reporters to tell you what's going on and why it matters. Presented by Meredith Sheehan.

Against the mesmerising Australian landscape, this documentary looks at Bollywoods journey, the magic, the dark side and how this unique, often misunderstood genre found its way into the hearts of millions.

Celebrate Christmas with Christine Anu as she explores how Australia's melting pot of traditions, cultures and faiths not only sparks festive joy, but rejoices in the kindness and resilience of Australians.

When you need to know what's happening turn to ABC News for coverage you can trust. Meredith Sheehan brings you the day's news by reporters in more locations across Australia, connecting communities and telling your stories.

Dreaming Big is a documentary about gifted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youths on the cusp of becoming Australia's next generation of sports stars.

In a high-stakes showdown between Team Collie and Team Kelpie, our six participants and their pups step through the five-month assessment tasks. They grapple with training challenges and personal bonds as surprises unfold.

The final word on the day's top stories, with the latest news and updated information from Australia's most trusted source of independent news. Presented by Meredith Sheehan.

Against the mesmerising Australian landscape, this documentary looks at Bollywoods journey, the magic, the dark side and how this unique, often misunderstood genre found its way into the hearts of millions.