2026-01-02 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. 00:31 Back Roads Back Roads is off to a wedding, as Heather Ewart discovers the world of made-to-measure couture dressmaking in outback New South Wales. 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. 01:27 Australian Story At the peak of his career, legendary Australian football manager Ange Postecoglou speaks about Tottenham Hotspur's stunning Europa League victory and says he's still dreaming big. 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 Eighty years after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the last survivors are angry Japan still refuses to accept responsibility for the needless harm caused to its own people. 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. 03:30 Witness to History - David Brill A look at the life and work of legendary ABC cinematographer David Brill. 04:29 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. 04:44 Four Corners Australian mixed martial arts say they were pushed to their physical and financial limits while the UFC made over a billion dollars in revenue. Former fighters describe a culture of exploitation and damage. 05:29 Heywire Discover the voices of young Australians as they share powerful, lived experiences from life in regional communities. Stories from the 2025 Heywire project that celebrate resilience, creativity and the spirit of the regions. 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. 06:15 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. 06:30 Landline The challenges of green hydrogen technology in WA; and microbes boosting soil health and pasture production in dairy country.
