2026-01-01 00:00 ABC National News Joe O'Brien 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 on New Year's Day. 00:30 Back Roads Back Roads explores Western Australia's beloved Bibbulmun Track - a 1000 kilometre walk through mighty forests and a rugged coastline. Guest Presenter Rae Johnston meets people transformed by the experience. 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. 01:29 Australian Story How an online love scam landed West Australian grandmother Donna Nelson in solitary confinement in Japan, leaving her five daughters fighting for her freedom. 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. 02:30 Foreign Correspondent On the Mexican border, 10,000 troops have been deployed to stop fentanyl trafficking. Mexico's show of force follows US tariff threats, but can the crackdown stop drug cartels? 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 David Brill's Story on the Frontlines A life through the lens: the story of legendary ABC cinematographer David Brill looks back at his incredible career on the frontlines of history, from the 1960s and Vietnam to Four Corners and beyond. 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 Doctors and frontline health workers warn they are witnessing the collapse of public mental health care in NSW. Staff say they're forced to release people who are still unwell because there aren't enough beds. 05:31 Cabinet Papers 2005: From The Archives Cabinet records document many of the major decisions in Australia's history. On January 1, the National Archives unlock a trove of confidential Cabinet papers after 20 years have passed. We examine Cabinet Papers from 2005. 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 Australia's falling farm productivity rate, and celebrating the Italian heritage of Victoria's King Valley wines. 07:00 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. 0