2025-12-31 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 Eve. 00:30 Back Roads Back Roads follows the Wheelbarrow Way from Mareeba to Chillagoe in Far North Queensland, where home town boy and ABC News presenter, Joe O'Brien, meets teams competing in the Great Wheelbarrow Race. 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 Celeste Barber went from unemployed actor to social media sensation for her celebrity parodies. But behind the hilarity is a story of struggle and self-doubt. 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 The former Soviet republic of Georgia is fighting for its existence. With dissenters being jailed and a raft of draconian laws passed, opposition figures claim Russia is pulling the strings. 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 The World The ABC's network of international correspondents take us back through the stories that helped shape The World in 2025. Presented by Girish Sawlani. 04:00 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. 04:30 The Breakfast Couch Bridget, James, Emma and Catherine celebrate the holidays with an all-star lineup of guests from 2025, including G Flip, Belinda Carlisle, Craig David, Ice Cube, and more. 04:59 New Year's Eve 2025 Live coverage of the world-famous midnight fireworks display lighting up Sydney's Harbour Bridge, Opera House and surrounds, as Australia bids a colourful farewell to 2025 and welcome in 2026. 05:12 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. 05:30 The Whitlam Dismissal: 50 Years On The dismissal of an elected Australian Government has only happened once. 50 years ago Sir John Kerr sensationally sacked PM Gough Whitlam. Greg Jennett looks at the legacy of the historic event and how it shaped democracy. 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 We continue
