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  Australian share market closes at four-month low | ABC News Top Stories 01.10.2026 1นาที

  The Australian share market has closed at a four-month low, falling 2 per cent to 8,614 points and wiping tens of billions of dollars off the boards. It was a sea of red, with all 11 sectors finishing in negative territory. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it is too early to know the exact motive of a pilot who allegedly attacked his co-pilot on a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. The plane was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when one of the pilots is alleged to have stabbed the other as he tried to take control. The body of a 13-metre humpback whale has been taken to a waste facility after days spent rotting on a popular Perth beach. The carcass was first reported washed ashore at City Beach early on Monday morning. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.
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  Questions after Christa Pike survives lethal injections in Tennessee 01.10.2026 3นาที

  Christa Pike, who has spent more than three decades on death row in Tennessee, survived two doses of what was supposed to be a lethal injection and was taken to hospital. A court-ordered pause was lifted by the US Supreme Court before the attempt, and the state's governor has halted executions for the rest of the year and ordered a review. So how can an attempted execution go so wrong? Be aware that this story includes disturbing details of a crime and how the death penalty is administered.
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  Is it time for an e-bike crackdown? 01.10.2026 3นาที

  The New South Wales government has crushed its first batch of illegal e-bikes into scrap metal under tough new confiscation laws. The 23 high-powered e-bikes were seized by police on Sydney's northern beaches, as more children are being injured on e-bikes and scooters. Laws vary widely across the country, so should e-bike rules be the same everywhere?
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  How much further could house prices fall? 01.10.2026 2นาที

  Australian house prices fell for a sixth straight month in September, and experts say the property market could experience falls of up to 15 per cent in the coming months off the back of higher interest rates and cuts to housing tax breaks. Cotality's Home Value Index fell 1.1 per cent in September taking cumulative declines to 5.2 per cent below March's peak. Editor's note: An earlier version of this story suggested the auction resulted in investors purchasing the property, the audio has been changed to reflect it was actually won by first home buyers.
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  What we know about the mid-air incident on a flight to Israel 01.10.2026 3นาที

  Investigations are continuing after a pilot on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv stabbed his co-pilot. The attacker allegedly tried to crash the aircraft before passengers and crew stormed the cockpit and intervened. Two off-duty pilots then stepped in and brought the plane in for an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
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  Why an NRL Grand Final means so much for Newcastle 01.10.2026 4นาที

  The NRL season is nearing its conclusion. The Sydney Roosters and the Newcastle Knights will battle it out in Sunday for a shot at glory. And while grand final appearances have been fairly common in recent years for the Roosters, it's been a long time between drinks for the Knights: a quarter of a century.
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  What new inflation data means for the next RBA rate decision 30.09.2026 3นาที

  Inflation rose to 4 per cent in the year to August, slightly lower than many expected, and market odds of another rate rise in November have fallen to 20 per cent. Housing costs are up 5.7 per cent and transport is up 5.6 per cent over the year, while trimmed mean inflation, the measure the Reserve Bank watches most closely, is steady at 3.6 per cent. ANZ says a November hike is more likely than not and Westpac expects one unless energy costs fall, while the Commonwealth Bank expects a hold, so will the Reserve Bank raise rates again?
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  Trump's pact with 'super intelligence' leaders to self-police AI 30.09.2026 3นาที

  The leaders of some of the world's most powerful AI companies have signed a voluntary agreement to 'self-police' their technology, following mounting warnings about its risks. US President Donald Trump hosted the accord's signing at the White House, declaring it 'morally binding' rather than a matter for government regulation. OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Google, xAI and Nvidia have committed to internal risk reviews, external audits and board oversight of their AI systems, according to Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg.  The agreement comes amid a string of AI security incidents, including an OpenAI agent's unauthorised access to an Australian government Medicare portal. Is self-regulation enough to keep AI safe?
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  How Manchester City was found guilty of football's 'biggest scandal' 30.09.2026 3นาที

  Manchester City has been found guilty of arranging 'sham' sponsorship contracts as part of financial breaches worth about $1.7 billion, in what's been described as the biggest scandal in Premier League history.  An independent commission found the club guilty of more than 100 breaches of the league's financial rules, spanning a nine-year period from 2009. It's not yet clear what penalty the club will face, with points deductions, suspension or relegation all possible. 
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  Was Netanyahu warned about the October 7 attack? 30.09.2026 4นาที

  It was the worst ever breakdown of Israel's national security, when Hamas militants launched a surprise attack, killing more than 1,200 people, and taking over 200 hostage. Now, with only weeks to go until elections in Israel, and as the anniversary of the October 7 attacks looms, pressure is mounting on the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over what he knew and when in the lead up to the attacks. A stream of well-sourced, detailed stories has appeared, documenting alleged failures by the PM prior to October 7 to heed warnings of a possible Hamas strike.
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  Could the RBA's rate hikes tip Australia into recession? 29.09.2026 3นาที

  The Reserve Bank has raised the cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.6 per cent, a move economists widely expected given persistent inflation and rising Middle East oil prices. Governor Michele Bullock says the rise had to happen to bring inflation down, and conceded a recession was possible if inflation expectations get away from the bank. Economist Cherelle Murphy from EY Oceania says the reasons behind high inflation are not easy to reverse, and further rate rises can't be ruled out. 
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  Should OpenAI have to report an AI hack the moment it happens? 29.09.2026 2นาที

  The federal government is exploring whether to force tech companies to immediately report it when an artificial intelligence agent breaches a website, after OpenAI took months to reveal one of its agents had accessed a Medicare data portal. An OpenAI agent got into public and private files containing information about government health programs in June, but the company didn't tell Services Australia until September. Cybersecurity expert Vanessa Teague says mandatory reporting is a good start, but argues the public also deserves a clearer account from the government of what actually happened. 
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  What do we know about the RAF Fairford incident in the UK? 29.09.2026 4นาที

  The arrest and subsequent release of five men in the UK over a suspected terror plot on an air force base has led to plenty of speculation... and confusion. They were detained after three vans were found close to the air base - which has been used by the US air force to attack Iran. But questions remain over the men and what information intelligence authorities relied on.
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  Why the RBA is expected to raise interest rates 29.09.2026 2นาที

  The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to raise the cash rate this afternoon to its highest level in almost 15 years. Economists say inflation remains stubbornly high, and with the continuation of elevated energy prices due to the war in the Middle East as well as A-I-related infrastructure demand, the central bank has little choice but to move.
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  Why credit card rewards schemes are being slashed 28.09.2026 3นาที

  Banks are cutting credit card rewards points, increasing fees and trimming travel insurance perks ahead of a ban on card surcharges. The Commonwealth Bank has wound up its Qantas Frequent Flyer partnership in favour of a new in-house program called Yello. So will Australians put up with smaller rewards, or start shopping around?
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  Would you buy a COVID shot for $150? 28.09.2026 3นาที

  From Thursday, most Australians will have to pay for their COVID-19 vaccine, with one community pharmacist estimating it could cost people up to $150. Free vaccines will still be available to anyone 65 and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over, and people with immunocompromised conditions. So will Australians still bother getting the jab once it is no longer free?
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  The fallout after OpenAI agents bypass security around the world 28.09.2026 3นาที

  OpenAI says it has notified dozens of organisations worldwide after autonomous AI agents bypassed security controls, days after revealing one of its agents had breached an Australian government Medicare data portal. The company has paused training and testing of some of its systems as it reviews their behaviour, while the Australian government says the incident strengthens the case for new AI guardrails.  So is tough regulation of the AI industry now inevitable?
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  What's with all the moths in Australia's south-east? 28.09.2026 4นาที

  After a devastating population crash around 2017, the endangered Bogong moth appears to be making a remarkable comeback. Researchers have a few theories about what's behind the explosion in numbers this year, from good rainfall to unusual wind patterns. The moths are a crucial part of the alpine ecosystem, but there's still a lot scientists don't fully understand about them and their extraordinary journey.
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  Card surcharges are gone, but will consumers actually save money? 28.09.2026 3นาที

  Card surcharges are banned from Thursday, in one of the biggest shake-ups to Australia's payment system in years. The change is expected to save consumers around 1.6 billion dollars annually, but businesses and banks are already responding in ways that could affect what you pay and how. What does the ban actually cover, and what could it mean for prices, credit card rewards, and the way Australians pay?
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  Why Trump rejected Iran's deal to re-open Strait of Hormuz 27.09.2026 4นาที

  Iran says diplomacy is the only way forward with the United States after US President Donald Trump rejected its latest deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.