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Four Corners uncovers misleading food labelling | ABC News Top Stories Jul 27, 2026 0:02:18 A Four Corners investigation has found food products from major brands and supermarkets are being sold to Australian consumers with misleading labels. Millions of Australians are being warned not to panic this afternoon, when a ten second emergency test alert is sent to phones across the country. Victorian politics is set for a shake-up this week. It is expected Victoria's Premie

Why a siren is set to blare from your mobile Jul 27, 2026 0:03:09 At 2pm AEST today, an emergency siren will sound on just about every mobile phone in Australia.It's called AusAlert and the new emergency system is being tested ahead of its potential use during times of crisis across Australia. Here's what you need to know about the safety system.

What are some potential risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs? Jul 25, 2026 0:02:59 The rise of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro has transformed the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. But as their use rapidly increases, a growing list of potential risks are emerging.So how do GLP-1 drugs work? And what are the potential risks and benefits?

Is Trump's new tariff on Australia justified or 'ludicrous'? Jul 24, 2026 0:04:02 A new 12.5 per cent tariff is now in effect for Australian goods imported to the United States, after the Trump administration announced new levies for all of its major trading partners.It's been described as 'completely unjustified', but why is Australia being targeted with a higher rate and what will it mean for our exporters?

Are fuel prices set to spike again? Jul 24, 2026 0:02:30 Roughly a month after the global fuel crisis looked to be settling down, things have fallen apart.The latest escalation in the Middle East is from the Iran-backed Houthi Rebels attacking Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and rocking global trade.So what will the impact be on fuel supplies and prices here in Australia?

Are the Commonwealth Games still worth it? Jul 24, 2026 0:03:30 The Commonwealth Games have begun in Glasgow, Scotland.But they were originally supposed to be held in Victoria, with the state government cancelling due to escalating costs.So do the games stack up financially, and are they still relevant?

The Origin Energy customer data breach explained Jul 23, 2026 0:03:29 Energy company Origin has confirmed there has been unauthorised access to and disclosure of some customers' data, with dates of birth and the last few digits of credit cards potentially revealed.Reports suggest a hacker might be sharing details with news outlets.So, what do we know and how worried should you be if you're an Origin customer?

Why Trump's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is risky Jul 23, 2026 0:03:36 The US and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement on civil nuclear power, a deal that allows the kingdom to build nuclear reactors using American technology and to enrich uranium.Some concerns have been raised though about the spread of nuclear technology and whether Saudi Arabia could eventually develop nuclear weapons.

Is the housing boom coming to an end? Jul 23, 2026 0:02:43 Australia's housing market has hit a turning point, with prices falling nationally for the first time in more than three years.Domain's quarterly report shows combined capital city prices dropped 1.4 percent over the quarter, while units fell 1.2 percent.So could this be the end of the housing boom?

What is CTE and why are brain experts concerned? Jul 23, 2026 0:03:34 Brain injury experts and sports professionals are calling for changes in sports at all levels to help prevent neurodegenerative diseases linked to repeated impacts to the head.The discussion has been reignited after Former Socceroos captain and Australian soccer icon Paul Wade announced he'd been diagnosed with suspected chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE.

AI agent goes rogue in 'unprecedented incident' Jul 23, 2026 0:03:32 ChatGPT maker OpenAI says it is still investigating an “unprecedented cyber incident” that led its artificial intelligence systems to break out of a testing environment and hack into another AI company.

Why Rebel Wilson was accused of defamation Jul 22, 2026 0:02:29 Hollywood actor and director Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defamation against the lead actor on her film The Deb.Charlotte MacInnes sued Ms Wilson in the Federal Court over a series of social media posts.How did it play out?

Why is Trump threatening to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain? Jul 22, 2026 0:03:45 The war in the middle east is intensifying.Over the past two weeks, in the wake of a failed ceasefire, the US has escalated strikes on Iran, and so too has Iran on shipping, and its Gulf neighbours.President Donald Trump says the US isn't finished.He's warning American forces could soon target a location known as Pickaxe Mountain, near Iran's heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrich

One Nation’s growing regional campaign Jul 22, 2026 0:03:07 Pauline Hanson’s support base has always been in regional Australia and now it's growing fast.One Nation is pouring money into campaigning in regional areas in the hope of turning new support into seats in parliament.

What happens if Chinese AI is better and cheaper? Jul 21, 2026 0:02:37 Financial markets and AI enthusiasts are increasingly taking notice of what's happening in China.Over the weekend, a Chinese start-up known as Moonshot, released a new AI model called Kimi K3 that rivals the flagship versions from Anthropic and OpenAI, but at a fraction of the price.What does this mean for the race to dominate the AI future?

What the Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia means for global oil supplies Jul 21, 2026 0:03:19 The price of oil could spike further if Yemen's Houthi rebels succeed in their blockade of Saudi Arabia.The conflict between the Houthis and the Saudis has flared up again in the last week. It threatens to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea, through which the Saudis have been exporting millions of barrels of oil, while the Strait of Hormuz, on the other side of the Arabian Peninsula

Mum of four gives birth to quadruplets in possible world first. Jul 21, 2026 0:03:01 An Australian mother has given birth to identical quadruplets in what doctors have described as one of the rarest births in the world, as they developed from a single fertilised egg and shared the same placenta. What makes Australia's identical quadruplets so biologically rare?

Why is the Pine Gap defence facility attracting new protests? Jul 20, 2026 0:03:14 Hundreds of protesters have gathered this week at Pine Gap in the Northern Territory, calling for the defence facility to be shut down. They're concerned about the expansion of the secretive base. Pine Gap is about 18 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs and while it was originally sold to the public as a space base, the joint Australian-US facility has since expanded to become

Could influencer Andrew Tate end up in a UK court? Jul 20, 2026 0:02:52 British prosecutors are seeking extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the United States after the influencer brothers were arrested on the weekend.How did it come to this and what are they accused of? They're facing further rape and sex trafficking charges. It bring the total number of alleged victims in the UK to seven and are the latest in a long-running international leg

How Spain dominated Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final Jul 20, 2026 0:02:26 Spain has beaten Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup, with Ferran Torres coming off the bench to score the winner in extra time against 10-man Argentina.Torres's goal came at the start of the second period of extra time, after a furiously tense final at the New York/New Jersey stadium in Meadowlands ended goalless after 90 minutes.The win gives Spain its second men's World Cu

What’s the response been to Pauline Hanson’s overseas trip? Jul 20, 2026 0:03:38 One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has wrapped up her almost two-week trip to Britain and Europe - a trip she called a "fact finding mission".She’s copped criticism for appearing on a right-wing podcast and for comments about Muslim Australians and Australia's immigration policies, just as the federal government has responded to the Special Envoy's report on Islamophobia.

Pauline Hanson's controversial European 'fact finding' tour Jul 18, 2026 0:02:35 During the One Nation leader's two-week trip, which Pauline Hanson called a fact-finding mission, she's recorded a podcast episode with far-right campaigner and convicted criminal Tommy Robinson, stayed at a luxury resort, and been touted as a guest speaker at a political gala dinner closed to media.

Why does Donald Trump say the US election system is at risk? Jul 17, 2026 0:04:02 In a televised address to his nation, the US President Donald Trump has claimed the American election system is under threat from hacking, foreign interference and exploitation.What has the president alleged and what evidence does he have?

Who is Tommy Robinson, and why is he so controversial? Jul 17, 2026 0:02:36 One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is once again causing controversy - appearing on a podcast with convicted criminal and far right activist Tommy Robinson in the UK. So who is Tommy Robinson and why is this conversation so controversial?

Messi and Yamal will meet again in the World Cup final Jul 17, 2026 0:03:06 The soccer word cup final will see two giant nations of the game face each other early on Monday.Spain and Argentina have a shot at history and so will the countries' respective superstars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.And although these two are at opposite ends of their careers, they've actually already met.

Proposed Laos methanol charges criticised as too lenient Jul 17, 2026 0:03:17 A devastating methanol poisoning incident that killed two Aussie teenagers in Laos in 2024 is back in the spotlight, with the Laos government getting ready to lay charges against those allegedly responsible.

Will states and territories back Albanese's AI plan? Jul 16, 2026 0:03:34 The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is urging state and territory leaders to back his government's plan for a national framework to regulate artificial intelligence ahead of a meeting of national cabinet next month.What will it take to achieve a unified approach?

Can big tech and creative copyright law coexist? Jul 16, 2026 0:02:00 The Prime Minister has unveiled Australia's AI strategy and signalled that AI companies will not be able to use Australian music, art, books or news to train AI without the consent of the content makers. So who will benefit, and who won’t?

Are fuel prices about to skyrocket again? Jul 16, 2026 0:03:40 With the conflict between the US and Iran re-intensifying, there's concern about what it'll mean for petrol prices. Can we expect a surge in costs at the bowser again?

Who will Spain face in the world cup final? Jul 15, 2026 0:00:55 Spain is the first team into the final of the men's soccer World Cup after a two-nil victory over France in their semi-final in Dallas.Who will they face in the final match?

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