Social media reforms stoke concerns over censorship | Midday Bulletin 9 September 2026

ASIO looks back on September 11, 25 years on; The killer of childcare worker Molly Ticehurst to spend decades in jail, and in sport; A record crowd turns out in Melbourne to see the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams

In this bulletin, Australia marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks; the BRICS summit of nations including Russia, Iran and China meets in New Delhi; and in cycling, Swiss rider Stefan Kung wins stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana

Anthony Albanese defends decision against Israeli settlement goods ban; A search for dozens missing after a ferry fire off the Philipinnes; Alexander Zverev reaches US Open semi-finals.

Search continues for dozens of people still missing in a Philippines ferry fire; The Coalition condemns the government's proposed Digital Duty of Care legislation; and in sport, Final preparations underway for tomorrow's NFL game at the MCG

Five dead, 87 missing in Philippines ferry fire; Nepali diaspora looking out for each other on RU OK day? And in sport, Elena Rybakina becomes first player from Kazakhstan to secure a world number one tennis ranking

Donald Trump predicts Iran war will end after US midterm elections; Reports North Korea is building a new range of nuclear facilities; And in tennis, Elena Rybakina beats Zheng Xinwen in the US Open quarter-finals.

Iran and the US exchange more tit for tat strikes in the Middle East; Three arrested after raids on the CFMEU's offices in Brisbane; The PNG Chiefs announce a major sponsor ahead of their first NRL game in 2028.

Social media reforms stoke concerns over censorship; Reports of sexual violence at an all-time high; The Champions League kicks off with some impressive victories.

Another Australian found safe in Nepal; Australia declines to follow the UK's lead on West Bank trade sanctions; And in sport, the AFL discusses changes as a 19th team prepares to enter in 2028.

Pressure mounts on the government to hold Israel responsible for the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom; Lidia Thorpe calls on the government to back two bills supporting First Nations prison inmates; Cricket Australia says it has to privatise Big Bash League teams to secure the long-term future of the sport.