Channel 736: ABC NEWS on May 16, 2026
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11:30 PM - 12:00 AM The Pacific Pacific Islanders in Australia turning to superannuation to pay for weight loss surgery in Turkiye, Tuvalu's Prime Minister on his country's uncertain future, and a journey deep into Fiji's ancient caves. 30 mins
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM DW News (Live) 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. 29 mins
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM DW Focus On Europe How Sweden is debating the use and expansion of its nuclear energy. Meanwhile in Poland, a new generation of women farmers aim to expand organic farming. 30 mins
01:00 AM - 01:15 AM DW News (Live) 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. 14 mins
01:15 AM - 01:31 AM Media Watch No effort spared to capture the so-called 'ISIS brides' returning home. Australia's biggest bank teams up with Australia's biggest newswire. One Nation's win in the Farrer by-election comes amid a directive to ignore the ABC. 16 mins
01:31 AM - 02:00 AM Asia News Week Join Yvonne Yong for the latest news from Asia. This week: Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, gunfire breaks out in the Philippine Senate, plus Thai farmers struggle amid global fertiliser shortages. 29 mins
02:00 AM - 02:30 AM DW News (Live) 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. 29 mins
02:30 AM - 03:00 AM The World Manny Tsigas brings you the latest news from around the globe. Tonight: A flight with Australian passengers from the hantavirus cruise ship arrives in Perth, plus Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrap up final talks in Beijing. 30 mins
03:00 AM - 03:30 AM The World This Week Manny Tsigas presents a roundup of the week's big stories. Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping for a high-stakes summit in Beijing, Iran war peace talks stall, and hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers return home. 30 mins
03:30 AM - 04:00 AM That Pacific Sports Show Sam Wykes and David Mead are joined by weightlifting star Suamili Nanai and Lisa Fiaola Cup winner Lani Kavapalu, before heading to the Oceania Taekwondo Championships to meet rising Pasifika talent. 30 mins
04:00 AM - 04:03 AM ABC News Update Start your morning with the latest headlines from ABC News, updating you on the day's top stories and the overnight news from across Australia and around the world. 3 mins
04:03 AM - 04:30 AM BTN (AD) Amelia Moseley looks at some of the stories making news including the Federal Budget, Royal Commission, a sugar tax, platypus conservation and Baha'i families celebrate Ridvan: a special festival about peace, unity and faith. 27 mins
04:30 AM - 05:00 AM The Breakfast Couch ARIA winner Genesis Owusu chats to James and Emma. Plus why AI generated music is growing on streaming platforms, the Aussie inventor winning Royal recognition, and the lowdown on Eurovision from mega fan Dolly Diamond. 30 mins
05:00 AM - 09:00 AM Weekend Breakfast All the news you need to start your weekend. Fauziah Ibrahim and Johanna Nicholson bring you the latest news, interviews, politics, culture, weather and global affairs. Plus sport with Daniela Intili. 4 hrs
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM ABC News Melissa Mackay presents the latest from ABC News on the weekend bringing you today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport, weather and information. 30 mins
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM The World This Week Manny Tsigas presents a roundup of the week's big stories. Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping for a high-stakes summit in Beijing, Iran war peace talks stall, and hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers return home. 30 mins
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ABC News At Noon Melissa Mackay presents the latest from ABC News on the weekend bringing you today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport, weather and information. 30 mins
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM ABC News Regional The body of one of Australia's most wanted men found after months of searching, an ancient wine grape revives hope for a struggling industry, and a country footy club that gets smashed each week but is determined to fight on. 30 mins
11:00 AM - 11:35 AM ABC News Melissa Mackay presents the latest from ABC News on the weekend bringing you today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport, weather and information. 35 mins
11:35 AM - 12:00 PM If You're Listening Alex Karp, the bizarre CEO of surveillance tech company Palantir, has long believed that his work is preserving democracy. But could the unprecedented power he is handing the US government cause more harm than good? 25 mins
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM ABC News Melissa Mackay presents the latest from ABC News on the weekend bringing you today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport, weather and information. 30 mins
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM The Breakfast Couch ARIA winner Genesis Owusu chats to James and Emma. Plus why AI generated music is growing on streaming platforms, the Aussie inventor winning Royal recognition, and the lowdown on Eurovision from mega fan Dolly Diamond. 30 mins
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM ABC News Melissa Mackay presents the latest from ABC News on the weekend bringing you today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport, weather and information. 30 mins
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM That Pacific Sports Show Sam Wykes and David Mead are joined by weightlifting star Suamili Nanai and Lisa Fiaola Cup winner Lani Kavapalu, before heading to the Oceania Taekwondo Championships to meet rising Pasifika talent. 30 mins
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM ABC News Melissa Mackay presents the latest from ABC News on the weekend bringing you today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport, weather and information. 30 mins
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM The Pacific Pacific Islanders in Australia turning to superannuation to pay for weight loss surgery in Turkiye, Tuvalu's Prime Minister on his country's uncertain future, and a journey deep into Fiji's ancient caves. 30 mins
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM ABC News Melissa Mackay presents the latest from ABC News on the weekend bringing you today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport, weather and information. 30 mins
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM Asia News Week Join Yvonne Yong for the latest news from Asia. This week: Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, gunfire breaks out in the Philippine Senate, plus Thai farmers struggle amid global fertiliser shortages. 30 mins
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM ABC Evening News For the latest news as it happens ABC News is the home of breaking news, compelling stories and original reporting. Meredith Sheehan presents the day's top stories and updated news from across Australia and around the globe. 30 mins
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM Australian Story (AD) John Polson was a troubled teen when a sliding doors moment led him into the world of acting. He went on to create Tropfest, one of the world's biggest short film festivals, changing his life and the Australian industry. 30 mins
05:00 PM - 05:31 PM ABC National News There's never been a more important time for transparency and trust. ABC News brings you today's top stories and latest news, with more reporters to tell you what's going on and why it matters. Presented by Meredith Sheehan. 31 mins
05:31 PM - 06:00 PM Back Roads (AD) In the first of a two-part special, Back Roads guest presenter Rae Johnston tackles the iconic Binns Track through the red heart of Central Australia. 29 mins
06:00 PM - 06:14 PM ABC News Tonight Live across Australia, the day's top stories and the latest news presented by Meredith Sheehan. 14 mins
06:14 PM - 07:00 PM Four Corners (AD) Tasers are meant to be a safer way for police to stop dangerous situations, without taking a life. But people are still dying. When something goes wrong after a taser is used, who decides what actually happened? 46 mins
07:00 PM - 07:29 PM ABC Nightly News There's never been a more important time for transparency and trust. ABC News brings you today's top stories and latest news, with more reporters to tell you what's going on and why it matters. Presented by Meredith Sheehan. 29 mins
07:29 PM - 08:00 PM Foreign Correspondent (AD) In India, marriage has become a $100 billion industry with families spending more on weddings than ever. But for many the pressure to spend big is becoming a financial burden as they grapple with the true price of love. 30 mins
08:00 PM - 08:35 PM ABC Late News Weekend When you need to know what's happening turn to ABC News for coverage you can trust. Meredith Sheehan brings you the day's news by reporters in more locations across Australia, connecting communities and telling your stories. 35 mins
08:35 PM - 09:00 PM If You're Listening Alex Karp, the bizarre CEO of surveillance tech company Palantir, has long believed that his work is preserving democracy. But could the unprecedented power he is handing the US government cause more harm than good? 25 mins
09:00 PM - 09:30 PM ABC Late News Live across Australia, Meredith Sheehan brings you the latest news and a roundup of the day's top stories from across Australia and around the globe. 30 mins
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM The Breakfast Couch ARIA winner Genesis Owusu chats to James and Emma. Plus why AI generated music is growing on streaming platforms, the Aussie inventor winning Royal recognition, and the lowdown on Eurovision from mega fan Dolly Diamond. 30 mins
10:00 PM - 10:15 PM ABC News Overnight The final word on the day's top stories, with the latest news and updated information from Australia's most trusted source of independent news. Presented by Meredith Sheehan. 15 mins
10:15 PM - 10:31 PM Media Watch No effort spared to capture the so-called 'ISIS brides' returning home. Australia's biggest bank teams up with Australia's biggest newswire. One Nation's win in the Farrer by-election comes amid a directive to ignore the ABC. 16 mins
10:31 PM - 11:00 PM The World This Week Manny Tsigas presents a roundup of the week's big stories. Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping for a high-stakes summit in Beijing, Iran war peace talks stall, and hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers return home. 29 mins
11:00 PM - 11:15 PM DW News (Live) 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. 14 mins
11:15 PM - 11:31 PM ABC News Overnight The final word on the day's top stories, with the latest news and updated information from Australia's most trusted source of independent news. Presented by Meredith Sheehan. 15 mins
11:31 PM - 12:00 AM Landline Iron ore exports creating a dusty problem for Geraldton residents; and moving away from fertiliser imports with home-grown alternatives. 29 mins