ABC News

ABC News

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  • Released
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  • December 17, 2017
  • August 27, 2026

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Stay informed with breaking news and in-depth reporting from a trusted Australian news source. Access the latest updates and comprehensive information directly on your mobile device.

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What's New in ABC News

9.34.0

August 27, 2026

Minor bug fixes and reliability improvements to ensure a smoother app experience.

User reviews

More balanced medical articles

Sometimes I’d like too see more balanced reviews about medical treatment. In public health there’s only so many dollars that need to be spread around to everyone. Maybe childhood health deserves attention (such as early childhood nurses seeing parents/making sure children’s teeth are being brushed twice a day) instead of so many articles about older patients needing cancer treatments. Also more articles on the dangers of spinal surgeries, I see failed ones with terrible disabilities on a regular basis, how do the surgeons get away with it? Instead of searching for the quick fix, patients should reflect and think about the pillars of health: eating a balanced diet, exercising, sleeping enough, having purpose and goals in life.
Well done on the articles against alcohol, I know of many deaths linked to alcoholism.
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A lack of balance.

Sadly the more I read ABC the more I see a very hard left leaning ideology in many articles. Some articles start with an ideology and use poor journalism and research to prove the ideology. I can see why it is being dismissed as irrelevant by so many people.

Biased

Another BBC in the making. Pushing one line only.

Muddled, repetitive writing.

The title, In short section and opening paragraphs contain much the same information so the reader feels that time and attention has been wasted. The articles then waffle around from expert to expert who repeat the same view but in slightly different ways. The ABC News treats its readers and viewers like Primary School children not educated intelligent people. TheABC as a whole seems to be on a race to the bottom. They replaced the excellent The Drum with Hard Quiz, hosted by cringeworthy supposed comedian with a massive ego whose schtick is to insult his guests at every opportunity. Unsurprisingly the programme finds it hard to get participants, and so at peak viewing times it runs repeats of the same insulting drivel. If you wand decent News coverage in Australia the Guardian Australia is far better. I eatched a reporter on the ABC TV News who seemed overwhelmed by nervousness, said er and um many times each sentence and seemed to be struggling to remember what she was meant to be saying. Even the quizzes often have mistakes, today’s got the penalty difference betweennthe socceroos and egypt wrong. There are many calls from the right of politics to get rid of the ABC and SBS. WherEAS SBS runs a tight ship, the ABC with its low standards, poor quality and excessive political correctness is only fuelling the calls to get rid of it which would be a tragedy for journalism. C’mon ABC, lift ya game!
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A 3rd rate selection of opinion blogs .. certainly NOT factual & impartial news .. the sooner all public funds are withdrawn from the ABC the better 👍

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Frequent app crashes and freezes

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Inconsistent behavior when switching networks

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Issues with article loading and refreshing

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Broken universal links and in-app navigation

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Requested Features

5 requests

Customizable font sizes and themes

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Improved local news and weather coverage

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Ability to save and bookmark articles

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Better notification and alert controls

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Integration with smart home devices

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FAQ

What does the ABC NEWS app do?

The ABC NEWS app provides users with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source. It aims to keep you up-to-date with current events and in-depth reporting.

Is the ABC NEWS app free to use?

Yes, the ABC NEWS app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

What kind of news can I expect from this app?

You can expect to receive the latest news updates and comprehensive information from Australia's most trusted news source. This includes breaking news and in-depth reporting.

Who is the target audience for the ABC NEWS app?

The app is designed for individuals who want to stay informed with reliable and up-to-date news from Australia. It caters to anyone seeking to follow current events and gain comprehensive information.