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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Pies make fast start against Swans while Suns tackle Power
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The ladder-leading Swans are at home to the Magpies while the Suns tackle the Power up north in a Friday night AFL double-header. Follow live.

Property developer bids $50,000 donation for lunch with deputy premier
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The developer, David Trask, made the successful bid as a donation at lunch on Friday for the ruling LNP, held at the Brisbane Convention Centre and dubbed "Delivering for Queensland Industry Update".

'Barbecue stopper' Asian tiger mosquito detected on Australian mainland for the first time
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The world's most invasive mosquito has previously been found at borders, islands, and ports, but has just been discovered in a remote mainland Queensland community.

Regional incinerator for Sydney waste draws unanimous ire at inquiry
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

A parliamentary hearing into a proposed $600 million waste-to-energy plant at Tarago has heard widespread opposition and condemnation from the community.

WA treasurer concedes $217 million cost of racetrack project may blow out
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Despite assurances to the contrary, WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti has conceded it would be difficult for the government to stick to the $217.5 million budget for the Perth Park project.

Shoplifting is so bad in this town that police are homing in
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

In the regional Victorian town of Shepparton, shoplifting and retail crime are so rife that police have launched a dedicated patrol unit to target repeat offenders.

Chloroform in drain suspected as reason hospital ward shut, staff ill
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

An incident that prompted a Tasmanian hospital theatre to evacuate, and left several staff feeling ill, was possibly caused by chloroform, documents reveal.

Live: Dolphins put on wet weather masterclass, Bulldogs' season sinks further
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Lachlan Galvin drops the ball less than a metre from the tryline to end a miserable night for the Bulldogs, kicking off Magic Round with a 38-16 loss to the Sharks. Follow live.

Neo-Nazi group banned in Australia under hate laws
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

White Australia will be listed as a hate group, making it illegal to support the organisation in any way.

Ali Moore to hang up headphones as 774 Melbourne Drive host
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Veteran broadcaster Ali Moore will step away from the show at the end of the month, with Charlie Pickering to join the program as the new host.

More than 13 years' jail for massage therapist who sexually abused 61 women
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Two women who were sexually assaulted by an unqualified massage therapist have implored women to not feel afraid to "speak up" if they're ever in the same situation, after he was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison.

Government told to 'stop shelving' landmark Islamophobia report
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The author of a landmark report on Islamophobia in Australia says the federal government is taking too long to act on the issue.

Police to hold children up to 48 hours under NT youth justice changes
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Northern Territory Police will be able to hold children in watch houses for up to 48 hours and question them without an adult present under planned changes to the Youth Justice Act.

Inquest into death of Clare Nowland hears from relatives on final day
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Family of Clare Nowland have addressed a coroners court on the final day of an inquest examining her death.

Union reaches in-principle deal giving Victorian teachers up to 32pc pay rise
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

A drawn out pay dispute between Victoria's government and public sector teachers is set to come to an end, with the union reaching an in-principle deal for pay rises between 28 and 32 per cent.

Attempted murder charges laid after man shot in stomach
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The man allegedly responsible for a shooting in Tasmania's north west on Wednesday has been charged with attempted murder.

Three-month closure for regional and remote courthouses
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Western Australia's top judges have released a public notice saying many courthouses in regional and remote areas will close for at least three months due to a lack of security.

Universities warn against Coalition plan to cut foreign student numbers
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Universities are bracing for foreign student numbers to absorb the bulk of cuts under a Coalition migration plan, with experts warning skilled visas would be difficult to cull. 

Speeding driver who killed acclaimed novelist jailed for four years
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Lucas Martins Da Silva was driving his hatchback more than 30 kilometres an hour over the speed limit when he struck Brenda Walker in Perth's CBD.

'Gut feeling': Rising Socceroos star on why he moved to Norwich City
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Rising Socceroos striker Mo Toure says a "gut feeling" was the reason behind his wildly successful move to the English Championship.



News from the BBC World Service

Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK.

Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening "traditional Russian values".

'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sites
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites

Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.

Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

"Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

A sixth-form student died following the three meningitis cases in Reading.

British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.

Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Delta Goodrem is now a favourite to win Eurovision, following a spectacular semi-final performance.

Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The Green Party leader previously told Hackney mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett "you have my vote".

Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top job
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first.

At a glance: Starmer fights to stay on as prime minister
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was 'imploding'
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Josh Simons explains why he sacrificed his seat to help Andy Burnham bid to be prime minister.

Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The monarchy faces an unusual cut in public funding and at the same an increase in demands for more financial transparency.

Silicon Valley's seedy side exposed - and four other things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.

'She is strong and kind': How Italians have reacted to Catherine on her trip
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.

The Highland football team hoping to be the UK's most northerly professional club
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Part-timers Brora Rangers are potentially one game away from promotion to League Two.

Weekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".



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