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News from the ABC Australia

Male victim-survivors of sexual abuse 'hidden' in suicide statistics
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Craig Hughes-Cashmore spent more than 20 years living with persistent suicidal thoughts, an experience that many share but rarely feel able to discuss.

'Darkest day': Police to mark 40th anniversary of Melbourne's Russell Street bombing
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The 1986 car bomb attack on Victoria Police headquarters in Melbourne claimed the life of 21-year-old constable Angela Taylor and injured more than 20 others.

Advocates say declining organ donation rate a 'national disgrace'
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Vanessa Hujber did not think twice before donating her kidney to save the life of her daughter, Amelia. But Amelia was one of the lucky ones, with advocates calling for urgent action to arrest Australia's declining living organ donation rate.

'There is still hope': Former detective reflects six months on from Gus's disappearance
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Six months to the day since four-year-old Gus Lamont was reported missing from a vast outback station, many more questions than answers remain.

Trump reveals Iran's 'great gift', plus what else you should know this morning
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Donald Trump is now sceptical about the prospect of a peace deal soon. Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran has your daily update on the conflict. 

Live: Trump says Iran let 10 oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The US president says Tehran "better get serious" about a deal, while an Iranian official has called US proposals for a ceasefire "one-sided and unfair". Follow live. 

How 'traditional' gender roles are making a comeback in modern society
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

It turns out generation Z has some of the strongest traditional beliefs about gender roles. The revival of what many see as outdated gender norms is being attributed to "manosphere" content on social media.

How close is a ceasefire deal in Iran?
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Donald Trump says Iran wants a ceasefire deal. But Tehran says it's not even talking with the US. So what's going on and how likely is a ceasefire?

Superannuation giant HESTA's new admin provider on brink of collapse
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Experts are concerned one of Australia's largest super funds has invested in a new admin company whose most recent financial report indicates it is insolvent.

Albanese government struggles under 'stress test' posed by Middle East war
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Fuel prices are the immediate issue for the Albanese government but it will also be under scrutiny for how it handles Australia's relationship with the United States and its volatile president.

Oil crisis revives talks of levy on plastic packaging
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The war in Iran renews the government's interest in reducing Australia's dependence on imported packaging, particularly oil-reliant plastic.

Roads, housing, stadiums face multi-million-dollar blowouts due to fuel crisis
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Industry groups have warned some infrastructure projects could stall without additional government support to cover fuel-related costs.

Trump singles out Australia as he lashes allies on Iran war support
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The US president singles out Australia as a country he was surprised was unwilling to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the war with Iran.

Grey's Anatomy marks 21 years of love, loss and disasters
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Twenty-one years ago today, a group of interns walked into the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital to start their surgical careers. It was the start of the longest-running medical drama in US TV history.

Weekly news quiz: Jet fuel shortages, headbutting whales and Donald Trump's social faux pas
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

It's been a big week in the news. Did you catch these stories?

Tasmania's net zero could be a 'temporary accounting outcome', review finds
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Tasmania loves to boast about its net zero emissions. But a new report has found that status could be "temporary" if further actions are not taken.

Live: Category four Tropical Cyclone Narelle barrels along the West Australian coast
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The storm, which has already made landfall in Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory, is now impacting the west Pilbara coast.

Residents in Melbourne's west complain of 'dead rat', 'rotting flesh' smells
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Adam Pattison spent two years doing up his backyard to enjoy outdoor barbecues, but says "sickening" smells kill the vibe five times a week.

'Reliable evidence': exercise halves early death risk of middle-aged women
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Australian researchers found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly halved their risk of premature death. But most women aren't meeting physical activity guidelines.

Nicolás Maduro appears in court as Trump warns of more charges
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife return to the New York courtroom after being captured by US forces in January.



News from the BBC World Service

UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".

Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.

Olympic women's sport limited to biological females
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.

Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York title
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The former duchess was given the honour in 1987 following her marriage to the then-Prince Andrew.

Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.

US prosecutors argue Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay their lawyers.

More than 13 million living in poverty, new figures show
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The level rose slightly on the previous year while the number of children living in poverty has remained steady.

Israel says it has killed Iran's navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Israel's defence minister said a number of other "senior Navy command officials" have also been killed. Iran has not yet commented.

UK CO2 plant to reopen in war contingency plan
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.

Trump's strategy is to pursue two off-ramps at once
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims.

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Australia bans Iranian tourists with valid visas for six months
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Critics say the move, which comes after Iranian footballers were granted asylum, is a "moral failure".

Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

How a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Paul McCartney announces nostalgic new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The 83-year-old looks back at his childhood in Liverpool on the new record, which comes out in May.

Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise.

I re-visited one of England's most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail.

Speaker urged to stop Keir Starmer avoiding MPs' questions
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The public are growing tired of Sir Keir Starmer's conduct at PMQs, according to letters obtained by the BBC.



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