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News from the ABC Australia

'Trust your gut': Tasmanian minister Nick Duigan takes leave for heart surgery
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Tasmanian minister Nick Duigan will take extended medical leave to undergo heart surgery, the state government has announced.

Live: Seahawks seek revenge on Patriots in Super Bowl rematch
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The Seahawks and Patriots meet in the Super Bowl in a rematch of a thrilling clash 11 years ago that ended in an iconic finish for the ages. Follow live.

Kimberley cotton growers produce record-breaking crop
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

From farm to fabric, West Australian cotton growers are finally able to grow, process and export record amounts of cotton locally.

Liberals despair at prospect of 'non-existence' and weigh leadership change
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Sussan Ley could face a challenge to her leadership from Angus Taylor this week after a disastrous opinion poll showed the Coalition parties falling further behind One Nation.

Court order brings end to long-running saga over 'eyesore' hotel property
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

After years of complaints from local authorities, a judge has ordered the sale of the property which sits surrounded by temporary fencing, with smashed windows and timber boards nailed across its seven-storey façade.

New bushfires a stark reminder that Black Summer recovery still not over
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Residents who lived through the 2019-20 bushfires on the NSW South Coast say this summer's fires triggered traumatic memories, and highlighted the recovery and resilience projects that remain unfinished.

Why Wuthering Heights is one of the year's most controversial adaptations
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Days away from the release of Emerald Fennell's highly anticipated adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel, critics and fans alike are still fighting about text fidelity in the comments.

In a modern AFL world, does State of Origin have any place left?
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

As the AFL prepares to reboot the State of Origin concept, the league hopes the concept will be adopted by a whole new generation of footy lovers. 

Mother whose premature baby sustained lifelong disabilities takes legal action
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Mia Pilbrow is taking legal action against a Northern Territory hospital and calling for the territory to adopt tailored pre-term labour guidelines, after medical staff sent her home seven times during her pregnancy, repeatedly assuring her the baby was fine.

Israeli president begins controversial visit to mourn Bondi attack victims
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Isaac Herzog was invited by the governor-general and prime minister to join the Jewish community grieving the loss of life in the December 14 massacre of mostly Jewish Australians at a Hanukkah event.

Health van pivots to fire recovery day after launch
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The community-funded health van is staffed by doctors and nurses who travel to remote towns to provide care at people's doorsteps.

Gout opts out of Commonwealth Games as he seeks to follow in Usain Bolt's footsteps
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Sprint sensation Gout Gout pulls out of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in a major blow to the Australian team.

Live: 'We are a rabble': Hume's scathing assessment of Coalition
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Liberal senator Jane Hume offers a scathing assessment of the Coalition's electoral fortunes after yet another dire poll. Follow live.

Live: Wall Street rebounds strongly and ASX set to rally
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Wall Street rebounded on Friday as investors searched for bargains after the recent stumble. The ASX looks set to follow a similar pattern today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Heatwave conditions to return for SEQ ahead of weekend showers
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting "locally severe heatwave conditions" from Tuesday, culminating in a maximum of 35 degrees in Brisbane on Thursday.

'There's nothing we can do': Inside the bullying crisis gripping ACT public schools
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Reports of bullying in ACT public schools have risen sharply in four years. Parents and teachers say children are paying the price, and the system is not coping.

After horror injury requiring amputation, green turtle returns to the ocean
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

After surviving one of the worst fishing line injuries vet Rebecca Robey had ever seen, Terry the turtle has been set free.

Aussie women settle for Perth Sevens silver with New Zealand too strong
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The Australian women are forced to settle for silver at the Perth Sevens, while the Aussie men claim bronze in thrilling fashion.

Families say recurrent sewage floods have left them sick, broke and trapped
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Residents in a small-town west of Brisbane say more than a decade of raw sewage overflows during heavy rain has left them dealing with serious health issues and ongoing anxiety.

Prickly businessman tied to massive tobacco fine says there's a deeper story
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

He's been declared bankrupt repeatedly, and was a gambling addict. Now he's linked to a $1.5 million fine for illegal tobacco.



News from the BBC World Service

PM's chief aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson row
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The adviser says he takes "full responsibility" for advising Sir Keir Starmer to make the peer US ambassador.

Why McSweeney's departure could prove perilous for the PM
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Starmer's chief of staff departs at a time the PM is isolated and in potential peril.

Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Under official guidance, trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality over sensitive, commercial, or political information.

My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech.

Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office said.

Japan's PM Takaichi on course to win snap election by landslide
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Her ruling coalition is set to clinch a decisive win, taking two-thirds of the seats in the House of Representatives.

'Killjoy' - did VAR get late drama in Liverpool v Man City right?
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Manchester City's win at Liverpool ended in complete chaos - but did the referee and the VAR get Dominik Szoboszlai's red card right?

France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Police have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it.

Iranian Nobel laureate handed further prison sentence, lawyer says
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Narges Mohammadi was arrested in December for making "provocative remarks" at a memorial, where she was also reportedly beaten.

Man arrested for murder after student's death
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The body of 19-year-old Carla Georgescu was found in student accommodation on Thursday, police say.

Vonn has surgery on leg fracture after crash
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

American skier Lindsey Vonn has surgery on a left-leg fracture after suffering heartbreak in what could be her final Olympic event as she crashes in the women's downhill competition in Cortina.

GB snowboard star Brookes into big air final
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Snowboarding sensation Mia Brookes - one of GB's most exciting medal prospects at the Winter Olympics - shrugs off an early hiccup to reach the big air final.

GB's medal hope Brookes starts campaign - Sunday's guide
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

The political strategist who became Starmer's right-hand man
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

McSweeney, long considered instrumental to the rise of the PM, derived his power and influence from his track record as a political strategist.

I’m obsessed with bar livestreams. All the drama of a night out - from my sofa
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

There's been a surge in people watching such streams on TikTok, but bars say they face sanctions.

Fried chicken is booming in Britain - and fish and chips is losing out
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Crunch by crunch, US-style fried chicken shops are on the rise on British High Streets, fuelled by an internet craze.

Pakistan's famous kite festival cautiously returns after 19-year ban
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The event, which dates back centuries, was banned after injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings and celebratory gunfire.

It was a small budget series made in a month. But its fans helped it become a huge hit
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

Thai PM claims election victory with conservatives well ahead of rivals
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The ruling conservatives defied opinion polls predicting a win for the reformist People's Party.

Russia names three suspects in shooting of general
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.



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