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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Littleproud pushes back on reports he 'rebuffed' meeting with Ley
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Nationals leader David Littleproud has pushed back on reports he "rebuffed" a meeting with Sussan Ley to mend the friendship. Follow live.

Rotary club folds after 72 years as the way people volunteer changes
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

As traditional volunteer clubs struggle to survive, small towns and national bodies rethink how Australians give their time. 

Election promise to NSW renters delayed after due date quietly missed
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

An Australian first, the portable bonds scheme was announced as part of a suite of rental reforms that NSW Labor took to the 2023 state election. 

Parents left in the dark over missing childcare documents
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

An ABC investigation has found some parent complaints and incident reports were excluded from a major release of ACT childcare documents, raising concerns about the scale and severity of problems in the sector.

Music rights body says Australian artists are fighting algorithms to be heard
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

While this year's triple j Hottest 100 featured a significant number of Australian songs, local artists have suffered a shocking decline in online streaming figures over the past five years. 

Few surprises with popular degree choices in 2026, but one area has experts worried
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Data from the country's tertiary admissions centres shows health courses are again the most popular area of study for university students in 2026.

These are the sticking points as phase two of the Gaza ceasefire arrives
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The body of the final Israeli hostage has been returned, but uncertainty remains about the future of the strip, including who will oversee its administration, whether Hamas will disarm and the withdrawal of Israeli assets.

US agents involved in Alex Pretti killing placed on leave
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The Trump administration is trying to manage a national uproar over Alex Pretti's killing and officials' subsequent comments about the 37-year-old nurse, who they accused of "domestic terrorism".

Five quick hits: Djokovic 'disrespected' and Serena offers Gauff advice
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Serena Williams offers Coco Gauff some tips on how to smash a racquet properly, while Novak Djokovic gets a dose of luck on court and a little disrespect off it. Here are the quick hits from the Australian Open.

Sinner and Alcaraz's dominance raising uncomfortable Aus Open question
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The gap between the top seeds and the rest of the players in both the men's and women's draws has resulted in another day filled with straight-sets wipeouts at the Australian Open.

RBA warned to 'tread carefully' or risk hitting stressed borrowers for six
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The Reserve Bank cut interest rates three times last year, betting inflation would moderate. But that hasn't happened, and now a rate hike looks likely next month — and possibly another in May.

Travel agents overwhelmed by new UK passport rules
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

New passport rules for UK Australian dual citizens have customers in "tears", say travel agents who are working through the night to help. 

'I saved TikTok': Why Trump changed tune on Chinese app
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

US politicians — both Republican and Democrat — had worried TikTok's Chinese ownership could mean American user data was vulnerable. 

Quiz: How well did you survive six weeks with the kids at home?
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

We made it. The kids are returning to school. See how much you learned during the most recent, interminable school holiday period with our quiz.

MP battling cancer says condemned health agency could have saved him
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Victorian Greens MP Tim Read reveals he will retire from politics at this year's election after he was diagnosed with metastatic cancer — but not before one last political fight.

Police to detail discovery of remains in private Celine Cremer search
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

A press conference is scheduled to be held in Tasmania today, following the shock discovery of human bones in the remote area where a Belgian backpacker went missing more than two years ago.

Jetstar twice violated own policy on fees for changing support worker's name
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The 22-year-old northern Tasmanian man with a disability was incorrectly told he'd have to pay a fee to change the name of his support worker on a ticket. After an apology and a refund, it happened again.

Otways fire eases as Victoria's north swelters amid heatwave
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Firefighting conditions have improved around the fire that burnt through properties near the town of Gellibrand in Victoria's south-west, but crews warn the blaze is still not under control.  

Amazon accidentally announces further 16,000 layoffs in AI pivot
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

A misfired internal email was the first time many employees found out about a second round of job cuts in just six months.

'Bring them home' answered at last as Israel buries final hostage
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Many people who turned out to Ran Gvili's funeral hope this will allow the country to start to move forward and heal.



News from the BBC World Service

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Tehran says its armed forces are ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to respond to any aggression.

Iran protesters treated in secret to avoid arrest
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Wounded demonstrators tell the BBC they are relying on medics willing to risk their own safety by treating them at their homes.

Mum says university 'failed' son who took his own life after grade error
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Geography student Ethan Brown should have been awarded a 2:1 degree but was wrongly told he could not graduate.

Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing

King's film reveals his personal philosophy
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

King Charles explains his philosophy of harmony in a film for Amazon Prime Video.

Watch: Moment BA plane to London loses wheel after take-off in Vegas
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Dramatic footage shows wheel falling off a British Airways aircraft shortly after take-off from Harry Reid International airport.

Millionaire GP behind asylum seeker hotels
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

A firm founded by a GP tried to evict 100 people from flats while planning to move asylum seekers in.

Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson guilty of rape
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Ross Davidson, known as Ross Wild on stage, was known for singing with the 80s band Spandau Ballet.

Chagos discussions with US continue, says Starmer
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The prime minister says he has discussed the deal with Donald Trump, but there are concerns in Whitehall the US could withdraw support for the agreement.

I will speak out on misogyny, first female Archbishop of Canterbury says
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The first woman to lead the Church of England in its history is officially confirmed at St Paul's Cathedral.

Will anyone deny Sabalenka at Australian Open?
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka is two wins away from continuing her reign of dominance with a third Australian Open title in four years. Will anyone stop her?

My dog's treatment cost £1,600 - vet bills are shocking
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate.

Is the US preparing to strike Iran again?
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.

Olivia Dean's standout year continues as she is set to 'light up' Mobo Awards stage
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Hip-hop star Eve and comedian Eddie Kadi will host the ceremony being held in Manchester in March.

Passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The BBC speaks to a person who was aboard a train on which five people died after it was targeted by drones.

What does a town do when 8m more people need the loo?
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The system that will deal with sewage from Universal UK does not currently have capacity.

Watch: Giant pandas play in Washington DC snowstorm
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The video shows Bao Li and Qing Bao tumbling, climbing trees and running through the snow that fell across wide swaths of the US.

Lily Allen to bring break-up album to Boardmasters festival
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The singer will top the bill at the event in Cornwall in August alongside Fatboy Slim and Kasabian.

Campaigners upset over errors in learning disability deaths report
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

A review had found that 39% of deaths with a known cause had been avoidable. The figure has now been revised to 40%.

Man guilty of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Donald Trump's son told officers he had seen the victim being beaten up during a video call in January 2025.



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