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News from the ABC Australia

Outback tourist pub had two visitors this Easter amid fuel price pinch
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Just two tourists have stopped at the iconic Pink Roadhouse during the Easter weekend, as travellers reconsidered their Easter weekend plans due to rising fuel costs.

Battling Bombers stare down unwanted record
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Essendon cannot do anything but stay galvanised as they stare down the demoralising prospect of notching a club-record 18th consecutive defeat, coach Brad Scott has said.

Graham Arnold mobbed by Iraq fans celebrating World Cup qualification
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has received a hero's welcome at Sydney Airport after helping Iraq qualify for its first FIFA World Cup in 40 years.

'Very deep poverty': Exposing the UK's hidden shame
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

London. It's the epicentre of Britain but without it the UK's GDP is equivalent to the poorest state in the US. And one fifth of the total population is living in poverty.

No Bluesfest? No worries as stars come out to wow Byron Easter crowds
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

There was no Bluesfest, but thousands of music fans still packed venues across the Byron Shire over the Easter long weekend.

Maguire faces a Broncos first amid injury crisis
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is facing a brand new selection challenge against North Queensland with Ben Hunt, Adam Reynolds and Reece Walsh set to be absent at the same time.

How selectors hope to handle Australia's aging team ahead of away Ashes
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Australia's aging men's cricket side is not about to "drop off" in performance, but the chairman of selectors says expectations should be managed as the squad goes through a change in the near future. 

Nightly news bulletin to move from Launceston after 64 years
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Nightly television news bulletins will no longer be broadcast from Launceston after Seven confirmed that 7NEWS Tasmania will relocate to a studio in Hobart.

Live: Tigers snatch half-time lead, Eels fume over two contentious calls
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Parramatta looks to bounce back after last week's mauling by the Panthers by taking on the in-form Wests Tigers on Easter Monday. Follow live.

Three easy sausage dinners that don't involve mash and peas
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

If you want some new ways to use sausages, these three easy Italian-inspired recipes will get you excited about them. 

Melbourne woman Eva Lasrini remembered as devoted mother of two
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

A Dandenong woman whose body was found south-west of Melbourne on Saturday has been remembered as a devoted mother who "deserved a life filled with safety, happiness, and peace".

Live: Hawks and Cats set for tense finish, Gunston overcomes hamstring scare
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Hawthorn and Geelong meet in their traditional Easter Monday clash at the MCG. Follow live.

Court hears family dispute over use of a shed led to shooting
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

A man who allegedly stormed into his sister's home on a quiet street and started shooting has been refused bail. 

Deception campaign key to rescue of downed US fighter pilot from Iran
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

After an American fighter jet was shot down in a mountainous area of Iran, the US military pulled off an incredible rescue of two airmen, living up to its credo of "no man left behind", despite running into difficulty.

Artemis II chases record for the farthest humans have ventured from Earth
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

The Apollo 13 crew has held the distance record for a crewed aircraft's maximum range from Earth since the 1970s. The Artemis II crew is about to change that.

Murray River ski boat launches into tree as race puts four in hospital
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Flips, spin-outs and crashes have sent four competitors to hospital as the world's fastest water ski race was held without skiers for the second straight year after fatalities in the sport in 2024.

16yo surfer feels 'lucky' to have foot after SA shark attack
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Oliver Tokic-Bensley says he was sitting on his surfboard alone at Middleton Beach when he said he felt something grab his foot. Warning: This story contains images some readers may find distressing.

Uluru's popular Field of Light installation extended for three years
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Bruce Munro's  art installation is inspired by Uluru. Ten years later, it remains one of the most popular attractions at the famous landmark.

US star Sha'Carri Richardson overcomes semis scare to win Stawell Gift
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

American sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson has become the third woman ever to win the famous Stawell Gift from scratch.

Australia's fuel shipments secured 'well into' May
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Fuel shipments to Australia have been secured "well into" May, the energy minister says, as the number of service stations with diesel and petrol shortages fell over the Easter weekend.



News from the BBC World Service

How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as Northern Ireland brings in miscarriage leave
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

Disability benefits change means my son could lose £200 a month - it's terrifying
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Charities say families are facing financial worries as changes to disability benefits come into effect.

Family 'utterly devastated' after boy, 13, killed in crash as two charged
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Noah Campbell's family say he was a "talented, versatile sportsman" who was "incredibly well-liked".

Seven arrested at RAF base demo accused of supporting Palestine Action
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Five men and two women at a peace camp at RAF Lakenheath are held on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action.

Royals attend Windsor Easter Sunday service
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Andrew-Mountbatten Windsor and his family are absent from the traditional family event.

Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.

'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.

'I adore her now': Mother learns to cope with child's autism in a country with little help
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.

The Papers: Trump's 'expletive-laden tirade' and US airman's 'got gun' miracle escape
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

The majority of the papers lead with Donald Trump's latest threat to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Streetwear and crop tops take football fashion to new heights
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Inspired by football culture on and off the pitch, this year's World Cup kit collections mix archive classics with streetwear staples.

Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

On the tech giant's 50th year, we ask analysts to give their top three Apple successes and misses

'The final indignity' - Families battle to claw back care home cash
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Relatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.

Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have encountered intermittent complications with their spacecraft's toilet.



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