News from the ABC Australia
Offshore wind farm survey solves 150yo coal supply-ship mystery Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
A renewable energy company's search for an offshore wind farm site leads divers to the wreckage of the City of Hobart, which sank nearly 150 years ago off Victoria's east coast.
Fire crews attend second RSL fire in Melbourne in three days Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
An RSL in Glen Waverley has been significantly damaged by fire in the second club blaze this week.
New generation revives surfboat team three decades after tragedy Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Thirty years after the death of a beloved member during training, Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club revives its women's surfboat team.
Katherine experiences worst flooding in 28 years as residents wake to survey damage Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Residents in Katherine have woken up to assess the damage to their homes and businesses after the town experienced its worst flooding since 1998.
Is she a farmer or still just the farmer's wife? Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
After 30 years of "patchy progress", women in agriculture are striving for more recognition and understanding of their crucial role on the land.
How to watch and follow the Matildas vs South Korea at the Women's Asian Cup Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
The Matildas must win their final Women's Asian Cup group game against South Korea in Sydney tonight to top their group and earn an easier passage through the knockout stage.Â
At least 10 killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment building Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Two children are among at least 10 people dead after a Russian missile hit a five-story residential building in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv.Â
In 64 years of wedding photos, one detail remains the same Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
What started out as a wartime necessity was passed down from generation to generation, becoming a family relic now on display in the National Library.
Eroded beaches restored while family waits to return home a year after cyclone Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
It's been 12 months since a tropical cyclone hit south-east Queensland. Here's how people have recovered a year on.
Matildas hope other Asian nations don't have to keep fighting for the basics Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
There was a time when the Matildas had to fight and scrap for pay, recognition, and respect. They hope the Women's Asian Cup can change things for other nations.Â
Calls to clear name of woman hanged for poisoning 'abusive' husband Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Elizabeth Woolcock is recognised as the only women ever to be hanged in SA. But researchers believe she was sent to the gallows in 1873 an innocent woman.Â
Three charged after Good Samaritan's murder at Melbourne railway station Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Two teenagers and a man have been charged after a 22-year-old died from stab wounds in Mernda on Friday night. Police are waiting to interview a fourth person about the death.
Aussies hoping Healy bats one last time in Test farewell Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Alyssa Healy is being encouraged to promote herself up the batting order, as the Australia captain prepares for the final act of her international career.
Unlikely team of volunteers beats the odds to reopen community pool Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
While council pools across Victoria face threats of closure, residents of a rural town beat the odds to save theirs. Now they have to prove a community-run model can work.
Promises ramped down in SA election as ambulance crisis proves hard to solve Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
With just two weeks to go until the state election, Labor has steered away from ambitious promises after difficulty meeting its pledge to fix the ambulance ramping crisis last election — one of the few points where the opposition's barbs are piercing.
Aussie Tudhope makes solid start in Winter Paralympics medal hunt Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
After claiming bronze four years ago in Beijing, Australia's Ben Tudhope impresses in the qualifying stage of the men's para snowboard program at the Milano Cortina Games.
All-ages heavy metal gigs offering 'freedom' for youths after COVID lockdowns Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
In community halls across Western Sydney young people are headbanging, crowdsurfing and forming mosh pits.
Brisbane to cop heavy rain as tropical low continues south Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
A tropical low crossed the coast near Innisfail on Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and flooding to large swathes of Queensland.
Trump threatens to strike 'very hard' after Tehran rejects his 'dream' of Iran surrender Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
It came as Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed Mr Trump's demand for the country's surrender as a "dream" and apologised to Gulf states for missile and drone attacks.
What time the Australian Grand Prix starts and how to follow the race Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Here's all you need to know about the F1 Australian Grand Prix, including when the race begins and the make-up of the starting grid.
News from the BBC World Service
Navy readying aircraft carrier for deployment as Iran conflict deepens Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The move may raise speculation HMS Prince of Wales could be sent to defend British interests during the Middle East conflict. UK to charter flight for British nationals out of Dubai Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The flight is due to depart from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region. Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Huntley, who murdered two schoolgirls in 2002, had his life support switched off on Friday, the BBC understands. The legacy of Holly and Jessica's murders: Soham 'won't waste its breath' on Huntley Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The trauma and aftermath of events in 2002 are still having an impact on the Cambridgeshire village. King reflects on 'pressures of conflict' in Commonwealth message Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 King Charles hails the value of the Commonwealth in divided times in his annual message. Does England's Six Nations humbling in Rome signal the end of an era? Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 England's defeat by Italy has turned the spotlight on England's leadership, both on and off the pitch Timothée Chalamet triggers backlash over ballet and opera remarks Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 In an interview, the Oscar-nominee danced into some online controversy after claiming no one cares about ballet and opera. Dozens killed as Israeli special forces raid Lebanese village in search of 40-year-old remains Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Overnight, one Israeli operation saw at least 41 people killed and 40 injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks. Why did Iran's president apologise? Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The apology may hint at a political repositioning inside Iran, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azmi. We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next. There's an inflation wave coming - what does the war mean for the UK economy? Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam. In maps: Eight days of strikes across the Middle East Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war enters its eighth day. Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last? Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran on 28 February. From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry. Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs Posted on Friday March 06, 2026 Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge. Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces. Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London's O2 arena. Rapper-politician Balendra Shah on course to be Nepal's next prime minister Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September. Police given more time to question Iran spying suspects Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 An Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals were arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.
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