News from the ABC Australia
Beth Mooney sold for record fee in Women's Hundred Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026
Australia's evergreen run machine Beth Mooney has cashed in on her enduring excellence, scooping a joint-record payday of $395,000 in the auction for The Women's Hundred.
'Freight train' earthquake triggers precautionary checks at major dams Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026
Two major regional NSW water storages will be inspected today following a magnitude-4.4 earthquake north of Canberra overnight.
Man found wounded at supermarket assisting police as woman and child found dead Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026
After speaking with a wounded man at a supermarket in Logan about 7:30 this morning, police attended a nearby address and found the bodies of a woman and child.
Newborn and woman in hospital after baby found in Melbourne yard Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026
Police are investigating after a resident found the baby in Keilor Downs this morning.
Chopper rescues pair and dog from croc-inhabited floodwaters in Katherine Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026
Authorities are emphasising warnings not to drive in floodwaters, as dramatic vision emerges of a driver, passenger and dog stranded in rushing water in Katherine being winched to safety by a helicopter.
Queensland aviation operator charged over alleged people-smuggling flight Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026
Investigators from a new joint organised crime taskforce have searched properties in south-east Queensland and Rockhampton, the AFP says.
Australian champion leading new era of women's motocross in the US Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026
Four-time Australian motocross champion Charli Cannon is turning heads in the United States as the women's sport picks up a new broadcast deal.
Australian sports presenter Mel McLaughlin reveals cancer diagnosis Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026
Australian sports presenter Mel McLaughlin says she has had treatment for lung cancer, after being absent from TV screens since January.
Olyslagers spearheads Australia's 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championship team Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026
Reigning world high-jump champion Nicola Olyslagers will headline a star-studded Australian athletics team at the world indoor championships.
Teenage boy killed and two others injured as car hits Ipswich underpass Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026
Emergency services were called to the scene at Bertha Street and Brisbane Road in the Ipswich suburb Goodna about 9pm last night.Â
King penguins surfing on the 'good edge' of climate change — for now Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026
King penguins on islands in the Southern Ocean are breeding earlier and with a higher level of success than they did 24 years ago, a new study shows.
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Captain Patterson guides NSW to One Day Cup win in rain-hit final Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
A steady hand from skipper Kurtis Patterson, after early damage by Sean Abbott and Ben Dwarshuis, has helped NSW to a One Day Cup title with a rain-hit four-wicket win over Tasmania.
Islamic Society criticises 'competition' to attack Muslims as Liberals stand by candidate Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
An organisation representing South Australian Muslims criticises the Liberal Party and One Nation for what it says is a rush to attack Islam "more harshly in order to gain political support" ahead of the state election.
Bodies found in search for Chinese backpackers missing in floodwater Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
The pair were reported missing when they failed to reach their destination while driving north on Tuesday, with police confirming two bodies were found inside their car.Â
Cambodia says it will shut down online scam centres by the end of April Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
Cambodian authorities say they have shut down 80 per cent of locations believed to be carrying out online scams. But some are sceptical given "key perpetrators" among the country's ruling elite.
Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: media reports Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
A US military investigation has determined that a US Tomahawk missile struck an Iranian elementary school because of a targeting mistake, The New York Times has reported.
We watched all 211 of Alex Johnston's NRL tries. These ones matter most Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
After scouring the internet for footage of all 211 tries Alex Johnston has scored during his NRL career, these five are the most important to his journey towards the all-time record.Â
Ex-ASIO boss says he's not needed, 'grossly overpaid' for royal commission Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson says he resigned from the royal commission into antisemitism because he felt he was overpaid and "surplus to requirements".
Embattled TasTAFE now needs to find $45m in further savings Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
In an email to staff, TasTAFE's chief executive officer foreshadows broad changes to its training offerings in an attempt to address its difficult financial situation.
'This is hopeless': Pensioner staring at homelessness amid WA housing crisis Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026
At 76 and stuck on the waitlist for public housing, Bill Turner is on the brink of homelessness, unable to afford his own rental in a housing market at breaking point — a situation that's left him feeling "deserted".
News from the BBC World Service
'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026 Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues. Starmer was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links with Epstein, files show Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026 Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador. Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026 This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive. Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026 The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year. Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026 Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC. Inquiry into student loans launched by MPs Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026 The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair". Wind warnings issued as colder weather and mountain snow head south Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026 Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK and conditions are turning colder towards the end of the week. Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026 Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products. Prison inmate charged with Huntley murder appears in court Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026 Ian Huntley had been serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years for the murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at school Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026 Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded. Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026 This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists. Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026 The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor. Ships hit in Strait of Hormuz as countries agree to release emergency oil reserves Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026 Pressure has intensified on the strait, one of the world's most important shipping lanes, since Israel and the US attacked Iran late last month. Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026 Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget. 'Kill the regime but not people': BBC speaks to Iranians crossing into Turkey Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026 Dan Johnson hears from Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran about their thoughts on the war and regime. Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026 Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth. My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026 For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online. China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned? Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026 BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress. Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026 A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility. A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026 A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.
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