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Hazlewood smashed for 24 off one over as Indian great fires in IPL Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
Shubman Gill takes Australian quick Josh Hazlewood to task as Gujarat took down Bengaluru in the IPL.
Victoria Police to double recruit intake to fill 1,500 vacancies Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
The police force is trying to fill a shortfall in frontline officers with crime in Victoria at a 10-year high.
'Haven't taken it seriously': Calls for action on Australia's most deadly natural disaster Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
The agency set up by the Minns government just two years ago says extreme heat is the most deadly yet most preventable natural hazard facing Australians.Â
Live: Wall Street surges despite Meta and Microsoft dives and ASX set for strong rebound Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
Wall Street rises despite Meta crashing on AI spending fears. The ASX is poised for a strong rebound after seven consecutive losing sessions. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
Aussie one of several big names left in the lurch as LIV Golf funding pulled Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
Australia's Cameron Smith is one of several big names in golf left with an uncertain future after Saudi Arabia pulled funding of LIV Golf.
Live: Wong confirms discussions with US over proposal to open Strait of Hormuz Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
Penny Wong has confirmed Australia is in discussions with the US over its latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.
Search underway for Victorian hiker missing on Canadian island Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
Canadian police are searching for a Victorian woman who disappeared while hiking on an island on the country's east coast.
At a Melbourne hospital, nitrous oxide users are presenting with psychosis Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
Harms from nitrous oxide have been growing in Australia in recent years, with the substance linked to a growing number of accidental deaths, while a study from a Melbourne hospital shows abuse of the inhalant is associated with psychosis.Â
Abandoned homes and rising debt could force sales in outback mining city Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
In Mount Isa, nearly 50 properties, some abandoned, have accrued years of unpaid rates and could be forced to sale.
‘Obvious I lied’: Former Canberra surgeon faces disciplinary action for lying under oath Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
Former Canberra vascular surgeon Imran Kader will face disciplinary action after he lied under oath and tried to interfere with a witness during criminal proceedings for an alleged rape.
Farrer voters' return to the ballot box might make political history Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
A fascinating four-cornered contest is brewing as voters in the southern NSW seat of Farrer head to the ballot box for the second time in 12 months.
'Children have ended up on main roads', SA childcare regulator says Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
South Australia’s childcare centre watchdog says children have injured themselves or "ended up on main roads" due to poor supervision and that one in five services in the state do not meet national quality standards.
'No secrets': Alternative school's history of discipline in spotlight Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
For 50 years, this alternative school sold parents a vision of progressive education. But some who have passed through its doors say a 'cult-like' culture enabled decades of unchecked physical abuse.
The algal bloom may be 'gone', but many are still grappling with the fall-out Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
While testing has shown a dramatic improvement in South Australia's algal bloom situation, industry and experts fear it won't be a quick recovery.
Pacific nations unite to tackle regional unrest Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
The Pacific Response Group is beginning negotiations on a treaty that would allow it to respond more quickly to natural disasters and other crises across the region.
'Planning for a rainy day': How China is dealing with the global oil shock Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
China relies heavily on Middle Eastern oil imports, but experts say a double-insurance strategy appears to have helped the country absorb at least the initial shock after disruption to the Strait of Hormuz.
Melbourne and Sydney record largest house price falls across the country Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
Momentum in the housing market has slowed, with every capital city recording a slower pace of growth in April.Â
Aung San Suu Kyi pictured for first time in years as she is moved to house arrest Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
Myanmar's detained former president Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to state media.
'Too hard to prove': Concerns raised after one year of coercive control laws in Queensland Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
When Stephanie* called the police to report coercive control, she says she was told it was "too hard too prove" and it was "unlikely a case would ever succeed".
Live: Iran threatens 'long and painful strikes' if US renews attacks Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Tehran will eliminate "the enemies' abuses of the waterway" under new management of the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.Â
News from the BBC World Service
UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 The UK was last raised to the second-highest level in November 2021 after an attempted bombing and the murder of an MP. It's a miracle I survived, Golders Green victim tells BBC Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 Shloime Rand says he is thankful he survived after being stabbed during the attack in north London on Wednesday. Teens who lured man to beach to kill him sentenced to between five and seven years' custody Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 Alexander Cashford was attacked on a Kent beach by three teenagers who thought he was a paedophile. WW2 bomb to be blown up as 1,200 homes evacuated Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 Teams are working through the night to limit most of the damage to the surrounding area. Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon. Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds. Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine near Paris Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday. King and Queen end US state visit with trip to small-town America Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US. Rubio downplays reports US could review UK's claim to Falklands Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 The US secretary of state says a leaked memo suggesting America's position on the territory could be changed "was just an email". Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank of England hints at future rises over Iran war Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict. Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021. 'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 "If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect. Shock and anger among the Jewish community in Golders Green Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 There is a mixture of defiance and fear among those living here - some of whom are planning to leave. Golders Green stabbing suspect was previously referred to Prevent Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 Essa Suleiman was referred to the government's counter-extremism programme in 2020 but the case was shelved. Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency. Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect. 'Horrendous' stress for couple forced to pay monthly mortgage twice after law firm collapse Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 Gabriella and Kurtiss Smith feared their home would be repossessed when PM Property Law collapsed. Five key takeaways from the Bank of England meeting Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 The Bank reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war. 'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops. Faisal Islam: Bank of England is trying to manage expectations Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.
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