News from the ABC Australia
Japan confirms first fatal bear attack this year with two more suspected Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Japanese authorities say a 55-year-old woman found dead last month was killed by a bear. It is the first confirmed fatal bear attack for 2026 following a record 13 deaths last year.
Probe makes adverse findings against former ANU Council members Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
An independent review into 36 allegations concerning the Australian National University has made a series of adverse findings against former council members.
Live: Lions hang on against Blues late surge, Port roars back despite star's injury Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Brisbane gets a big fright at the Gabba as Carllton fall short after a big comeback, while Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs face off. Follow live.
Government backbencher criticises 'giant, bloated, ineffective' NT public service Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
A Northern Territory government backbencher has criticised the "giant, bloated and ineffective" NT public service, saying its current size is not feasible.
SA premier 'very concerned' over Whyalla steelworks' blast furnace Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Whyalla steelworkers are struggling to get the city's blast furnace producing iron again, with SA Premier Peter Malinauskas saying he is "very concerned" about the situation.
Man who drunkenly performed Nazi salute in front of cops fined $1,400 Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
The man pleaded guilty to four charges, with a magistrate describing the Nazi gesture charge as a very serious offence.
Live: Eels claim golden-point triumph after stunning fightback in Townsville Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Mitchell Moses stuns the Cowboys in golden-point, after Parramatta crosses twice in the final six minutes of normal time. Follow live.
Dozens charged over seizure of largest child porn stash in NSW history Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
A probe into a cloud-based image-sharing folder resulted in the largest amount of child abuse material files seized in a single investigation in NSW history.Â
Russia to make major international sporting return in Australia Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Russia will be given its highest profile platform since its sporting exile at the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup finals in Sydney in July this year.
NT taxpayers to be hit with $75m bill if fracking project fails Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Northern Territory taxpayers will be hit with a $75 million bill if Tamboran Resources, one of the key Beetaloo Basin fracking companies, is unable to repay its lenders.
Driver was on bail and probation when his 'drag racing' car hit and killed a cyclist Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Lachlan Robert Carver has been sentenced to 10 years for a hit-and-run crash that killed cyclist Matthew Nilsen.Â
Students receive ransom messages after learning system cyberattack Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of students have been unable to access schoolwork or submit assessments as access to Canvas has been paused.Â
Man 'assisting detectives' with investigation into Adelaide woman's death Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Police say a man is speaking to them in relation to the death of a woman whose body was found outside a block of units overlooking Henley Beach on Thursday.
Chinese oil tanker hit in reportedly first attack since Hormuz crisis Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
The chief engineer of a Chinese-owned oil tanker attacked near the Strait of Hormuz says it is "still unclear" who fired on the vessel.
Plaintiff's lawyer describes Rebel Wilson as 'fantastical liar' in court Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Final arguments in the defamation trial between Charlotte MacInnes and Rebel Wilson have heard claims of a suspicious career jump to "terrible, terrible" allegations.
Kumanjayi Little Baby's father won't be released from prison for sorry business Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
The father of Kumanjayi Little Baby will remain in prison for aggravated assault, despite calls from his lawyers for his release to attend cultural grieving for his daughter.
Inmate’s multiple requests for medical support unanswered, inquest hears Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
A Queensland prisoner died in prison of a rare bacterial condition after his calls for medical help went unanswered for weeks, a medical expert has told a coronial inquest.
Why there's no end in sight for Kezie Apps, Origin's ageless wonder Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Kezie Apps will be the oldest State of Origin player across both states and the men's and women's series this year, but the 35-year-old Blues stalwart shows no signs of slowing down.
Bank hung up on pope when he tried to update his details, Chicago priest says Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Father Tom McCarthy says Leo had trouble convincing his bank of his identity after being elected to lead the Catholic Church.
Three hikers killed in volcano eruption in Indonesia with 17 others rescued Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Mount Dukono erupted on Friday morning, local time, sending plumes of ash some 10 kilometres into the sky.
News from the BBC World Service
Chris Mason: What the results tell us so far Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales. What latest election results show us in maps and charts Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool. Sir John Curtice: First results shows how fragmented UK politics has become Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared. Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight. Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, government says Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April. Celebrities send well wishes to Bonnie Tyler as singer in induced coma after surgery Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on Wednesday. Nationwide cashier jailed after stealing from vulnerable customers to fund luxury holidays Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 One of Kerry Kershaw's victims was a 49-year-old man with learning disabilities. US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems. South East Water boss quits after thousands of homes left without water Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex. Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas. Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Quiz: Which facial feature almost stopped Attenborough's TV career? Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 Sir David Attenborough turns 100. How well do you know the broadcaster's life and career? King and Queen lead tributes for David Attenborough's 100th birthday Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 The royal couple shared photographs of Sir David and wished him a very happy birthday. Are concert 'livestream tickets' the future or a cash-grab? Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 Can't see your favourite act in the flesh? There might be a solution - but not everyone's a fan. The companies making billions from the Iran war Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms. Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs? Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta. Weekly quiz: Who was this mystery masked star at the Met Gala? Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution. Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer. TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 While only rolled out to some users, the feature's bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely.
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