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News from the ABC Australia

Sydney mental health patients who fled care accused of killing three people
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

A driver charged over a double-fatal crash used a staff pass to escape hospital the day before an alleged Sydney stabber fled the same mental health facility. 

As Sisonke held what police say was an IED, she waited for them to act
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

When Sisonke picked up a device that looked like a glass jar in Perth on Australia Day, she had a sense of foreboding so she took it to police. She says they took some time to act. 

Future of MotoGP to be announced amid speculation Adelaide could host
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

An announcement on the future of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is expected as soon as tomorrow amid widespread speculation the event is set to shift to South Australia.

Almost 60 arrested after weeks of violent unrest in NT community
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Northern Territory police have arrested 58 people in relation to weeks of unrest in the remote Top End community, which has seen brawls involving up to a few hundred of people — some of them armed — spilling out onto the streets.

Live: Australia's Scott, Willcox through to aerials final, Hickman up later in slopestyle final
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Australia's Danielle Scott and Abbey Willcox are through to the final of the women's aerials at Livigno, with Ally Hickman still to contest the women's slopestyle final on day 12 at the Winter Olympics. Follow live.

Firefighters extinguish two house fires in neighbouring suburban streets
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Emergency services extinguish two separate house fires in close proximity to each other in Doubleview in Perth's north.

Man fined $30,000 for poaching rare Queensland rainforest python
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The court heard Clinton Spiteri was with two others when he visited a rainforest in the Cape York area to steal eight snakes.

Ex-cop granted bail over alleged stalking following neighbour dispute
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

A former Queensland police officer accused of allegedly wearing a balaclava and Easter bonnet to harass and intimidate a neighbouring family has been granted bail.

Human remains discovered during building work in Victoria's north
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

An investigation is underway after bones were found during construction works for a $13.3-million project at Echuca.

Qld man accused of offering $730 to adopt and abuse children
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

A Queensland man accused of offering to pay more than $700 to adopt children overseas so he could have sex with them is refused bail.

Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan.

Families determined to get to school, despite heavy rainfall in WA's Kimberley
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Heavy rainfall in WA's far north has led to some students having to make alternative arrangements to get to school, including using a helicopter.

Rocks thrown through glass door cause panic at defence industry event in Canberra
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Officers are looking for two men who fled on bikes after rocks smashed a glass door, halting a defence industry event in Canberra.

Career of ex-A-League star 'effectively over' after card fixing sentence
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Former Macarthur FC captain Ulises Dávila avoids jail time over his involvement in a card fixing scandal.

Victoria loses MotoGP after almost 30 years at Phillip Island
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Victoria loses the rights to host the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, ending a three-decade association with the event. 

'Complete keyboard warrior' sentenced for 'unsavoury' posts about police officer
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

A man who a court heard fell victim to an "explosion" of extremist views and misinformation has been convicted of stalking and intimidating a Hunter Valley police officer.

Mechanic missing in outback Queensland is rescued after almost a week
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

A man in his 40s has been rescued after going missing in outback Queensland for almost a week.

‘Enjoy your dim sum’: Labor accuses Nationals MP of racist taunt
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

WA Labor MPs call on a Nationals member to apologise for what they say was a racist comment directed at one of their colleagues.

NSW inquiry into right-wing extremism 'the tip of a much larger iceberg'
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Prevention methods to tackle radicalisation are being discussed by experts at a New South Wales inquiry into measures to combat right-wing extremism.

Australian with ISIS links in Syria temporarily blocked from coming home
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The federal government has temporarily banned an Australian citizen linked to ISIS fighters from returning home from Syria.



News from the BBC World Service

'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of a coastal community failed by political promises
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.

Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.

William says it has taken 'long time to understand my emotions'
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Prince William has offered his advice to those struggling with their mental health, in a special Radio 1 panel discussion.

Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.

Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success

Swinney was told of Murrell charges weeks before they became public
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Former SNP chief executive Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period.

Third Briton dies in French Alps avalanches in one week
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

A total of 28 people have died in avalanches since the start of the winter season in the French Alps.

I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.

The Olympic 'skimo' favourite who could have competed for GB
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Emily Harrop is one of France's best medal hopes as ski mountaineering makes its Winter Olympic debut - but she could have been competing for Team GB.

How does curling work?
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how the Winter Olympic sport of curling works.

'Absolutely stunning!': Norway's Frostad wins 'best big air final of all-time'
Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026

Austria's Matej Svancer, USA's Mac Forehand, and Norway's Tormod Frostad compete for the medals with the final three runs of a spectacular men's freestyle skiing big air final.

Nine medals up for grabs - Wednesday's guide
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.

Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The Wicked star appears in a one-woman version of the classic horror story in London's West End.

I used to hate my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Tilly and Charlotte share their experiences of body dysmorphic disorder and how they recovered from it.

How Jesse Jackson helped free three US soldiers captured during Kosovo War
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

In 1999, Jesse Jackson flew to Yugoslavia to help free three US soldiers captured during the Kosovo War.

Ros Atkins on...unanswered Andrew questions
Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the questions around the way Buckingham Palace has responded to the various accusations against the King's brother.

Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.

Why top streamers are concerned about Discord age checks
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities.

US says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.



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