News from the ABC Australia
Reports of armed man prompt emergency declaration south of Brisbane Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Queensland Police are responding to reports of a man armed with a firearm south of Brisbane.
Dicky Bill salad farm's $10m debt shock as creditors try to claw back millions Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Administrators for failed Australian salad farm company Dicky Bill reveal its business debts to hundreds of staff and suppliers could exceed $10 million.Â
Bulgaria faces turmoil after anti-corruption protests topple government Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Bulgaria's prime minister announced the decision in a televised address saying "ahead of today's vote of no confidence, the government is resigning".
'Magic wave' found off WA coast after surfer's decade-long search Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
A natural phenomenon leaves surfers in awe of the "earthquake" wave.Â
Want to go to Disneyland? Maybe rethink those mean tweets about US policy Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Mean tweets about US policy might mean no trip to Disneyland, under a new proposal that would see Australians provide their social media history for the past five years.
Breaking: PM says he has asked independent watchdog for advice on politician perks Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Sports and Communications Minister Anika Wells referred her claims to the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority for review after a stream of questions over her spending earlier this week.
How long does it take to fix an underperforming school? Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
A Queensland high school has re-engaged students by embedding agriculture into the curriculum and building strong local industry ties.
Bushfire not enough to stop students from getting to their formal Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Tasmanian students and teachers of St Helens District High School defy the Stieglitz bushfire to rescue formal wear, assemble decorations and food and hold their year 10 formal.
New SA Liberal leader unveils shadow cabinet Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
South Australia's new Liberal leader Ashton Hurn unveils a "streamlined" shadow cabinet, just 99 days out from the next state election.
SA domestic violence royal commission prompts $674 million response Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
The South Australian government has committed more than $600 million over a decade to reduce the prevalence of — and protect the victims of — domestic, family and sexual violence, in response to a landmark royal commission earlier this year.
'A challenging few days': Extreme fire danger forecast for Perth Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Extreme fire conditions are expected in Perth over the weekend with temperatures forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius, as firefighters try to bring two bushfires in the city's north-east and south-east under control.Â
Hollywood director convicted of scamming $16.5m from Netflix Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Carl Erik Rinsch is convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $US11 million for a show that never materialised, instead using the cash for purchases including luxury cars and homewares.
Judge grants bail for Sydney men after pack-rape convictions quashed Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Maurice Hawell and Andrew David, both 31, had been convicted of multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated sexual touching in company, following a joint trial in the District Court last year.
Electricity price blowout between city and country a 'dire situation' Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Regional ratepayers are shouldering higher energy bills than their city counterparts, and their councils have had enough.
Former out-of-school-hours care worker pleads guilty to child abuse offences Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
A former Sydney out-of-school-hours care worker has pleaded guilty to producing and possessing child abuse material and committing sexual acts against children while filming.
Live: Australian game Hollow Knight: Silksong wins first trophy at Game Awards 2025 Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
The biggest night in gaming is getting underway in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Follow along in our live blog.
Ship carrying asbestos-containing brake pads docked at Victorian port Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
A cargo ship containing asbestos products is docked at the port of Geelong in Victoria's south-west.
Treasurer approves Hanwha's double stake in Australian shipbuilder Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Jim Chalmers said there will be "strict conditions" on the South Korean defence conglomerate's stake in the strategic shipbuilder, in a nod to the diplomatic and security sensitivities surrounding the bid.
Students struggle with 'workforce anxiety' trying to prepare for jobs in AI future Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
A Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry report finds youth career support is "severely lacking" as students fear AI is threatening white-collar industries.
ABC Radio stations in Perth to move to FM in 2026 Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Almost 102 years after ABC radio first hit the airwaves, Perth listeners will experience a major improvement in audio quality when the network's three AM stations move to FM in 2026.
News from the BBC World Service
'Super flu' wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Numbers in hospital rise by more than 50% in a week as NHS faces "worst-case scenario". Four charts that show how flu outbreak is different this winter Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week. US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 The White House plans to move the tanker to a US port and seize the oil on board, a move Caracas has labelled as an act of "international piracy". From Iran to China to Venezuela - how tanker seized by US hid true location Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how. The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget. Operations and treatments cut back as NHS orders hospitals to save money Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books. King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign. US wants 'special economic zone' in Ukraine's frontline region, Zelensky says Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Ukraine's president says territory and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power remain unresolved issues in a peace plan. Councils to get £3bn for thousands more school spaces for Send pupils Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England. 'Monumental betrayal' - cheapest World Cup final ticket to cost £3,119 Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Fans' group Football Supporters Europe says it is "astonished" by Fifa's "extortionate" pricing strategy for World Cup tickets. Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor. Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine? Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season. Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise in Scotland Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience. Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself. 'My dad was killed by a drug-driver. Now I want tougher laws' Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Bereaved families demand roadside licence bans after drug driving deaths surge 78% in a decade. Tricked, abducted and abused: Inside China's schools for 'rebellious' teens Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Young people tell the BBC that military-style schools deceive and abuse students they claim to help. The Papers: 'Worst winter flu crisis' and 'World Cup of greed' Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Soaring cases of serious flu and pressure on the NHS dominates Friday's papers. Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum' Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptons. Chief of S Korea's high-stakes exam quits over 'insane' English test Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that's their intended purpose.
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