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News from the ABC Australia

Origin coaches hail the successful return of interstate Aussie rules
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Winning Victoria coach Chris Scott and his Western Australia counterpart Dean Cox call for State of Origin to be played every year after the concept's stunning return in Perth. 

From cheddar to pecorino, Italian migrants revolutionised Australian cheese
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

When John Interlandi's father began making "fancy cheese" in Gippsland, few Australians had heard of parmesan. At 90 years old, Mr Interlandi is still perfecting it.

Forrest launches battery-powered trains as green deadline nears
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

After years of delays, the Pilbara's largest carbon emitters are testing greener ways to haul iron ore, and Andrew Forrest has now joined their ranks. 

Quick hits: Olympic village out of condoms, cheat claims rock curling
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Protective gear is in short supply in Italy as tensions boil over in the curling and a Norwegian-born Brazilian makes history. Here are the quick hits from the Winter Olympics.

Kangaroo, Wolfram bring north Australia's film industry to global stage
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The NT's small but mighty presence is shining on the global stage 40 years after Crocodile Dundee rocketed its film industry into the stratosphere.

'Predatory' NDIS providers targeting remote communities with gifts
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

People with disabilities in remote Northern Territory communities are being targeted by unscrupulous NDIS providers using high-pressure sales tactics and inducements including cash, cigarettes and alcohol, an ABC investigation can reveal. 

Man charged over fatal crash after police chase in Sydney's south-west
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

NSW Police say they pursued a red sedan after it was stolen from a man who was filling up his car at a petrol station.

Pub fire leaves residents mourning more than just a watering hole
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The temporary loss of a pub is hitting residents of a country NSW town hard.

Rubio's speech to European allies takes softer tone but sticks to Trump's firm stance
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

America's top diplomat uses the Munich Security Conference to call for a renewed partnership between the United States and Europe, with Marco Rubio saying America and Europe "belong together".

How swimming damages hair and what you can do about it
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Regular beach days or laps at the local pool can leave our hair looking and feeling quite different. 

Tiger scores stunning try in trial, Bulldog in doubt for Vegas opener
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Wests Tigers rookie Faaletino Tavana has laid claim to one of the best tries in 2026 during a preseason trial against the Sydney Roosters.

Apprenticeships have a 'big marketing problem' and it's 'getting worse'
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Mark hasn't taken on a hairdressing trainee for years. He's not alone in thinking low-wage apprenticeships just aren't attractive to young people anymore.

Up to two years' jail for use of hate symbols under antisemitism crackdown
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The Queensland government has banned more than a dozen symbols associated with Nazi ideology and extremist groups as part of a crackdown on antisemitism.

The Qld farm putting troubled youth on the straight and narrow
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The rural-based social program in the shadow of Mt Tamborine has had remarkable success in rebuilding the lives of youth who have fallen through the cracks.

Why South Molle isn't sharing in the Whitsunday island resort revival
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

South Molle Island's former resort has been abandoned since it was damaged by a cyclone in 2017. Now, public access to the island is restricted after Cyclone Koji wreaked havoc on its jetty.

Meet the young nippers learning to be lifesavers in a landlocked city
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Young nippers are sprinting for flags, paddle boards and practising CPR despite the nearest beach being 150 kilometres away.

Aussie quits tennis, pens 'ginormous f*** you' on social media
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Australian tennis player Destanee Aiava says 2026 will be her last year in professional tennis, announcing her impending retirement in an expletive-laden statement on social media. 

Police block road near Nancy Guthrie's home during investigation
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Authorities investigating the disappearance of American morning show host Savannah Guthrie's mother seal off a road near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home.

Beach patrols no problem for surf lifesaver in powered wheelchair
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

A decade on from a devastating diagnosis, Michael Lord finds purpose through volunteering with his local surf lifesaving club.  

Overlapping disaster seasons change the nature of emergency resourcing
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

With fires and floods occurring simultaneously, and overlapping with international deployments, sharing critical resources is becoming an increasingly complex task.



News from the BBC World Service

Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, Foreign Office says.

Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The prime minister's speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home.

Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' despite tensions
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The US secretary of state reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance.

Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France's biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path.

One giant boys' club? Why Westminster can still feel like a man's world
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

GB women shock curling world champions Canada
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Great Britain's women curlers kickstart their campaign with a superb first victory of the 2026 Winter Olympics while GB's men also won but three British women missed out on skeleton medals.

Obama addresses racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The former US president didn't name Trump, but lamented the lack of "shame" and "decorum" among public officials.

Canada accused of cheating again in curling row
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

For the second time in two matches, Canadian curler Marc Kennedy has been accused of cheating by an opponent at the Winter Olympics.

From pizza delivery man to Winter Olympics hopeful
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

A medallist with Team GB in 2014, bobsleigher Joel Fearon is preparing for his third Winter Olympics after coming out of retirement to compete for Jamaica.

Skier makes history for Brazil by winning gold in giant slalom
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes history for Brazil by clinching his nation's first Winter Olympic medal with gold in the giant slalom.

GB target skeleton team medal - Sunday's guide
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

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

Are families being priced out of restaurants?
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money.

Rae fell for a chatbot called Barry, but their love might die when ChatGPT-4o is switched off
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Rae began speaking to Barry after a difficult divorce, but Barry lives on an old model of ChatGPT that's being shut down.

Why Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's 'mutual obsession' is giving some fans the ick
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Romance rumours have swirled around the Wuthering Heights co-stars. But is all as it seems?

He was once a teen 'superstar'. But James Van Der Beek's cancer left him cash-strapped
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

A fundraiser was set up to help the actor's family after expensive cancer treatments devastated their finances.

Rubio speech signals US-Europe relations are bruised but still friendly
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The US Secretary of State sounds a conciliatory tone as he addresses European leaders in Munich.

Rejuvenated Scotland sweep England aside in stunning Calcutta Cup win
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Rampant Scotland bounce back from Six Nations defeat by Italy to blow England away in a bonus-point win in a pulsating Calcutta Cup at a riotous Murrayfield.

Scottish craft beer brand Brewdog put up for sale
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.

Actor Ross Kemp to return to EastEnders for short stint
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Kemp plays the infamous Grant Mitchell in the long-running soap.

Police wear fancy dress in Rio Carnival phone theft sting
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Two people were arrested after a woman was spotted by a drone grabbing a phone from an attendee.



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