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News from the ABC Australia BBC Ashes commentator hits back after period talk inflames trolls Alex Hartley says she was stunned by the reaction to her talking about her period during the BBC's radio commentary of the third Ashes Test. 'People are like animals': Crowds flock to secure prime Sydney NYE spot Revellers have camped overnight to secure a prime spot to watch the Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve fireworks, ahead of celebrations taking place across the country to mark the start of 2026. Growers hope to keep coffee cups full in 2026 Australian coffee growers are hoping for a bumper 2026 season to meet increased demand for homegrown beans following a prolific flowering season. Ex-Australian cricketer Damien Martyn seriously ill in induced coma Former Australian Test and limited overs batsman Damien Martyn is in hospital in Queensland in an induced coma after falling ill this week. Rule breach in final stretch of Sydney to Hobart sees rival crowned winner Double-handed Min River makes history by becoming the first double-handed yacht to take out the overall win in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the first to do so with a female skipper. Kylie's red Padam Padam outfit stars in DIVA exhibit The exhibition at Melbourne's newest museum, featuring Kylie Minogue's catsuit and Elton John's Louis XIV-inspired 50th birthday outfit, celebrates the power of divas through time. Dolls, tribal gear and Titanic: Inside wild WA collection The owner of this sprawling collection of weird, wacky and everyday items hopes it will inspire an appreciation for the past in younger generations. Fire in Perth's south still disrupting trains as second WA blaze downgraded More than 140 firefighters spend a second night battling an out-of-control blaze near Rockingham, in Perth's southern suburbs, as the threat from another fire in WA's South West eases. First apprenticeship 'hell' for tradie who wants hazing to stop TV presenter and former builder Barry Du Bois is lobbying Canberra for change. From giant cows to wild weather — regional WA's 2025 in photos The stunning photos that captured the stories and people of regional WA in 2025. Nuclear-capable missiles deployed in Belarus, Russia claims Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a staunch ally of the Kremlin, announced the deployment of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles earlier this month. Piastri misses F1 Driver of the Year top three as Verstappen scoops award Max Verstappen may not have won the F1 world title, but his fast finish to the year wins him Driver of the Year for the fifth straight year, while Oscar Piastri's disappointing end to the season is mirrored in the voting. 'Can't fit any more': Barges packed with fireworks for biggest NYE display Final preparations are underway for Canberra's biggest ever New Year's Eve fireworks display with tens-of-thousands of people expected to flock to Lake Burley Griffin to ring in 2026. Swimming pool lifeguards given extra help by AI technology An AI system used in 120 public pools across Australia analyses swimmers' movements and sends an alert to a lifeguard's smartwatch if it detects someone in trouble. Australian-made content and cheaper medication among January 1 changes New Year's Day brings a host of new laws, regulations and guidelines into effect. Here's a quick breakdown of some of the changes. Praise for 'brave' officer's rescue bid as flooding claims a life Police have renewed warnings about driving in floodwaters after a tragedy in Queensland's Gulf Country as the region endures a fourth day of drenching rain.  Oil and gas giant knowingly shed kilograms of plastic into the ocean Documents reveal one of Australia's biggest oil and gas companies knowingly shed plastic into the ocean for two months before notifying the offshore regulator. Winning year for Aussie beef despite Trump's tariffs When Donald Trump enforced a 10 per cent tariff on Australian beef, there were some concerns it would impact trade. But the opposite happened. Koala stalking causes stress for koalas in Byron Bay Large crowds of tourists gather daily at the bottom of trees home to koalas in Byron Bay, leaving the animals stressed and their habitat trampled. Turner stranded short of ton, but helps rescue Perth's BBL season Ashton Turner narrowly misses out on a maiden BBL century as he helps launch Perth to a crucial 71-run win over the Sydney Thunder.   News from the BBC World Service Work continues to fix Eurostar and Eurotunnel issue after thousands hit by travel chaos Passengers were left stranded and looking for alternative routes after power issues in the Channel Tunnel. Chris Mason: Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister? My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life. Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch. Mum and children who died in Boxing Day fire named Fionnghuala Shearman and her daughter Eve and son Ohner died in the house fire on Boxing Day. Made in space? Start-up brings factory in orbit one step closer to reality A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C. Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35 She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live. British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims Alaa Abd El Fattah has faced backlash over old social media posts where he called for the killing of Zionists. The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia. Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025 Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts. Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread. Pensioner 'carried on roof of car' and killed in crash Kent Police is urging people to contact them if they have information about the crash in Gillingham. Wuthering Heights and other stand out films We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters. Hotly anticipated books to see you through the year Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between. The style trends set for the high street These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year. Some of the best TV in years is to come We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport. GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026 Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on. Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult. The Papers: 'Eurostar chaos' and Anthony Joshua's 'mum at his bedside' Thousands of people hit by travel chaos and Anthony Joshua recovering from Nigeria car crash lead today's papers. Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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