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News from the ABC Australia

'Deranged conspiracy': Prince Harry and Meghan slam new book on royals
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Extracts of the new book were published in a newspaper at the weekend, claiming that Queen Camilla once told a friend Meghan had "brainwashed" her husband.

Diaspora delight as irresistible Japan cruises into Asian Cup semis
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Sayoko had never played football, but the Japan women's side inspired her to take up the game. And the Nadeshiko lived up to the hype at Stadium Australia, defeating the Philippines 7-0 on an afternoon of colour and national pride.

Danish royals arrive in Canberra for state dinner on second day of tour
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Danish Queen Mary speaks of the similarities between the two countries as she and her husband King Frederik arrive in Canberra on day two of their Australian tour.

Air and water search for three missing fishermen off SA coast
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Emergency crews are responding after three fishermen were declared missing at Beachport in South Australia's south-east.

Albury councillor announced as Liberal Farrer candidate
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Raissa Butkowski has been selected as the Liberal candidate for the seat of Farrer.

Green records 'nerve-racking' Australian Open win to end 12-year drought
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Hannah Green says her nerves were frayed during her one-stroke victory at the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide. 

Pilot's body located after helicopter crash in 'dense bushland'
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

NSW Police say the body located after a helicopter crash in north-east NSW is yet to be identified, but they believe it's the 77-year-old pilot.

Body of swimmer found at NSW south coast beach
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Authorities have located the body of a swimmer, a man believed to have been aged in his 20s, at Werri Beach on the NSW south coast. 

18yo dies, another critically injured after falling from Mount Beerwah
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

An 18-year-old woman has died and an 18-year-old man has been critically injured after falling while climbing Mount Beerwah in the Glasshouse Mountains on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

Fuel runs out in two north-west Victorian towns
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Robinvale, located about 70 kilometres east from Mildura, ran out of fuel on Saturday evening, while Hattah, to Mildura's south, hit empty on Sunday.

Piastri fails to start again as teenager Antonelli takes maiden win
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Oscar Piastri misses his second start of a Formula 1 grand prix in 2026, as McLaren suffers a double-blow and Mercedes celebrates another victory. 

'Half their salary cap gone': Knights count cost of win over Manly
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown are both forced from the field in the first half as the Newcastle Knights ran riot against the Sea Eagles at Brookvale Oval, before the Dolphins storm back from 14-0 down to beat the Titans and become the first Queensland team to win a game this season.

Former NRL star Chris Walker charged with alleged DV offences
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Former Queensland State of Origin player Chris Walker is due to face a Gold Coast court tomorrow after his arrest last night. 

France wins back-to-back Six Nations titles after last-second penalty
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

After five rounds of matches, the Six Nations Championship comes down to a single penalty in the 83rd minute of the final game — and France emerges as back-to-back champions.

Why some women experience intense negative feelings while breastfeeding
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Anger, dread, anxiety, guilt, worry and disconnect are just some of the feelings described by women who experience breastfeeding aversion response.

Petracca dominates as Suns cruise against Eagles, Demons win thriller against Saints
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

New recruit Christian Petracca is sensational again as Gold Coast smashes West Coast, after Melbourne completes a thrilling and memorable MCG win over St Kilda.

Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

In a statement on Instagram, his family says he "passed away peacefully following a long and courageous battle in intensive care after a complex major operation".

Media boss vows to enter rehab following Melbourne assault charge
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Australian Community Media executive Antony Catalano says he will check into a rehab program immediately after the alleged assault of a woman on Friday night. 

Race to restore 'raw horsepower' that gave outback motocross club true grit
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

This West Australian mining town once welcomed hundreds of riders to its beloved motocross circuit. But years after the red dirt was last disturbed, the clubhouse and race course have fallen to pieces.

Businesses selling illicit tobacco could be forced to close under new Vic laws
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The Victorian government will introduce new laws giving the tobacco licensing regulator the power to shut down businesses caught selling illegal tobacco.



News from the BBC World Service

UK looking at 'any options' to secure key oil route through Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The energy secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region.

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

William shares unseen photo of Princess Diana for Mother's Day
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The Prince of Wales captioned the previously unseen photo: "remembering my mother, today and every day".

Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.

Police share details of tattoos as they trace man found dead in bin
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Police issue a description of his distinctive tattoos as their efforts to identify him continue.

What to expect and who will win
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.

How to watch awards-tipped films
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face One Battle After Another as the awards race heats up.

Nominees list in full
Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026

This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.

An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

What began as a dog-sitting favour ended with boutique owner Bridget Hutchcroft being owed more than £1.6m.

Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.

My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.

The women bringing chess into the 21st Century with 'bullet' matches and viral videos
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.

Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

UK must build own nuclear missiles to end reliance on US, say Lib Dems
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Sir Ed Davey is calling on the government to start work on a "fully independent British nuclear deterrent".

Kimi Antonelli wins his first Formula 1 race at Chinese Grand Prix
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Kimi Antonelli takes his first Formula 1 victory in leading team-mate George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in the Chinese Grand Prix.

Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being considered
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Mohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.

Reform council seeks to declare migration emergency
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The Reform administration says Kent is "at the forefront of a small-boat invasion".

London's Burning actor John Alford dies in prison
Posted on Saturday March 14, 2026

The 54-year-old former star of Grange Hill and London's Burning was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk.

I died and came back to life. Now I just want to feel joy every day
Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026

Grace Victory says she is more content than ever after spending three months in a coma.



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