News from the ABC Australia
Live: Wallaroos face Black Ferns in historic Anzac Day Test Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
The Wallaroos and Black Ferns meet in a Test match on Anzac Day for the first time, as the Australians chase an upset victory on the Sunshine Coast. Follow live.
Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass attracts sharks Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
Several popular beaches in Sydney's Royal National Park are closed due to increased shark activity after a large whale carcass washes up on a rock platform.
Live: Stand-in coach says Dragons players 'embarrassed' by Anzac Day thrashing Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
The Sydney Roosters have smashed the St George Illawarra Dragons in the traditional Anzac Day clash, scoring 11 tries to secure a 62-16 win. Follow live.
'I saw a little nose poke around the corner': Puppy found after three months lost Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
A dachshund puppy is reunited with its owner after being lost for almost three months, in an adventure spanning multiple suburbs.
Sydney childcare worker charged with allegedly slapping two boys Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
A 25-year-old man was arrested at an address in Belmore on Saturday morning.Â
Police say body found on Fleurieu Peninsula was murder victim Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
SA Police say initial investigations suggest a person whose body has been found in bushland south of Adelaide was murdered.Â
Industry 'alert but not alarmed' as native weevil develops a taste for cotton Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
Farmers and researchers notice a rise in bicoloured weevils feeding on cotton crops in the Northern Territory.
Three men arrested after alleged arson attack in Melbourne CBD Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
Police were led on a foot-chase by alleged arsonists after a bar was set alight in ACDC lane early on Saturday morning.
AFL sacks appeals boss after homophobia statement labelled 'disgusting' Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
Will Houghton KC is sacked as the chair of the AFL appeals board after the body's widely criticised statement and decision in the case of St Kilda player Lance Collard.
Leaders condemn 'disgusting' disruptions by 'cretins' at WA Anzac Day services Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
Leaders have condemned "cretins" who interjected and booed at Perth and Western Australian Anzac Day ceremonies, with the premier labelling their actions "disgusting and disrespectful".
What Anzac Day means to those who have served Australia Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
Australians taking part in Anzac Day commemorations share stories of sacrifice and bravery, and what today means to them.
Korda on fire in first women's major as Green and Aussies slip Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
The Australian charge is struggling at the Chevron Championship in Texas, where world number two Nelly Korda is on fire after two rounds.
Live: Hollands a late out as embattled Blues face Freo and Power tackle Cats Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
Ollie Hollands is a late out for Carlton against Fremantle after a difficult week for his family, while Port Adelaide hunts an upset at home to Geelong. Follow live.
Third US aircraft enters waters near Iran carrying thousands more troops Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
USS George HW Bush has arrived in the Middle East, bringing thousands more American troops and advanced fighter jets to the region.
Booing at Melbourne, Sydney and Perth Anzac Day services draws widespread condemnation Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
Indigenous elders face racist booing from crowd members at dawn services in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, with one man arrested and charged over his alleged involvement and others issued with move-on orders.
Trump's Justice Department drops investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
The move could lead to a swift confirmation vote by the Senate for Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official whom President Donald Trump nominated in January to replace Mr Powell.
Rob Reiner's son Jake describes 'nightmare' after parents' deaths Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
Jake Reiner, the older son of Rob and Michele Reiner, says learning his parents were killed — and the aftermath of that — has been "too devastating to comprehend".
Horticultural production losses reach $25 million after cyclone Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
Growers across Western Australia's Gascoyne take a huge financial hit after four natural disasters in the first four months of 2026.
White House seeks firing squad, electrocution, gas for federal executions Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
The US is one of very few Western nations still using the death penalty, although public support for capital punishment has declined among Americans.
Tiny mountain possum bred at lower altitudes due to climate change Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026
Trevor Evans has been breeding the endangered mountain pygmy possum to better deal with the effects of climate change. The population at his sanctuary has grown rapidly in the process.
News from the BBC World Service
Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor. Two children die in house fire in Wolverhampton Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Two other children and a woman were already out of the house before emergency services arrived. Tensions flare in heated I'm A Celebrity live final Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Adam Thomas, Craig Charles, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp were in the final of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa. Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC. RAF jets scrambled after Russian drones detected near Nato airspace Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building. The King faces biggest test of his reign as he heads to visit Trump Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship. Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently. Touring is a costly struggle for bands like us. Now Harry Styles is helping Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Ticket money from some stadium and arena gigs is helping support struggling grassroots artists and venues. 'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Is a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change? Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media. 'We cried together': Trump's deportation drive forces tough decisions for couples Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country. Falklands veteran hopes King can speak to Trump over US 'review' of UK's sovereignty claim Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Simon Weston says reports the US is reviewing the UK's claim to the territory makes his sacrifice feel "irrelevant".
Teen extradited from Dubai over murder of woman found stabbed at London home Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 The London property manager, 27, who was also known as Angela, was stabbed in Westminster in 2024. Mali army says armed groups launch coordinated attacks across country Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Witnesses report explosions and sustained gunfire near a military base outside the capital, Bamako. Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Some people are being disruptive in cinemas - despite routine reminders to be considerate to others. 31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say. Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part. 'Very funny' statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones to be unveiled Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Sir Michael Palin said his fellow Python star Jones would have found the statue "very funny indeed". Watch: Couple who met on bus take double decker to their wedding Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 The pair are now married after meeting during their commute last summer. 'My choir used my whale sound recordings to make a song celebrating the ocean' Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 A choir records a track using whale songs a member of the group helped gather in an Icelandic fjord.
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