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News from the ABC Australia

Child abuse falsely detected in bakery's social media
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

The Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman says he's seen a rise in small businesses disputes with digital platforms.

Regional Victorian found not guilty of murder walks free despite jail cell admission
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Jodie Hill wept as a Supreme Court jury found her not guilty of murder and manslaughter, follow a week of deliberations.

Expert disagrees with political argument against minimum prices for alcohol
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

A major study into alcohol policy in the NT has recommended tightening bottle shop trading hours, raising the minimum price of alcohol and reforming the approach to individual liquor bans in the territory.

Man charged with murder of his 88-year-old mother refuses lawyer
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Police say Thomas Andrew Tapley was his mother's carer and it is a tragic set of circumstances for the family.

'Careers are at risk': Cricketers union demands Snicko overhaul
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Australian Cricketers Association boss Paul Marsh has called for an investigation into Snicko, saying careers are being affected by the technology's lack of precision.

Cocaine-dealing used car salesman warned to 'keep nose clean'
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Nicholas Kozac pleaded guilty to possessing a trafficable amount of cocaine after he was caught with nearly 100 grams of cocaine.

Trump's hand-picked board renames arts centre as Trump Kennedy Center
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

The venue, named after former US president John F Kennedy, is to be renamed the Trump Kennedy Center after a vote by its board — which Mr Trump himself hand-picked this year.

Adelaide Railway station joins list of declared public precincts
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

The Adelaide Railway Station is the latest location to be declared a public precinct, giving police extra powers to search people or order them to leave.

Tasmanian artist and potter Eileen Brooker celebrated in book on life
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Eileen Brooker first met author Sue Abdullah in the 70s, and their decades of friendship has helped build a book celebrating the 103-year-old artist and potters life.

An emotional display of unity — the Bondi paddle-out in pictures
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Thousands of locals packed the Bondi beachfront for an emotional paddle-out in honour of the victims of Sunday's terror attack.

PM announces 'largest' gun buyback scheme since Howard era
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national gun buyback scheme, days after a deadly terror attack on a Hanukkah celebration. 

'People are numb': How to show support after the Bondi attack
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

While you might be feeling a sense of helplessness after the attack at Bondi Beach, there are ways to convert those feelings into small acts of support and kindness.

Beloved outback 'garbo' collects final bins after 45 years on the job
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Mark Mitchell is known for bringing the fun to rubbish collection, donning different outfits and inspiring youngsters to follow in his footsteps. But this week is his final run.

Queensland pause on puberty blockers for trans adolescents to continue
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

The Queensland government says it made the decision after considering a 530-page independent review into the evidence surrounding the treatments.

Pony brings Christmas cheer to aged care home
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

A Welsh Shetland cross pony is spreading festive cheer — and stirring memories — during visits to an aged care home in eastern Victoria.

Life on a remote cattle station where 'people leave a little bit better'
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

The idea of life out on the edge of the desert has pulled in young people from across the country and overseas. 

Whistleblower tells inquiry she reported suspected corruption at Wollongong university
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

A long-serving University of Wollongong staffer tells a NSW parliamentary inquiry she reported suspected corruption to ICAC, as concerns mount over governance, financial mismanagement and executive appointments at the university.

TikTok to sell US unit to American investors, including Oracle
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

The deal with Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX ensures the social video platform can continue operating in the US.

Baby died after litany of failures at maternity hospital, investigation finds
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

A review into the death of newborn baby Tommy Starkie reveals multiple failures in the care provided to his mother during her labour at Perth's King Edward Maternity Hospital earlier this year.

Victorian premier's husband caught drink driving
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has apologised after her husband was caught drink driving, saying the incident left her "disappointed and embarrassed".



News from the BBC World Service

Police issue arrest warrant for suspect in Brown University attack, sources say
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Investigators are also searching for a car they believe was rented by the suspect in the shooting that killed two students and injured nine.

Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders decide on Russia's frozen assets
Posted on Thursday December 18, 2025

The EU is deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros of Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

Stigma of Ukraine's forgotten soldiers who 'died the wrong way'
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

There are no official statistics surrounding suicide among Ukrainian soldiers, but they are thought to count in the hundreds.

Golfer Rory McIlroy wins Sports Personality of the Year
Posted on Thursday December 18, 2025

Rory McIlroy is crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 after clinching the career Grand Slam and playing a key role in Europe's Ryder Cup win.

Australia announces gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi attack
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

It is the largest scheme since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which prompted massive gun law reform.

UK names Christian Turner as ambassador to US, replacing Peter Mandelson
Posted on Thursday December 18, 2025

Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office.

£100 contactless card limit to be lifted
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.

Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.

Drones detect deadly virus in Arctic whales' breath
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Whale breath collected by drones is giving clues to the health of wild humpbacks and other whales.

Democrats release latest batch of Epstein photos as justice department deadline looms
Posted on Thursday December 18, 2025

The materials include photos of women's passports, and Lolita quotes written across a woman's body.

Ex-Nascar driver and his family among seven killed in US plane crash
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Officials confirmed Greg Biffle, his wife and two children were among those who boarded the small plane that crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina.

Bondi bravery: A 'superhero' mother and a couple who died fighting
Posted on Thursday December 18, 2025

One father tells the BBC he owes the life of his child to a stranger forced into an impossible decision.

Weekly quiz: Why has Charlotte Church given up deodorant?
Posted on Thursday December 18, 2025

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Will pre-Christmas interest rate cut be enough to boost UK economy next year?
Posted on Thursday December 18, 2025

The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy.

How many flu cases are there in your local hospital? Use our tool to check
Posted on Thursday December 18, 2025

Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area

The Papers: 'Mortgage price war in spring' and 'Fresh heir'
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Labour's violence against women strategy and a royal Christmas family portrait dominate Friday's papers.

How much more your Christmas dinner will cost this year
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.

Cambodia counts the cost of its border war with Thailand
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

Despite a Trump-brokered ceasefire in July, fighting has flared up again between Thailand and Cambodia.

TikTok owner signs agreements to avoid US ban
Posted on Friday December 19, 2025

The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.

HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job
Posted on Thursday December 18, 2025

Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'.



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