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News from the ABC Australia

Council to demolish in-demand childcare centre for open space
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

A childcare centre's director says relocation had been promised for years until late last year, when the council decided there was no feasible site in the area.

Calls for a higher bar for developers to protect significant Cairns shade trees
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

After several failed court challenges, a council has angered a community with its approval to remove a significant tree to make way for a duplex development, but experts say local governments need to start paying more attention to resident's concerns.

Four EzyMart Sydney stores shut over illegal tobacco, vape sale claims
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The major Australian retail company will part ways with an independent operator after several Sydney stores were shut down for allegedly selling illegal tobacco and vapes.

Breaking: Government sues 3M Australia over PFAS contamination
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The Commonwealth is suing the manufacturer of a firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals that contaminated 28 Defence bases across Australia.

'Unsafe and late': What it's like catching a bus in this regional city
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Amid a spate of assaults at bus stops in Far North Queensland, advocates say there's a need for change.  

Breaking: Woman who returned from Syria charged with terrorism offences
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The Australian Federal Police will provide a briefing to the media shortly.

Search for swimmer resumes at Bunbury, police call for information
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Water police search for a swimmer who was reported to be in distress at Koombana Bay in Bunbury on Wednesday.

'Remarkable' large funnel cloud spotted in regional Victoria
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The Bureau of Meteorology says it is unusual to see large funnel clouds so far west in Victoria.

Former Parkway Drive merch manager who had sex with minor avoids jail
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The former merchandise manager for the metalcore band has received a three-year community corrections order after pleading guilty to have sexual intercourse with a minor.

ABC news director Justin Stevens's replacement to be appointed tomorrow
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Declining to detail the reasons for news director Justin Stevens's sudden departure, the ABC's managing director Hugh Marks says he has been scouting for a replacement for some time.

Chewing gum ban remains on Gold Coast trams but fines rolled back
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The network operator of the Gold Coast's light rail service is backflipping on threats to fine commuters for chewing gum.

Mother calls for genetic testing after sudden loss of two children
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

A Perth woman who lost two children to an extremely rare medical condition calls for mandatory genetic testing for children whose cause of death is uncertain. 

Israel kills new Hamas militant chief, along with his wife and children
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

An Israeli air strike in Gaza has killed new Hamas leader Mohammed Odeh, his wife and two of his children, the militant group has confirmed.

How women composers defied expectations and transformed the music world
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

From Hildegard von Bingen to Hildur Guðnadóttir, here are some of the most influential women of the music world in history and today.

Stars involved in handshake drama as Rybakina exits Roland-Garros
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

There is no love lost between Tamara Korpatsch and Wang Xinyu after a testy match as Elena Rybakina's hopes of another grand slam title go up in smoke.

Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal sacked by ABC
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Mahmood Fazal has been sacked by the ABC following an internal investigation into an appearance on a podcast hosted by a former underworld figure, managing director Hugh Marks says.

'He can't help himself': Fugitive gangster's social media tracked by police
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

A wanted Sydney underworld figure may have unwittingly helped police after posting social media messages mocking his underworld adversaries from overseas.

Social media group calls for change while exposing inequality in sport
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Not All Clubs calls out inequality in sporting organisations across the country. This weekend, the group is calling on teams to wear red armbands in memory of the women whose lives have been claimed by gender-based violence this year.

'My fault to hire him': Spaniard's coach quits mid-French Open via text
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Alenajdro Davidovich Fokina's French Open comes to an end shortly after his coach flees to Miami after claiming he was unwell after a lunch catch-up.

Live: ABC experts answer your questions about Iran war as it enters fourth month
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

ABC experts are answering questions abut the Iran war as the conflict enters its fourth month with no clear end in sight. Follow live.



News from the BBC World Service

'We are at risk of a lost generation': One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

A major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now "out of reach" for many.

I just want freedom from fear, says girl raped by teenage boys as sentences to be reviewed
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The teenager tells BBC Newsnight she is suffering from flashbacks and living in fear following the attack.

Girl tells BBC she is 'scared to go out' after teenage rapists spared jail time
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

She told BBC Newsnight she was living in fear after the attack by teenage boys, whose sentences are being reviewed.

An unhealthy focus on sex - Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's 'toxic' culture
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Fresh revelations come after two women told the BBC they had been raped on the Channel 4 reality show.

UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.

Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.

Safety warning after nine water-related deaths during heatwave
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Charities urge people to take precautions after at least nine people died after getting into difficulty in water during the warm weather.

Family of mum, 30, shot dead outside Sheffield bar pay tribute to 'beautiful soul'
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Shanice Brookes, 30, worked for a charity and was studying for a university degree, her family say.

US carries out new strikes on Iran military site
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The latest attack comes as President Trump has said that Iran is "negotiating on fumes".

Legal bid to block UK-backed French migrant detention centre
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The Home Office says the UK won’t pay France if the site doesn’t open, under a deal to curb migrant crossings.

'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.

The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.

How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.

We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.

The Papers: 'Labour risking 'lost generation' and 'Britain's gone balmy!'
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Several of Thursday's front pages lead with a new report about unemployment among young people and rising heating bills.

What are the signs of heatstroke in dogs?
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.

Travelling solo and bunking up - life on the lower rung of tennis circuit
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Top tennis players are demanding the four Grand Slams give a larger chunk of their revenue in prize money to those ranked lower.

Israel issues evacuation order for swathes of southern Lebanon
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now "combat zones" as it threatens Hezbollah with fresh strikes.

Birmingham City Council fines itself £472,000 for Clean Air Zone breaches
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

One in eight of the council's fleet vehicles still break its own Clean Air Zone requirements.



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