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News from the ABC Australia

How far would you go for a vanilla slice?
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

A family has spent the last ten months cleaning litter along a 43-kilometre stretch of highway on WA's south coast. Today they finally reached their destination — a country bakery where they enjoyed their just desserts.

Live: Tigers face resurgent Demons under MCG Friday night lights
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Richmond and Melbourne meet on the MCG stage for their now-traditional Anzac Day Eve clash, as the Tigers look to get off the mark against a dangerous Demons side. Follow live.

Woman chooses to go blind in one eye after delays in care
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

A 47-year-old woman receiving care at a public eye clinic in South Australia says her experience has been so poor she is choosing to go blind in one eye.

AI traffic cameras set to deliver $440m fines windfall
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

The cameras have handed out around 184,000 infringements since they started issuing fines in October last year, according to the WA government.

Blues star says Women's Origin timing 'not ideal' after six-month lay-off
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Kezie Apps is one of a number of Origin stars who will play her first match in a matter of months when she represents the Blues, and she doesn't believe the lay-off is the best preparation.

'Not what the community wanted': Big Splash lease spared despite backlash
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

ACT planning authorities have decided they will not follow through with a threat to terminate the lease of Big Splash water park, saying they are now satisfied the operators have made moves to reopen later this year.

Norway and Türkiye follow Australia with youth social media bans
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Several European nations seek to rein in children's use of social media after Australia introduced its ban last December.

Oyster growers enduring 'death by a thousand cuts' after being closed again
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Oyster growing areas on the Yorke Peninsula are ordered to close due to the detection of a toxic phytoplankton for the second time this year.

Bail denied for woman accused of repeatedly trying to kill ex-partner
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

The accused's lawyers applied for her release on bail last year on the basis that she had "dental and medical issues" that could not be managed in prison.

The consequences of India's push to get more women in parliament
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

India's government proposed a plan to get more women into parliament but it came with one major condition.

Live: Cowboys score five tries in first half to take big lead over Sharks
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

The NRL is in Queensland for a pair of Friday night clashes, as the Cowboys host the Sharks, followed by the Broncos and Bulldogs meeting in a heavyweight clash. Follow live.

Man, 72, charged with decade-old murder of football great's brother
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Victoria Police charge a Colac man with murder as part of its investigation into the 2012 suspicious disappearance of St Kilda football champion Barry Breen's brother, Brendan Breen.  

Petrol stations fined for mismatched pricing, misleading consumers
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

NSW Fair Trading issues more than 200 fines to petrol stations found to have breached pricing rules. Meanwhile, motorists celebrate a drop in prices as the premier weighs future fuel security measures.

Councillor convicted of drink driving still able to attend Anzac Day parade
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Berri Barmera Councillor Ian Schlein will hand in his licence several days after a regional court convicted him of drink driving, to allow him to attend an Anzac Day parade.

Why the gas tax momentum is building to stop selling Australia short
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Gas giants are breathing a sigh of relief after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ruled out a 25 per cent tax on exports in next month's budget. But for how long will the federal government resist something that one leading expert says is in our "national interest"?

ICAC investigating senior SA police officer for alleged misconduct
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

The state's anti-corruption agency says the officer, who cannot be named, is under investigation to determine whether they "committed a breach of discipline contrary to the SA Police Code of Conduct". 

Woodside tells inquiry no projects 'would survive' with additional tax
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Oil and gas giant Woodside denies its business model is "weak" while arguing that paying a proposed flat tax on gas exports would kill the company's projects.

AFL emphatically slams claim slurs commonplace, players 'deeply concerned'
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Both the AFL and the AFL Players' Association hit back at suggestions from the appeals board that slurs are commonplace among players in the sport.

Signal praises Apple over security fix in new iPhone update
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

The encrypted messaging app says the update fixes an issue that allowed the FBI to message notification content.

Resigning mayor makes plea for 'kindness', 'respect' from councillors
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

A greater Hobart mayor will resign after serving in a public role for three decades, saying 'keyboard warriors' and a 'toxic culture' from councillors prompted her decision.



News from the BBC World Service

Epstein housed victims in London flats after Met chose not to investigate him, BBC reveals
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.

Steve Rosenberg: Kremlin's tightening grip on internet fuels Russian discontent
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.

Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.

Staff at UK's largest Pride event allege bullying and misconduct under sacked CEO
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Christopher Joell-Deshields was fired from Pride in London following an investigation into his conduct.

Southport dads: 'Running marathons for our girls has made us like brothers'
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.

Trump says he speaks 'for the UK more than Prince Harry'
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.

First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change

No rape took place outside Epsom church, say police
Posted on Thursday April 23, 2026

The force says the woman concerned had injured her head on a night out and made 'a confused report'.

We paid our builder £44k - then he had us arrested
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.

Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.

Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.

Weekly quiz: What did Madonna lose at Coachella?
Posted on Thursday April 23, 2026

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

The Papers: 'Stop sharing data with China' and 'Shoot and kill'
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

A data breach at Biobank and Trump's new orders to US troops in the Middle East lead Friday's papers.

Relatives of 10 scientists who died or vanished grapple with impact of wild speculation
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Conspiracies are running rampant online after the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 people tied to sensitive US research.

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

More than 120 organisations issue a travel advisory for visitors to this summer's World Cup, warning of potential threats to their human rights.



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