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News from the ABC Australia

Agricultural businessman to stand for One Nation in Farrer by-election
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

David Farley, 69, defeats two other candidates in today's preselection battle at the Albury Entertainment Centre.

Brisbane man drowns in surf on Sunshine Coast
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

A Brisbane man has died on the Sunshine Coast after he went missing in the surf on Saturday afternoon.

Fans devastated over trouble in paradise for Kyle and Jackie O
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

An actress, electrician and real estate agent all have one thing in common – their love for Kyle and Jackie O. Here's why they've stuck by the pair through thick and thin.

SA Liberals back One Nation as leader won't condemn Bernardi comments
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

South Australia's Liberal opposition will preference One Nation over Labor at the upcoming state election, as other parties condemn "outrageous" comments by One Nation's Cory Bernardi.

'I'm not a hero': Austin Appelbee reunited with rescuers who saved family
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

A WA family who made global headlines when they were rescued after being swept out to sea have been reunited with the local heroes who saved them. 

Live: 'Laughable' Titans getting pumped by Sharks to start the Hannay era
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The Gold Coast Titans kick off the Josh Hannay era at Shark Park before Manly halfback Jamal Fogarty faces his old Raiders teammates at Brookvale Oval. Follow live.

Media personality, broadcaster, and Agro puppeteer Jamie Dunn dies aged 76
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Dunn was a long-standing host of the B105 breakfast program but was known across the country as Agro — a puppet made out of a bath mat that rose to fame in 1990s.

Live: Perry makes history at the WACA as Australia takes first-innings lead
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Australia will be hoping its star-studded middle order can provide it a big first-innings lead as India searches for wickets on day two at the WACA. Follow live.

Live: Giants forwards' field day against Hawks before premiers open campaign in Brisbane
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

An injury-hit GWS side opens their season against Hawthorn in Sydney, before the Brisbane Lions unfurl their premiership flag against the Bulldogs. Follow live.

Mercedes flex muscle as Russell claims pole, Piastri qualifies fifth
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Mercedes has lived up to the preseason hype with a dominant qualifying performance, locking out the front row of the grid for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.

Family mourns 18yo lifesaver found dead in surf
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

An 18-year-old surf lifesaver whose disappearance prompted a three-day search off Buddina Beach is being remembered for his love of the ocean and big heart.

If 'mini supreme leader' Mojtaba Khamenei rises to power it will send a message
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

As senior clerics responsible for selecting Iran's next supreme leader met this week to discuss their pick, a familiar name emerged as the frontrunner: Mojtaba Khamenei. 

Helicopters evacuating NT's remote communities amid flooding
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Hundreds of remote residents are being evacuated from their small communities by air this weekend, as flooding inundates parts of the Northern Territory.

Sympathy in short supply as Lomax urged to 'live with' his NRL exit
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Wayne Bennett rules South Sydney out of the Zac Lomax stakes, with the Rabbitohs coach insisting the exiled State of Origin star must live with the consequences of his split with Parramatta. 

Conference that served as platform for Trump held in Perth for first time
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas tells a conservative conference the Liberal Party must stop haemorrhaging voters and win back "lost Australians".

'I'm not going to sit here and get killed': Trans lives in Trump's America
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Since Donald Trump returned to power last year, trans Americans say they feel dehumanised, unsafe and isolated from public spaces. For some, Australia has provided a safe haven.

We met a great wall of polite silence at China's National People's Congress
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

China gives foreign journalists one chance each year to speak with politicians. Here’s what happened when I tried.

Mercedes involved in crash in practice ahead of F1 qualifying
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

George Russell will enter Saturday's qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix having posted the fastest time in practice, while his teammate suffered a big crash late in the session.  

Comedy course for 'cranky women' allows them to rage on stage
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

A funny thing happened on the way to menopause. Twelve first-time comedians are finding the humour in some of their most confronting life experiences.

The Catholic priest who quit over celibacy rules
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Alberto Ravagnani quit the Catholic priesthood last month saying it was too difficult to remain celibate.



News from the BBC World Service

Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree?
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

US lands huge bomber at UK air base after warning of surge in strikes on Iran
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four.

There's an inflation wave coming - what does the war mean for the UK economy?
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.

Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

Soham murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support, BBC understands
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The convicted murderer has been in hospital since late February after being hit on the head in prison.

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

The Department of Justice said the released files had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative" and inadvertently not published.

Three women interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

The women have been interviewed under suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking, the Met Police says.

Russell takes Melbourne pole after Verstappen crash
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

George Russell takes pole position as Mercedes dominate a qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix in which Max Verstappen crashed.

Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of Michigan
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

A series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes.

Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London's O2 arena.

Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.

'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah.

Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.

Iranian schools, hospital and landmarks among civilian sites hit during US-Israeli strikes
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

A local in Tehran tell BBC Verify that the city has been turned into a "ghost town" as residents flee.

The Papers: 'Trump demands Iran's surrender' and 'UK voters say no to joining war'
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The conflict in the Middle East continues to lead today's papers as the US calls for Iran's "unconditional surrender".

Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back - then Netflix came calling
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Gracie McGonigal says fans have been "unbelievable" since the release of season four.

From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.



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