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News from the ABC Australia

NT Chief Minister labels concerns about child protection changes 'hysteria'
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has labelled concerns about proposed child protection changes as "hysteria", a day after the prime minister called for "respectful" consultation with outraged Aboriginal groups.

Farmers struggle to source popular cattle feed as dry conditions bite
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A by-product of the cotton harvest, cottonseed boosts protein and fibre in animal diets. But as graziers ramp up their drought preparations, dry conditions are causing a supply slowdown. 

Queensland premier learned of minister's AFP referral through media
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Questions have been raised about how long Tim Mander waited to tell the Queensland premier about his referral to the AFP.

Law allowing flooding on private land 'critical' for environment, expert says
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Controversial new legislation could secure critical water supplies for delicate ecosystems while delivering benefits to the Murray-Darling Basin's agricultural sector, a leading river ecologist says.

In 1990 there were 599 million mental disorder cases globally. Now there are 1.2 billion
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A surge over the last three decades means mental disorders now account for more than 17 per cent of all disability worldwide, according to a report published this week.

What is 'pink-slime' journalism and has it infiltrated Australian media?
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Experts say a series of AI-generated digital news outlets is the first recorded example of "pink-slime" journalism in Australia, with the website owner claiming the now-deleted outlets were an experiment gone wrong.

'Absolute shock': NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies aged 41
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Kyle Busch, who won two Cup Series championships and will be a future NASCAR Hall of Famer, has died aged 41.

DNA study finds many dingoes may have some domestic dog genetics
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

A new study into dingo DNA has found many animals previously considered to be purebred actually have domestic dog genetics.  

'Is that a UFO?' Suspected meteor lights up skies across NSW
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Colourful streaks across the skies have been spotted from Bondi to Canberra as a "fireball" meteor passed through the atmosphere overnight.

US-bound plane diverted after passenger from Ebola-hit Congo boards 'in error'
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The US has introduced new restrictions on travellers from countries exposed to an Ebola outbreak in Africa, requiring them to enter through Washington DC.

Arsenal coach cooked a barbecue instead of watching title-deciding game
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Mikel Arteta says he decided to not watch the match that secured Arsenal an historic EPL title, instead deciding to cook a barbecue.

Former NT political staffer claims unfair dismissal, airs bullying allegations
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

A former staffer for Northern Territory government backbencher Clinton Howe is claiming she was sacked for refusing to falsify constituent information in a database, and was bullied and micromanaged by the politician's full-time electorate officer.

Arsonists smash their way into Melbourne luxury car dealership
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Arsonists struck a luxury car dealership in Melbourne's inner-east overnight, smashing into the building and setting it alight.

What's going wrong inside the City of Perth?
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Bruce Reynolds is not shedding any light on the issues at hand in one of the lord mayor's first interviews since the City of Perth's CEO was suspended from duties and the council was formally put on notice.

What you might not know about Pendlebury's lauded basketball background
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Scott Pendlebury is about to set the record for most AFL matches played. This is the latest milestone in a stellar career that almost never was.

Live: ASX to climb, oil drops on US–Iran deal hopes
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Australian markets are set to rise this morning, as oil falls on hopes of a diplomatic way out of the war in Iran. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Live: Eleven Australian activists detained by Israel now in Istanbul, minister says
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek says 11 Australian activists who were aboard a flotilla to Gaza and were detained by Israel are in Türkiye. Follow live. 

Berlin approves bid to host Olympics on 100th anniversary of Nazi-run Games
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Berlin's state parliament approves a bid to host the Olympics in 2036, on the 100-year anniversary of the Games hosted by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.

Arrest of alleged teen car thieves in Melbourne's west caught on camera
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Police make 35 arrests in Melbourne's west as they target record-high car thefts across Victoria.

Four-metre waves on the way as south-east Queensland braces for beach erosion
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Large swells driven by a Tasman Sea low are expected to bring hazardous surf and further erosion to already affected Gold Coast beaches over the weekend, before easing early next week.



News from the BBC World Service

Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.

Police to score train firms on tackling sexual harassment
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The government will not be financial or legal penalties for train operators who fail to meet the targets.

Prepare for half term queues at Dover due to EU border process, port says
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

It is the first holiday period since the EU's new border system was fully implemented.

'Monitoring the situation': why young men are drawn to prediction markets
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men

Foden and Palmer to miss out on World Cup squad
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are set to miss out when Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man England squad on Friday for this summer's World Cup.

UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.

Race Across the World series six winners crowned
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The latest series culminated on Thursday with a dash through snow-covered Hatgal in northern Mongolia.

Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.

Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Lola Young helped to honour Elton John at Thursday's event, which celebrates the craft of songwriting.

Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The prime minister says Labour needs to "all pull together and fight", after a revolt against his leadership.

Teenage boys' sentences for raping lone girls 'too lenient'
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The boys filmed themselves laughing and encouraging each other as they raped two girls in separate attacks.

Met Police £50m Palantir software deal blocked by London mayor
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

City Hall has refused a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir.

Weekly quiz: Eurovision went mad for Bangaranga - but who gave the UK its only point?
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

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

Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

John Boumphrey says the education system "isn't necessarily producing young people who are ready for work".

I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties.

Three ways Cuba crisis could play out after US indictment of Raúl Castro
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government.

Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?

Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.

Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra in the first round.

Tui ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The holiday company has cut ties with Married at First Sight following allegations of rape made by women on the UK edition.



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