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News from the ABC Australia

Government advisory group recommends delaying NDIS 'robo' changes
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The federal government has been urged by its own NDIS advisory group to delay the rollout of a controversial new way of determining support plans for participants. 

'Double jeopardy, isn't it?' Inmate's bid for freedom after accidental release
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

A prisoner who was mistakenly released from a northern New South Wales prison this week has been returned to jail to complete his sentence.

Gout hits out at 'haters' as he targets next milestone
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Gout Gout fires a warning shot back at Justin Gatlin for disparaging his national 200 metres record, as he sets his sights on another feat in his young career.

Queensland government in discussions for new oil refinery
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

As the fuel crisis continues, a proposal for an $11 billion new oil refinery in central Queensland has been put forward.

'Australians deserve to know': Victorian political donations site goes dark
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Victoria has been left without laws to govern party donation disclosures — exposing the state's politics to a flood of unchecked donations.

AI Val Kilmer branded 'terrifying', but filmmakers say movie is ethical
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

A trailer for a film with an AI-generated character in the likeness of the late Val Kilmer has been slammed by social media users, but the filmmakers are defending their work.

CLP, Labor have 'blood on their hands' after remote death, MLA says
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

An independent member of the Northern Territory parliament says successive NT governments "have blood on their hands", following the death of a 26-year-old man in a remote Arnhem Land community this week.

Young people leaving Sydney 'en mass' over housing affordability
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Productivity Commissioner Danielle Wood says Australia will not meet the federal government's 1.2 million new home target, as residential construction rates fall.

Chinese device found in strategic waters near Bali identified
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

A large torpedo-shaped device discovered near an island in a strategically important strait between Bali and Lombok has been identified by defence analysts as a Chinese undersea monitoring system.

Police bomb squad to remove 'volatile explosive materials' found at Adelaide home
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The police bomb squad is working to safely remove explosive materials from a home in Adelaide's north, and a 55-year-old man has been arrested.

Breaking: Multiple people in hospital after truck crash closes Hume Freeway
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The Hume Freeway is closed in both directions following a multi-vehicle crash near Violet Town. 

'Indefensible' not to crack down on liquor sales in WA towns, minister says
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

West Australian Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia says Newman and Kununurra are in for tougher measures, including closing bottle shops for two days each week.

Europe was a word British PMs dared not say. Then Donald Trump returned
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Keir Starmer was never a fan of Brexit. Now, under the cover of the war in Iran and a fractured US relationship, he's looking to Europe to return Britain to the fold. 

Mayor fears hidden cameras may have been in town hall change rooms for years
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The Horsham mayor is worried that hidden cameras reportedly found in the town hall theatre change rooms could have been there for years.

Missing votes counted in key SA seat see One Nation margin increase
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

One Nation has retained the South Australian seat of Narungga, following a count of ballots that were missed on election day.

Taxi drivers call for assistance to survive during fuel crisis
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Country taxi drivers say the fuel crisis could prove to be the death knell for the industry in regional areas.

Next-gen cricket talent shines at national Indigenous championships
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The National Indigenous Cricket Championships, held in Mackay for the second year, has become one of the key development pathways for young talent.

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi terror attack survivors on Sydney leg of tour
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke with lifeguards who responded to the December 14 Bondi Beach terror attack and survivors.

By-election called one week after Qld state MP's death
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Former Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan was found dead at his home earlier this month, after police were called to reports of a non-suspicious death. 

St Kilda announces appeal against Collard ban for homophobic slur
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

St Kilda is appealing the nine-match ban given to Lance Collard for uttering a homophobic comment, saying the young forward maintains his innocence.



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.

Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.

Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.

Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".

Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?

Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.

South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.

What we know about the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

Lyse Doucet in Iran: Destruction shows huge civilian cost of the war
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The US actress will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever.

Weekly quiz: What did Trump say about the Pope?
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

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

The Papers: 'Starmer in peril' and 'Gunners hero dead'
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Calls for PM to resign over Mandelson vetting and ex-Arsenal goalie's 'train horror' death leads the papers.

Is the UK finally waking up to the power of video games?
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The UK's biggest video games awards cap off a week of big announcements, but will they change anything?

'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".



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