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News from the ABC Australia

Auckland makes A-League history with grand-final triumph over Sydney
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Auckland has become the first side from New Zealand to win an A-League Men championship after downing competition heavyweight Sydney 1-0 in a cagey season decider.

PM defends negative gearing, capital gains tax changes at Labor conference
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The prime minister became emotional at one point as he spoke at a Labor conference in Melbourne to defend the budget changes.

One Nation set to become federal opposition, poll forecasts
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

One Nation would win dozens of seats if a federal election was held today, according to a major opinion poll.

'Stay with us': Dragons booed off the field at home ahead of fan day
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

St George Illawarra is 0-11 to start the 2026 season after losing to the Warriors in Kogarah, while the Sea Eagles continue their strong form with a hard-fought victory over Gold Coast.

Caution and long-term thinking as budget adds to softening real estate market
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

After riding a post-COVID wave of booming prices, real estate agents say SA's housing market is starting to level out, as federal budget tax changes and rising interest rates reduce buyer appetite.

Death toll jumps to 90 after Chinese coal mine blast
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province has jumped to 90, state media reports. Nine people remain missing.

Charges withdrawn against artist for displaying Nazi symbols in artwork
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The case has been dropped against an Australian artist charged with displaying Nazi symbols on an artwork depicting politicians and billionaires. 

'Beautiful, kind, caring man' dies in hospital months after alleged bashing
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Friends of Darwin man Martin Wiberg, 48, are remembering him as a "very gentle soul" after he died in hospital this week.

Queensland jockey dies in hospital after training accident
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Both of Shane McGovern's legs were amputated during a weeks-long stay in hospital.

Brent Harvey is about to lose his place in AFL history
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Brent 'Boomer' Harvey has enjoyed being the AFL/VFL games record holder for the past decade, and says he could have played more if he'd accepted an offer from other clubs to extend his career.

Live: 'There's more in the tank:' Pendlebury celebrates games record despite Eagles scare
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Collingwood's No.10 enjoys a 10-point win in his record-breaking match as the Magpies hold firm to down the Eagles at the MCG. Follow live.

Why there's more talk of an AUKUS 'plan B'
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Defence industry experts argue Australia should consider how to prevent a naval "capability gap" — or risk being left exposed.

Entrepreneur says the rich should stop complaining about tax changes
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Start-up founders say the federal government's CGT changes may see investment in new businesses go offshore. But Airtree Ventures co-founder Daniel Petre is warning against a scare campaign.  

Children's entertainer Danny Go!'s son dies of cancer aged 14
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The popular children's YouTuber revealed the news after documenting the illness since it was diagnosed late last year. Tributes have flowed from Children's entertainers, including the Wiggles. 

How the Musk v Altman case revealed an 'uncomfortable' truth
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

After Sam Altman and OpenAI's recent victory in a drawn-out legal battle with billionaire Elon Musk, the bitter rivalry between the former friends is now set to move from the courtroom to Wall Street.

Elon Musk's SpaceX launches upgraded Starship
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Elon Musk's rocket company has launched its new Starship design to enable more frequent Starlink satellite launches and to send future NASA missions to the moon.

Call to 911 reveals harrowing moments before NASCAR champ's death
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

A call to 911 reveals NASCAR champion Kyle Busch had been coughing up blood in the hours before his tragic death aged 41.

WA health official wants more support to stem 'rare' diphtheria outbreak
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The director of the Communicable Disease Control Directorate says vaccines help prevent more serious symptoms, but more efforts are needed to tackle the diphtheria outbreak in remote areas. 

Queensland man charged by anti-terrorism police
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

A 48-year-old has been arrested by the state's Joint Counter Terrorism Team over alleged "concerning posts" on social media.

Psychiatrist repeatedly harassed nurse on messaging platforms
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The only psychiatrist in a regional WA area is given a more lenient sanction for sexually harassing a nurse, partially due to a lack of other mental health specialists in the area.



News from the BBC World Service

Government spends 25 times more on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

At least 90 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.

Hot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekend
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Ukraine says it struck Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied region.

UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.

'Suddenly I could see myself': Why breast reductions are more popular now
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

For the first time, more people in the UK are choosing reduction procedures than enlargements.

How Panorama exposed rape allegations on Married at First Sight UK
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Two women said they were raped by their on-screen husbands during filming of the Channel 4 show, MAFS.

Charmain 'was on a mission' to find out who her prophet husband was. Then she died
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

After a whirlwind romance and quickfire wedding, she was mysteriously found dead in a bathtub in Ghana.

The 'raucous' debut novel set entirely on one epic night out
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Sufiyaan Salam has won an award from Stormzy, been nominated for a Bafta and made a video for Elton John.

Ebola experts and survivor from outbreak a decade ago warn lessons must be learnt
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.

Ice baths, almond milk and meditation: The secrets of Mo Salah's success
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

He's been hailed as an all-time great - but there's more to his success than meets the eye.

Brewdog founder to give shares in new beer brand to old investors
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

James Watt plans to launch a new brand and wants to give shares to those who invested in the Equity for Punks scheme.

Reform councillor assaulted woman while working pub doors
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The Labour Party has said it is "deeply concerned" by Reform's vetting procedures.

King appears as surprise guest at sold-out Shakespeare play
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The monarch sat with the audience to watch a performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company's The Tempest.

Rubio meets Modi during India visit with energy high on agenda
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The secretary of state wants to sell US energy to Delhi to make up for shortfalls caused by the Iran war.

Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.

E-scooter and officer collide near Buckingham Palace
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Two men were taken to a major trauma centre and the area around the palace gates was cordoned off.

Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

Race Across the World pairs unite for tribute run
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026

Pairs from every series will race in the Greater Manchester Run a year after Sam Gardiner's death.

The twins who make people look twice at emergency callouts
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Identical twins Lee and Liam Myers both work with the emergency services in the Scottish Borders.



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