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News from the ABC Australia

Lucky endangered quoll survives 600km hitchhike in Qld
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Members of the public spotted the marsupial fleeing the wheel arch of a truck in Brisbane and alerted authorities.

Sunwater CEO Glenn Stockton resigns amid dam controversy
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The ABC understands Sunwater CEO Glenn Stockton resigned on Friday after almost six years in the position.

'Reward allies, remove critics': Ex-council CEO under ICAC spotlight
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

ICAC is investigating allegations the former CEO of City of Parramatta Council subverted hiring practices to fill job vacancies with friends.

Man says drug-smuggling dad's double life led to 'nightmare' charges
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

A man accused of helping his father carry out a drug importation operation in Newcastle tells a jury his dad led a double life.

Queensland DNA lab clears backlog of 600 outstanding rape kits
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Forensic Science Queensland was the subject of two commissions of inquiry, over failures in testing and cultural issues which may have led to miscarriages of justice.

ADFA cadet charged after hidden camera found in bathroom
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

An Australian Defence Force Academy cadet who allegedly used a camera hidden in a soap dispenser to film female cadets in the bathroom has been granted bail in the ACT Magistrates Court.

Appeal court overturns guilty conviction for pilot charged over fatal plane crash
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Leslie Woodall had been flying three tourists from Agnes Water in central Queensland when the engine failed and the plane crashed, killing a woman.

Melbourne IT teacher jailed for stabbing school principal
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The court heard IT teacher Kim Ramchen "snapped" and stabbed Keysborough Secondary College principal Aaron Sykes while children were still in class.

Hundreds of pregnant sheep reported stolen from WA farm
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

A farmer in Western Australia's Great Southern region has lost about $100,000 after someone stole hundreds of his pregnant sheep.

'Got no friends left': Jewish teen bullied while playing Minecraft
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The royal commission heard the 15-year-old was subjected to antisemitic slurs while playing the popular video game with students from a Perth school. 

WA will fail to achieve net-zero by 2050, Woodside-funded report warns
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Woodside-commissioned modelling suggests WA is not on track to reach net zero by 2050, even if its massive Browse gas project proceeds, unless renewable energy is rolled out at unprecedented speed.

Mum whose son died of meningococcal B welcomes free vaccines in Victoria
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The government will fund a $9 million program to vaccinate students against meningococcal B from January 1 next year.

Trees razed as North Adelaide golf course redevelopment gets underway
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Workers have begun cutting down trees at the North Adelaide Golf Course as part of a controversial redevelopment at the site. 

Why are people trying to raid Scientology buildings around the world?
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Over the weekend, Brisbane's Church of Scientology became the latest target of a viral trend that began in the United States just a few months ago — the Scientology speed run.

'We can be a voice for women': Afghan cricketers push for ICC recognition
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Afghanistan's exiled women cricketers are urging the International Cricket Council (ICC) to follow FIFA's lead in recognising them as a legitimate national team.

Matt Wright back with family after what he says was 'one hell of a fight'
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright has served five months in a Darwin prison, revealing he was not released in time for the birth of his third child.

Traffic camera captures 'spectacular' meteor over Tasmania
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Tasmanians across the state reported seeing the bright lights of a meteor last night. Astronomer Martin George says the spectacle was typical of a natural object burning up in the atmosphere.

India tells citizens to shun gold, cut fuel use amid energy crisis
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

India's prime minister has urged Indians to work from home, avoid travel and stop buying gold, as the Iran War continues to send energy costs soaring.

Media mogul Antony Catalano excused from appearing in court in person
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

A judge allowed the newspaper executive to appear in court via video link from his lawyer's office as he faces charges of assault, false imprisonment and making threats to kill.

Investigations underway after 82yo woman dies in house fire
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Fire and Rescue NSW removed an unconscious 82-year-old woman from a house fire in Orange and performed CPR, but she died at the scene.



News from the BBC World Service

Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mount
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The embattled PM will seek to persuade his MPs not to ditch him as Labour leader in a speech on Monday.

Chris Mason: Another crunch moment for Starmer as he pleads with Labour MPs not to topple him
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The prime minister will seek to reset his premiership in a speech on Monday.

Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

No details have been released of Iran's response - or the US proposals - designed to bring the war to an end.

British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital, says UKHSA
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.

Adolescence makes history at Bafta TV Awards
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The hit Netflix drama wins a record four Bafta TV Awards, including one for 16-year-old Owen Cooper.

Iranian activist tells BBC how fear of war restarting intensifies trauma of repression
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.

How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the holiday sunbed scramble.

New laws expected to be in the King's Speech
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.

Ailing Iran Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.

French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says.

Biggest VAR call ever? Four chaotic minutes that may define the season
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The most consequential decision in the history of VAR in the Premier League is played out over four minutes 11 seconds of drama at London Stadium.

Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.

Tories are still biggest party on the right, claims Cleverly
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Leading Tory brands Reform a "cult of personality" but Reform deputy leader says its electoral success has shaken up politics.

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth willing to 'take the fight' to Keir Starmer
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The Plaid leader says he will "call out" the UK government, if that is needed, as first minister.

Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election.

His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the body
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The UN human rights office condemns incident as "'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the West Bank.

Alan Carr and Paloma Faith are still friends, and nine other Bafta TV moments
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK TV took place.

Watch: Best moments from the Bafta TV Awards
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

Netflix drama Adolescence was the big winner at the Bafta Television Awards on Sunday, while The Celebrity Traitors also scooped a share of the glory.

Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.



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