News from the ABC Australia
Rural families consider giving up sport and school runs as fuel prices soar Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Rural and remote families who are spending as much as $500 a week on fuel amid the current oil crisis say they are preparing to make tough decisions about whether to make school runs and to go without sport and even health care.Â
Next six months to be 'horrific': Food charities hit by twin crises Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Charities supplying food relief to struggling Australians are grappling with the twin pressures of rising demand for help while their own fuel bills soar.
Live: National cabinet to meet for second time over fuel crisis Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will hold a national cabinet meeting with state and territory leaders this morning to discuss a coordinated response to the fuel crisis. Follow live. Â
Live: Iran threatens to retaliate if Pentagon orders ground operation Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
US media is reporting that the Pentagon is considering a weeks-long ground campaign in Iran. Follow our live coverage.
Kylie Minogue to lead AFL grand final entertainment, ending Aussie drought Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Pop superstar Kylie Minogue has been named as the men's AFL grand final pre-match entertainment, the first time since 2021 that an Australian artist has headlined the event.
'Wholly and solely systemic racism': Anger over closure of Indigenous health hub Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
An absence of funding from the ACT and federal governments is forcing the Yerrabi Yurwang Health Hub to close this week, affecting about 400 First Nations patients.
Israel edited photo of journalist killed in strike, and what else you should know Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced an expansion of his country’s invasion of southern Lebanon, pushing further into the area it's been attacking for more than three weeks.
Mystery of blurry councillors sparks claims of conspiracy and clout-chasing Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
The incident sparked a debate over conspiracies, technology, TikTok, and clout-chasing in Australia's largest local council.
'Perverse': Sydney council wants to ban commercial student housing Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
For every 10 student rooms being built, there is only one residential property in an area of Sydney's east. The mayor says the housing market has been "monopolised".
How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
With rising fuel prices adding additional financial stress to household living costs, what are your rights when it comes to working from home — and what are the best ways to approach your employer about flexible work arrangements?
Bondi nanny accused of torture for Pinochet makes last stand to evade extradition Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Adriana Rivas has been a fugitive in Australia since fleeing Chile while on bail 20 years ago. A federal court hearing will determine whether she is removed to face trial for the alleged crimes of torture and kidnapping, committed on behalf of the Pinochet regime.Â
'Out of the pocket of taxpayers': Unis spend $1.8b on consultants and contractors Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Consultancies have been accused of infiltrating universities and wasting scarce public funds on questionable advice about cutting courses and jobs.Â
Do you know who owns your GP clinic? The answer might surprise you Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Major insurers like Medibank Private and Bupa are buying up GP clinics in a move that could lead to US-style managed care.
Albanese was on the brink of a disastrous misstep — but then came the pivot Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
The pandemic demonstrated that when global events become local, Australians are quick to turn on even a mighty trading partner. There is a real capacity here for the war to sour our attitude to the US alliance.
Rising fuel costs force Australians to rethink Easter holidays Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Rising fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict are hitting the domestic tourism sector, with cancellations surging ahead of the Easter long weekend.Â
Hunter lived in his home for more than 10 years. Within weeks, he was homeless Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Hunter was plunged into homelessness when his family lost their rental. It is an increasingly similar story to other single parents finding themselves "lifelong renters".
Decisions made more than a decade ago are coming home to roost Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
The early 2010s were the years of peak globalisation, when it seemed all trade barriers were on a one-way trip to elimination. That was before Donald Trump arrived and ruptured the global order.Â
The best and worst things about being on reality TV, according to Guy Sebastian Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Singing his way into the Australian public's hearts way back in 2003, Guy Sebastian has since had a fascinating and varied career. We catch up with the star to find out about the little things that keep him going — from his two sons to his favourite TV show.
Quiz: Can you go back in time and nail our quiz? Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Cast your mind back and see if you can conquer this week's round of trivia.
You, Me & Tuscany marks the return of the romcom — and the audience is aboard Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
You, Me & Tuscany is highly anticipated by fans of Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page, who can't wait for a rare romantic comedy to hit cinemas.
News from the BBC World Service
Jeremy Bowen: Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective, writes the BBC's international editor. Counter-terror police join Derby car incident investigation Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Police question a man, 36, and keep an "open mind" as counter‑terror officers join investigation. Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 The National Parking Platform already has 15 councils on board with more in talks to join. Spurs want De Zerbi to be new permanent boss after Tudor departure Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur want to convince Roberto de Zerbi to become their new permanent head coach, after the departure of interim boss Igor Tudor. Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 The move drew criticism from the church, global leaders and the US ambassador. Israel's PM said it was a safety measure following recent Iranian strikes. African football chief resigns following row over Morocco-Senegal final Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football. Ferry crosses the Mersey on final voyage after 66 years Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 A special send off is held for the Royal Iris, which has ferried millions of passengers across the river. Murder inquiry victim found in Leeds street identified as 16-year-old girl Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 The teenager found unconscious in Leeds was a teenager from Cleckheaton, police say. Two hit albums then Freya Ridings was dropped by her label. But an act of defiance changed everything Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 The singer defied her team and fled to LA to record a new album. It was the best move she's ever made. Man, 26, shot dead in car near London Euston station Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Police say CCTV showed he was shot at several times by a suspect who arrived and left on a bike. Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease. Photos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi base Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 US Central Command has not yet publicly commented on the incident. Iran says its forces 'waiting' as US troops arrive in region Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 US officials have not confirmed if ground troops will be deployed in the conflict, which would escalate the war. BBC reports from funerals of journalists killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon. Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 A number of people are said to have been injured after attacks on aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain. Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Posts with #TSW have had over a billion views on TikTok, sparking research into this mystery skin condition.
One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit. A simple invitation to bring cake led to a worldwide trend - now Sydney's getting a slice Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations. It's Love Island but with fruit...the AI series dividing TikTok Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island. How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
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