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News from the ABC Australia

Trump says he's considering pulling US out of 'paper tiger' NATO
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Donald Trump says he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after allies failed to back US military action against Iran, in an interview with the UK's Daily Telegraph.

WA man charged with terrorism offences wrote of Bondi attacks in diary, court told
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Jayson Joseph Michaels, 20, had reflected on the Bondi attacks in his diary and was allegedly planning a "day of justice", a Perth court hears.

Sixers force NBL title decider in Game 4 cliffhanger
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Torrey Craig's missed free throw for Sydney in the dying seconds allows Adelaide to level the NBL championship series at 2-2 with a gripping 92-91 win. 

Albanese to outline case for urgent reform amid global uncertainty
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The prime minister will use a speech at the National Press Club to make his pitch for "urgent" change amid significant international uncertainty caused by the Middle East war.

Staff accused of stealing $1m from Village Roadshow
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Village Roadshow allege more than $1 million in inappropriate payments had already been identified "with the total amount likely to increase as the investigation continues".

Five teens arrested over spate of Brisbane, Gold Coast home invasions
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Multiple people were injured during the series of break-and-enter offences across South Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Voss says no 'silver bullet' to fix Carlton's second-half blues
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Carlton head coach Michael Voss has said there is not a "silver bullet" to fix the club's second-half blues, following three successive fade-outs to start the season. 

One important man was missing from Albanese's national address
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The prime minister risks criticism for using the rare measure of a national address to urge calm without announcing any new measures. 

Australian rugby coach parts ways with Fiji just 18 months out from World Cup
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Mick Byrne steps down from his role as head coach of the Fiji national rugby team after two years in charge.

Why it's a 'no-brainer' that teachers are fleeing this broken system
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Victoria bills itself as the 'education state' but a growing exodus of teachers and underfunding has that tag under threat.

PM says next months 'may not be easy', urges Australians to save fuel
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Anthony Albanese asks Australians to trade their cars for public transport if they can, while reassuring those who need to drive they can continue to do so amid the global oil crisis.

NBL owner prepared to walk away from major land purchase
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

After the Tasmanian government was urged to abandon the sale of prime waterfront land but chose to persevere, it now appears the developer is prepared to "walk away" from the potential purchase.

Inside Queensland's first recovery village for eating disorder survivors
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

A couple whose daughters survived eating disorders is opening a first-of-its-kind recovery village to help survivors ease back into their normal lives without relapsing. 

Study shows gen Z craves in-person connection more than other generations
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Gen Z is embracing retro technology like iPods, vinyl and Polaroid cameras and craves in-person connection more than any other generation, according to a Live Nation study.

Class action alleges GrainCorp knew increased production causes noise and odour
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

A class action of 18 people from the small Victorian town of Numurkah alleges that agribusiness giant GrainCorp's increased production at the site has led to offensive noise and odour for residents.  

Crucial exhibits unveiled to jury in Irma Palasics cold case trial
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

A milk container and water jug carrying DNA evidence were revealed to jurors as a decades-old murder trial reached its final stage.

Inquiry grills former uni chief over consultancy contract awarded to his firm
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Former interim vice-chancellor John Dewar says he can see a "perception" of conflict of interest after a $3.8m contract was awarded to his consultancy firm by the University of Wollongong.

Victim speaks out after being sexually assaulted by former rural councillor
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

A sexual assault survivor says the sentence handed to a well-known farmer and former community leader who groped and kissed her on his remote Victorian property is disappointing.

Anthropic boss makes big call on Australian copyright dispute
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The AI company's billionaire boss says he is not trying to convince Australia to change its mind on protecting the copyright of artists.

'Sleep tight baby': Jurors in NT murder trial to see 'confronting' footage
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Jurors in the trial for the alleged 2024 murder of Yiel Gatluak in Alice Springs have heard they will see "a degree of violence most of you probably won't be accustomed to".



News from the BBC World Service

BBC knew about Scott Mills sexual offences investigation in 2017
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The corporation also says it is "doing more work to understand the detail of what was known by the BBC".

UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

Over 100 driverless cars stop mid-traffic in Wuhan in 'system malfunction'
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.

Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.

Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

Watch Carol Kirkwood's emotional goodbye and funniest moments as she leaves the BBC
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.

Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

Brazil judge blocks Sugarloaf Mountain zipline
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The project to build a zipline linking the popular Rio tourist spot to Morro da Urca proved controversial.

Weather looks favourable for Artemis launch despite cloud
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Artemis II is close to launch - Simon King explains the critical importance of the weather to its success.

Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
Posted on Monday March 30, 2026

From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

The personal items the crew are taking with them
Posted on Tuesday March 31, 2026

The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The prime minister used a Downing Street news conference to make three big calls on the Iran war and cost of living pressures.

Bland or fan love letter? The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws mixed reaction
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Reviews are in for the sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie, but not everyone is convinced.

From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.

The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to know
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.

US could 'finish the job' in Iran in two or three weeks, Trump says
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

President Trump says the US will "leave" Iran "very soon" as Iran's president says Tehran has the "necessary will" to end the war.

'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.

Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks and hits areas not in Hezbollah's control
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Attacks have continued as Israel has announced its intention to control swathes of south Lebanon.



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