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News from the ABC Australia

Ship owner ordered to pay after 2022 crash sinks tugboats
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

A shipping company's attempt to avoid paying millions of dollars to Tasmania's port authority over the sinking of two tugboats in Devonport has been overturned by Australia's High Court.

NT Police fraud squad seizes grenades, warheads in raids south of Darwin
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Northern Territory Police have seized 32 explosive ordnance items, including hand grenades, rocket components and warheads in raids south of Darwin.

'Small comfort': Federal budget's $600m for Bondi terror attack response
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has welcomed a $600 million federal budget funding commitment for the Jewish community, but says it is a "small comfort" for those who lost loved ones in the Bondi terror attack.

Patients of retired Sydney dentist advised to test for bloodborne viruses
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Retired dentist William Tam may have exposed his patients to hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV at his clinic, according to NSW Health. 

Live: Ivan Cleary to step away from Panthers after 2027 NRL season
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Penrith Panthers' four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary announces he will step aside as coach of the NRL club at the end of the 2027 season. Follow live.

What's in the federal budget for older Australians?
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Despite it being an intergenerational budget, specific parts of the economic strategy will impact older Australians.

Anxious prisoner sentenced for using tractor to escape from custody
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The Queensland man's escape triggered a month-long manhunt that ended when he was found at a remote campsite near a rainforest.

New report accuses Hamas of 'deliberately' using rape on October 7
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

A 300-page report from an Israeli non-profit organisation has detailed allegations of horrific sexual assault against victims of Hamas's October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, accusing the group of "systematically and deliberately" using rape and sexual torture.

Here's how the budget's tax changes will affect you
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Answers to all your questions about the federal budget's changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax.

Terror accused charged with child abuse, extremist material offences
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

A man accused of planning terrorist attacks in Perth is charged with further offences, including possession of child abuse material and violent extremist material on his devices.

Police confirm body found in remote nature reserve is triple murderer
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

NSW Police has confirmed the body of a man found beside a vehicle in the state’s central west was that of triple murderer Julian Ingram.

Adam Scott brings good form into 99th consecutive golf major
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Adam Scott is being lauded for his "amazing" longevity as he prepares to tee up for a 99th consecutive major golf championship.

One Nation's win a concern for minorities living in Farrer
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

David Farley has won Farrer for One Nation in a landslide, but there are some in the community yet to be convinced of his ability to represent them. 

Man on mobility scooter killed by car in Alice Springs
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

A 49-year-old man using a mobility scooter has died after being hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing in Alice Springs.

Government 'watching' as outback gold mine sets financial deadline
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Queensland's largest gold mine has set a refinancing deadline, despite high global gold prices.

Sammy the seal believed dead on Mornington Peninsula
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

A beloved seal known as Sammy is believed to have died, after Zoos Victoria confirmed they were called to a rescue on Tuesday. 

Man granted bail over synagogue ramming had religious 'preoccupation', court hears
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The 32-year-old was allegedly high on drugs when he rammed his car into the gates of Brisbane's largest synagogue in February.

Federal police charge man with using social media to threaten Victorian MP
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

A man will face court after federal police charged him following an investigation into a social media post that allegedly threatened a federal politician.

Solar eclipse to attract thousands to 'middle of nowhere' in 2028
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

One of the longest solar eclipses this century, albeit for five minutes, is set to put the remote East Kimberley on the world map.

'An absolute victory': Good character evidence scrapped in NSW
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

A survivor advocate behind the campaign calling for good character references to be abolished in sentencing perpetrators of sexual offences has described the NSW reform as "an absolute victory".



News from the BBC World Service

PM prepares for King's Speech as he faces leadership crisis
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

King Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government's agenda.

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

Watch: Resignations, drama and defiance at Downing Street
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer will meet Wes Streeting for talks after a day that saw his leadership come under significant pressure.

All the Labour MPs who have come out against Starmer, and the ones who want him to stay
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister.

Read all the ministers' resignation letters in full
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

Ministers including Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips have resigned over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.

Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

'Huge moment' for Catherine as she makes first overseas trip since cancer
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The Princess of Wales will travel to to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.

Ten more people to be flown to UK for hantavirus monitoring
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The people from Saint Helena and Ascension Island are connected to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak.

UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

More than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow.

Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Air India faces a leadership vacuum and mounting financial losses as it struggles to recover from the crash.

Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas owners
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

More than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.

The Papers: 'Starmer and Streeting set for showdown' and 'Crisis? What crisis?'
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Every paper leads on the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership for the second day in a row.

Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK waters
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

As the president continues his initiative to make Washington DC 'safe and beautiful', tourists and locals are conflicted over the $13m renovation.

Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs joining Trump on China trip
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.



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