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Removing plastic from our food chain yields quick results, researchers say Posted on Thursday April 23, 2026
Perth researchers find levels of plastic chemicals in the body can be reduced within a week by avoiding plastic food packaging and kitchen utensils.
Blockchain billionaire takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
A lawsuit alleges that World Liberty secretly installed tools to prevent the sale of Justin Sun's tokens after they became tradable in September 2025.
Chelsea sack Rosenior as Manchester City move top of Premier League Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after a desperate run of form saw them drop to seventh in the Premier League table, while Manchester City moved top following a 1-0 win at Burnley.
'Not a great look': Piastri weighs in on Verstappen's F1 frustrations Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Australian star Oscar Piastri speaks as Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen looks increasingly likely to walk away from the sport.
Live: ASX to open in the red Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
The ASX is set to open lower after a strong finish on Wall Street. The price of oil rallies above 3 per cent. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Man shot by police, officers injured in two separate incidents in Sydney Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Police officers have been injured in two separate incidents overnight in Sydney's south-west.
Aussies crash in Madrid as Kasatkina sinks to new ranking low Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Daria Kasatkina's difficult WTA Tour season has continued with an agonising defeat at the Madrid Open, as all four Aussie women crash out in the opening round.
Landholders band together against coal seam gas development Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
The Toprain Farming Collective is calling for greater protection of strategic cropping land in central Queensland, as Comet Ridge proposes an expansion and further development of the Mahalo Gas Hub.
Live: NDIS reforms needed to secure 'enormous human rights achievement', Butler says Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
The overhaul will see more than 160,000 kicked off the scheme by the end of the decade, reducing its projected growth from 10 per cent a year to 2 per cent — a cut in real terms.
Meth, money, menaces: Kingpin's private phone calls expose bikie secrets Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Detectives say bikies are recruiting inside Northern Territory prisons, as a kingpin's tapped private phone calls offer a rare glimpse into the underground world of outlaw motorcycle gangs.
Marsh 50 not enough as Giants fall to Archer's pace Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Australia T20 skipper Mitch Marsh did his best to bail out Lucknow Super Giants, but his half-century wasn't enough to save them from defeat against Rajasthan.
No more green bin pick-ups for some residents amid fuel uncertainty Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
The Upper Lachlan Shire Council says it cannot afford to be caught off-guard if a diesel shipment does not arrive, and must reserve fuel for essential services like road grading or red bin collections.
Stump that created hole in footpath becomes neighbourhood attraction Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Adelaide residents have decorated a large tree stump and then the hole it left in a footpath to highlight the local council's delay in removing it.
'Very short on facts': Electoral Commission's bizarre communications in a crisis Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
As trust in their ability to effectively administer an election erodes by the day, so too seemingly does their transparency with the public.
Perhaps we're seeing Trump's tactics. Perhaps we're just seeing chaos Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
The countdown clock has been wiped. Perhaps it's a ploy or perhaps no-one knows what's going on, writes Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran.
Family that served in every war involving Australia since WWI fights for promised land Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
No family in the world comes close to the fighting dynasty of Ricky Morris's. So, why are they still denied land owed generations ago?
Liberty jobs secure for now, but what happens when the money runs out? Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Three weeks of wages have been guaranteed for Liberty Bell Bay smelter workers, but with no buyer locked in, questions remain about what happens next.
'Overpowered' electric motorbikes could still be sold under proposed e-bike laws Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Cycling advocates say as long as the electric dirt bikes are sold for use on private land, they won't have to meet the stringent requirements of regular e-bikes.
70yo 'duped' into importing heroin to Sydney in fold-out camping bed jailed Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Barry James Calverley's lawyers argued he was an innocent drug mule who naively and gullibly trusted a story about why he needed to bring the bed to Australia.
Disability community scared and surprised by scale of planned NDIS cuts Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
NDIS Minister Mark Butler has defended the government's latest cost-cutting changes to the scheme in an interview with the ABC, amid an avalanche of participant concern.
News from the BBC World Service
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension. China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy. UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”. PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson. Analysis: Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him. Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2 Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet. 'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media. Pet owners hit with steep bills after EU passport rule change Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 Rule change affects dogs, cats and ferrets, with some owners telling the BBC new health certificates cost hundreds of pounds. Two more arrests over alleged arson plot on Jewish site Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 Two men are held over an alleged plan to commit arson at a site connected to the Jewish community. Head coach Liam Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912. 'It's like someone waved a magic wand': Girl, 6, has sight restored by gene therapy Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand". Graduate 'ghosted' by employers has applied for 400 jobs and had only three interviews Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 The term ghosting is common in the dating world - but job applicants are increasingly reporting it. Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research. No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico. Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country? Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb? 'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 After almost three hours on their feet and the finish line in sight, two runners sacrificed personal bests to come to the rescue of an exhausted competitor at the Boston Marathon. Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist. Widow's payout for man's asbestos-related death Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 Rick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council. UK set for Lyrid meteor shower display with clear skies forecast Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026 The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.
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