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News from the ABC Australia

Mapping Israel's destruction of Lebanese bridges
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Israel's expanded invasion of southern Lebanon was at least 12 days in the making, with bridges targeted to effectively cut off the south from the country's centre.  

Bush artist 'Pro' Hart remembered 20 years after death
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

On March 28, 2006, Broken Hill lost one of its most renowned residents in internationally acclaimed artist Kevin "Pro" Hart. He was, and still is, considered a widely popular artist, but his recognition was divisive to different audiences.

End of an era for general store owned by family for 100 years
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

The Tharwa General Store — which has been run by the same family since 1926 — has been many things: a post office, a mechanic's workshop, a fuel stop, a lolly shop, a watering hole, and above all, a place where a community comes together.

'Stay in your lane': experts urge against following running influencer advice
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Recently, online discussion has turned to what some perceive to be a spate of influencers getting injured.

Live: Ex-Cyclone Narelle downgraded, continues to track along West coast
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

The storm, which has already made landfall in Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory, is now impacting Western Australia.

A century ago, a Liberal Party disintegrated, and there are lessons for its namesake
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Last week's South Australian election has left the Liberals in the grip of what one analyst described as an "existential crisis". As the Liberals seek to learn the lessons of the past, they should bear in mind the example of their once mighty namesakes, who ruled Britain for decades before their party turned to dust.

Cotton and Davis involved in post-match spat after 36ers level NBL finals
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Sydney coach Brian Goorjian insists he's not concerned by Kendric Davis's post-match tirade at Adelaide superstar Bryce Cotton, following the 36ers' NBL championship-levelling 91-89 win over the Kings. 

Signs point to measles cases spreading undetected in NSW
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

An outbreak of measles in south-east Asia has fuelled a surge in NSW cases — but the state's biggest cause for concern is five infections believed to have been spread undetected in the community.

Barnacle-covered rare turtle washed ashore makes full recovery
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

What passers-by thought was a "sandy rock" was in fact a critically endangered turtle far from home.

Tiger Woods arrested following car crash near Florida home
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Golf legend Tiger Woods is arrested in Florida after refusing to submit a urine sample following a car crash near his Florida home. 

Iran's soccer team honours victims of deadly airstrike on primary school
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Iran soccer players hold small backpacks to honour the victims of a deadly missile strike on a girls' primary school, before a friendly against Nigeria. 

'It's about fairness': Australian Iranians hit back at 'racist' visa ban
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Thousands of Iranian travellers have been barred from entering Australia under a government ban targeting people who might overstay their visas, prompting criticism by refugee advocates.

The next step after treaty is here — and there's a lot at stake
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Victoria's treaty elections are underway, with successful candidates taking on new responsibilities. But uncertainty remains, with the opposition sticking to its pledge to scrap the agreement if elected in November.

Porepunkah's darkest chapter explored in comedy festival show
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

David Quirk is adamant his new stand-up show, Porepunkah, won't make fun of last year's police shooting, but it wouldn't exist without it. 

Calls to move Katherine Hospital after back-to-back flood evacuations
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

After Katherine's worst flood in 28 years, residents are calling for governments to act on a decades-old idea to relocate the NT town's hospital away from the flood-prone river.

Waratahs snap losing streak with upset win over Brumbies in Canberra
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar heralds his side's much-needed 30-28 victory against bitter rivals the ACT Brumbies as a special memory for the club.

Live: New fuel security powers to get Australia 'ready for what may come', PM says
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Anthony Albanese has announced new fuel security powers to get "fuel restocked" so Australia is "ready for what may come". Follow live.

Blueberry industry under scrutiny amid rapid growth
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Australians are eating and growing more blueberries than ever before, but questions are being asked about how production of the fruit is being regulated.

Ranked number one on the terrorism index, this nation struck back
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

As global attention remains fixed on the sprawling war in the Middle East, another conflict is edging towards a dangerous threshold — one between nuclear-armed Pakistan and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

Dementia is Australia's top killer, yet most still miss the early signs
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia and stigmas around the disease can delay diagnosis. But some in the community are at work to break taboos.



News from the BBC World Service

Why mountainous coastline gives Iran such control over Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.

Tiger Woods charged with driving under influence after crash
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Tiger Woods is charged with driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida, police confirm.

Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.

Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emails
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

A hacker group shares Patel's purported resume and photos - information, the FBI says, is "historical in nature".

No evidence of 'family voting' in Gorton and Denton by-election
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

An investigation into alleged "family voting" finds no evidence of intent to influence voting.

'I'd never get anything done': Parents on limiting screen time for under-5s
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Parents say new government guidance on restricting children's screen time has to be "realistic".

Afghan asylum seeker jailed for raping girl, 12
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

The sex attack carried out by Ahmad Mulakhil in Nuneaton in July last year led to protests.

Sanctioned oil tanker enters UK waters day after government crackdown threat
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Ministers said earlier this week that sanctioned vessels can now be boarded by UK armed forces.

Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

It comes after the Met said earlier this month that three women were interviewed under caution.

PS5 price hiked by £90 due to global 'pressures'
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

The changes will see the recommended retail price of the PS5 rise from £479.99 to £569.99 in the UK.

'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.

Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.

UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.

Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.

Ukraine signs deal with Saudi Arabia offering drone expertise
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Volodymyr Zelensky says the Gulf kingdom faces the same type of attacks from Iran that Kyiv has been resisting.

Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it?
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem?

How Russia's threat has seen Germany become Europe's most important army
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.

Raye comes out swinging on her new album, This Music May Contain Hope
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

The star suffered writer's block while working on her second album, but it hits all the right notes.

Mum took own life after a forced adoption - now I want an apology
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Thousands of unmarried English women were forced to give their babies away in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

The remarkable return of Roy Hodgson aged 78
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Roy Hodgson's idea of celebrating 50 years in management is not to sit back reflecting on his career, but instead to return to the dugout at Bristol City.



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