News from the ABC Australia
Judgement day arrives for Bazball as Australia moves in for the kill Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Australia was patient, mature and ruthless on day three at the Gabba, widening the chasm between it and an England side now set for its day of reckoning.
Republicans just won an election but it's still bad news for Trump Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
A Republican claimed a win at a by-election in Tennessee this week, but his party colleagues are sounding alarm bells.
Russia's claim it has captured key city could be Putin 'scaremongering' Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin this week claimed Moscow's biggest battlefield gain in close to two years: the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk. Some experts don't believe him.
When Bugurra was 11, her life changed forever. A photo captured the moment Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
In the 1960s, the last of the desert families were coming into contact with white people. For one woman, the moment was captured on camera.
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What life's like when you're Deaf and blind Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Living with vision impairment throws up many challenges. Being Deaf on top of that requires you to go to even greater lengths just to fit in with the modern world. This is how one Deafblind woman does it.
Gearing up for the school holidays? Here's how to survive them without social media Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
These school holidays, children under 16 will find themselves with less social media access as a ban comes into place. We asked the experts how parents can best support their kids with the transition.Â
How one man's method became the death penalty standard Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
On this day in history, the US carried out its first execution by lethal injection — a method thought up by one doctor.Â
'This was a wanted pregnancy': The mothers facing prosecution in Trump's America Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Denied pregnancy care and threatened with prosecution: in the wake of widespread abortion bans, across the United States prosecutors have launched more than 400 cases charging people with crimes related to their pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or birth.Â
So, you think you're good at quizzes? It's time to play HARD!  Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Alright, show us what you've got. I'll keep my expectations low.
As natural disasters tear through Asia, politicians ignore climate at their own peril Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Accused of incompetence and apathy in the aftermath of natural disasters, governments across Asia are facing increasing backlash as the impact of global warming intensifies.Â
Parents could grant Labor the grace the opposition won't on social media ban Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Australia's social media age ban is one of the most significant attempts to rebalance the asymmetric power relationship between government and tech.
India caps airfares as IndiGo crisis leaves hundreds stranded for fifth day Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Thousands of IndiGo flights were cancelled this week due to a pilot shortage, which prompted government relief and extra trains to help stranded passengers.
Five quick hits: The first 'English' wicket and Archer's 'shocking look' Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
A sleepy Jofra Archer cops a rinsing from Matthew Hayden, as the English finally make it through the first over of an innings. Here are the quick hits from day three of the Gabba Ashes Test.
Overnight fire exchange at Afghan-Pakistan border kills five civilians and wounds eight Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Each side has blamed the other for triggering the clash in violation of a tenuous two-month ceasefire, with the clashes lasting until dawn Saturday.Â
Not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth, US vaccine advisers say Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
President Donald Trump is calling the vote a "very good decision" after US vaccine advisers recommended ending the universal hepatitis B shots at birth.
Teen seriously injured in e-bike crash in Perth's western suburbs Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
A 14-year-old boy suffers serious injuries in an e-bike crash in Perth's western suburbs, just two days after a parliamentary inquiry into WA's e-rideable laws made 33 recommendations in a bid to make the devices safer.
Smith leaps into Australian Open contention, Lee and Scott in the mix Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Cameron Smith is only two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Australian Open, while Min Woo Lee and Adam Scott remain in the hunt at Royal Melbourne.
'P***** off' Opetaia wins brutal test by savage eighth-round knock out Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Jai Opetaia defends his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles against Hüseyin Cinkara with a savage knock out on the Gold Coast.Â
Community raises funds after two children charged over Geraldton fire Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
While police say the investigation is over, the local community is still trying to move forward from the devastation.
Alleged Adelaide hospital escapee re-arrested after manhunt, police say Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
A 36-year-old who prompted a manhunt after allegedly escaping custody at Adelaide's Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday night has been re-arrested and will face court on Monday, police say.
News from the BBC World Service
England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament. Four arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of London Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display. Young people are getting a 'raw deal', and that's good news for the Greens and Reform Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Frustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Driving test touts offer instructors £250 monthly kickbacks Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds. Russia hits Ukraine as US reports progress in talks with Kyiv Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 France's president condemns the attack and announces talks in London on Monday with Ukrainian, British and German leaders. 'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients. Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. 'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up' Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 The maths and task seem simple for Lando Norris heading into the F1 title decider but Max Verstappen retains hope of "some Abu Dhabi magic". What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner? Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show. Watch: Australia wildfire rips through homes Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Multiple homes were left damaged after a wildfire swept through a coastal area north of Sydney. Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria. Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move. National Guardsman 'slowly healing' after being shot in Washington DC Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Andrew Wolfe, 24, is expected to remain in acute care with a head wound for a few more weeks, his family says. Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez. Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people. Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women's Conference events Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 The conference will take place in 2026 after being cancelled for a year in light of the Supreme Court's gender ruling. Charities welcome new law banning puppy smuggling Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas. 'I let loose' - artist paints every spare inch of her house Posted on Friday December 05, 2025 In an antidote to minimalist interiors, artist Emily Powell turns her home into a work of art. Giant purple dinosaur caught fly-tipping on CCTV Posted on Friday December 05, 2025 The brightly coloured rogue raptor is spotted looking around before dumping rubbish in a street. Controversial 30ft nude gladiator returns to town Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 Three years after he was banned by the council, the 30ft (9m) statue dubbed Golden Balls reappears.
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