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News from the ABC Australia

Auckland makes A-League history with grand-final triumph over Sydney
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Auckland has become the first side from New Zealand to win an A-League Men championship after downing competition heavyweight Sydney 1-0 in a cagey season decider.

PM defends negative gearing, capital gains tax changes at Labor conference
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The prime minister became emotional at one point as he spoke at a Labor conference in Melbourne to defend the budget changes.

One Nation set to become federal opposition, poll forecasts
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

One Nation would win dozens of seats if a federal election was held today, according to a major opinion poll.

'Stay with us': Dragons booed off the field at home ahead of fan day
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

St George Illawarra is 0-11 to start the 2026 season after losing to the Warriors in Kogarah, while the Sea Eagles continue their strong form with a hard-fought victory over Gold Coast.

Caution and long-term thinking as budget adds to softening real estate market
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

After riding a post-COVID wave of booming prices, real estate agents say SA's housing market is starting to level out, as federal budget tax changes and rising interest rates reduce buyer appetite.

Death toll reaches 82 after Chinese coal mine blast
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province sits at 82, state media reports. Two people remain missing.

Charges withdrawn against artist for displaying Nazi symbols in artwork
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The case has been dropped against an Australian artist charged with displaying Nazi symbols on an artwork depicting politicians and billionaires. 

'Beautiful, kind, caring man' dies in hospital months after alleged bashing
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Friends of Darwin man Martin Wiberg, 48, are remembering him as a "very gentle soul" after he died in hospital this week.

Queensland jockey dies in hospital after training accident
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Both of Shane McGovern's legs were amputated during a weeks-long stay in hospital.

Brent Harvey is about to lose his place in AFL history
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Brent 'Boomer' Harvey has enjoyed being the AFL/VFL games record holder for the past decade, and says he could have played more if he'd accepted an offer from other clubs to extend his career.

'There's more in the tank:' Pendlebury celebrates games record despite Eagles scare
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Collingwood's No.10 enjoys a 10-point win in his record-breaking match as the Magpies hold firm to down the Eagles at the MCG.

Why there's more talk of an AUKUS 'plan B'
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Defence industry experts argue Australia should consider how to prevent a naval "capability gap" — or risk being left exposed.

Entrepreneur says the rich should stop complaining about tax changes
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Start-up founders say the federal government's CGT changes may see investment in new businesses go offshore. But Airtree Ventures co-founder Daniel Petre is warning against a scare campaign.  

Children's entertainer Danny Go!'s son dies of cancer aged 14
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The popular children's YouTuber revealed the news after documenting the illness since it was diagnosed late last year. Tributes have flowed from Children's entertainers, including the Wiggles. 

How the Musk v Altman case revealed an 'uncomfortable' truth
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

After Sam Altman and OpenAI's recent victory in a drawn-out legal battle with billionaire Elon Musk, the bitter rivalry between the former friends is now set to move from the courtroom to Wall Street.

Elon Musk's SpaceX launches upgraded Starship
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Elon Musk's rocket company has launched its new Starship design to enable more frequent Starlink satellite launches and to send future NASA missions to the moon.

Call to 911 reveals harrowing moments before NASCAR champ's death
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

A call to 911 reveals NASCAR champion Kyle Busch had been coughing up blood in the hours before his tragic death aged 41.

WA health official wants more support to stem 'rare' diphtheria outbreak
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The director of the Communicable Disease Control Directorate says vaccines help prevent more serious symptoms, but more efforts are needed to tackle the diphtheria outbreak in remote areas. 

Queensland man charged by anti-terrorism police
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

A 48-year-old has been arrested by the state's Joint Counter Terrorism Team over alleged "concerning posts" on social media.

Psychiatrist repeatedly harassed nurse on messaging platforms
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The only psychiatrist in a regional WA area is given a more lenient sanction for sexually harassing a nurse, partially due to a lack of other mental health specialists in the area.



News from the BBC World Service

France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared.

Hottest day of year as 30.5C recorded and temperatures set to soar
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreement with US, Trump says
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

French mum and partner held until trial after sons abandoned by road in Portugal
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The couple, who allegedly left the woman's sons on a roadside in southern Portugal, will remain in custody.

F1 great Prost 'injured as masked gang raid home'
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media reports.

How Panorama exposed rape allegations on Married at First Sight UK
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Two women said they were raped by their on-screen husbands during filming of the Channel 4 show, MAFS.

'Suddenly I could see myself': Why breast reductions are more popular now
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

For the first time, more people in the UK are choosing reduction procedures than enlargements.

Charmain 'was on a mission' to find out who her prophet husband was. Then she died
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

After a whirlwind romance and quickfire wedding, she was mysteriously found dead in a bathtub in Ghana.

The 'raucous' debut novel set entirely on one epic night out
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Sufiyaan Salam has won an award from Stormzy, been nominated for a Bafta and made a video for Elton John.

Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after "overwhelming complications" from the illnesses.

At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.

Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air.

Investors doubt Brewdog founder's shares pledge for new beer brand
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

James Watt plans to launch a new brand and wants to give shares to those who lost money in the Equity for Punks scheme.

E-scooter and officer collide near Buckingham Palace
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Two men were taken to a major trauma centre and the area around the palace gates was cordoned off.

Race Across the World pairs unite for tribute run
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026

Pairs from every series will race in the Greater Manchester Run a year after Sam Gardiner's death.

The twins who make people look twice at emergency callouts
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Identical twins Lee and Liam Myers both work with the emergency services in the Scottish Borders.

Giant moon and UFO take over Chelsea streets
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

London's largest free flower festival returns to Chelsea with a cosmic "Out of this World" theme.



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