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News from the ABC Australia

Couple sues Monash IVF for negligence over embryo mix-up
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

A couple is suing fertility giant Monash IVF for negligence over an embryo mix-up at its Brisbane clinic discovered last year.

Iran war a key driver of increased living costs, new ABS data finds
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Cost-of-living pressures have increased for all households in Australia, partly due to the war in the Middle East, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Driver dies in single-vehicle crash at Canberra underpass
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Australian Federal Police officers were first on scene and tried to save the man.

One Nation corflutes backing Ben Roberts-Smith spark legal warning
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

One Nation election advertising stating the party's support for Ben Roberts-Smith, who is charged with carrying out war crimes in Afghanistan, has legal experts worried.

'I don't owe LIV anything': SA premier on struggling golf league's Adelaide future
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

As LIV Golf tries to plug the funding hole left by Saudi Arabia, Peter Malinauskas says he would welcome the tour back to Adelaide, but only "if it stacks up for us".

Son sentenced to 22 years' jail over arson murder of his mother
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Shannon James Doble will remain behind bars until at least 2040 for the "callous" attack on his 65-year-old mother, who died after receiving burns to 90 per cent of her body. 

Police officers accused of alleged assault of mentally ill prisoner
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Two Queensland police officers are contesting the charges that relate to a 2024 incident at a regional watch house, arguing that investigators added things to the alleged victim's statement that he never said.

Snow, rain, icy winds forecast as polar blast hits south-east Australia
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

A wintry mix of snow, icy temperatures, and showers is set to hit Australia's south-east, bringing a sharp end to the recent run of warm autumn weather.

Finnish defence giant has tech 'Australia might be interested in'
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

The company that provides much of Australia's satellite surveillance for real-time disaster management may also soon be sharing its defence technology, as Finland becomes the latest European country to seek closer ties on security.

Fire destroys SES headquarters and new $270K flood rescue vehicle
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

The SES is mopping up after a fire ripped through its Central Coast headquarters, destroying millions of dollars' worth of specialist equipment.

NT budget faces criticism over cuts and lack of cost of living relief
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

The Country Liberal Party's second NT budget has received a lukewarm response from civil society groups, with advocates criticising funding cuts and a "missed opportunity" to support Territorians.

Car locks disabled at hospital as signal interference sparks security concern
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Radio interference from nearby cranes is identified as the reason visitors to Bunbury Hospital have been unable to lock their cars.

Canberra man sentenced for knowingly exposing woman to genital herpes
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

In one of the first cases of its kind in Australia, a man with a sexually transmitted infection admits to recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Australia gives $30m to Fiji to help fuel prices in Pacific nation
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

The Australian government says the funding will help Fiji combat rising fuel prices and support its role as a regional fuel hub. 

River camp residents ask people 'not to judge' them after baby's death
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Long-term campers set up at the base of a levee popular with walkers are asking people to have an "open mind" about why they are there, saying many have nowhere else to go.

Adelaide 36ers coach quits a month on from dramatic championship loss
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Mike Wells steps down from his role as Adelaide 36ers head coach, saying he wants to spend more time with his family in the US.

Accused Christmas Day killer told friend 'I murdered my father', court hears
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

A man charged with murdering his father at a retirement village in Adelaide's south on Christmas Day in 2022 sent a message to a friend saying he had committed the crime, a court has heard.  

Melbourne teacher Kim Ramchen pleads guilty to stabbing principal
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

A Melbourne court has been told a school principal who was ambushed by a knife-wielding teacher remains too traumatised to return to work.

Blues hand bullocking Rooster Origin debut as Maroons keep cards close
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Queensland opts to name a squad, rather than a final line-up, for Women's State of Origin II, with NSW expected to hand a debut to powerful Roosters forward Rima Butler.

Fears for crumbling regional roads despite $1b in Victorian budget
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

The Victorian budget includes $1 billion to fix the state's crumbling regional roads, but the budget papers reveal fewer country road repairs are expected over the coming financial year.



News from the BBC World Service

Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.

'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon
Posted on Tuesday May 05, 2026

The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.

Watch: Tracing huge wave of Israeli strikes that devastated Lebanon
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.

Catherine to return to overseas visits with Italy trip
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

The Princess of Wales will go to Italy next week on her first official overseas engagement for more than three years.

Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.

The league is the dream - but is this Arsenal's moment in Europe?
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

All the talk has been about Arsenal's Premier League title challenge - but is this now the Gunners' time to conquer Europe?

Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

Watch: Captain of stranded ship in Strait of Hormuz tells BBC of 'pressure'
Posted on Tuesday May 05, 2026

Capt Raman Kapoor's ship is one of several to be stranded in the strait in the midst of the power struggle between the US and Iran.

'I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.

Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks
Posted on Tuesday May 05, 2026

The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly.

Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.

Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.

Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak
Posted on Tuesday May 05, 2026

While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

To stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months.

The Papers: 'Borrowing costs hit 28-year high' and 'Come cry with me'
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

The upcoming local elections on Thursday and jet fuel shortages dominate Wednesday's papers.

What is Trump's 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz?
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

The US president said the operation has been paused after starting on Monday.

Watch: How Heidi Klum became a living Met Gala sculpture
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Prosthetic make-up designer Mike Marino reveals how he created the supermodel's show-stopping costume for the annual event in New York.

Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.

Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

Bryson DeChambeau to focus on YouTube if LIV Golf fails
Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026

Bryson DeChambeau says he will focus on growing his YouTube channel and only "play tournaments that want me" if LIV Golf does not survive.



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