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News from the ABC Australia

Labor tries again on super taxes, but success will hinge on Greens support
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

A second attempt to raise taxes on high super balances has been presented to parliament, but will require the support of the Greens to secure Senate passage.

Aussie fans miss out on World Cup tickets as prices skyrocket
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

A host of Australian fans will be denied the chance to watch the Socceroos World Cup campaign amid accusations of price gouging by FIFA as tickets to the tournament soar to astronomical prices.

Art centre worker killed in remote rollover spurs highway speed review
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

The death of a remote art centre worker in a rollover north-east of Alice Springs leads to a Northern Territory government review of speed limits on an outback highway.  

RBA deputy governor says changes to 'three key facts' prompted rate rise
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser says central banks should not criticise normal government spending choices, but he wonders if Australia's economy is more inflation-prone because it is so finely balanced.

Injured e-bike rider's warning after spending nine days in coma
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

More than 200 people were treated for e-bike related injuries at a single Sydney hospital last year, with one medical professor describing the trend as an "epidemic".

Aussie dollar's '40-year high' making a Japan trip even cheaper
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Australia's exchange rate with Japan has grown increasingly favourable to tourists, which have surged to record numbers and topped more than one million visitors in 2025.

Israeli president welcomes 'new beginning' in meeting with Albanese
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with the prime minister at Parliament House in Canberra, saying his visit to Australia has been "very emotional".

A woman killed nine people in rare mass shooting in Canada. Here's what we know
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Police confirmed the suspect was a woman but have yet to identify the victims of the mass shooting that left 10 people, including the alleged shooter, dead in the rural town.

Fresh video shows police pushing protester before fight broke out
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

A new video filmed by a bystander and shared with ABC NEWS Verify shows the full minute before two police officers began punching a protester, shedding light on the beginning of the altercation.

Soccer coach 'disowned' by family over conviction for child abuse images
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

A once well-regarded soccer coach has been handed a 12 month jail sentence for possessing child abuse material, after a Sydney court heard he has been disowned by family members.

Woman tells court alleged abuse led to theft, 'warped' relationships
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

A woman suing her former teacher has told a court that the alleged abuse impacted her future relationships and "warped" her professional boundaries.

Crash victim's grieving mum tells court of 'immeasurable' devastation
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

A grieving mother whose 21-year-old son died after he was struck by a car while riding his motorcycle south of Adelaide tells a court of her devastation and issues a plea to drivers to "check, double check and check again" for bikes.

A timeline of the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

As the frantic search for the mother of a well-known US journalist enters its 12th day, police have more questions than answers. Here's how it unfolded.  

Sydney's supersized fatberg is here to stay, for now
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

The debris balls that have washed up on NSW beaches in recent years are likely to continue as Sydney Water admits a massive fatberg it cannot reach is clogging sewers.

Adelaide's own a medal contender for US in Winter Olympics women's double luge
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

The driest state in the driest country of the world might seem the unlikeliest of places for a star in the Winter Olympics sport of luge to emerge, but Chevonne Forgan will be a medal contender tonight — albeit for Team USA.

Names of six 'powerful men' scrubbed from Epstein files revealed by US politician
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

US politician Ro Khanna has publicly named six men whose identities were scrubbed from the Epstein files, including the former boss of Victoria's Secret, who the FBI suspected was a co-conspirator of the sex offender's crimes.

SA Police issue public call-out for debris from triple fatal Goolwa plane crash
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Police are calling for anyone who finds wreckage from a plane crash near the Murray Mouth last week to bring the items to the Victor Harbor police station or to call them.

WA farmers count cost of strong winds but welcome rain
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

The Bureau of Meteorology says a weather system influenced by ex-Tropical Cyclone Mitchell delivered storms to the Great Southern and central Wheatbelt this week.

Hobart Cup result under investigation after course 37 metres short
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

The Hobart Cup, the "feature" event in Tasmania's horse racing calendar, is under investigation after the race was run over a distance found later to be 37 metres short of its advertised length.

Carlton AFL legend Peter Dean suffers fractured skull in assault
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Former AFL player Peter Dean is recovering in hospital after he sustained serious head and facial injuries in an alleged assault at Albury on the New South Wales Victorian border. 



News from the BBC World Service

US lawmakers tell BBC Andrew should testify over Epstein files
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

It comes after the King said the Royal Family were "ready to support" police in their inquiries.

'Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff

Sunbed ads targeted at young people spread harmful misinformation, BBC finds
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds.

Chris Mason: Smiles of a survivor as Starmer attempts his latest reset
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Some political air has been cleared for Sir Keir but fundamental issues remain unaltered, the BBC's political editor writes.

Flooding concerns remain but change is on the horizon
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Conditions are expected to turn colder later in the week.

Ex-police chief said Trump told him in 2006 'everyone' knew of Epstein's behaviour
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The now-president allegedly called police in Florida who were investigating Epstein and said "thank goodness you're stopping him".

Watch: BBC in Tehran for first time since protest crackdown
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.

Malinin, Minion and Milan's most emotional moment
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

From the astonishing to the emotional to the downright bizarre, the 2026 Olympic figure skating men’s short program on Tuesday night had it all.

Boy, 13, arrested for attempted murder after two pupils stabbed at school
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Counter-terror officers are leading the investigation after two boys were left seriously injured.

Spike in antisemitism reports after synagogue attack
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Incidents included people celebrating the deadly anti-Jewish attack, and sending antisemitic emails.

What 'Disco Brits' Fear and Gibson must do to win Olympic medal
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Robin Cousins says Britons Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson need to be "flawless" to win an Olympic medal on Wednesday.

Fear and Gibson target GB's first medal - Wednesday's guide
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

South Korean pair disqualified for using banned wax
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Two South Korean cross-country skiers are disqualified at the Winter Games after a banned type of wax known as fluor is found on their equipment.

Laegreid wins bronze then confesses to affair on TV
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake" by cheating on his girlfriend.

Sanctions-busting shadow ships are increasing - the big question is what to do about them
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

What can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil?

Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.

'No win, no trim' - has a haircut become a problem for Man Utd?
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

A story about a haircut that has gone viral - meet Frank Ilett, the Manchester United fan with the infamous bouffant.

The Papers: 'Terror probe into stabbing' and 'Streeting still intent'
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

A knife attack at a North London school and the health secretary's political moves lead the papers.

How a TV journalist helped crack a murder cold case
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

An interview by journalist Rafal Zalewski with a murderer was the "tipping point" to her confession.

Netanyahu to meet Trump as Iran nuclear talks reach critical stage
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

The Israeli prime minister is expected to press Trump to pursue a deal that would halt Iran's uranium enrichment.



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