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US jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation have anticompetitive monopoly Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
A New York jury finds concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary have a harmful monopoly over big concert venues.
Video shows father and son illegally scuttling boat off NSW South Coast Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
The two fishermen were fined $15,000 for towing their vessel out to sea and illegally scuttling in a historic judgement.
Why Australia turned to tiny nation to secure critical fertiliser supplies Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
The Middle East conflict has disrupted the flow of Australia's imports of the fertiliser urea. Facing the potential threat of reduced crop yields, Anthony Albanese looked to Australia's neighbours.
WA wine industry warns of impact of Containers for Change expansion Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
A newly formed West Australian wine group warns that bottles of wine produced in the state could increase by $1.25 if the expansion of the Containers for Change scheme goes ahead.
Rebel Wilson's directorial debut hits Aus cinemas amid legal dispute Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Plus a powerful look Palestinian life through multiple generations and a buzzy Japanese video game adaptation makes it to Australian shores.
Australians increase spending in March, led by over-65s Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Australians spent more in March as the outbreak of the Iran war drove up petrol prices. Older Australians increased their spending at the fastest pace, CBA data shows.
Record entrants rev up for Rockynats festival despite fuel crisis Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Amid the nation's ongoing fuel crunch, thousands of motoring enthusiasts from across the country roll up for Queensland's largest car and motorcycle festival.
Live: Geelong oil refinery fire 'very confronting', CEO says as firefighters battle blaze Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Authorities are working to douse a fire engulfing the Geelong Viva Enery oil refinery, one of two major refineries in the country. Follow live.
Refinery blaze may impact Australia's petrol production 'for some time' Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the fire in Geelong appears to be an accident at this stage and there are no suspicious circumstances.
Josh Hazlewood shines with ball in IPL victory Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Josh Hazlewood has produced another masterful display in the IPL to rocket Royal Challengers Bengaluru back to the top of the league.
Global tour operator Intrepid invests millions in outback tourism Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Australian-based global tour operator Intrepid has announced a multi-million-dollar investment in Central Australia's Ooraminna Homestead, 30 kilometres south of Alice Springs.
WA Police won't remove racist comments on its social media posts Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
Racist comments are being published on WA Police social media posts with little moderation, but the force says it is not prepared to switch off comments.
Path cleared for UTAS to sell Sandy Bay land for residential development Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026
The Tasmanian government's bill allowing the university to sell off land at its "upper" Sandy Bay campus, above Churchill Avenue, will pass through parliament.
'Face lift' for Queensland dinosaur after discovery of 1,300 more bones Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The dinosaur's face lift has become the butt of online jokes among palaeontology fans, but researchers say it is the most accurate depiction of the creature yet.
Arsenal scrap through to semis, Munich win thriller over Real Madrid Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Arsenal advance to the UEFA Champions League semifinals with a goalless draw, as Bayern Munich defeat Real Madrid.
Phillip Island motoring festival proposed to fill MotoGP void Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Phillip Island will host its last Australian MotoGP later this year, but the local community hopes a motoring festival could help fill the $29 million economic void.
Live: Markets set to open flat with fuel crisis likely to worsen Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The fuel crisis is set to worsen after a massive fire at one of Australia's two oil refineries. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
Gina Rinehart 'won' the legal battle for Hope Downs, commentator says Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Gina Rinehart and her company, Hancock Prospecting, are the "clear winners" of what prominent Perth industry commentator Tim Treadgold said was the "big daddy" of legal battles.
Live: Albanese to meet Malaysian PM on last day of fuel campaign tour Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The PM will have a one-on-one meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur and talks with a global oil giant on the last day of his south-east Asian tour. Follow live.
Appeal for witnesses after 4yo boy dies in suburban crash Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
A four-year-old boy has died in hospital after being hit by a car on a suburban street in Dubbo.
News from the BBC World Service
Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system after BBC investigation Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 An undercover investigation revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK Lyse Doucet in Iran: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify. Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026 From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK’s net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate goals? Bank of England boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision "very very difficult". More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026 A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses. Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026 About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back. Horse urine perfume: why online bargains may be dangerous Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026 Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules. Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children. The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026 Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training. Major fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026 The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch. US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies. BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The BBC's interim director general says the cuts will require "some big and some difficult choices". Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials say Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Lebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report. Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war? Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict. Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Since the start of the US blockade on Monday, 15 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, nine of which have links to Iran, BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests. Starmer says he is 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed". Is the US blockade of Iran working? Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working. Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims. Jessie Ware on the 'hyper-surreal' high of her first arena tour Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The singer will play three UK arenas later this year, 14 years after her first album came out. Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.
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