News from the ABC Australia
Could Western Sydney get its own film studio? Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
The NSW government has earmarked three areas in Western Sydney as possible locations for the state's second film studio.
Live: Healy to say farewell as Australia closes in on Test win in Perth Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
The path to Test victory is clear for Australia on day three against India at the WACA, in what is set to be Alyssa Healy's final day of cricket for her country. Follow live.
Live: NRL returns to Lang Park as police investigate Broncos-Panthers fan fight Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
The Dolphins host the Rabbitohs in Brisbane as the Broncos decry a brawl between fans at their loss to Penrith on Friday night. Follow live.
Australia and Canada share similar values. Remind us what they are again Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Australia last week, he had a message about Australia's and Canada's shared values. He said they were worth defending and could be used to build a more prosperous future.
Piastri's pre-race crash stuns fans and leaves McLaren looking for answers Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Oscar Piastri's crash before the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix leaves the Albert Park crowd stunned into silence, with his McLaren team looking into exactly what happened.
SA Premier says email blunder was 'completely unacceptable' Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Peter Malinauskas says his government made an "unacceptable" error in releasing an email it claimed was from a terminal cancer patient who later died, but that turned out to be from a different man with the same name.
Hemmed in by wars, here's how some airlines are still flying from Australia to Europe Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Travel routes between Australia, Asia and Europe are narrowing. Here is how airlines are still flying the Kangaroo Route despite wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.Â
Are couples happier sleeping separately? Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Despite many people like Hannah finding a "sleep divorce" improves their sleep — and their relationship — a "pervasive stigma" about not sharing a bed persists. Â
Tumut's dream to grow nation's biggest pumpkins can't be squashed Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Deep in the NSW Snowy Mountains, these heavyweights of the veggie patch are determined to grow the biggest pumpkins in the country.Â
Breeding and releasing cane toads a 'bit crazy' but for greater good Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Field work is underway near Broome where researchers are deliberately breeding the invasive cane toad as part of a strategy to protect native wildlife.
Rock fishermen drown amid 'very choppy' conditions on NSW Central Coast Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Emergency services find the bodies of two Sydney men after being called to Little Beach, at Bouddi National Park.
Swapping scissors for a circular saw, tradie wants more women to pick up the tools Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
For more than a decade, Haley Miles used scissors every day in her hairdressing business, but, at 32, she picked up tools of a different kind and built a career as a carpenter.
Bringing old Aussie homes into an energy efficient future Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Owners of older homes are being urged to have their energy efficiency assessed, with experts saying improvements will not only make them more comfortable, but help them save money as well.
Heat and isolation amplify menopause symptoms in rural WA Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Pilbara woman Bree Maher spent nearly a year trying to find the right support for her menopause symptoms. She said the heat of northern Western Australia amplified her feelings of isolation.
Dead marine mammals washed up on Port Lincoln beaches left to rot Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Large, dead marine animals found on Eyre Peninsula beaches spark concern among locals.Â
Second new Spirit of Tasmania ferry departs Scotland for Melbourne Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
The second of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels begins its seven-week voyage from Scotland to Australia. It will remain in Melbourne until a berth becomes available in Hobart at the end of the cruise ship season.Â
The K-pop concert that sparked an online war across Asia Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Criticism of Korean fans bringing professional cameras into a Korean boy band concert in Malaysia, against local rules, spiralled into an online war from Vietnam to Indonesia.Â
Free dance school run by 12yo champion pirouettes to success Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Financial stress means some families cannot afford their children's dance classes, so Armidale tween Annabelle has started a free dance school to keep their dreams alive.
Notorious UK child killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Ian Huntley had been on life support after being hit over the head with a metal bar at Frankland prison in north-east England.
Government considering military assistance request from Gulf States Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the government is considering requests for military assistance from Gulf countries targeted by Iranian attacks.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Trump says he does not need UK aircraft carriers to win war with Iran Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026 The remarks come after a public back-and-forth between Trump and Sir Keir Starmer over UK involvement the US's joint offensive with Israel against Iran. The legacy of Holly and Jessica's murders: Soham 'won't waste its breath' on Huntley Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The trauma and aftermath of events in 2002 are still having an impact on the Cambridgeshire village. How I've learned that certainty is the thing to really fear Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026 After five decades hosting radio phone-ins and debates, Nicky Campbell reflects on the state of public debate 'Our children paid the ultimate price' – How the Dunblane school shooting changed Britain Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026 A new BBC documentary charts how the murders of 16 children and their teacher in March 1996 led to a handgun ban in the UK. Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026 The Oscar-frontrunner says acting is "like water to me" as she credits her craft with helping her mental health. King reflects on 'pressures of conflict' in Commonwealth message Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 King Charles hails the value of the Commonwealth in divided times in his annual message. Dozens killed as Israeli special forces raid Lebanese village in search of 40-year-old remains Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Overnight, one Israeli operation saw at least 41 people killed and 40 injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Navy readying aircraft carrier for deployment as Iran conflict deepens Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The move may raise speculation HMS Prince of Wales could be sent to defend British interests during the Middle East conflict. UK to charter flight for British nationals out of Dubai Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The flight is due to depart from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region. Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks. Why did Iran's president apologise? Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The apology may hint at a political repositioning inside Iran, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azmi. In maps: Eight days of strikes across the Middle East Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war enters its eighth day. Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last? Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran on 28 February. Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026 Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures. Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026 In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos. I donated my eggs to a woman I met on the Tube Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026 The story of how a chance encounter between two women on the Piccadilly line led to an IVF baby. 'Death of a monster' and 'Blair rebukes Starmer' Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026 Soham murderer Ian Huntley's death following a prison attack dominates today's papers. The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026 Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home. Explosion reported outside US embassy in Oslo, police say Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026 Police sent "large resources" to the embassy at 01:00 local time after reports of an explosion. Rapper-politician Balendra Shah unseats Nepal's ex-PM as he heads for victory Posted on Sunday March 08, 2026 Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.
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