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News from the ABC Australia

Woman killed in house fire at Port Stephens
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Police are investigating the cause of a fatal house fire at Port Stephens, north of Newcastle. 

NT flood evacuees to return home after more than two weeks in Darwin
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

After spending more than a fortnight sleeping at a Darwin evacuation centre 220 kilometres away from their flooded community, bus loads of Daly River locals are set to return home.

Large parts of Queensland on alert as flooding threatens to isolate communities
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Flooding is likely to become more widespread in northern and western Queensland over the next few days, with further heavy rainfall and road closures expected.

Americans fearing death of democracy have been given a glimmer of hope
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Until now, Donald Trump has been one of the most unstoppable presidents ever. But the Supreme Court's tariffs decision proves there are limits to his power.

Tick outbreak raises questions over Queensland's biosecurity
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Queensland is known for its hardline biosecurity stance against foreign pests, but farmers say a recent cattle tick outbreak has exposed systemic weaknesses.

Anna almost died in Tokyo from a disease she thought she was vaccinated against
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

When 24-year-old Anna Gallo woke up shivering in a Tokyo hotel, she thought it was food poisoning. Hours later, she was in a coma fighting for her life against a disease she thought she was vaccinated against.

Quick hits: Another brutal curling barb as Lindsey Vonn goes 'bionic'
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson hits Canadian nemesis Marc Kennedy with his most devastating barb yet as Lindsey Vonn shares an update on her recovery. Here are the quick hits from day 14 at the Winter Olympics.

NASA set to launch humans around Moon for first time in 50 years
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

NASA's Artemis II mission may launch in early March. If successful, it will be the first time humans have flown beyond the Moon in more than 50 years.

Potential departure of major Launceston retailer sparks concerns
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Community and business leaders say the possible departure of retailer Myer would leave a "giant hole" in the heart of the city's shopping district.

The reason why other farmers often ask Frank if his sheep are still alive
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

When Frank was forced to sell the sheep he'd been farming for more than 20 years, something had to change. His "experiment" is helping expats feel at home. 

Man charged with murder after woman struck by car in Melbourne's north
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Police and paramedics were called to Reservoir on Friday evening.

Volunteers save lives with 'first aid, but on steroids'
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

In parts of rural and remote New South Wales, groups of volunteers are brushing up on high-level first aid skills to become first responders when an ambulance crew cannot.

Campbell Newman criticises new Queensland hate speech laws
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The new laws will allow the government to ban phrases it deems problematic by regulation once the legislation passes state parliament.

One needle shared more than 80 times: Former inmates detail drug use in prisons
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Researchers and advocates are calling for needle exchange programs to be introduced in prisons to help combat the risks of sharing needles and using unsafe devices to inject illicut drugs.  

15yo one of two alleged gunmen charged over shooting of ex-NRL player
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Police allege a 25-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy are responsible for the shooting of former NRL player Matt Utai outside a home in Sydney's west.

Money talks louder than a woman's testimony
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Why is an email about the trade trip apparently more compelling than the detailed and painful evidence of a woman?

Locals urged to leave as bushfire burns north-east of Melbourne
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The fire near Gaffneys Creek has prompted warnings to leave former mining settlements in the mountainous area.

How one child had 22 foster carers by age 13 and landed in adult jail at 18
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Details of a child's tumultuous journey to adulthood under the stewardship of Queensland's Department of Child Safety have been laid bare in a Toowoomba inquiry this week.

Man Utd owner avoids sanctions over claim UK 'colonised' by immigrants
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Jim Ratcliffe is reminded of his responsibilities as a participant in English football but is not handed any penalties from FA after his controversial call.

Even if it's a Labor landslide, there's a lot to learn from SA's upcoming election
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Even if it's a Labor landslide, we'll learn a lot from next month's South Australian election, writes Casey Briggs.



News from the BBC World Service

Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.

Andrew and King Charles, a personal battle of royal brothers
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The problems facing the monarchy over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are also a family problem between brothers.

Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

Humans to travel further into space than ever before as Nasa confirms March Moon mission
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.

Tributes paid to teens who died at holiday park
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, died at Little Eden Holiday Park on Wednesday, police say.

Couple left with $200k bill after baby born in US
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Family face a nine month battle with insurance giant Zurich which has now apologised.

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean finally reach number one after 35 weeks
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Rein Me In sets a new UK chart record for the longest time to reach number one.

KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens

Life sentences for teens after racist murder of stranger delivering food to his mum
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Kamran Aman was subjected to further racist abuse as he lay dying on the floor of a neighbour's house.

UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

Man charged with raping unconscious wife with other men for years
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The defendants cannot be named for legal reasons at this stage.

Met asks Andrew's protection officers what they saw or heard in Epstein inquiry
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Officers will continue searching Andrew's former Windsor home until Monday, the BBC understands.

What happens next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and taken to a Norfolk police station for questioning on Thursday 19 February.

A tip-off and 'more luck than judgement': The story behind Andrew car snap
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

After the former prince's arrest, Reuters photographer Phil Noble began a six-hour drive to Norfolk.

How Andrew's 11-hour detention on his birthday played out
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

From being arrested at home to detention in a cell, this is how the former prince's detention unfolded.

'The arrogance of XL bully owner killed our mum'
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Esther Martin's daughters speak to the BBC after a man is convicted over the attack.

Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.

The Russian village that lost its men to war
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

In the remote village of Sedanka in Russia's Far East, almost all of its fighting-age men have left to join the Ukraine war.

How a Zoom call led to a semi-pro table tennis player featuring in Marty Supreme
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The semi-professional table tennis player rehearsed scenes with the US actor on the Marty Supreme set.



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