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Australian carols that are perfect for celebrating Christmas in the sun Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
We've rounded up some Australian Christmas carols to enhance your festive mood, from W.G. James to Christine Anu.
De Minaur claims fourth Newcome Medal as son of a gun wins junior award Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Alex de Minaur wins the Newcombe Medal for a fourth time, as Cruz Hewitt claims a junior award at Australian tennis's night of nights.
NT police restarts investigation into mysterious disappearance of Yolŋu leader Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
The announcement from NT police follows a months-long ABC investigation into the Northern Territory cold case.
Farmsafe Australia issues warning after two serious hay bale incidents Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
A woman has died and a man has been hospitalised in two separate incidents involving falling hay bales in southern Queensland. Farm safety advocates are calling for increased caution while manoeuvring hay bales.
Farmers say Australia needs government will to unlock biofuel potential Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Fuels produced from waste and agricultural feedstock are tipped to play a role in cutting emissions, but a leading Victorian farmer says political will is required to seize the opportunity.
Uniting Church building to re-open as a mosque as religious 'legacy continues' Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
A former Uniting church on Hobart's eastern shore is being turned into a mosque. There are plans to use it for Islamic education, Arabic classes and interfaith dialogue.
Live: Australia to host 'significant' US military assets at bases after AUSMIN talks Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Defence Minister Richard Marles says the US will pre-position "significant" American assets at several Australian bases, including Osprey aircraft. Follow live.
Gutted families live in limbo after Zone RV collapse Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
The sensational shutdown of the luxury caravan manufacturer has had a gut-wrenching impact on families from Australia and abroad.Â
Live: RBA tipped to keep rates on hold as market awaits clues to next move Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
The cash rate is expected to be left steady at 3.6 per cent as the central bank board wraps up its final meeting of 2025. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
Marsh open to Test recall despite announcing Sheffield Shield retirement Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Mitch Marsh tells his Western Australia teammates he is retiring, but keeps the door ajar for a Test recall.
Some Israeli-backed anti-Hamas gang members surrender to group Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
A handful of members of an Israeli-backed anti-Hamas gang in Gaza have surrendered to the militant group, days after their leader was killed in the strip.
Government deal sending non-citizens to Nauru faces High Court challenge Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
An Iranian man facing removal to Nauru under a controversial agreement will ask the High Court to find the government's plans to deport him lack procedural fairness.
Council announces crackdown on short-stay accommodation Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Hundreds of properties in low and low-to-medium residential-zoned areas of Brisbane will have to seek development approval or be banned from acting as short-stay accommodation.
Farmer returns after bushfire to find secured sheep chased and injured Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Farmers and businesses on the Mid North Coast are reeling after a fire tore through the region, destroying homes and forcing families to evacuate.
Paramount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
The offer paves the way for a battle between Paramount — whose owner, Larry Ellison, is an ally of Donald Trump — and streaming behemoth Netflix to buy one of Hollywood's most storied studios.
Victorian government to make historic apology to Aboriginal Victorians Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
The Victorian government is set to make a historic apology to Aboriginal Victorians today, in one of the first public acts to follow the signing of the state's treaty agreement.
Ashton Hurn likens her new job to scaling a mountain, but it follows an already rapid ascension Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
South Australia's new opposition leader Ashton Hurn has likened the task ahead of her to climbing a mountain, but she's taking inspiration from a family background that includes a former state cricketer and an AFL premiership captain.
Greyhound track to be bulldozed after 90 years making way for green space Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
After more than 90 years, greyhound racing will end at Wentworth Park in Glebe, with the public land to be be transferred to the City of Sydney.
Wong and Marles meet US counterparts in Washington after AUKUS review Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
Australia and the US will "expand" and "strengthen" the AUKUS security and submarine deal in coming months, top Trump administration officials say ahead of talks with their Australian counterparts in Washington.
Zelenskyy meets with European allies at 'critical' moment for Ukraine Posted on Monday December 08, 2025
European leaders express scepticism about US-led plans to end Russia's invasion, following peace talks between US and Ukrainian officials end without a breakthrough.
News from the BBC World Service
Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 A tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor. Why Sandie Peggie ruling could lead to big changes for employers Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 A tribunal has ruled that the nurse was harassed by NHS Fife - but dismissed all other claims in her case. European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability. Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster. Prince Harry's security in UK under review Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 It comes after he lost a legal case to have his police protection reinstated when visiting the UK. Leonardo DiCaprio's One Battle After Another leads Golden Globe nominations Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 Hamnet and Sinners are also recognised, with Timothee Chalamet and Cynthia Erivo up for acting prizes. Lando Norris on family sacrifices and proving himself wrong after winning F1 world title Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything". 'I am not weak' says Liverpool manager Arne Slot as he responds to Salah outburst Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is "not weak" and denies the situation with Mohamed Salah has undermined his authority.
Major earthquake strikes Japan's north-east coast Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 The magnitude 7.6 tremor prompts orders to evacuate residents. Two more arrested after suspected Heathrow pepper spray attack Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 A three-year-old girl was among 21 people injured during the incident at the west London airport. Three-year-old girl killed in Gaza by Israeli forces, local sources say Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 Israel says it is unaware of a strike, but is investigating the reported death of the child in southern Gaza. Storm Bram named with amber weather warnings for damaging winds and heavy rain Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 Damaging winds and flooding rain will sweep across the UK on Tuesday with Storm Bram as Simon King explains Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself. Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the Assads' crushing weight - but now there are new problems Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses. How Bryan Ly went from pro-football heartbreak to Baller League's top goalscorer Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 Bryan Ly says being managed by ex-pro footballers in the new football league was "surreal". I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car. Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships but how much do you get paid? Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer. Sweaty Betty in new dispute over ad slogans Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this. Rebrand for golf course named after former prince Andrew Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park. New mpox strain identified in England Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 It's a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.
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