News from the ABC Australia
Indra Brown's fifth-place finish confirmation of her rapid rise Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
Four months ago, Indra Brown had not even competed in a senior World Cup event. Her fifth-placed finish in her maiden Winter Olympics proves her meteoric rise is no fluke.
Coalition calls to criminalise help to ISIS-linked Australians seeking return Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
The federal opposition proposes a new criminal offence to punish those who help Australians with links to Islamic State to return home, accusing the government of being complacent about the possible return of 34 wives and children of former fighters.
Live: Aussie 16yo Brown's 'special moment' with back-to-back champion after missing medals Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
Australian 16-year-old Indra Brown finishes fifth in the freeski halfpipe final on the last day of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Follow live.
East West rail line closed after flooding washes away track Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
The cross-country rail line connecting Australia's east and west has been closed after heavy rain and flash flooding washed away significant sections of track, the corridor's manager says.
Cleary to risk missing first three Panthers games at NRL judiciary Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
Nathan Cleary will either be available to play Brisbane in round one or will miss the opening three rounds after Penrith decided to challenge his high tackle ban.
Alice Springs prepares for possible flooding amid severe weather warning Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
Alice Springs residents and businesses prepare for possible flooding, amid a severe weather warning, and after flash flooding caused the Todd River to rise dramatically last week.Â
Search for patient who failed to return to Sydney mental health hospital Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
Madan Pandey failed to return to Cumberland Hospital after his approved leave ended on February 21.Â
Labor launches SA election campaign with housing spend promise Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
SA Labor's state election campaign launch is framed around housing, with the premier committing to a scheme for the purchase of land that would then be on-sold to the private sector for development.
Health alert over theft of 1,700 'toxic' poppy plants from Victorian farm Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
About 1,700 poppy plants grown for the pharmaceutical industry have been stolen from a regional property north-west of Melbourne, prompting a warning from the state health department.
Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan.
Trump willing to 'militarily secure' base on Chagos Islands Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
The US president has told the UK it is making a "big mistake" in its decision to transfer sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius.
Rescue operation after eight boats capsize on Hobart's River Derwent Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
A gust of wind caused at least eight boats to capsize in the River Derwent during a race.
Migraine is more than just a headache. A neurologist explains the four stages Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
Knowing the four distinct phases of a migraine can help you recognise the symptoms and manage pain at each stage.Â
After a rare Supreme Court loss for Trump, here's his record with the bench Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
Donald Trump was furious when the US Supreme Court ruled that his use of tariffs was illegal. Here's how earlier cases in that jurisdiction have fared.
Quilts 'made with love' bring comfort to end-of-life patients Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
Over a decade, more than 2,000 quilts have been made for palliative care patients in Taree. The powerful gesture brings dignity and comfort, and a tangible memory for families.
First Nations leaders call for federal treaty to follow Victoria's lead Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
First Nations leaders, Elders and advocates are urging the federal government to commit to a national treaty and truth-telling process, labelling some states as "hostile" to the notion.
Super seamstress puts artistic spin on garlic mushrooms Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
Meet the country artist putting a slightly unexpected spin on garlic mushrooms.
How Bad Bunny builds community from San Juan to Sydney Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
This weekend Bad Bunny offers Australia a lesson in community, identity and how to belong without diluting your true self.
Camplin-Warner calls for funding increase after most successful Games Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
Australia's chef de mission Alisa Camplin-Warner says the successful team deserve more funding for future Games.
As congregations shrink, old rural churches are being given new life Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026
A small timber church built in 1917 is at the centre of a growing trend reshaping the future of regional sacred spaces.
News from the BBC World Service
Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month. Andrew is Prince William's problem too - and it makes his future job harder Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 Andrew's arrest has changed the public's view of the Royal Family, putting pressure on Prince William as he moves closer to being king. 'Effective' SEND support won't be taken away, minister says Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 But the education secretary says children "will be reviewed in terms of their needs", under planned reforms. Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15% Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%. I cleaned toilets while studying at Cambridge Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 Jade Franks uses her experience of classism to write a hit play which has been picked up by Netflix. The Baftas 2026 takes place tonight. Here's everything you need to know Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 The biggest night in the British film calendar is upon us - find out who's nominated and how to watch. Atkin wins halfpipe bronze for Team GB's fifth medal Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 Freestyle skier Zoe Atkin wins bronze in the women's halfpipe to secure Great Britain's fifth medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, equalling the team's record-best haul. Penis injections, swearing curlers and a wolfdog - Olympic stories you might have missed Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 The Olympics is a hub of wonderful and weird stories. Here are the ones we didn't expect to tell from Milan-Cortina 2026. Canada and USA to meet in charged Olympic finale Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 Milan-Cortina 2026 has been one of the most eventful Winter Olympics in history - in sporting and political terms - so it is appropriate that the final medal event could be the most enticing of all. Not the medal they wanted - but GB curlers bring spotlight to sport Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 Who are Great Britain's silver medal-winning curlers? And what might be next for them after another heartbreak? Your guide to the final day Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. We thought Gen Z had started going to church in droves. But the truth is more complicated Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 A fierce debate is taking place about whether there really has been a revival in Christianity. The most played music artists for UK cities - some may surprise you Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 Spotify and YouTube's streaming data for 2025 shows some interesting variations in listening habits. I didn't know I was experiencing burnout until it was too late Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 Studies show burnout in young people is rising and there are a number of reasons why. Are ties and blazers on the way out? Why some schools are pushing for 'active' uniforms Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 Proponents say relaxed uniforms make life easier for children and are much more practical for physical play. 13,000 calls in three months: How one city is keeping ahead of measles Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 Nurses and doctors are trying to understand and assuage the concerns some patients have over vaccines. Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack. US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds. Tributes paid to 'amazing' men aged 19 and 20 who died on Yr Wyddfa Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 They have been named locally as Eddie Hill, 20, and Jayden Long, 19, from Norfolk. 'We want the truth' - families of Nottingham attacks victims speak ahead of public inquiry Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026 An inquiry into the attacks carried out by Valdo Calocane will hear evidence in London from Monday.
Warnings :: No Current Warnings
|