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News from the ABC Australia

'Foldable' pistols and 3D-printed guns seized in Canberra
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A police investigation has uncovered a large cache of weapons in the national capital's suburbs, less than a kilometre from the Belconnen Police Station.

'Like driving on bubble wrap': Residents describe mouse plague horror
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

As locals in a Western Australian town battle a siege of mice, farmers still do not have permission to use a high-strength bait to combat them.

Knife incident at Korean Antarctic base triggers evacuation
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A member of an Antarctic expedition who allegedly threatened colleagues with a bladed weapon has been removed from a Korean research station in a rare mid-winter evacuation.

MPs join calls for mayor in Melbourne to resign over character reference saga
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The mayor of Wyndham City Council, Preet Singh, has faced protests and calls to quit after he wrote a character reference for a man convicted of child sex offences.  

Taser-death inquest told officers had 'plenty of time' to deal with 95yo
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A senior NSW Ambulance officer tells the Clare Nowland inquest that emergency services could have taken more time responding to the 95-year-old's dementia-related aggression. 

Breaking: Woman dead, man arrested after stabbing in Canberra
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Paramedics treated the woman for critical injuries at the scene but she was declared dead on her way to hospital.

Locals concerned as homicide squad investigates suspicious death in WA farming town
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The man was found unresponsive on a suburban street in Katanning early yesterday morning. 

Queensland minister denies wrongdoing over shares disclosure
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Under-fire Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm has defended updating her parliamentary register of interests, labelling opposition attacks as "gutter politics".

Queensland man's 2021 disappearance to be probed in coronial inquest
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Nathan Brosnan, 35, went missing from Logan while on parole. He is suspected to have died, but his body has never been found.

Power to cut funding and stricter 'permanence' test under new NDIS
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Legislation designed to save $35 billion in NDIS spending is introduced to parliament, revealing new powers for the minister to cut funding to classes of supports, automate some decisions and create requirements for prospective participants to exhaust all other treatment options before entering the NDIS.

Email reveals Jewish group warned police about Bondi gunman in 2019
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A Jewish security agency raised concerns about Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram years before the terror attack that left 15 people dead, a document shows.

Suspect in custody over Wynyard shooting in Tasmania's north
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Police say a man has been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation into a shooting yesterday, in which a man in his 30s was shot in the stomach.

Council sells off properties at overdue rates auction
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

About 40 people attended the event, including buyer Nathan Casey, who snatched up a three-bedroom home for $200,000.

Passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship to arrive in Perth tomorrow
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Six passengers from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak are testing negative for the illness and are symptom-free, the federal health minister says, as they prepare to be repatriated to Australia.

Hardwick defends Suns staffer amid AFL betting probe
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick says team manager Mark Opie will continue his match-day duties despite being investigated by the AFL integrity unit over his links to a bookmaking firm.

Police search for driver after boy left with 'life-changing' injuries
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Security footage from the Sunshine Coast has been released as the young boy undergoes multiple surgeries to save his leg.

Coalition to propose permanent end to tax bracket creep
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The Coalition will make a bold play to win back voters with a plan to automatically index income tax brackets to keep up with inflation.

Why Gold Coast has already won the NRL's Magic Round
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

One of the best parts of Magic Round is going jersey-spotting but before a ball is kicked in Brisbane the Titans have already cleaned up via their Chargers-inspired retro strip. 

Entire university sector accused of antisemitism failure
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The special envoy on antisemitism has found not a single Australian university has met its requirements for adopting a definition of antisemitism.

Queensland opposition leader apologises after contempt inquiry
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A committee has recommended for Steven Miles to be found in contempt over comments he made about Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie in 2025.



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for it
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister.

Angela Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC over tax affairs
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting underpaying stamp duty.

Higher Europe air fares inevitable, says industry head
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss.

Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

It comes as a Unite the Kingdom rally is taking place in central London on the same day as the annual Nakba march.

E-gate access to be expanded at UK airports to include younger children
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Children aged eight and nine returning to the UK from abroad will be able to use e-gates from 8 July.

Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

Harry warns of 'deeply troubling' rise in antisemitism in UK
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The Duke of Sussex says "legitimate protest" is important but people must be more "clear" about where they are aiming their anger.

Chippy boss installing self-service tills as 'abrupt' customers query prices
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Rhys McLoughlin says he does not think customers understand that "incoming prices are going up and up".

Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: 'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!'
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show as it returns.

The Papers: 'Wes, prime minister?' and 'My flare lady'
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Health Secretary Wes Streeting dominates the front pages on Thursday, as Sir Keir Starmer tries to retain his premiership.

Why is Donald Trump visiting China now? BBC explains
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Laura Bicker breaks down what could be on the agenda for the US president and China’s leader as they meet in Beijing.

Why big tech is betting on cute mascots
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

Egg sandwiches and colouring book: Life in US quarantine after cruise
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Jake Rosmarin tells the BBC what it's like inside the national quarantine unit where he and 14 other passengers are staying in Nebraska.

Bodies of three young women pulled from sea off Brighton
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Police leave the scene and Brighton beach reopens after the bodies of three women are found.

Hearts' McInnes rages at 'disgusting' Celtic penalty
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says his side are "up against everybody" after a "disgusting" 99th-minute penalty winner for Celtic ensured the Scottish Premiership title race goes to a final-day decider on Saturday.

Netanyahu says he 'secretly visited' UAE during war with Iran
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The UAE denied reports of the "alleged visit" and insisted relations between the two countries were not based on "unofficial arrangements".

Mass sex abuse allegations force closure of boarding school in Indonesia
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The school's caretaker is thought to have abused as many as 50 female students, many of them orphans.

US commerce secretary details 'off-putting' interaction with Epstein in testimony
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The commerce secretary spoke of three interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, including a visit to the financier's home and his island in the Caribbean.

Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire.



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