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News from the ABC Australia

Newcastle Jets crowned A-League premiers with help from arch rivals
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Newcastle has claimed a maiden A-League Men's Premiers Plate after local rivals Central Coast stunned second-placed Auckland.

Schools deemed safe after WA's biggest lithium-ion battery fire
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Schools in Perth's south-east have been deemed safe for students to attend after WA's biggest lithium-ion battery fire sparked a HAZMAT warning in Maddington, which is still in place.

Eddie Nketia runs 100m faster than any Australian ever, but it doesn't count
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Newly minted Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia breaks the national all-conditions 100m record set 23 years ago by Patrick Johnson.

Could Australia make enough biofuel to keep us flying?
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Australia exports billions of dollars worth of canola seed and corn husks to make sustainable jet fuel that is sold back to us. This is what it will take to make it here.

Live: Eels complete stunning upset to hammer sloppy Bulldogs
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Parramatta has completed a stunning upset in the NRL, scoring six tries to defeat the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 38-20. Follow live.

Blues aware Hollands was 'struggling in the game' as AFL demands answers
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Carlton chief executive Graham Wright has "at this stage" ruled out alcohol and illicit drugs being a factor in Elijah Hollands' MCG mental health episode.

Survivors of institutional abuse in Queensland want this loophole closed
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Survivors of institutional abuse are calling on the state to follow other states in closing a legal loophole stopping victims from seeking justice.

Live: Demons cling on for epic win over Lions, Freo on top in Western Derby
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Melbourne digs deep to complete a thrilling two-point victory after a sensational tussle with Brisbane, as the Dockers take control of proceedings against West Coast. Follow live.

Ben Roberts-Smith issues first statement after his release on bail
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith issues his first statement since his release on bail from a Sydney jail. 

The real population of this remote opal town is anyone's guess
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

As the 2026 census approaches, residents in Lightning Ridge fear inaccurate calculations of their population will affect the provision of essential services.

Love story: Two years after my daughter's birth, I fell in love with her dad
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

After a casual fling led to a surprise pregnancy in my mid-20s, I was parenting alone. A phone call two years later changed everything.

Police investigate separate alleged murders near Newcastle
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

A man charged with an alleged domestic violence murder of a woman, believed to be his mother, is refused bail. Meanwhile, police are calling for public help after a man was stabbed by masked intruders at Argenton.

Communities 'in the middle of nowhere' are scared they'll run out of fuel
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Remote communities are calling for assurance on fuel security in the face of potential shortages, along with financial assistance as already-high fuel and food prices continue to climb. 

Six dead after gunman opens fire and barricades supermarket in Kyiv
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

At least six people have been killed and 14 are injured after a gunman opened fire in the streets of Kyiv.

Iran's reclosure of the Strait of Hormuz 'disappointing', Marles says
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

The deputy prime minister says "every diplomatic angle" should be used to secure a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East.

The skis being made from three types of Australian-grown timber
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

A couple in the NSW Snowy Mountains makes skis entirely from Australian-grown timber, though manufacturing for the snow industry in a "summer country" comes with its share of challenges.

Socceroos striker Toure nets second hat-trick in England
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Young Socceroo Mohamed Toure continues to shine in the lead-up to the World Cup, scoring another hat-trick for English Championship side Norwich.

Automation is growing in Australia's mining industry — but what are the costs?
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

At Australia's largest gold mine, drivers are more likely to be found in a control room than a cabin, but researchers and unions say jobs and safety remain significant concerns.

How a park on the Murray carries our bonds with the Western Front
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

A local Australian artist is exploring the bonds between a regional park and its namesake in France as part of an Anzac Day exhibit.

Couple says loophole allowing theft from cars shipped interstate
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Elihu and Amanda Del Valle say thousands of dollars worth of their belongings were stolen from the boot of their car when it was shipped from Melbourne to Perth, but police aren't able to investigate.



News from the BBC World Service

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson over vetting failure, says Lammy
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

The prime minister says he only learned of security concerns around the ex-US ambassador earlier this week.

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight war crime charges
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.

New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

The Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.

Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.

'It terrified me': Richard Gadd on his follow-up to Baby Reindeer
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Gadd's new six-part drama explores the breakdown of the "unshakable" bond between two young Glaswegian men.

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.

The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.

Police treating arson attack as antisemitic hate crime
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.

Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up' and 'Time for Strait talking'
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Criticism of Downing Street's handling of Lord Peter Mandeslon's vetting scandal remains prominent on Sunday's front pages.

Grand National winner Noble Yeats dies
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

Noble Yeats, who won the Grand National as a 50-1 outsider in 2022, dies after a bout of colic.

At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
Posted on Saturday April 18, 2026

The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.

Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction
Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026

It became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but has been attracting visitors for longer.

'We're not teaching them to order baguettes' - languages enjoy a renaissance in schools
Posted on Saturday April 18, 2026

After a long decline, the number of pupils taking language GCSEs in Wales rises for two years.

Baby abandoned by roadside is now changing lives
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

Becky Chaplain, an occupational therapist, is now helping burns patients in West Africa.

'A red kite took my mother-in-law's sausage rolls'
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

A man believes he has the answer to where a red kite got hold of the savoury snack in Banbury.



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