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News from the ABC Australia

Matildas players join Japan criticising 'inequality' in prize money
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Fierce rivals on the field, the Matildas and Japan have joined forces to slam the Asian Football Confederation's prize money for the Women's Asian Cup.

Police decision to call off ambulance scrutinised during custodial death inquest
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The events leading up to the death of Indigenous father Jeffrey Winmar in police custody in Melbourne's east in 2023 are being examined through a coronial inquest.

Sea Eagles smash 'putrid' Dolphins in Foran's first game as coach
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Kieran Foran gets off to a winning start on his NRL coaching debut as winless Manly Sea Eagles thrash the Dolphins in Redcliffe. 

Police plunge into Perth's Swan River to rescue woman
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Two police officers who swam out into Perth's Swan River early on Thursday to help rescue a woman will be recommended for a bravery award.

Woman avoids jail following 'humiliation' of bestiality charges
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The NSW woman has been convicted of being an accessory to bestiality offences involving her then-husband.

Premiership stars on song as Brisbane dominates Collingwood sans Daicos
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Brisbane sends a timely reminder of its class to the rest of the competition as it easily dispatches Collingwood on Easter Thursday, as the Pies suffer without the injured Nick Daicos.

Tributes for 'glittering, energetic' teen who died in North Queensland crash
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Mia Isabelle Ryan died after a two-car collision on March 25. At a packed funeral service in Mackay on Thursday, her parents described the 'unimaginable loss' of their daughter. 

Angus Taylor says 'put Australia first' during national address
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Angus Taylor has issued a return serve to the prime minister's national address by urging people to "put Australia first" while accusing the government of providing a lack of clarity about the ongoing fuel crisis.

Tszyu ready to revive world title dream with Easter Sunday bout
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Tim Tszyu is promising no more slip-ups while candidly confessing to "falling apart" after relinquishing his world title in the infamous Sebastian Fundora bloodbath in Las Vegas.

One Nation wins last SA lower house seat following recount
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The seat of Narungga was so close it required a recount, and has now been won by One Nation candidate Chantelle Thomas by a margin of 58 votes over the Liberals.

Former police officer to appeal conviction for sexual assaulting stepdaughter
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

A former NSW Police officer convicted of sexually assaulting his teenage step daughter has had his sentence suspended pending a Supreme Court appeal.

Albanese's Scott Morrison moment came this week
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

This week in Canberra, the prime minister had a message for Australians, his treasurer laid the groundwork for the upcoming federal budget and Angus Taylor's car was stolen.

Trump's speech was significant for what he did not say
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The US president's national address was largely a cobble-together of past talking points and Truth Social posts. Perhaps the most notable takeaways relate to what went unmentioned.

Anonymous police force completes review into Alice Springs death in custody
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

NT police have received the independent use of force review into the death in custody of Kumanjayi White in Alice Springs in 2025.

Activist ship deliberately collides with trawler as 'krill wars' escalate
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

An environmental activist group’s ship has deliberately collided with a large fishing trawler in Antarctic waters. The activists say it was a "gentle nudge" but the trawler's owner says a line has been crossed.

Child abuse material, upskirting videos found on teacher's devices, court told
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

A former casual teacher at the prestigious Sydney school has been granted bail after his arrest over allegedly grooming a teenage girl last month.

Female found dead after search on Sunshine Coast mountain
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Police say emergency services were called to the Glass House Mountains following reports a hiker had heard someone calling for help.

Kerr in, but several Matildas stars not part of squad for FIFA Series
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Sam Kerr has been named, but the Matildas will be missing a number of their other big guns when they travel to Kenya for the team's maiden FIFA Series in April.

The PM said 'enjoy your Easter'. Here's what you should know first about fuel
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Thanks to fuel supply concerns your Easter trip may not look like normal. Here's what you need to know before hitting the road.

Sandra complained about her COVID vaccine injury, she says Services Australia then threatened her
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

For years these vaccine-injured Australians have been trying to get compensation from a 'torturous' government compensation scheme.



News from the BBC World Service

Funeral director admits preventing 30 burials and theft
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Robert Bush pleads guilty to charges relating to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.

Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over war
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

There were some glaring omissions in the president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.

'Oh my goodness, oh my goodness': Watch BBC science editor react to launch
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Nasa's Artemis II has blasted off and is now orbiting Earth, before continuing on to circle the Moon.

UK to host virtual summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Yvette Cooper is chairing a virtual summit looking at ways to get energy exports moving through the shipping lane.

Storm Dave set to batter UK with gales and blizzards over Easter weekend
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Damage and travel disruption are likely in the north of the UK with a Met Office named storm expected to sweep through on Saturday.

Petrol and diesel prices see biggest rise on record in March
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The cost of filling a vehicle jumped at the sharpest pace than any other month, the RAC said.

King and Queen give away money in ancient Easter tradition
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

It is only the second time the Maundy service has been held in Wales in its 800-year history.

BBC sacked Scott Mills after learning alleged victim in police investigation was under 16
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

It comes as Mills released a statement saying he had "fully cooperated and responded" with the police investigation in 2018.

Man dies in Athens storm as Saharan dust shrouds Crete
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

A man dies in flooding near Athens as rain lashes several regions in Greece, while a Saharan dust storm enveloped Crete.

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

Everything you need to know about Nasa's Artemis II mission
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The Artemis II mission is planned to last about 10 days and take its astronauts further into space than anyone has been before.

'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.

Watch the moment Artemis II blasts off on historic mission
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

How memories of my grandma are tainted by funeral boss's crimes
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Families of the dead tell of the agony caused by "horror show" funeral director Robert Bush.

Dozens more people tell BBC of 'alarming' safety breaches at Travelodge hotels
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Dozens of people tell their stories to the BBC after a woman was attacked in her hotel bed in 2022.

Wee collected at festivals could help with a project to grow a new forest
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Scientists behind a project to turn human wee into plant fertiliser hope to grow their first forest.

Where responsibility lies when social media inspired mountaineers get into trouble
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Who is responsible for safety in our mountains?

Carol Kirkwood: Why the time is right for me to retire - and what's next
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The weather forecast stalwart tells BBC News she's experienced loss in her life recently, but she's looking forward to what's to come.

Blind marathon runner to be guided by smart glasses
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Clarke Reynolds will tackle the Brighton marathon with the help of a network of virtual guides.

We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill.



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