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News from the ABC Australia

Murray River visitors hit with sweltering heatwave during peak season
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

South Australia's Riverland will swelter through yet another day in the mid-to-high 40s on Friday and will have to wait until the weekend for a reprieve.

Tweed Coast land rezoned in the 1980s finally hits the housing market
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

More than 30 years after the land was rezoned to allow residential development, blocks in the Kings Forest Estate are finally on the market.

Citizen scientists are snapping pictures of backyard bugs to help researchers
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Queensland insect enthusiasts are snapping photos of their backyard bugs to help researchers monitor native and invasive species.

Live: Thousands already without power across Victoria
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Victorian and South Australian authorities are bracing for "catastrophic" and "extreme" fire conditions as Australia continues to swelter through a heatwave. Follow live.

US Senate votes to limit Trump's power to order strikes in Venezuela
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

The vote in the Republican-controlled chamber still needs to pass the US House, and has virtually no chance of becoming law due to Donald Trump's presidential veto.

Tasmania's first homebuyer concessions aid prospective buyers, but for how long?
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Making use of a number of first homebuyer schemes in Tasmania gave Alison "freedom" from the rental market. But, a number of those schemes are due to expire in a few months.

From scourge to saviour: How the sun powered the grid through a heatwave
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

For so long, the pounding sunshine of an Australian heatwave was the grid's biggest threat. It has now become its greatest asset.

How the internet reacted to the fifth Ashes Test
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

The internet went wild as Australia dominated with the bat, led by Travis Head and Steve Smith, and England crumbled in the dying embers of the Ashes.

What landlords are obliged to do to cool your rental
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

As the nation becomes gripped in a heatwave this week, renters will be looking at their rights for cooling down their homes. Here's what they can do.

Greenlanders who once laughed at Trump's annexation talk now feel 'scared'
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

The United States has a long history of wanting to acquire Greenland, but people living on the island say Donald Trump's latest comments about annexation feel different.

Antisemitism inquiry welcome, but some say it was called too late
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Community groups that lobbied for a national inquiry into antisemitism have mostly welcomed the prime minister's announcement of a royal commission.

FBI accused of barring local authorities from Minnesota ICE shooting investigation
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

The shooting claimed the life of 37-year-old mother-of-three Renee Nicole Good, and has prompted protests and heated political debate.

The day hungry rioters and police 'lost their heads' over beef
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

During the Great Depression, Adelaide residents were getting hungrier and more desperate by the day. Then the state government made a wildly unpopular decision.

Heatwave, fire threat peaking as temperatures nudge record highs
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Southern states continue to sweat through one of the most intense heatwaves on record, and for many regions, including Melbourne and Sydney, the hottest weather is still to come.

'It's my home': Victorians evacuate as fires intensify
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Catastrophic fire danger warnings are in place across parts of Victoria's north and west today, with two significant fires already burning out of control and soaring temperatures forecast on Friday.

'Catastrophic' fire warning for Victoria as out-of-control bushfires grow
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

A "catastrophic" fire warning is now in place for large parts of Victoria and two out-of-control bushfires continue to spread, as authorities warn of "dangerous" conditions to come.

As she turns 44, Princess Catherine is quietly reshaping royal life
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Catherine turns 44 today as she resets royal life with fewer public appearances, tighter boundaries and a strong emphasis on family life — a choice shaped by loss, illness and the pressure of being next in line.

Last Aussie out of Brisbane International after Hijikata suffers three-set loss
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Rinky Hijikata's three-set loss to big-serving Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard means there are no Australians left in the Brisbane International singles.

Harry Brook fined $60k for nightclub scuffle before pre-Ashes match
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Harry Brook was fined $60,000 and has apologised for bringing "embarrassment" to the English cricket team in a scuffle with a bouncer shortly before the Ashes.

Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last for years
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Donald Trump has said that "only time will tell" how long the United States will maintain oversight of Venezuela.



News from the BBC World Service

Eyewitness video shows how deadly shooting unfolded, second by second
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

BBC Verify breaks down how the shooting which killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis unfolded.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.

Abandoned baby Elsa to be adopted and regularly see two siblings
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Police say all enquiries to find the parents of the abandoned babies have now been "exhausted".

Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.

Nasa considers whether to bring sick crew member back to Earth
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Nasa is assessing what to do next following a medical issue on board the International Space Station.

Homeless men refused entry to Manchester hotel in sub-zero temperatures
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Holiday Inn staff member says accepting bookings from the homeless is against company policy.

Residents told to evacuate immediately before clifftop homes collapse
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Hemsby residents are told their homes should not be occupied due to a risk of further cliff falls.

Business rate rises for pubs to be watered down after pressure from landlords
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.

Cat Burns celebrates 'start of new life' after breast reduction surgery
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

The singer and recent Celebrity Traitor said her breasts had caused her problems since childhood.

Vance criticises Denmark and Europe's handling of 'critical' Greenland
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

European allies of Denmark have rejected Trump's ideas to annex the semi-autonomous territory.

Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement,

Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US.

In pictures: Protests held in US cities
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Renee Nicole Good was shot dead by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

What is ICE and what powers do its agents have to use force?
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

ICE is under scrutiny following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Nicole Good.

Bedroom to the battlefield: How the UK military is embracing gamers and coders
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

The British Armed Forces has asked gamers and coders to consider signing up, but can it convince them?

I stopped paying for food and heating to spend it gambling - my period made it worse
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Researchers are looking to see if there is a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction.

Terry Yorath: Ex-Wales captain whose life was touched by tragedy
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Former Wales captain and manager Terry Yorath, who has died aged 75, had a glittering career, but his life was deeply affected by two tragedies.

How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.

Andrew was paid millions for mansion by oligarch linked to bribery scheme
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

Firm which part-funded Sunninghill Park purchase received "allegedly corrupt" payments, court documents say.

We were fired, and we're owning it – here's how to find a new job that works for you
Posted on Thursday January 08, 2026

January is a natural time to reflect on your career. If you're looking for a new job, here are four ways to help.



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