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Man charged with murder over Gold Coast stabbing Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged with one count of murder and domestic violence. He is due to appear in court today.
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Residents blame housing development after flash flooding Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
Residents of a Central Victorian town are frustrated after being hit with two unprecedented flooding events in a couple of days.Â
Rainforest river cruise boat found on Great Barrier Reef after flash flood Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
Operators in the world heritage Daintree Rainforest are anxious about lost business after tour boats and ferries were damaged in floods ahead of the Easter holidays.Â
Breaking: Australia to provide military support to Gulf states Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the Australian Defence Force will deploy an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to the Gulf to help protect and defend the region, providing long-range reconnaissance activity.Â
Inside the underground custody cells at the NT's busiest courthouse Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
The ABC has been given a glimpse inside the custody cells at the Darwin Local Court that hold a revolving door of men and women arrested every week.
Live: ASX 200 set to rebound as Wall Street lifts and oil falls Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
After huge losses yesterday spurred by concerns about the economic impact of the Middle East war, the Australian market is set to track Wall Street's overnight rise. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
$250k reward offered as hunt for alleged triple murderer continues Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
The NSW government is offering a quarter of a million dollars to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of  alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram, who has been on the run for more than six weeks.Â
'I'm the only one suffering': Opetaia frustrated as IBF strips belt again Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
Jai Opetaia isn't giving up his dream of unification despite being caught in the middle of an administrative slugfest.
After a car crash changed her life, Lily is telling her story to help others Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
Lily Mathews's father died while drink driving four years ago. She hopes others can learn from her trauma.
Queensland warns state on 'precipice' of fuel security issues amid calls for plan Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
Queensland Energy Minister David Janetzki has written to federal counterpart Chris Bowen warning of major impacts on daily life.
Mardi Gras pioneer wants more inclusive venues in country towns Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
After taking part in the original 1978 Mardi Gras parade, Kevin Betts returned to his country roots and set about making life easier for people growing up queer in the regions.
Live: Australia grants five Iranian football players asylum Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says he met with the women last night and told them they were "welcome to stay in Australia". Follow live.
Dubai's 'cringe' influencers have a new rule: Don't mention the war Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
As missiles and drones began lighting up the sky over Dubai, many of the city's social media personalities started posting about it. Then the government stepped in.
Forwarded email a rare public glimpse into the cunning world of political spin Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
It is common for media advisors to provide reporters with background information in an effort to shape the way a story is reported, but the practice backfired spectacularly when the SA government shared an email from the wrong patient.
Bundaberg region on alert as major flood warning issued Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
Thousands of residents are on major flood watch across Queensland following days of huge rainfall totals.
Three dead in southern NSW after head-on crash on Kings Highway Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
Three people are dead and four others injured after a shocking head-on crash on the Kings Highway at Monga in southern NSW.
Another case involving a flesh-eating ulcer detected in NSW Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
The sixth case of a flesh-eating Buruli ulcer has been detected on the NSW south coast.
With Queensland road toll rising, widower says deaths getting 'lost in the data' Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
Colin Caudell has been on a mission to improve safety for roadside workers since his wife Suzanne was struck and killed by a truck in 2013.
Patient information not to be used as 'political tool', peak doctors body says Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
The Australian Medical Association says politicians should not be using non-consensual patient information to make a point about the health system.
Aussie Paralympics icon shreds 'pathetic' showing after 20-year hiatus Posted on Monday March 09, 2026
Michael Milton is overcome with emotion after making his Paralympics return, but is less than impressed by his actual performance on the slopes.
News from the BBC World Service
US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows. Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, enters power as the Islamic republic faces its most serious crisis. Five Iranian footballers 'in Australian safe house' after Asian Cup protest Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem. How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food. RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says Healey Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 The defence secretary also told MPs that the warship HMS Dragon would set sail for the Mediterranean in the next couple of days. Days of disruption expected as Glasgow Central closed after fire near station Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon before the building collapsed hours later. Passer-by tried to tackle vape shop blaze before inferno Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 Lamin Kongira told BBC Scotland News he had been walking past when a shopkeeper ran out saying "fire, fire". SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 Planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England were announced last month. Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households. King praises Commonwealth at biggest royal gathering since Andrew arrest Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 A protest by anti-monarchists is staged outside the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. Rape victim 'warned police Andy Malkinson may not be attacker' Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 A woman who identified an innocent man as her attacker says police dismissed her concerns as "trial nerves". Ticketmaster owner Live Nation agrees to pay $280m to end US monopoly case Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 The live events company, which owns Ticketmaster, will open parts of its business to rival companies. Iranians deeply divided over Mojtaba Khamenei's rise to power Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 While pro-establishment crowds celebrate Khamenei's appointment as his father's successor, others believe it signals no change to how Iran is ruled. Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday. In maps: Ten days of strikes across the Middle East Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war continues for a tenth day. Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer. I had to travel 90 miles for care when postpartum psychosis set in Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 Four days after giving birth, Lizzy Berryman's psychosis forced her to be taken from York to Derby for specialist care. Paddington first new musical to win nine WhatsOnStage awards in 'record-setting haul' Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 Other winners at the event included Jonathan Bailey, Rachel Zegler, Amber Davies and Sir Stephen Fry. Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin. I was sexually assaulted in a crowd. Now I'm developing tech to spot suspicious behaviour Posted on Monday March 09, 2026 Rosie Richardson wants to shift the onus to self protect away from women and on to the authorities.
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