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News from the ABC Australia

Gauff calls for greater player privacy at Aus Open after racquet smash
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Coco Gauff loses her cool in the tunnels of Melbourne Park, only for it to be broadcast around the world on live TV.

Otways fire 'running hard and fast' as Victorians face uncertain night
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

A major fire in Victoria's Otway Ranges is being fanned by strong wind gusts following a wind change early this evening, authorities say.

Another death in custody in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch tells the ABC he understands the recent death of a man in police custody in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, 600 kilometres east of Perth, was a "self-harm" issue, but investigations are ongoing.

PM rules out blocking appointment of controversial NT administrator
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will not intervene to block the appointment of the NT's incoming administrator, after a series of his past social media posts surfaced in the media.

Video shows man throwing explosive device into Perth Invasion Day crowd
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

WA Police have released CCTV that shows a man, dressed in black and wearing a black face mask, running through the crowd after throwing an object from a shopping centre balcony.

NSW man stands trial accused of indecently dealing with two WA girls
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

The trial of New South Wales man Gregory Carr, accused of indecently dealing with two girls aged 12 and 13, is underway at a West Australian District Court.

Why tensions in Minnesota could send the US into another government shutdown
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Politicians across the spectrum in the US are looking for ways forward as public outrage intensifies in Minnesota. From a border czar to a partial government shutdown, here's what could come next. 

Glenorchy council knocks back merger idea from Hobart
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Tasmania is a small place with many councils, 29 in fact. A proposal to merge Hobart with neighbouring Glenorchy has been knocked back with the latter saying it would be too costly and there's no community support for it.

Historic heatwave sets all-time records as temperatures exceed 49C
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

The heatwave gripping south-east Australia reached day four on Tuesday and is now unprecedented in many regions.

Independent probe on 'missed opportunities' for deadly NZ landslide
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

An independent probe will explore whether there was a "missed opportunity" to prevent six deaths caused by a landslide in New Zealand.

Police reveal white ute last seen being driven by triple murder suspect
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

NSW Police have released images of a white ute which was last seen being driven by Julian Ingram, who is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of three people in Lake Cargelligo.

Foreign fishermen walk into Qld resort bar asking for refreshments
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

CCTV captures foreign fishermen landing on a Far North Queensland island resort and asking the bar for refreshments, before their boat is intercepted by the border force.

Three key takeaways from the UN's latest review of Australia's rights record
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

A review of Australia's human rights record by the United Nations has heard "serious concerns" about its low age of criminal responsibility and rising incarceration rates.

Young driver worked more than 18 hours before crash, court hears
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

A driver crashed a vehicle towing a horse float after working for more than 18 hours, a Tasmanian court has heard, in a case in which a prominent harness racing stable is accused of failing to comply with its workplace health and safety duty.

One Nation is 'filling the void' for many Australians, they tell us why
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Support for One Nation is rising and in former National Party heartland, people gathered for a music festival have told us why.

Teenagers rescued from fast-flowing river amid wild weather in Townsville
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Two boys stranded in white water while fishing at a North Queensland weir are saved in a dramatic rescue by police and swiftwater crews.

Man denied bail after allegedly stabbing another at SA hotel
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

A 20-year-old man remains in an induced coma after being stabbed "no less than 10 times" at a hotel in Victor Harbor, on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula. Warning: This story contains content some readers may find distressing.

Invasion Day 'explosive' device hidden inside Disney Frozen sock, witness says
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

A homemade "fragment bomb" thrown into a crowd at a Perth Invasion Day rally yesterday was hidden in a child's sock with a Disney character on it, a woman who picked it up tells the ABC.

Second rock fisherman's body recovered on NSW South Coast in 48 hours
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

A second body has been located during the search for two missing rock fishermen on the South Coast, after police received a missing persons report on Monday.

Trump has always been the master of the story, but he's losing control of the narrative
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

If there was one policy area that was at the centre of US President Donald Trump's election win in 2024, it was immigration. But it has now become mired in controversy. 



News from the BBC World Service

Tearful Carol Kirkwood announces she is to leave BBC
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

The 63-year-old said it had been an "absolute privilege" to bring viewers the weather every day.

Watch: Emotional moment weather presenter reveals she is leaving
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Kirkwood, who joined the BBC in 1998, will leave in April and said it had been an "absolute privilege" to bring viewers the weather every day.

Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

The reforms for England and Wales also include proposals to ban the sale of new leasehold flats.

Immigration chief at centre of Trump's crackdown set to leave Minneapolis
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

The US president is sending border tsar Tom Homan to the city in an apparent shift in tone from the White House.

Coco Gauff calls for more player privacy after racquet smash
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Coco Gauff calls for more privacy for players after she was filmed smashing a racquet after a devastating defeat by Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals'
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.

Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

Traitors winner Rachel 'heartbroken' following mum's death
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Writing on Instagram, Rachel Duffy said she was "heartbroken" at the death of her "beautiful wee mummy".

I accused a police officer of rape, but I ended up on trial
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

How a secret audio recording played in court helped clear a woman accused of making a false rape allegation.

Watch: Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.

Baftas 2026: The nominations list in full
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Find out which stars and films are in the running for the most prestigious awards in British film.

Travelling with a man I'd known for two days changed my life forever
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Three people share how one event reshaped their lives and how they rebuilt their identity and confidence.

Take That's new documentary tells a very familiar story
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

The band's new Netflix show contains a surprise new song, but much of the story has been told before.

Chris Mason: Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Both of Westminster's mega brands, Labour and the Conservatives, are feeling discombobulated, the BBC's political editor writes.

Only one known person in the world can save my life
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Sian Chathyoka is preparing to receive a lifesaving donation from a "selfless stranger".

Anthony Zurcher: Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows
Posted on Monday January 26, 2026

The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.

US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.

Arctic Monkeys drummer doesn't rule out new music after rumours
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Drummer Matt Helders tells BBC Radio 1 teaming up to make a charity track showed "they could still do it".

California probes US TikTok over claims it censors anti-Trump content
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

Thousands of people claim political content is being suppressed after a deal to spin off the US version of the app was signed last week.

UK can't ignore China, says Starmer ahead of Beijing trip
Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026

The prime minister insists the UK will not be forced to choose between China and the United States.



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