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News from the ABC Australia

'Melbourne-like weather' predicted for SA's Gather Round
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

AFL fans are facing a weekend of wet weather for Gather Round as the South Australian Premier says he is "not going to rush" negotiations on the future of the event.

Breaking: Man in critical condition after alleged hospital hammer attack
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

A woman has been charged after allegedly attacking a man with a hammer at Sydney hospital overnight.

Trump criticises NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

US President Donald Trump vents his frustration with NATO during a private meeting with its secretary-general as relations in the military alliance reach a crisis point over the Iran war.

Four holes-in-one as 8yo steals show on Masters eve
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

The annual Par 3 Contest on the eve of the US Masters has produced four aces, but Tommy Fleetwood's eight-year-old son stole the show at Augusta National. 

Breaking: Australian playwright wins $250k international award
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

S Shakthidharan, whose plays include The Wrong Gods, The Jungle and the Sea and Counting and Cracking, has won the prestigious Windham-Campbell Prize.

Breaking: Homicide investigation launched in Perth's north after 69yo man dies
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

A man dies in hospital after an altercation at a home in Padbury, and police say a 39-year-old man arrested at the scene is assisting investigators with their inquiries.

Was China responsible for achieving '11th-hour' ceasefire?
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says he held 26 phone calls with his counterparts in Iran, Israel, Russia and Gulf countries before the ceasefire was reached.

Large fire damages roof of Olympic velodrome
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

Rio de Janeiro's Olympic velodrome has been damaged following a fire, which required about 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks to bring under control. 

Remote community's bid to relocate progresses after '30-odd years of asking'
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

Flood-affected residents from Daly River are in talks with the NT government about moving the remote Aboriginal community to higher ground, with a church offering to donate land for the township's relocation.

Is Hormuz open or closed? Shiptracking data reveals true picture
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has remained at an effective standstill in the 24 hours since Iran conditionally lifted its blockade on the critical shipping lane, amid a fragile ceasefire with the US and Israel.

House empty more than a year after 69-year-old renter forced out
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

After a lifetime of caring for the elderly, Linda Braam is left battling for a place to call home.

More than 1,000 fish killed in Darwin after iron ore pollution
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

More than 1,000 small fish die in Darwin Port after acidic run-off from an iron ore stockpile enters a containment pond following heavy rain.

Comedian Grace Jarvis on most bizarre encounter working in sex shop
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

Grace Jarvis talks about everything from her experiences with autism, ADHD, queerness, and working in a sex shop in her stand-up. Her experiences with chronic illness? Not so much.

Early season brilliance puts Gawn on track for record All-Australian nod
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

Melbourne captain Max Gawn shows no sign of slowing down as an excellent first month of the season puts him front and centre of ABC Sport's rolling AFL All-Australian team.

Food charities struggle to help as fuel cost crisis bites
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

From shrinking their hampers to closing waitlists, food charities in Western Australia are adapting their services to meet a surge in demand as more people struggle with rising costs.

Unusable road may be the end of remote community as food supplies dwindle
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

A remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia has six weeks' worth of food remaining and no truck driver is willing to travel down the notorious road to reach it.

Racquets smashed, tempers flare as Medvedev suffers 6-0, 6-0 meltdown
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

Daniil Medvedev endures an eventful day at the Monte Carlo Masters, smashing several racquets before suffering the first 6-0, 6-0 trouncing of his distinguished career.

Transit officers to take up arms on Darwin's 'dangerous' bus network
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

As the conflict in the Middle East continues, more people than ever are turning to public transport to escape the cost of driving — but in Darwin, that choice comes with a different price.

Live: ASX slips as doubts about US-Iran ceasefire grow
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

Australian shares opened lower after climbing yesterday following the US and Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire that's now on the brink of collapse.

Faldo says he will not comment on rival Norman until after Masters
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

Respectfully biting his tongue, Nick Faldo is refusing to dignify fresh criticism from Greg Norman that is certain to reignite one of golf's fiercest rivalries.



News from the BBC World Service

Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.

Oil prices rise as investors eye fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

Crude prices plunged on Wednesday after a deal was announced that includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Negotiators face huge task to close gaps in rival Iran peace proposals
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

A US 15-point plan and an Iranian 10-point variant are oceans apart, writes the BBC's diplomatic correspondent.

'Even if Iran war ends now, farmers' costs will have to be passed on'
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

Iran warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

Starmer says much work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.

New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.

'Cold as ice': Serial killer admits to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island for years
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

Rex Heuermann's plea ends a case that police took 13 years to solve, frustrating the public and victims' family.

RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.

Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

Church of England to apologise for role in historical forced adoption
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

Tens of thousands of babies were taken from their unmarried mothers in the three decades after World War Two.

Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.

Man, 21, stabbed to death near Primrose Hill viewing point named
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

The 21-year-old died on Tuesday evening after being stabbed at the north London beauty spot.

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, historians say.

The Papers: 'Fragile ceasefire at risk' and 'Putin mocks Starmer'
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

The papers on Thursday focus on the aftermath of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed between the US, Israel and Iran.

BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026

It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?



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