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News from the ABC Australia

'A tipping point': Why Israel's invasion is pushing Lebanon to the brink
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Israel is moving more troops into southern Lebanon ahead of what some fear will be a long occupation, and experts warn further destabilisation could threaten the country's existence. 

'Deeply upsetting': Grace Tame criticised for comments on October 7 attacks
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Australia's Israeli embassy has criticised comments Grace Tame made about reports of sexual violence perpetrated by terrorist group Hamas.

Live: Matildas take on China in blockbuster Asian Cup semi at Perth Stadium
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

The semifinals of the Women's Asian Cup begin with the Matildas locking horns with defending champion China in Perth. Follow live.

Men accused of killing grandmother 'went there for money, not murder'
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

A jury sees a covert police recording of Melbourne man Steve Fabriczy admitting to being involved in the burglary where Canberra grandmother Irma Palasics was killed in 1999, as he faces trial for her murder.

US can access military data collected by Australian aircraft in Gulf
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

The defence minister has confirmed intelligence gathered by an Australian surveillance aircraft deployed to support Gulf states can be accessed by the United States, potentially informing its strikes on Iran.

Childcare worker on trial for alleged digital rape of child
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

A childcare worker is standing trial over allegations he digitally raped a young child on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. 

Man who was hit by car charged with murder of woman and baby
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

A woman and a baby were found dead inside their Belivah home on Thursday morning when police attended the house to advise that the man had been hit by a car. 

Track Cyclone Narelle live as it approaches Queensland coast
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

See the latest forecast and wind speeds as the system approaches Far North Queensland.

From civilians to soldiers: The Ukrainians trained by Australians
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Rather than depicting the front line, the Australian War Memorial's new exhibition focuses on preparation for war, the people caught in between and the Australians assisting them.

Kyle Sandilands considering 'many options' amid doubt over radio future
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Radio broadcaster Kyle Sandilands says he is considering "many options" after being taken off-air for insulting his co-host and friend of almost 30 years Jackie "O" Henderson.

Masseur with 'sex on his brain' jailed after sexually assaulting 13 women
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

A masseur who described himself as a nudist is jailed for 15-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting more than a dozen female clients.

Practical ways to make your tank of fuel last longer
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

From fuel-efficient driving to alternative travel modes, we look at practical ways to combat fuel shortages and price hikes.

Man, 59, jailed for Molotov cocktail attack on his former high school
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

A court hears a 59-year-old man who firebombed a South Coast high school with Molotov cocktails claimed to have been sexually abused by two teachers.

Major banks respond to Reserve Bank cash rate increase
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Australia's four major banks respond to the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to increase the national cash rate to 4.1 per cent.

Ex Iranian footballer says officials are 'mafia-like' as players go home
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Atefe Moradi knows Iranian regime's playbook well. She played for her home country's national league before moving to Australia, and fears for the safety of the female footballers returning to Iran.

Man jailed for 'senseless' killing of Perth lawyer at luxury hotel
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Cameron Pearson, who pleaded guilty to killing Perth barrister Alice McShera by bashing her in the head with a champagne bottle, was sentenced to 19 years in jail.

Former RAAF pilot charged with murder loses legal costs battle
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Robert John Crawford appealed a decision to refuse his legal costs in a District Court battle against Queensland's police commissioner.

Navigation sounders turned off before ship hit sea floor, report notes
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

A preliminary report has revealed new details about how an Australian research vessel hit the ocean floor after navigational echo sounders were turned off to stop interference with scientific sampling.

Remote NT town's only major supermarket set to leave region
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Woolworths has run the main supermarket in the NT town of Nhulunbuy since 1972, but is now planning to pull the pin on its operations.

What is vaginismus and how do you know if you have it?
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Madeleine Edwards had never heard of the term vaginismus before she was diagnosed with the condition.



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

Will Scotland be the first nation in the UK to legalise assisted dying?
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

The final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is seen as too close to call.

Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU

Dozens killed after Afghanistan rehab centre struck
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

The BBC visited the facility and saw more than 30 bodies being carried out on stretchers.

Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.

Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.

Zelensky to visit Starmer to sign new Ukraine-UK defence pact
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Downing Street says the agreement bring together "Ukrainian expertise and the UK's industrial base".

Spring to make a comeback with warmest day of the year forecast
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Temperatures are on the rise again this week and as hours of daylight overtake hours of darkness, it will feel like spring has returned.

Moving English tests for migrants online risks criminal abuse, providers warn
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns.

And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at fast food chain
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.

Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.

How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026

Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel says 'limited' ground operations under way in Lebanon
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Troops are targeting "Hezbollah strongholds" in south Lebanon, where strikes reportedly killed nine people on Monday.

Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026

Khaled Bani Odeh's parents and two brothers were shot dead as they drove home from a shopping trip in the occupied West Bank.

Young Venezuelans voice hope and frustration as post-Maduro future unfolds
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Young people who have only known one political system are adjusting to change after US forces seized Maduro.

India's outsourcing industry is worth $300bn. Can it survive AI?
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Indian IT stocks have plunged as fears grow of AI disrupting back offices. But some say these are overblown.

The Papers: 'Race to stop meningitis spreading' and 'Donald's Trumped'
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

The response to confirmed cases of meningitis in the UK and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran lead Tuesday's papers.

How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026

Chelsea have been hit with a Premier League record fine of £10.75m and handed a suspended transfer ban. Here's what the written reasons said.



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