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News from the ABC Australia

Scott adamant Essendon is not rebuilding despite losing streak
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Essendon coach Brad Scott has a simple message for anyone who thinks his struggling AFL club is in a "rebuild" phase.

Aussies continue to fly through Middle East despite safety risks
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Australians are choosing cheaper airfares over safer flights to get to Europe by transiting through the Middle East, despite federal government warnings.

Weddings cancelled after road into mountain village fails
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

This 100-strong community grows by thousands every weekend in autumn as visitors chase its changing leaves and attend weddings — but now the only road in has been closed indefinitely.

PM announces gambling ad ban in stadiums, during school pick-up
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Gambling ads to be partially restricted on television and radio, with opt-out rules for online promotions and a ban in stadiums and on jerseys under reforms unveiled by Labor.

In pictures: Artemis II NASA's first mission to the Moon in decades
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

For the first time in more than 50 years NASA has sent astronauts around the Moon, marking a major milestone in a new era of space exploration.

Explaining Carlton's infamous second-half fade-outs
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Carlton's horrible second halves have become a costly trend which has the team struggling and Michael Voss fighting for his job. This is what is going wrong after half-time for the Blues.

Three years on, still no trial date for Shyanne-Lee Tatnell accused
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The man accused of murdering Tasmanian teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell remains without a trial date, almost three years since he was charged.

Pilot struck tree before fatal plane crash into croc-infested waters
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The cause of a plane crash in the Gulf of Carpentaria earlier this year was due to the pilot, found dead in a crocodile infested floodwaters, hitting a tree.

States and territories agree to extra fuel excise cut using GST revenue
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Premiers and chief ministers agree to use an estimated $400 million in extra GST revenue to fund a 5.7 per litre cut to the fuel excise, on top of the Commonwealth's 26.3 cent per litre relief.

Australia to attend global meeting on Strait of Hormuz — without the US
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Australia will join a virtual meeting of 35 countries to discuss plans to reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz, and ease the oil shock rocking global markets.

160-year-old historic stone cottage for sale for first time in decades
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Originally built as storage for a grand residence, the stone cottage is the last surviving structure, going back to the very foundations of the city.

More GPs charging administration fees to cover payroll tax changes in SA
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Patients are being asked to make an additional, separate transaction at general practices across Adelaide of between $5 and $10 to cover increased operating costs following the implementation of payroll tax for contracted doctors in 2024.

Powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake strikes Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The quake, which hit early today, had a depth of 35 kilometres and its epicentre was 127km west-north-west of Ternate, Indonesia, the US Geological Survey said.

International crypto firm targets uni students despite ASIC ban
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

A major cryptocurrency platform is operating like "gambling" in Australia, according to experts, despite new regulatory laws.

Shark relocation offers temporary safety boost, Queensland study suggests
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

A new study analysing the behaviour of tiger sharks relocated from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park under the Queensland Shark Control Program shows tiger sharks relocated from swimming beaches generally return to a beach within about three months.

Here is the key to getting through The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Even with downgraded expectations, the Nintendo sequel is little more than Easter eggs and bright colours. But that won't stop it from filling cinemas.

Adelaide marks one year of no cars crashing on O-Bahn, in possible record
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

For possibly the first time since it opened 40 years ago, the Adelaide busway has remained clear of crashed cars, in a record to be celebrated live on air.

Bondi gunman fails to have family's identities suppressed for 40 years
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Lawyers for Bondi gunman Naveed Akram fail in a bid to have the identities of his mother, brother and sister protected by a decades-long court suppression order on safety grounds.

Ongoing safety concerns delay reopening of WA tree climb
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Plans to reopen the climb up the Gloucester Tree by the Easter long weekend have fallen by the wayside as work continues to make it safer for visitors.

Storm forward leaves hospital after suffering suspected stroke
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The club says Tui Kamikamica will now "commence a period of inpatient rehabilitation" after the "medical episode" on Monday.



News from the BBC World Service

BBC sacked Scott Mills after learning alleged victim in police investigation was under 16
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

It comes as Mills released a statement saying he had "fully cooperated and responded" with the police investigation in 2018.

UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

Travelodge boss was sent email by sex assault victim
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The victim of a sexual assault in a Travelodge - by a man given the key card to her room - sent an email to the chief executive soon after the attack.

The delicate question of where responsibility lies for safety on our mountains
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Who is responsible for safety in our mountains?

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike.

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

CPS giving 'investigative advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Police are carrying out inquiries into Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Motability drivers 'horrified' by compulsory black-box trackers
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The boxes will monitor driving habits, such as speed and braking, and will provide a weekly rating.

US Supreme Court appears sceptical of US birthright citizenship challenge
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Trump attended the oral arguments in person on Wednesday, a rare move by a sitting president that underscored the high stakes of the case.

Record monthly rise in petrol and diesel prices, says RAC
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

March saw the fastest rise in fuel prices on record in pence per litre, according to the motoring organisation.

'Spectacular!' - BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launch
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Science editor Rebecca Morelle watched from just three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from Florida.

Suited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew's journey to launch
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

From spacesuit fitting to final communications checks in the rocket, the crew prepared for liftoff to begin their 10-day mission.

'We look at life differently' - the over-70s making their comedy debut
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

A group of would-be performers have been learning the ropes of stand-up from a professional comedian.

Carol Kirkwood: Why the time is right for me to retire - and what's next
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The weather forecast stalwart tells BBC News she's experienced loss in her life recently, but she's looking forward to what's to come.

'We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish'
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill.

Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.

The Papers: 'Trump goes to war on Nato' and 'Scott breaks silence'
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

The US president's comments on considering withdrawing the US from Nato dominates Thursday's papers.

Bland or fan love letter? The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws mixed reaction
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Reviews are in for the sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie, but not everyone is convinced.

Palantir UK boss says it's up to militaries to decide how AI targeting is used in war
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The company's AI platform Maven has reportedly been used by the US to identify targets in Iran.

Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

There were some glaring omissions in the president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.



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