News from the ABC Australia
Anger as 140-year-old flour mill walls demolished to build hotel despite outcry Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026
In the face of protests, the remnants of a historic flour mill in Mount Gambier are now a pile of crumbled stone. The site will be developed into a multi-storey hotel complex and townhouses.Â
Boomers star Joe Ingles thrilled to come 'home' in coup NBL signing Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026
The legendary Boomers and NBA star will return to Australia's NBL for the first time since 2009, signing with Melbourne United for two years.
Married at First Sight UK off air after rape allegations Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
British broadcaster Channel 4 removes all previous seasons of Married at First Sight after rape allegations come to light.
Tomic edges closer to French Open amid Aussie qualifying nightmare Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
Bernard Tomic is just two wins from reaching the main draw of the French Open since 2019 after being the only Australian to enjoy success in the qualifiers.
Community fights back against caravan park development proposal Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
A community group in Victoria's south-east will appeal a council planning decision to approve the development of a regional caravan park, which it says would be an "absolute disaster" for the region.
Live: ASX set to jump on Iran peace hopes Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
The futures market tips the ASX 200 to jump more than 1 per cent as a shaky peace holds in the Middle East. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
Shops gutted after suspicious fire at Melbourne butcher and grocery Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
Fire crews were called to a blaze in Glenroy that gutted several shops. Locals say there have been multiple suspicious fires in the area.
Live: Labor flags relief for small businesses to adjust to trust tax changes Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
The federal government flags relief for small businesses that will need to adjust to trust tax changes announced in last week's budget. Follow live.
PM knocks back $94 million proposal to help flooded farmers restock Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
Widespread flooding in north-west Queensland killed more than 90,000 head of livestock this year, but farmers will have to go it alone if they want to rebuild.Â
Stranded students rescued from flooding in national park Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
Almost 50 high school students and teachers have been rescued after becoming stranded by floodwater at a national park in the Scenic Rim.
Calls for hastily constructed NT evacuation site to be relocated Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
Residents in the regional NT town of Batchelor say they have been left in the dark about the future of a pop-up evacuation centre that was built earlier this year without their consultation for flood evacuees.
Cummins stars as Sunrisers Hyderabad book spot in IPL playoffs Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
Pat Cummins delivers when his team needs it most with crucial wickets as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings.
'How do I survive this?' The financial burden of Catalina's cancer treatment Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
Research from the Cancer Council shows more than 38 per cent of cancer patients lose their income during treatment. For Catalina Alcazar, it was an unexpected extra burden as she faced treatment for a tumour in her oesophagus.
There's no cure and no treatment for MND, but finally there is hope Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
Natalie has seen her body and speech deteriorate; she has lost her independence and dignity — but she says new research into motor neurone disease has given her hope for those diagnosed in the future.
Five dead in shooting at San Diego mosque, including two suspects Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
A shooting at a San Diego mosque has left three men dead as well as two teenage suspects, police say.
What Kylie Minogue learned from Michael Hutchence and Nick Cave Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
Australia's reigning Queen of Pop discusses her relationships with Nick Cave and the late Michael Hutchence, and being tapped to headline the AFL grand final's pre-game entertainment.Â
National Trust SA faces inquiry motion amid $230,000 property dispute Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
Another National of Trust South Australia branch goes public about its financial dispute with the high-profile heritage group, as the state opposition announces it will refer members' concerns to a parliamentary committee.Â
Woman dies after being hit by ute on Pacific Motorway Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
Police say initial enquiries indicate a female was out of her vehicle when she was struck.
Granny flat ban lifted for some residents under airport flight path Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
The NSW government will permit secondary dwellings such as granny flats in some areas affected by noise from Western Sydney International Airport.Â
Behind the front lines of the war against illegal waste Posted on Monday May 18, 2026
While Queensland councils cleaned up enough illegally dumped waste to fill more than 1,200 garbage trucks, investigators say they are getting better at catching those doing the wrong thing.
News from the BBC World Service
Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026 Channel 4 was aware of one of the rape claims before broadcast, but the woman involved still featured in the show. New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts. Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026 The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place". Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026 Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection Man City preparing for Guardiola departure Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026 Manchester City are preparing for manager Pep Guardiola to leave the club at the end of the season after a decade in charge and 17 major trophies. King all smiles as he meets David Beckham at Chelsea Flower Show Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 Sir David Beckham co-designed a garden with the King and Alan Titchmarsh for this year's show, which also welcomes back garden gnomes. Police hunt man after reports teens raped on beach Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 A search for a suspect is under way as police patrols are increased. Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026 Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity." Jewish man 'kicked like animal' in new Golders Green attack Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 The Metropolitan Police says it is treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime. Tribute to 'fearless' soldier who died after fall from horse at royal show Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 Ciara Sullivan's father posted a tribute to his daughter on Facebook on Sunday. Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 Reform UK has insisted the £5m party leader Nigel Farage received in April 2024 from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne was a gift. Why people are so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 A watch range by Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one. In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026 Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting? Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 Musk's loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats. Watch: Celebrities paint garden gnomes for Chelsea Flower Show as ban lifts Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 David Beckham and Dame Mary Berry are among the famous faces to have painted gnomes to raise funds for a school gardening campaign. What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult? Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict. London stabbing of journalist was by men working for Iran, court told Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 Pouria Zeraati was left with three stab wounds after the attack in March 2024. Tube strikes called off by RMT union Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday. Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC. Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial Posted on Monday May 18, 2026 Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.
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