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News from the ABC Australia

ASIO review of past terror cases didn't extend to prior flag on Bondi attackers
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The head of Australia's domestic intelligence agency reveals it reviewed past terrorism investigations in 2024 which did not extend to a re-examination of the soon to be Bondi gunmen because of a resourcing decision.

Thousands left without power in Melbourne CBD after local outage
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

A power company was forced to switch off power to about 10,000 customers in the heart of Melbourne after a burst water main threatened to flood a substation.

Labor calls for spare change as One Nation surges
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Federal Labor is asking for donations to fight One Nation as the latest polling shows the minor party continuing to surge in key electorates, including in Western Sydney.

Blues send out SOS as playmaker struggles with injury
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

A hamstring complaint for Mitchell Moses puts a scare through the NSW Blues, with Ethan Strange stepping up and Matt Burton called into camp ahead of State of Origin I.

Victoria will not introduce firearm caps or buyback scheme, following review
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

There will be no limits introduced to the number of guns a person can own in Victoria, following a rapid review into the state's gun laws.

NACC boss Paul Brereton resigns amid pressure over misconduct, defence ties
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Mr Brereton was found in 2024 to have engaged in officer misconduct in his role as head of the NACC and has since faced pressure over his defence connections. 

'Fool, ignoramus': Parliamentary committee suspended as senators clash
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

A heated exchange prompted a Liberal senator to step in and call point of order on the Labor chair after several insults directed at Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie, before a brief suspension.

Renewables company destroys Indigenous shelter despite knowing about it
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

ACREZ apologises to traditional owners "without reservation" as the NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe expresses her "fury" at the incident.

Jury to visit location of Frances Crawford's alleged murder, court hears
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Robert Crawford is charged with the murder of his wife Frances Crawford, 49, who was found dead partially trapped underneath a ride-on lawn mower at their Upper Lockyer property in July, 2024.

ISIS-linked women and children to return to Australia within days
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

A group of women and children linked to Islamic State fighters are expected to arrive home within days after purchasing flights to Australia. 

Should bore water be sold as spring water?
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

A resident of the Perth Hills, where thousands of litres of groundwater are extracted each week and sold as bottled water, has questioned whether it's accurate to label it as 'spring water'. 

Victim of fatal Queensland shark attack identified
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

While the Far North Queensland community is reeling from the death of local spearfisher Michael Jensz, experts warn human-shark interactions are increasing.

Man, 23, charged with murder over death of eight-week-old baby
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of an eight-week-old child in suburban Perth.

Committee rejects calls to review greyhound phase-out bill
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

A parliamentary committee has rejected a request to review a bill which would phase out Tasmania's greyhound racing industry. It follows new data which shows 19 ex-racing greyhounds have died in Tasmania this year.

Neale Daniher to be remembered with state funeral, premier reveals
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

A great of the game and icon after his retirement, Neale Daniher is being remembered as a fighter and an inspiration after his death.

Notorious Perth paedophile Bradley Pen Dragon released from jail again
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

A notorious Perth paedophile who breached his prison release conditions 11 times has again been freed into the community, as the child protection minister argues it may be unconstitutional to keep him in custody.

V'landys to take over as NRL CEO after Abdo quits to join Tennis Australia
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo causes a shock in the rugby league world by departing mid-season after a highly-successful six-year stint.

Dezi Freeman goaded officers to 'come and get me' before fatal shooting
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The Coroners Court has heard about Dezi Freeman's final moments before a fatal confrontation at his hideout in Victoria's north-east.

Breaking: Neale Daniher, former AFL player and motor neurone disease campaigner, dies
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Former Essendon player and Demons coach Neale Daniher has died, aged 65. He was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2013 and campaigned to raise awareness of the disease and increase research.

Budget-friendly mince dishes that will feed the family
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Mix up your mince menu with these versatile and affordable meals for the whole family.



News from the BBC World Service

Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The Iranian foreign minister's comments come after the US secretary of state said an agreement could be announced on Monday.

Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.

How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Many airlines have toughened their rules on power banks, often requiring that they be stored in hand luggage not checked luggage.

Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1's Big Weekend with 'magic' set
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The British pop star has closed out a star-studded line-up at Big Weekend, which also included Fatboy Slim and Zara Larsson.

Starmer 'appalled' by case of boys spared jail after raping teenage girls
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.

RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.

Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costs
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.

Anger grows after China's deadliest coal mining disaster in years
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

On China's tightly-controlled internet, people are calling for justice and questioning how this happened.

Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

A hypersonic missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.

She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fled
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Nearly five years on from Afghanistan's school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.

Goodbye Salah and Pep, hello new champions - the Premier League in review
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season predictions.

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.

First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team's payload scientist.

Surf photographer attacked in water by 'shark or sea lion'
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The finals day of the World Surf League's New Zealand Pro event was paused after a photographer was attacked.

Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts announces birth of baby girl
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The Girls Aloud singer said in an Instagram post that becoming a mother was "heaven on earth".

'A big ask' in Paris - will a stronger Raducanu emerge at Wimbledon?
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Emma Raducanu's French Open first-round defeat was not unexpected, but the nature of it may have left her wishing she had stayed at home.

Body found after boy, 15, went missing in lake
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The boy was seen getting into difficulty at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln earlier, police say.



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