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News from the ABC Australia

Hardwick fires back at Lyon's 'compromised draft' call
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick provides a spirited response to St Kilda counterpart Ross Lyon's comment about the AFL national draft.

Kumanjayi Little Baby's family calls for calm following Alice riots
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

The family of Alice Springs five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby have called for calm following rioting in the outback town overnight, while police say her alleged murderer was beaten unconscious.

Fatal crash on remote gravel road prompts call to limit trucks
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

The death of a beloved school teacher in a crash with a road train has prompted a call to review the safety of an unsealed road in remote WA.

Tradesman who helped police officer friend steal $100k from paedophile jailed
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

A Wollongong man drove to Lightning Ridge with his police officer friend to rob an elderly convicted paedophile of $100,000.

Banksy behind overnight reveal of new statue in central London
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Elusive street artist Banksy has confirmed he is behind a new work drawing crowds in central London: a statue of a suited man striding into the void while holding a flag that blocks his view.

From near-misses and cancer to Olympic success, Glaetzer bows out
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Matt Glaetzer was, for so long, the nearly man of cycling, heartbreakingly missing out on an elusive Olympic medal despite reaching five finals. But the South Australian refused to be beaten, either by that, or by cancer.

Trump not keen on body armour, jokes he would look '20 pounds heavier'
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

US President Donald Trump has declined to wear a bulletproof vest amid fresh concerns about his safety following a shooting at a gala dinner on Saturday. 

Mastermyne Crinum Operations fined $7m after 2021 on-site death of 'Poppy'
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Graham Dawson, 62, was killed in a roof collapse on a central Queensland mining site in 2021. The District Court in Brisbane heard Mastermyne Crinum Operations was criminally negligent and the death was avoidable.

Lessons should have been learnt prior to NDIS rollout, integrity boss says
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

About $3.7 billion of National Disability Insurance Scheme money was handed out inappropriately last financial year, the scheme's integrity chief has told a parliamentary hearing.

How future Bronco hero Jesse Southwell broke Queensland's heart
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

In her final act as a Novocastrian before heading to Brisbane, Jesse Southwell kicked the first field goal of her life to deliver victory for New South Wales in Origin I.

Footage of Daniels's NBA fight sparks criticism of Aussie star
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

There is little support for the Hawks' Australian star Dyson Daniels after he is ejected from Game 6 of their NBA play-off game against the Knicks.

Police confirm identity of remains found in SA bushland
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

SA Police say remains found in bushland south of Adelaide a week ago have been identified as belonging to Jeff Mundy, who was last seen by his family five years ago.

Terrorism threat level rises in UK after stabbing of two Jewish men
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Britain raises its national terrorism threat level to "severe" from "substantial", a day after an antisemitic stabbing attack in north London, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vows stronger action to protect Jewish people.

Truck driver found guilty of negligent driving over fatal crash in Canberra
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Sean Joshua Walton was driving his truck and turning right at an intersection when he crashed into a black Harley Davidson motorbike being driven by 47-year-old Craig O'Neil.

Australian screen industry as 'intergenerational' as housing
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Now in its 40th year, the annual Screen Forever conference attracts hundreds of industry leaders to look at the past, present and future of Australian screen content.

Coaches and fans grumble as technology scrutiny rises
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Nobody wants to see their team robbed by a missed officiating decision. But as scrutiny over video assistant refereeing or umpiring continues, some are wondering whether it's all worth it.

Stuart tells Bellamy to put himself first after shock neurological diagnosis
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says Craig Bellamy needs to start putting himself first after the Storm revealed the coaching legend had been diagnosed with a neurological condition.

Tense moment at FIFA Congress as delegate refuses 'absurd' handshake request
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is criticised as he attempts to encourage Israeli and Palestinian delegates to shake hands.

SA government needs certainty on LIV Golf by October, premier says
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

The SA Premier says the government is "monitoring" the situation regarding LIV Golf closely, and would need a guarantee of its future in Adelaide by October.

Australian 'ISIS brides' in limbo after reportedly being blocked from reaching Syrian airport
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

A week since a group of 13 Australian women and children with ties to former Islamic State fighters left a Syrian refugee camp for Australia, they remain in the capital Damascus in a state of limbo.



News from the BBC World Service

'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

"If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect.

New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

The CCTV shows an officer draw a firearm and open fire as the suspect sprints past.

UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing tackle long-term problems.

Fertiliser boss says Iran war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

King arrives in Bermuda after ending US trip with visit to small town America
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US.

Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

Britney Spears charged with driving under influence in California
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

Rubio downplays reports US could review UK's claim to Falklands
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The US secretary of state says a leaked memo suggesting America's position on the territory could be changed "was just an email".

It's a miracle I survived, Golders Green victim tells BBC
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Shloime Rand says he is thankful he survived after being stabbed during the attack in north London on Wednesday.

Golders Green stabbing suspect was previously referred to Prevent
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

Essa Suleiman was referred to the government's counter-extremism programme in 2020 but the case was shelved.

Shock and anger among the Jewish community in Golders Green
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

There is a mixture of defiance and fear among those living here - some of whom are planning to leave.

Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency.

The Renters' Rights Act is here - this is what it means for tenants and landlords
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

Newspaper headlines: 'PM vows to act' and 'Brace for more terror attacks'
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

The main story for many of the papers continues to be the knife attack in Golders Green on Wednesday.

The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.

May's full 'Flower Moon' will light up the sky on Friday 1 May
Posted on Friday May 01, 2026

With spring flowers in full bloom, May's full Flower Moon rises on Friday as Darren Bett explains.

Weekly quiz: Who walked off the I'm A Celebrity live final?
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?



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