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News from the ABC Australia

Queensland man jailed for 15 years after live-streaming child abuse
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

A North Lakes man is sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to seven child abuse offences. His arrest came after Australian authorities received a tip-off from the FBI.

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

In a live broadcast of the vote count the former commander-in-chief comfortably passed the threshold required to win the presidency.

Highway closed after motorcyclist dies in crash in southern NSW
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

A highway has been closed in southern NSW after the state's first reported road death of the Easter long weekend, with the detour expected to add five hours' travel time for some motorists.

Fuel heading to Australia won't last a month, industry says
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Those in trucking industry are not getting hopes up that fuel will arrive in Australia, after Energy Minister announces 53 ships are on their way.

From Hobart to the world stage: Theatre community mourns death of a giant
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

A giant of Australian theatre who helped launch the careers of some of the country's biggest names of the stage has died aged 93.

Fresh autumn produce to make the most of in April
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

From brussels sprouts to mandarins, these are the autumn fruit and veggies that have sellers excited.

Trump's fiercest female defenders are now on the outer
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem were both fired after controversial tenures carrying out Donald Trump's instructions in two of the trickiest roles in his administration.

Storm concedes 50 for first time since 2003 with Panthers 'shocked' by score line
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Penrith has produced another supreme display to down Melbourne 50-10 at Western Sydney Stadium as Stephen Crichton faces lengthy sideline spell after the Bulldogs lose to the Rabbitohs.

'There's a chance of a recession,' warns Westpac boss
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Westpac's chief executive, Anthony Miller, says Australians need to acknowledge there is a growing risk the country could slip into recession, amid the Iran war-driven fuel crisis and rising interest rates.

Dirt bike rider, 14, among three dead in separate WA Easter long weekend crashes
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

The long weekend is off to a tragic start after two motorcyclists die in separate crashes near Perth, while a woman, 18, is killed in a four-wheel drive rollover in WA's north.

Dockers claim thriller after Crow hits post inside final minute
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Fremantle coughs up a five-goal lead before holding on in the final quarter after Adelaide's James Borlase hits the post with 30 seconds left on the clock.

Bank of America's $105m settlement with Epstein victims wins preliminary approval
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

A US judge has granted preliminary approval to Bank of America's $105.3 million settlement with women who have accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein.

Australians mark Good Friday with seafood, church services and a boat race
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Australians begin the long weekend with church services, time outdoors and seafood-filled lunches.

FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to nearly $16,000
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

The top ticket price was $15,900, a sharp increase from the original $12,560 when FIFA sold tickets after the tournament draw in December.

Artemis II capsule boost puts astronauts on course to moon
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

The Orion capsule carrying four astronauts in NASA's Artemis II mission successfully fired its engines this morning, kicking the crew out of Earth's orbit and bound for the moon.

SA Electoral Commission apologises to staff for post-election pay delay
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

The Electoral Commission of South Australia has apologised to staff who have not been fully paid almost a fortnight after the state election, saying a payroll processing delay had caused the problem.

Does a 'historic' plan to protect WA's largest river go far enough?
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

A long-awaited draft plan aimed at protecting one of Western Australia's largest rivers has been released for public consultation, but traditional owners, environmental groups and pastoralists say key changes are needed.

Motorcyclist killed in traffic light crash in Adelaide, another rushed to hospital
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

A motorcyclist has died at Ovingham in Adelaide's inner north, hours after another rider was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries sustained during a separate crash.

'Every word is delusional': Trump's speech lashed by former US envoy to Iran
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Robert Malley, who negotiated the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, says Donald Trump's address to the US this week was designed to deceive.

Aussies sweep Windies in ODIs as King reigns supreme
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Alana King stars with the ball, as the Australian women's team finish their white-ball tour of West Indies with a resounding nine-wicket win in St Kitts.



News from the BBC World Service

Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth's orbit
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.

Funeral boss will pay for what he did, says baby's mum
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Jasmine Beverley's son was stillborn and his funeral was arranged by the now-disgraced Robert Bush.

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.

No positive drug tests during Winter Olympics, for first time in 28 years
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

For the first time in 28 years, no athlete has been found to have taken a banned substance at an Olympics - so far.

Boy, 14, shot dead and teens arrested for murder
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Two teenagers and one man are arrested after a boy, 14, was shot dead in Woolwich on Thursday.

France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

Major Euston rail disruption across Easter weekend
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

West Coast Main Line services will not run to London Euston station for six days from Good Friday.

Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.

Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.

When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

International law experts allege violations in Iran war
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

President Trump has warned Iran of strikes on bridges and electric power plants if its leaders do not agree to his terms to end the war.

Researchers spent years interviewing 160 Bigfoot hunters - this is what they learnt
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

There have been thousands of reported Bigfoot sightings since it rose to prominence in the 1960s.

Weekly quiz: Why did bananas cause a stir in Orkney?
Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

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

How does the NHS in Scotland compare with the rest of the UK?
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

BBC Verify looks at key measures to see what progress is being made and whether Scotland can be compared with other nations.

'We fell off the face of the earth': Dad and daughter raced across world but had to keep it secret
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Molly Clifford and her father are part of this year's line up for the BBC's Race Across the World.

The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs
Posted on Friday April 03, 2026

Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year.



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