-->
> >
 
 
News from the ABC Australia

Ex-footballer Barry Cable abused young girls in backyard spas in Melbourne, court told
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Former footballer Barry Cable sexually assaulted children in a backyard spa in Melbourne at a time when he was a "famous" figure, a court has heard.

He wasn't a typical National. Now he's leading the party
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Matt Canavan once claimed to be an atypical Nationals member. Now the pro-mining Queenslander is leading the party from the Senate. 

'Chaos' as bridge linking Sydney to NSW's west is closed for weeks
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

A crucial bridge on the Great Western Highway linking Sydney to the state's Central West will be shut for at least a fortnight, while specialists assess why it is moving and cracking.

Man jailed for playing 'key role' in Sydney antisemitic attacks
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Nicholas James Alexander was jailed for a maximum of five years for his role orchestrating a series of antisemitic attacks across Sydney, including the fire-bombing of a childcare centre.

Darwin told 'conserve water' amid dam crisis as consumption exceeds supply
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

People in Darwin, Palmerstorn and its surrounding areas will need to keep boiling water before consumption for the foreseeable future, as work to restore the Darwin River Dam's pumps continue. 

Dispute over sacred site in central Queensland proceeds to civil trial
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The dispute centres on the Doongmbulla Springs, near the Carmichael River in central Queensland, with traditional custodians accusing the Queensland government of failing to protect the sacred site.  

Man missing for months likely murdered in home, police say
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Police believe a man who has been missing for more than four months in North Queensland was murdered in his home, and that his body was moved.

Family of PALM worker killed in suspected hit and run desperate for answers
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Almost a year after Solomon Islander Argen Kuni was found dead on the side of the road in Griffith, New South Wales, his family is still searching for answers.

Politician's major voting call after split with former Crow
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

A South Australian politician is urging voters to not back her own party in the upper house after a dramatic breakdown with star candidate and former Adelaide Crows captain Chris McDermott.

Government doubles graduate visa fee but some countries exempt
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Tiered pricing for visas is being used to support Pacific nations but some fear it could be misused to target certain communities.

Bus company linked to fatal wedding crash admits to heavy vehicle breaches
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The bus company linked to the deadly 2023 Hunter Valley wedding bus crash and a director plead guilty to heavy-vehicle law safety breaches. 

Adelaide CBD attacker avoids jail for 'cowardly act'
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

An Adelaide man will serve a home detention sentence for an attack in the city's nightlife precinct that left his "off-guard" victim learning how to walk and eat independently again.

Without fuel, these rural businesses say there will be no food
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Growing fuel uncertainty is hitting rural and fisheries businesses across regional Queensland, potentially costing them thousands in lost production and higher operating costs.

The Perth Festival shows it's well and truly back post-COVID
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Operatic punk, a Korean snack stand on stage, and a return to the golden age of dance halls were some of the highlights of the festival in 2026.

Adebayo's 83 puts him above Kobe on NBA's all-time single-game scoring chart
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat scores 83 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, placing him above Kobe Bryant in the NBA's all-time single-game scoring charts.

Triple killer lived with two foster children, minister lashes department
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

NSW Minister for Families and Communities Kate Washington says the mistake is the worst she has seen in her time in the portfolio.

Man pleads not guilty to murdering mother at Gunnedah caravan park
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Callan Davidson, charged with domestic violence-related murder after the body of his mother Cheryl Davidson was found at a caravan park, has pleaded not guilty before local court today.

'We've lost everything': Sudden flooding at Darwin River shocks residents
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

People have had to be rescued from croc-inhabited waters and some have lost everything following flooding in Darwin River.

Youth advocate who hogtied teens in 'jovial' practice pleads guilty
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The court heard Cody Schaeffer, who founded Borderline Australia, paid each boy to be "hogtied" and "have their feet slapped with coat hangers".

Hundreds of millions wagered on Iran through online betting markets
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Gambling experts and US lawmakers have raised concerns about the ethics of online betting and whether insider information is being used to profit from war.



News from the BBC World Service

Government approves Met request to ban Al Quds Day march
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The government grants a request from the Metropolitan Police to ban a march due to take place in London on Sunday.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war
Posted on Tuesday March 10, 2026

President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

University tuition fees system is a 'mess', says Clegg
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement

Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets?
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein’s estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.

Inside the Russian explosives plot that targeted the UK
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.

Gale-force winds to batter UK as snow and cold set for comeback
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.

The Aldi-style insurgents who could be about to shake up the vets market
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

Meghan to headline £1,400 per person 'girls' weekend' in Australia
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.

Wildlife to replace historical characters on banknotes
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Nature was the most popular theme among the public, with the new notes designed to deter counterfeiting.

MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.

UK warship HMS Dragon departs for eastern Mediterranean
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.

Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.

War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel
Posted on Tuesday March 10, 2026

Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.

Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The head of the world's second biggest shipping firm called for freedom of navigation to be restored.

Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Posted on Tuesday March 10, 2026

Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.

Oil and gas prices fall after Trump says war is 'very complete'
Posted on Tuesday March 10, 2026

The US president's comments lead to a drop in crude costs and a rebound in shares.

Strait of Hormuz timelapse shows fall in shipping traffic
Posted on Tuesday March 10, 2026

The footage demonstrates the flow of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf since the US-Israeli military offensive began against Iran on 27 February.

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.



Warnings ::
No Current Warnings




   

 



   

 




  

 
 
We Media logo