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News from the ABC Australia

'Civilians are paying the price': Water facilities at risk in Middle East
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

A former Iranian environment boss says strikes, and threatened strikes, on energy and water facilities across the Middle East are on a scale never seen before.

Israel planning to occupy southern Lebanon
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Israel's defence minister has announced plans for his country's military to take control of southern Lebanon, from the Israeli border, known as the Blue Line, to the Litani River.

Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies, aged 54
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Schilling's husband, Gareth Brisbane, took to social media on Tuesday night to reveal the news. 

'Confronting' scene after car and truck crash in Adelaide Hills
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Emergency services have responded to a serious crash in the Adelaide Hills this afternoon, with a witness describing the scene as "confronting".

Trump Organization paid for Tom Tate's meals and more during visit
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

The Gold Coast mayor visited the luxurious estate days before an Australian developer signed a deal to build a Trump-branded tower at Surfers Paradise.

Former defence leaders say Australia is already in a fight with its biggest threats
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Australians are already deeply emersed in a global disinformation war about fossil fuels and climate change, former defence leaders say in an extensive new review.

Suns' woes compounded as Humphrey fails to overturn ban at tribunal
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Young gun Bailey Humphrey will miss Gold Coast's next two matches through suspension, after the AFL tribunal rejects his arguments against a rough conduct ban.

Man facing trial over Easey Street murders charged with rape
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Prosecutors have reinstated a rape charge against accused Easey Street killer Perry Kouroumblis after a magistrate had earlier struck out the offence.

Katherine residents urged to stay alert as BOM warns of another major flood
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Exhausted residents in the Northern Territory town of Katherine are once again on alert as they prepare for further possible major flooding on Wednesday.

Canberra Liberals fail in bid to reduce public transport fares to 50 cents
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

The Canberra Liberals introduced the motion for public transport fares to be temporarily cheaper to alleviate pressure on households while fuel prices soar, but it did not receive the support of the assembly.

Broncos 'surprised' as key cog resigns after dispute with coach
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Brisbane defensive coach Ben Te'o, the mastermind behind the scrambling defence in the 2025 grand final win, hands in his resignation.

Perth on alert for drenching as ex-tropical cyclone re-forms and intensifies
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is set to impact Perth and towns north of the city over the weekend with heavy rainfall expected.

Alleged fuel thief accused of seriously injuring petrol station worker in hit-and-run
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

An alleged fuel thief accused of seriously injuring a Perth petrol station worker in a hit-and-run is told he will likely go to prison if convicted of the "extremely serious" charges.

Teenage girl hospitalised after shocking beachside attack filmed
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

A 14-year-old girl is speaking out against bullying after she was hospitalised with injuries sustained in a beachside attack.

Travel bookings cancelled, freight costs up as fuel crisis deepens
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Rising fuel costs and concerns about supply affect the wider Tasmanian economy, and some service stations run out of unleaded petrol.

'Much loved' mayor dies by voluntary assisted dying after cancer battle
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

The prime minister has paid tribute to the former Labor member and regional mayor, hailing her as a trailblazer.

Trial begins for Queensland mother charged with drowning deaths
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Leeanne Eatts is alleged to have omitted her duty to supervise the children who drowned in a river. 

Regional charity struggles to rescue more than 100 cats from property
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

More than 100 cats, many in poor condition, have been found at a regional Victorian home.

Labor caucus chooses new cabinet ministers as Liberals pledge election review
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

As SA Liberal leader Ashton Hurn pledged to review the weekend's catastrophic defeat for her party, the Labor caucus met for the first time since its resounding win, with the premier hitting back at remarks made by One Nation's Pauline Hanson.

Brazilian man accused of being part of Brisbane car theft syndicate denied bail
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

The prosecution argued the man was in Australia on an expired visa and could face deportation if granted bail. 



News from the BBC World Service

Son of Nottingham attacks victim found out father had died through Instagram
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Ian Coates, 65, was stabbed to death by Valdo Calocane in the early hours of 13 June 2023.

First-time buyers hit as mortgage rates keep rising
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market since 6 March, with more upheaval expected.

Transgender girls told to leave Girlguiding groups by September
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

It follows an announcement in December that transgender members would be banned from joining.

Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies at 54
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

The TV dating coach's husband says she "passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love".

Aimee Lou Wood and Erin Doherty set for double Bafta TV Awards battle
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Adolescence has the most nominations overall with 11, followed by A Thousand Blows with seven.

Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.

Villagers 'proud' after overturning council's crackdown on second homes
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Second homes and how to deal with growing numbers is a hot topic in parts of Wales.

Vets must publish prices and pet prescription fees to be capped at £21, watchdog says
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.

Shop owner gets £100 and apology 15 years after student stole sign
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

The former student admitted stealing the sign after "a night of drinking".

Israel says it will take control of large buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Thousands of displaced Lebanese residents will not be allowed to return home until northern Israel is safe, he says.

Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.

Philippines declares energy emergency over Iran conflict
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

The war has caused "imminent danger" to the country's energy supplies, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says.

Watch: BBC at site of Iranian strike in Tel Aviv
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

The BBC's James Waterhouse is in central Tel Aviv, where Iranian strikes have hit "several impact sites", according to police.

Oil back above $100 a barrel as conflicting claims emerge on US-Iran talks
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Global energy prices had plunged on Monday after Trump said he had postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.

More sightings of the Northern Lights with stunning bright colours
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

The Northern Lights have been visible in the UK over the last few nights but what makes their distinct bright colours shine in the night sky?

UK's transplant system was world-leading - now it lags behind other Western nations, BBC finds
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how?

Sexism in football - a problem that isn't going away
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

BBC Sport speaks to fans, the police and others to examine how common sexism is in football, why it happens, and what can be done.

Hannah Montana fans celebrate 20 years of 'once in a generation' show
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Miley Cyrus stars in a one-off special celebrating the TV show that made her a global star.

What are heat pumps and how much do they cost?
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

The government wants more homes to have heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use and drive down energy bills.

Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.



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