News from the ABC Australia
Five quick hits: The first 'English' wicket and Archer's 'shocking look' Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
A sleepy Jofra Archer cops a rinsing from Matthew Hayden, as the English finally make it through the first over of an innings. Here are the quick hits from day three of the Gabba Ashes Test.
Overnight fire exchange at Afghan-Pakistan border kills five civilians and wounds eight Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Each side has blamed the other for triggering the clash in violation of a tenuous two-month ceasefire, with the clashes lasting until dawn Saturday.Â
Not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth, US vaccine advisers say Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
President Donald Trump is calling the vote a "very good decision" after US vaccine advisers recommended ending the universal hepatitis B shots at birth.
Teen seriously injured in e-bike crash in Perth's western suburbs Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
A 14-year-old boy suffers serious injuries in an e-bike crash in Perth's western suburbs, just two days after a parliamentary inquiry into WA's e-rideable laws made 33 recommendations in a bid to make the devices safer.
Smith leaps into Australian Open contention, Lee and Scott in the mix Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Cameron Smith is only two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Australian Open, while Min Woo Lee and Adam Scott remain in the hunt at Royal Melbourne.
Live: Opetaia rocked by fierce right in second round of world title fight Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Jai Opetaia defends his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles against Hüseyin Cinkara in a stacked card of boxing on the Gold Coast. Follow live.
Community raises funds after two children charged over Geraldton fire Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
While police say the investigation is over, the local community is still trying to move forward from the devastation.
Alleged Adelaide hospital escapee re-arrested after manhunt, police say Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
A 36-year-old who prompted a manhunt after allegedly escaping custody at Adelaide's Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday night has been re-arrested and will face court on Monday, police say.
Review calls for race track to shut, state government to make it 'Racing HQ' instead Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
The Next Lap plan will establish a $200 million infrastructure fund, streamline governance, and maintain taxation levels, and comes about two months after an independent review into the sector.
Critics choice nominations 2026: Sinners, One Battle After Another Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
The gothic vampire period drama Sinners has topped the Critics' Choice Movie Awards, securing 17 nods, followed by One Battle After Another with 14.Â
Man dies after being trapped under machinery at Victorian gold mine Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
An investigation is underway following the death of a 53-year-old man who was trapped under machinery at a gold mine in Central Victoria on Friday.
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How a gold toilet became a symbol of Ukraine's endemic corruption Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Ukraine has a history of corruption issues, but the latest allegations include close confidants of the president and many people want answers from Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Banana skin shot poses bizarre Australian Open challenge for McIlroy Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Inclement weather is not the only challenge Rory McIlroy faced on his way to shooting a three-under-par 68 in the third round of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.
Starc and Boland drive home Australia's advantage after earlier batting heroics Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland torment England with both bat and ball as Australia puts itself on the verge of claiming a 2-0 series lead in Brisbane.
Trump's new security strategy warns Europe faces 'civilisational erasure' Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
The Trump administration releases a document saying its goal is to "help Europe correct its current trajectory", adding that it faces "civilisational erasure" due in part to "mass migration".
Socceroos dodge a bullet in World Cup draw but it won't be easy to progress Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Nothing can be guaranteed in a World Cup, but the Socceroos' draw alongside the United States, Paraguay and a European qualifier gives a solid shot at advancing, with the Australians avoiding most of the big names.
'My Malaysian grandmother': Cheating import players suspended by FIFA Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
A football players' union says seven South American and European members of the Malaysian national team suspended over allegedly forged documents are "victims".
Company pauses plan to release controversial genetically modified mosquitoes Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
An organisation that planned to sell "friendly" mosquitoes to reduce the spread of diseases like dengue withdraws its licence application after backlash from scientists and health experts.
Woman's body went undiscovered outside police station for days Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
A critical incident has been declared after a 48-year-old woman's body was found inside a car at a police station car park.
Princess Kate celebrates community work at Christmas service Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025
Heir to the throne, Prince William, was due to deliver a reading before 1,600 guests along with actors Kate Winslet, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Joe Locke, as well as actor and comedian Babatunde Aléshé.
News from the BBC World Service
Driving test touts offer instructors £250 monthly kickbacks Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds. Tower of London partially closed after display case containing State Crown defaced Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Four people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, police say. 'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients. Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women's Conference events Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 The conference will take place in 2026 after being cancelled for a year in light of the Supreme Court's gender ruling. Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez. Russia bombards Ukraine as US says progress made in talks with Kyiv Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 President Zelensky says an attack on a rail hub near Kyiv was "meaningless from a military point of view". Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart Posted on Friday December 05, 2025 Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses. Is your smartwatch controlling your life? Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Do they do what they say they do, or are they just making us more stressed? Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal Posted on Friday December 05, 2025 It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.
What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner? Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show. Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria. Plotting England and Scotland's routes through the World Cup Posted on Friday December 05, 2025 It took a while, but the World Cup draw is finally done and fans of England and Scotland can start to work out their path to glory. Strictly stars gear up for Musicals week as final looms Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 There are just two weeks left in the contest, and things are heating up on the ballroom floor. Meghan reaches out to estranged father after amputation reports, spokesman says Posted on Friday December 05, 2025 Thomas Markle is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines. England start World Cup against Croatia, Scotland to face Brazil Posted on Friday December 05, 2025 England will begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia, while Scotland are drawn in the same group as Brazil for next summer's tournament. From leaning glass tower to golden fish sculpture - Frank Gehry's most iconic work Posted on Friday December 05, 2025 As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over. New Doctor Who spin off boasts big visuals and big stars Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 The five-part series, The War Between the Land and the Sea, follows Barclay, played by Russell Tovey, as he's hurled from obscurity to being humanity's ambassador when the Sea Devils rise to Earth's surface. New law banning puppy smuggling welcomed by charities Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas. Lured by lucrative job offers and sent to fight for Russia - Kenyans want their sons back Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home. The tattoo on my arm is now on my tongue after cancer treatment Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025 Harriet Trewhitt, 21, was diagnosed with stage 2 squamous cell carcinoma earlier this year.
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