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News from the ABC Australia

14yo Chinese exchange student to stand trial for murder
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

The girl is accused of killing another Chinese student in August last year, making her one of the youngest people to stand trial for murder in NSW.

Teen 'infatuated' with girl carried out shopping centre murder, court told
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

A teenager on trial for fatally stabbing 16-year-old Oscar Hamilton carried out the attack after hearing an unproven sexual assault allegation, a court has heard. 

Family of NDIS client who died after serious neglect shares heartbreak
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

The uncle of Adelaide woman Ann Marie Smith, who died from severe neglect, has told a court he hopes his nightmares "frequent" the directors of her former NDIS provider.

'I'm a has-been': Injury ends Broncos captain Adam Reynolds's career
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds is unable to get up for one last game at Lang Park, ending his glittering NRL career.

Emergency service women to trial fire-resistant period undies and bras
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

A navy veteran, who realised her bra could catch on fire despite being under her protective uniform, is on a mission to improve uniforms for women in frontline services.

Man charged with alleged domestic violence murder of his partner
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

A man has been arrested and charged with domestic violence murder and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, eight months after police allege he killed his partner.

Trump's 300,000 tonne beef import plan cops backlash
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Beef prices are on the rise in the United States, but President Donald Trump's plan to reduce them faces backlash from US cattle ranchers.

AI costs are rising for Australian businesses. Does it compute?
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Businesses have effectively installed a new utility pipe into their operations, and are only now discovering what it costs to keep the tap running, against how little water is coming out.

Former radio host says he saw 'nothing that worried' him at Alan Jones lunch
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

A former 2GB host and producer has told a court he did not see anything worrying at a lunch where a junior colleague accused Alan Jones of touching his crotch.

Elder 'distressed' over racist graffiti on beloved timber bridge
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

The vandalism of a historic timber bridge sparks outrage on the New South Wales Far South Coast.

Woman dead after car crashes into lunchtime diners in Melbourne
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

The woman was sitting outside the restaurant when the car hit the building during the lunchtime rush at Westfield Knox.

Let your oven do the hard work with four of our favourite roast recipes
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

From slow-roasted lamb shoulder to upside-down roast chicken and pork with perfect crackling, let your oven do the heavy lifting with these classic comfort meals.

Zak Butters informs Port Adelaide he will depart club
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Star Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters says he has made the decision to return to Victoria, and has requested to leave the Power via free agency.

Business leaders urge governments to act as smelter power deadline looms
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

With just one week until Rio Tinto's deadline for a power deal for its Bell Bay Aluminium smelter, business and community leaders are calling on the state and federal governments to act to secure the smelter's future.

Melbourne's social cohesion 'fraying', antisemitism inquiry hears
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

There has been a "fraying" of social cohesion in Melbourne since the start of the war in Gaza, the city's lord mayor has told the antisemitism royal commission.

'Contaminated' unapproved peptides may be behind liver failure cases
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Doctors are warning there could be a "contaminated batch" of counterfeit peptides causing hospitalisations in Victoria, after the seventh case of liver toxicity.

Court hears public at risk from bus driver for months before deadly crash
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

A court is told a bus company exposed the public to continual risks by employing a driver who later crashed, killing 10 people and injuring 25 others.

X-rays show skull of extinct thylacine in collector's auction find
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

An English taxidermist and collector was adamant he had snapped up a rare find — and now X-rays confirm he is the owner of a thylacine skull. 

Albanese says WA's GST deal won't change while he is PM
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterates there will be no change to Western Australia's GST arrangements after a report recommended scrapping the existing deal. 

Five arrests as police raid CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Detectives executed warrants at the construction union headquarters and five other properties.



News from the BBC World Service

Families of two police officers killed in crash say they were heroes
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died after a car, whose five occupants were also killed, collided with their vehicle.

How easy is it to find an NHS dentist? It depends where you live
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system.

Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.

Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.

Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.

Pubs and hotels could see business rates reformed after review
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.

Reform says it will prioritise young British-born workers for social housing
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Labour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.

'It's not Alton Towers' - rows break out over queuing at Wales' highest mountain
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

There has been disagreement between queuers and others skipping the line to reach the top of Yr Wyddfa.

Doctors said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13 - I had to take morphine to cope
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Grace, 14, feels doctors were dismissive of her pain. She wants others to know the symptoms.

Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Roehampton University offers students £2,000 a year to play esports alongside their studies.

'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.

Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admission
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Confirmation of the circumstances around Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's death have only spurred more questions.

The Papers: 'Pain beyond words' and 'Graduates face worst job market'
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Photographs of the two police officers killed in a crash on Saturday morning lead several front pages on Monday.

Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.

Rain to return this week with chance of thunderstorms and flooding
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Some much-needed rainfall is forecast through the coming week and will be welcome for places that have seen exceptionally dry and hot weather for much of the summer.

China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.

CrossCountry to run full train service after power outage causes major disruption
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

It follows major national rail disruption at the weekend.



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