News from the ABC Australia
'Special human' James Slipper to break Super Rugby record Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
The prop will have played more Super Rugby than anyone else and is hoping to continue next season.
Live: South Korea searching for a miracle, as Japan appears headed towards Matildas clash Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
Japan is in ominous form against South Korea in their Women's Asian Cup semi-final, leading 2-0 in the second half in Sydney. Follow live.
Hanson in confrontations with SA premier and MP as poll support continues Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
South Australia's premier tells Pauline Hanson he will work with any One Nation MPs elected on Saturday, as a new poll shows the right-wing party remains ahead of the Liberals.Â
Cross River Rail boss tells inquiry CFMEU 'purposefully' caused disruptions Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
Cross River Rail Delivery Authority chief executive Graeme Newton told an inquiry into the CFMEU the union had "consistently made unsubstantiated claims" on social media and through media organisations about poor worksite safety.Â
Possum found in Hobart Airport gift shop soft toy section Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
A real possum nestled among soft toys and animals in a gift shop has thrilled passengers — but caused "pandemonium" after going on a sightseeing tour of the departure lounge.
'Moment of pride': Venezuela edges US to win first World Baseball Classic Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
Venezuela claims its first World Baseball Classic championship with a 3-2 win over the United States in Miami.
How a new steel mill plans to support economy, climate, and Olympics Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
The developer claims its production technology can reduce carbon emissions by more than 70 per cent compared with the conventional steel-making process. Â
Man faces court charged with rape and murder of 62yo woman in brothel Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
A forensic pathologist has told a committal hearing for Michael James Chalmers she believed the 62-year-old woman died from neck compression, smothering or gagging.
'Absolute disaster': Media analysts weigh in on Sandilands sacking Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
Shock jock Kyle Sandilands was likely sacked because of pressure from the media regulator and his huge $100 million contract, former ABC Media Watch host Paul Barry says.
Abusive mailbox flyers leave LGBTQIA+ community members reeling Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
Police are investigating flyers dropped in mailboxes across Perth targeting members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Ex-Shire of Coorow executive charged with fraud and corruption Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
A public officer in regional Western Australia has faced court on charges of attempted fraud, corruption and stealing while working for the Shire of Coorow.Â
Swans dealt injury blow, Hawks warned against 'false sense of security' Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
The Sydney Swans will be understrength after losing another key player to injury ahead of facing Hawthorn at the MCG tomorrow night.
Second climber dies as young woman identified after Mount Beerwah tragedy Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
A young Brisbane woman has now lost her boyfriend and her twin sister after the pair fell while descending Mount Beerwah.
Kent backed Trump through several storms but drew the line with Iran Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
He was once a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, but the president's war in Iran has proved too much for Joe Kent — and perhaps American voters.Â
Daly River evacuee's heartbreak at seeing flooded community Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
Flood evacuees from Daly River in the remote Northern Territory — who have now spent more than a month this year in evacuation centres — say many had lost "everything they worked for".
Trump promised a 'wild' meeting with Xi, but surely he didn't mean this Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
The US president said last month that his planned visit to China on March 31 would be "a wild one". A lot has changed since that confident declaration and most of it has weakened his position.
Man pleads not guilty to manslaughter of former MP Barry Urban Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
A man has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of Barry Urban, the former Western Australian Labor politician who was allegedly attacked at a tyre business he managed in Perth.
Date set for Bruce Lehrmann rape trial in Queensland Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will stand trial on two counts of rape at a later date.
Youth advocate who assaulted teenagers hands back OAM Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
Cody Schaeffer, who founded the charity Borderline Australia, last week pleaded guilty to assaulting five teenage boys he met through his work.
Woman dies in 'freak accident' while boating in Tasmania Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
The body of a woman in her seventies has been recovered after what police described as a "freak accident" while boating near Marion Bay, in Tasmania's south-east.
News from the BBC World Service
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power. Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals. Morocco awarded Africa Cup of Nations title after Senegal win overturned Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat by Senegal. Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to. Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran. Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals. Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades. Nigeria president begins first UK state visit in 37 years Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 King Charles and senior royals will provide a ceremonial welcome for Nigeria's President Tinubu on his state visit. Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent." Temperatures forecast to reach 20C in warmest day of the year so far Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 Temperatures are on the rise again and it will feel like spring has returned. Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it? Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026 Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent. Watch: Mother 'absolutely shocked' to find daughter had meningitis Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 Khali Goodwin's daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis. Was response to outbreak too slow? Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner. Woman who learned to walk again after 130ft fall meets 'incredible' rescuers Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 Leah Matthews has been reunited with the teams who saved her from a gorge in Waterfall Country. Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets. Scotland's assisted dying bill has fallen - what happens now? Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 Debate on the issue has been ongoing in parliament for more than 15 years but this is the closest legislation has made it to become a law. I've applied for 500 jobs in two months since graduating Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 Charlotte Briggs has applied for hundreds of jobs and cannot find work, despite achieving a 2:1 degree. The Papers: 'First cracks' in Trump camp over Iran war and UK tackles meningitis outbreak Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 The ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran and the meningitis outbreak in the UK lead Wednesday's papers. Mean Girls actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental' Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls. Has investigative crime unit improved military justice? Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026 The Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) removes the complaints process from the chain of command.
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