News from the ABC Australia
BOM website receives first major update since launch Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The Bureau of Meteorology has updated the rain radar, temperature information and warning displays on its new website in response to public feedback.
In the depths of a housing crisis, James and Rita built their home for $320k Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
Bespoke architectural builds on small budgets may seem like an impossible housing dream, but James and Rita managed to turn their vision into a reality — without breaking the bank.
Breaking: Australia's unemployment rate holds steady at 4.3 per cent in November Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
Australia's unemployment rate holds steady at 4.3 per cent in November, but the underemployment rate jumps.
Woman left fighting for life after stolen ute crashes during police pursuit Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
A critical incident has been declared after a teenage boy led police on a pursuit and crashed into several cars in Western Sydney last night.
Competition watchdog opposes sale of WA's biggest insurer to east-coast giant Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission finds IAG's proposed acquisition of RAC WA would "eliminate the significant competition" between the two major insurance companies and likely result in higher premiums.
Collingwood staffer quits after alcohol-fuelled training camp incident Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
A Collingwood employee hands in his resignation following an incident on an interstate trip that required an investigation by the club.
Regulator acts against super fund HESTA after 'severe, prolonged disruption' Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
APRA says the fallout of HESTA's planned outage led to a "severe, prolonged disruption" that caused direct harm to some of its 1.1 million members, in a damning assessment of the fund.
SA courts close amid escalating dispute over prison staff pay Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
Strike action involving prison officers has again escalated, forcing the closure of SA's major courts and causing disruptions to case hearings, which will now be rescheduled.
'Inappropriate relationship' with staffer sees $5.5m-a-year coach sacked Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
Sherrone Moore's rollercoaster tenure with Michigan comes to an end midway through its second season as the college shows zero tolerance for his actions.
Walter Sofronoff loses appeal against corruption finding Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The man who led the inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann loses his appeal to have serious corruption findings against him overturned.
Hegseth praises Australia for 'stepping up' as Marles insists AUKUS is on track Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025
The defence minister insists the AUKUS program is on track to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines in the next decade — despite the delays plaguing shipbuilding programs in both the US and the UK.
Nicole Kidman to co-chair Met Gala with Beyoncé and Venus Williams Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025
The museum also announced a gala host committee, chaired by designer Anthony Vaccarello and filmmaker Zoë Kravitz.
Greg Lynn's murder conviction for death of High Country camper quashed Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has had his conviction for the murder of retiree Carol Clay overturned by Victoria's Court of Appeal.
Phillip Island's MotoGP contract expires next year and locals are campaigning to keep on track Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025
The MotoGP has been held on Victoria's Phillip Island for almost 30 years, but the community fears it could be lost when its contract expires next year.
'The gays are here': How WNBA stars are revolutionising sports media Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025
The WNBA's 'StudBudz' are using live streaming to build a brand and community, while providing lessons in marketing women's sports.Â
Man attempts to abduct child outside Hobart Domain playground Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025
A man wearing a medical mask, sunglasses and bandages attempted to usher a primary school child into his van near a Hobart playground, police say.
Firefighters hoping to let Stieglitz residents in soon, as blaze contained Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025
Firefighters are hoping to reopen the road to residents of a bushfire-struck community on Tasmania's east coast today, as the fire between Dianas Basin and Stieglitz is brought under control.
Family of missing man Tallis Ahfat tell inquest they will 'never be the same' Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025
The inquest into a man missing in Queensland's north-west for the past three years has heard CCTV footage at a drug dealer's home from the night of the disappearance had been erased.
Iran and Egypt fume over 'unreasonable and illogical' World Cup pride match Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025
Iran and Egypt's group stage clash at next year's FIFA World Cup in Seattle is set to be a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, and both federations are not happy.
Greg Lynn's murder conviction set aside, new trial ordered — as it happened Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025
Greg Lynn has had his conviction for the murder of Carol Clay set aside by Victoria's Court of Appeal.
News from the BBC World Service
British paratrooper killed in Ukraine 'lived life of courage' Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 Lance Corporal George Hooley is remembered by colleagues as a "born soldier" after the Ministry of Defence said the 28-year-old died in a "tragic accident". Why so many people break 20mph speed limits (it's more complicated than you think) Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 After receiving a speeding ticket, Evan Davis explores why so many people have broken 20mph limits across the country. The reality facing England's busiest A&E unit as flu wave hits Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs. Author Sophie Kinsella remembered as a 'wonderful, warm woman' Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and Iceland boss Richard Walker among new peers Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 Downing Street announced 34 new peers to "correct" an imbalance against Labour in the House of Lords. Rolling Stones finally approve Fatboy Slim sample after 25 years Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 One of the most bootlegged dance tracks of all time, Satisfaction Skank, gets an official release. Last minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay. US could ask UK tourists for five-year social media history before entry Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa. Banks to tell you where you might put your money Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings. Campaigners call puberty blocker trial unethical in legal letter to Wes Streeting Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender. Race across the world has shown us we can get through anything together Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 The four teams making their way to the final checkpoint tell us how the experience has changed their relationships and them. AI has entered the classroom - but is it the solution for overworked teachers? Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 From deepfake teachers to remote maths lessons - how are schools using tech and AI in the classroom? Farewell (again) to Neighbours, Australia's longest running soap opera Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 The series will finish at the end of 2025 - 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes after its debut. GCHQ Christmas card code-cracking challenge - see the questions and answers Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 Try your hand at the quiz set by the UK's intelligence agency. Kate Winslet says her family never watch The Holiday Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 The Oscar-winning star says watching herself on screen is "an excruciating experience." Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 Iceland joins Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 contest. Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 An Egyptian snack, Icelandic pool culture, Cuban music and Albanian lahuta music also get recognition. Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky. Intensive work continuing on Ukraine plan, European leaders say after Trump call Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 Ukraine is at a "critical moment", the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump. Madeleine McCann's father tells BBC how his family was hounded by press Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 Gerry McCann, whose daughter vanished in 2007, tells the BBC he believes politicians fear the media.
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