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News from the ABC Australia

Alice Springs citizenship ceremonies no longer to be held on January 26
Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026

The Alice Springs Town Council has passed a motion to move citizenship ceremonies, traditionally held on January 26, to an alternative date. It comes after the mayor decided not to take part in formal council Australia Day events earlier this year.

How Han Xu has taken the WNBL by storm
Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026

The Perth Lynx were a middling side after eight games of the WNBL season, but the arrival of Han Xu sparked an astonishing turnaround in their fortunes — both on and off the court. 

Farmers sound alarm over feral pig boom in WA's south-east
Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026

Farmers are calling for government support to curb the number of feral pigs in WA's south-east after a rapid jump in numbers.

250 NSW officers equipped with long-arm rifles to form rapid respond unit
Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026

More than 200 police officers equipped with long-arm rifles will be deployed to places of worship, major events and mass gatherings like protests on a risk basis.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on
Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026

World leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark four years since Moscow launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine. 

Book takes kids back to time 'before the existence of rock salt chips'
Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026

Aunty Ruth Simms has published her first book, Muttonfish Magic, as she prepares to celebrate five decades in the public education system.

Wittenoom traditional owners launch $1.5 billion compensation claim
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Banjima traditional owners say the thousands of hectares left poisoned by decades of asbestos mining have caused one of the highest death rates of mesothelioma in the world.

How an 'entitled' Perth obstetrician's drunken behaviour ruined multiple lives
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Sought-after obstetrician Rhys Bellinge appeared to have it all — but that changed in an instant when his drunken, high-speed driving killed a young university graduate and left a rideshare driver with permanent injuries.

Delays expected after asbestos truck spills load into creek
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

A truck carrying asbestos has crashed on the Bruce Highway near Townsville early this morning, spilling its load into a nearby creek.

Outback landscape board chair says environmental advocacy was 'hindered'
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

The Alinytjara Wiluṟara Landscape Board chair steps down, saying his ability to speak for a region where Telstra is under investigation for alleged environmental breaches was impeded.

Virus that killed 72 tigers at Thai zoos not bird flu, officials say
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Thai authorities say tigers in confined environments can be particularly vulnerable to the canine distemper viral infection.

Iran signs $700 million arms deal with Russia, reports say
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Iran has reportedly signed a secret arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles to help boost its air defences.

How a football tackle almost ended up with a leg amputation
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

A catastrophic footy injury during a Melbourne reserves game changed Connor Rogers's life in an instant. In the aftermath, the support of his local footy club helped him recover and showed him the power of community. WARNING: This article contains graphic imagery.

Outback residents 'dancing in the rain' as February record breaks
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Dry red dirt turns to flowing rivers and lakes as heavy rainfall breaks a century-old record in Mount Isa.

Council's 'exorbitant' travel bill $46k higher than disclosed
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Gold Coast councillors question undisclosed staff travel costs after an extra $46,000 in spending is revealed, prompting calls for greater transparency and oversight.

Albanese asked to 'urgently rescind' appointment of NT administrator
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Politicians, advocates and civil society leaders have made a last-ditch plea for Anthony Albanese to intervene ahead of the swearing-in of controversial incoming NT administrator David Connolly.

'Everything is so political': US hockey star laments backlash to Trump call
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

US ice hockey star Jack Hughes defends his team after video of them laughing at Donald Trump's joke about the women's gold medallists sparks backlash.

Live: Software firm WiseTech to slash 2,000 jobs due to AI
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

WiseTech will slash jobs over the next 18 months, while the cost of remediating underpaid staff has hit Woolworths's profit. Inflation data for January is due at 11.30am AEDT. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.

Two arrested in alleged kidnapping murder of Sydney man Chris Baghsarian
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

The arrests come less than 24 hours after police discovered human remains near a golf club in Sydney's north-west.

It will take decades for this pine plantation to recover from fire
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

The fire threat in Victoria's Upper Murray has eased, but the region's famously green, undulating hills still bear the black scars of a devastating bushfire.



News from the BBC World Service

Mandelson's lawyers say he was arrested over 'baseless' claim he was a flight risk
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

The peer's lawyers say there is no truth in the suggestion he was planning to leave the UK.

Andrew 'rude and arrogant', minister says as MPs back release of trade role files
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

The former prince travelled the globe as the UK's trade representative between 2001 and 2011.

Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.

BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

The BBC's chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.

Man 'caused wife's death by controlling her', jury told
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Christopher Trybus denies the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird who took her own life in 2017.

GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

'I wanted to save her life' - the moment twin sisters learned they were identical
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

The surprise discovery meant Grace Leggett could not be a stem cell donor for her sister Caitlin.

UK temperatures expected to reach 18C after rainy start to 2026
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

How high will temperatures reach and how long will stay mild? Darren Bett has the details.

Driver admits causing death of mother pushing pram
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Rebecca Ableman was struck on the head by crane equipment dangling from a lorry, a court hears.

Phillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.

Reform by-election activist suspended over posts
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Adam Mitula, who has been campaigning ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election, made the posts on X.

Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured

Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Few of Donald Trump’s speeches to Congress have had as much riding on them as the one on Tuesday night.

Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.

Rose Wylie: The 91-year-old art world rebel in her prime
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

The artist is the first female British painter to have a show in the main galleries of the Royal Academy.

MPs openly criticising Andrew reflects shift in tradition
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

In the Commons, MPs shared their personal experiences of meeting the former prince – all of them were resoundingly negative.

'Snoop Dogg performed private gig in our canteen'
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

The US rapper performed back to back classics, ahead of attending his first Swansea City game.

Man admits stealing Fabergé egg and watch worth £2m
Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2026

Enzo Conticello stole a handbag, containing the items, in Soho, Southwark Crown Court hears.



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