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News from the ABC Australia

NSW man caught with 34,000 'depraved' child abuse images avoids jail
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

A man has avoided time behind bars and instead been handed a three-year community corrections order for possessing 34,000 child abuse images and more than a dozen bestiality videos.

Queensland's new chief health officer outlines her priorities for public health
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Marianne Gale reminisces about her time working for Doctors Without Borders to emphasise how she wants to shape the public health of the state – with a strong focus on equity.

Nurses' strike cancelled after pay rise before state election period begins
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation cancels a strike at one of Adelaide's largest public hospitals after securing a 2 per cent pay rise on top of a 4 per cent immediate increase in wages announced earlier this week.

Man accused of performing Nazi salute at AFL explores mental health defence
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Tylere Baker-Pearce, 39, was initially charged with giving the salute at the Gabba, and was later hit with two additional counts of the alleged offence.

Perry's evolution cements greatness as milestone looms
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Cricket superstar Ellyse Perry will become the first woman to play 350 matches for Australia across all formats on Saturday.

Glider pilot makes aviation history in Central Australia with 10-hour marathon
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

A Queensland pilot has made aviation history in Central Australia, flying more than 1,200 kilometres without an engine in a record-breaking glider flight launched from Alice Springs.

Toddlers' blood lead levels at 10-year high in smelter city of Port Pirie
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The percentage of two-year-old children above the blood lead level threshold in Port Pirie is the highest in a decade, according to the latest figures.

Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan.

Woman who fatally struck 12yo boy granted restricted driver's licence
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

A driver who struck and killed a 12-year-old boy outside his school in southern Tasmania in 2024 has been granted a restricted licence.

Regional shires facing financial cut with forestry rate change
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Seven South West councils face $325,000 funding shortfall after forestry rate payments redirected to state Treasury. Shires warn residents could face higher rates or cuts to essential services as they push the state government for a solution.  

'A cell, a bed, a toilet': Andrew's birthday in a police lock-up
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Ostracised by his family and stripped of his titles, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor celebrates his 66th birthday with police. 

Safety concerns at forefront as MotoGP moves to Adelaide street circuit
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

A rider, a reporter and a road safety expert say it will be difficult to make it safe for motorcycles to race around the Adelaide Parklands.

Antarctica faces 'devastating changes' under high emissions future
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Scientists say parts of Antarctica face "devastating" and "irreversible" impacts from climate change unless urgent action is taken to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Police on manhunt after inmate freed by mistake
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

A search is underway for a 52-year-old prisoner who was mistakenly released from the Darwin Correctional Centre two days ago due to an "administration error" by prison staff. 

Thrill-chasing Kyra Wheatley ready for the chaos and speed of ski cross
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The speed and chaos of ski cross is what attracted Kyra Wheatley to the sport, and to realise a dream 12 years in the making of competing at the Winter Olympics.

Coroner identifies missed opportunities in teen’s allergic reaction death
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

A Victorian coroner hands down her findings into the death of a teenager who suffered a severe allergic reaction to a delivery meal — but it's unclear if more urgent treatment would have saved his life.

Mercedes F1 boss calls out 'total bulls**t' as engine saga goes to vote
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Toto Wolff accuses rival Formula 1 manufacturers of ganging up on Mercedes to pressure the governing FIA to change engine rules, but says it will make no difference.

'Life-long tragedy': Parents of babies in fatal hospital gas bungle address court
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The parents of two babies given nitrous oxide in a fatal gas mix-up at a Sydney hospital almost a decade ago express their pain and trauma at the sentencing hearing for the man responsible.

WA Police officer facing computer crime, surveillance charges
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Geraldton Senior Constable Stuart Parsonage has been charged with the illegal installation of a surveillance device and unlawful use of a computer by WA sex crime detectives.

What to watch, read and listen to this weekend
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

From a cursed vagina to a classic retold, there's plenty of culture to dig into this weekend.



News from the BBC World Service

Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested
Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026

The former prince spent the day at a police station in Norfolk, before being released under investigation.

What does Andrew's arrest mean for the Royal Family?
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Following Andrew's arrest, the King said the authorities have 'our full and wholehearted support and cooperation'.

Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say
Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026

A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials.

Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.

Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The actor, who also starred in HBO's Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.

How GB's curlers made it through for a chance at gold
Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026

Watch the key turning points and how Great Britain's curlers "raised their game" during their 8-5 over Switzerland in the men's semi-final.

The Russian village that lost its men to war
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

In the remote village of Sedanka in Russia's Far East, almost all of its fighting-age men have left to join the Ukraine war.

Cats may hold clues for human cancer treatment
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer.

Hamas holds vote to choose new interim leader, source tells BBC
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The armed group is electing a new head after its top leaders were killed by Israel.

Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.

Break from wintry weather as UK temperatures to climb as high as 14C
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

There's a major change in the UK's weather pattern heading our way with a big lift in temperatures in time for the weekend. But with the change comes more rain as Darren Bett explains.

Shell-shocked, haunted photo of Andrew will be part of how arrest is remembered
Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the first senior royal to be arrested in modern history.

Epstein files could be just tip of the iceberg for Andrew investigation
Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026

It is likely we have only seen the tip of the iceberg compared to what the police have seen.

'Who's next?' - American lawmakers call for 'justice' in the US
Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026

US lawmakers urge their government to follow the UK's suit and push harder on those who were close to Jeffrey Epstein.

He told police his XL bullies were friendly – days later his mother-in-law was mauled to death
Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026

Ashley Warren is the first person in England and Wales to be prosecuted under XL bully laws.

The Grammy winner bringing traditional country to new audiences
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Zach Top discusses winning the first ever Grammy Award for best traditional country album.

Weekly quiz: Why was the mysterious fossil 'smiling' at the beachcomber?
Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026

How much attention have you been paying to what has happened in the world over the past seven days?

More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?
Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026

Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.

The Papers: 'Arrest of Andrew' and 'Law must take its course'
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The image of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after his release from police custody following his arrest dominated today's paper.

USA superstar Liu wins women's skating Olympic gold
Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026

American superstar Alysa Liu adds Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beats a standout field in the women's final.



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