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News from the ABC Australia

Breaking: Woman and two children found dead in south-west Sydney home
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

A man, 47, has been arrested after three people were found dead in a home in Sydney's south-west in what police believe is DV-related.

Stalking accusations against WA police assistant commissioner, trial begins
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The court hears WA police assistant commissioner Gailene Hamilton allegedly made the complainant — a subordinate officer — feel "smothered" and used a restricted access computer system to check on her location.

Bodies of missing Italian divers in Maldives located
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The bodies of four missing Italian scuba divers who died last week have been located, the Maldives government said on Monday.

NT police officer on trial for allegedly attempting to pervert course of justice
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

A jury has heard police officer Karol Jarentowski repeatedly attempted to pressure his former partner into dropping aggravated assault charges against him, including at one point threatening her child support.

How netball's 'super' veteran left retirement to break 12-year record
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be retired. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.

'Thriller' history book about the bark petitions wins $50k literary prize
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The 1963 Näku Dhäruk or Yirrkala bark petitions led to Australia's first land rights law. A new book about them just won two prizes at the NSW Literary Awards.

Man charged with murder following discovery of body in Hobart home
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

A 56-year-old man has been charged with murder after the body of a woman was found in a Hobart residence over the weekend.

After another fatal shark attack, experts say risk can never be eliminated
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The approach to tackling shark attacks has changed dramatically since the 2013 catch-and-kill policy, with a focus on shark tagging and tracking. But it's never enough to stop fatal attacks.

Israeli forces intercept Gaza flotilla with Australians on board, organisers say
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The organisers of a flotilla of ships trying to break Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza say Israel's navy is intercepting the group off the coast of Cyprus.

Free public transport could revive Sydney's live music scene, inquiry hears
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

An inquiry into the state of live music in NSW hears from industry stakeholders looking to service younger audiences sprawled across Greater Sydney.

Scott Pendlebury not looking too far into future as record looms
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Collingwood champion Pendlebury will break the AFL games record against West Coast but hasn't pondered his future beyond then. 

US conducts additional strikes against IS militants in Nigeria
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The US Africa Command announced the strikes days after Trump claimed to have killed the group's second-in-command.

Blanchett says #MeToo reckoning in Hollywood 'got killed very quickly'
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The Oscar-winning actor says Hollywood's reckoning over sexual misconduct and gender equality has stalled despite the global impact of #MeToo.

Queensland man accused of paying to watch live child sexual abuse
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Police allege the 38-year-old from the state's far north took part in more than 40 live shows on an online platform. WARNING: This story contains details of child sexual abuse.

Australia suspends new private college bids to enrol international students
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Australia suspends private colleges from applying to offer new courses to international students as part of a crackdown on abuse in the student visa system.

Overseas company makes billions in profit but is receiving millions in government bailouts
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

China is "playing a hard game" with its stranglehold on the global minerals and metals market and Australian smelters need taxpayer support to "play hard back".

'Predator' arsonist's $1.5m fire an 'act of retribution', court told
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The guilty man embarked on a two-week crime spree after his relationship soured with his business partner, who he also assaulted in front of the man's children.

SA premier plays down social media posts attempting to reveal his home address
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has played down social media posts attempting to reveal his home address in the aftermath of hundreds of trees being removed for the $45 million North Adelaide Golf Course.  

Port Kembla identified as preferred AUKUS base in secret report
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

A labour union has called for transparency after Port Kembla in NSW was identified as a preferred east coast location for a nuclear submarine base in newly released documents.

Parent company orders cattle station to 'cease any plans' for bird cull
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

A cull of 20,000 native birds on a Northern Territory cattle station will not be going ahead.



News from the BBC World Service

UK companies linked to payments for small boat crossings, BBC finds
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Smugglers are directing migrants to pay using a network of British businesses, secret filming reveals.

Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

Are baby boomers like me the luckiest generation in history?
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

As young graduates criticise the terms of their student debt, Evan Davis asks whether baby boomers really were the luckiest generation

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.

Prince William selling 20% of duchy property for housing and nature projects
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The Duchy of Cornwall is to sell part of its 128,000 acre estate and re-invest in more housing.

Parents could face bigger fines for child's crimes under youth justice shake-up
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

In the most extreme cases, parents could face jail if they fail to take action to address their child's behaviour.

New BBC boss warns 'tough choices are unavoidable' as he starts role
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Ex-Google executive Matt Brittin says the BBC has "never been more needed" but faces "very real challenges".

Rai first Englishman to win US PGA Championship since 1919
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak docks in Rotterdam
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The ship's crew are expected to self-isolate after arriving at the Dutch port, their final destination.

Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

'Calm, humble, one of the nicest people you'll meet': Childhood coach on golf superstar Rai
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Darren Prosser says he is lost for words after the golf star makes history and wins the US PGA.

Watch: Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

'We mould trees to grow into the shape of chairs'
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

A couple from Derbyshire have spent the past 20 years testing designs for homegrown chairs.

'All I thought about was running for my life': Footballer recalls train stabbing attack
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.

She escaped child marriage ‘to a pervert’. Now she’s a divisive first lady
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

K-pop stars Ateez join Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi as BST Hyde Park headliners
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The summer festival at London's Hyde Park will see the eight-member K-pop group perform.

Tube strike set to go ahead after failed talks
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Another wave of industrial action is due to take place on London Underground from 12:00 on Tuesday.

Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.



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