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News from the ABC Australia

Melbourne City surges into ALW grand final after young gun's stunning strike
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Shelby McMahon fires Melbourne City into the A-League Women's grand final, with her side downing Melbourne Victory 2-0 on aggregate.

Longmuir confident Dockers can handle expectations after eight wins
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

At Fremantle's season launch, coach Justin Longmuir declared there was no fun in his life. Eight straight wins later, he is having "plenty of fun" amid the team's second-best ever start to a season.

Housing market 'levelling out' as interest rate hikes place pressure on buyers
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Prospective home buyers are re-evaluating their budgets as successive rate hikes eat into their borrowing capacity. 

Cultural burial for Aboriginal human remains found on island
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The remains of an Aboriginal person discovered during early construction works last month is returned to Rottnest Island for a cultural burial.

Live: One Nation shows strong early showing in Farrer by-election count
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Polling booths across Farrer have closed as a crowded contest of candidates jostle for Sussan Ley's former seat in NSW. Follow live.

Why NRL rules allowed for Eels' three-point winner
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The NRL says an unusual referee call, which allowed the Parramatta Eels to attempt a penalty goal after scoring in golden-point, was the correct decision. 

Maroons dealt massive blow ahead of State of Origin series
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Queensland selectors have been forced to cope with the news one of their best playmakers will miss up to eight weeks with his ankle injury.

Your guide to the weekend: Eternity, Wuthering Heights and new Meg Mac
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

What we're watching, reading and cooking this weekend.

Live: Injury-ravaged premiers receive huge boost for blockbuster against Manly
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The Brisbane Broncos have been boosted by the return of premiership half Ben Hunt, as the reigning premiers battle a horror run of injuries. Follow live.

CSIRO to persist with job cuts despite $387 million funding injection
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Australia's national science agency CSIRO will persist with job cuts to up to 350 roles despite an extra $387.4 million in funding announced from the federal government.

Massive ruby found in Myanmar, where gem mining has links to junta
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Miners have unearthed a large ruby in Myanmar, which produces up to 90 per cent of the world's rubies.

US importing more beef as demand soars and prices rise
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The United States is importing more beef from Australia as its own supplies dwindle and demand soars.

Live: Giants survive scare against Dons as Pendlebury ties AFL games record
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

GWS overcomes a 26-point second-half deficit to overrun Essendon as Scott Pendlebury ties the games record in Collingwood's clash against Geelong. Follow live.

Iron Maiden's documentary is a victory lap celebrating 50 years
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The Iron Maiden documentary is a 50-year history of heavy metal's flashiest band as told by their biggest fans.

Concerns for welfare of Victorian man last seen near Bibbulmun track
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Samuel Whitsed, 27, was last seen on February 18 after he was dropped off near the popular hiking trail in Perth's south-eastern fringe, and police continue searching for him.

Extreme fatigue illness linked with changes to immune cells: study
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Ella Engel saw many specialists before she was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. Her blood may help researchers understand the condition.

Kremlin tells Australian embassy in Kyiv to evacuate amid parade tensions
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The Australian embassy in Ukraine is on high alert after the Kremlin warned staff to evacuate ahead of possible "massive missile strikes" this weekend, as Moscow prepares to hold a scaled-down military parade.  

Do you call it a willy-willy, whirly wind or dust devil?
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

It's not unusual to see willy-willies kicking up dust across WA, but did you know the name of the weather phenomenon comes from WA's north-west?

'Powerful' symbol faces removal from the heart of Chinese community
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The 26-year-old artwork is facing removal after the City of Sydney identified termite damage and cracking in the timber.

Zoo owner's free land offer ignored as promised vet centre yet to be built
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

In 2022, the Victorian government promised to build a new wildlife veterinary clinic in south-west Victoria. Despite being offered access to free land, it is yet to build the facility. 



News from the BBC World Service

Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.

Analysis: Many Labour MPs are blaming Starmer himself for elections body blow
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.

Reform UK will never take voters for granted, Yusuf says
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

A Reform UK spokesman says the party will "welcome scrutiny", following its sweeping election gains.

No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The Tories had a grim night at the polls, losing seats to both Reform and the Liberal Democrats.

Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.

Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Some on the Spanish island worry the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.

William hails Sir David Attenborough's 'remarkable milestone' at 100th birthday concert
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

More than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year

Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.

'Illegal' traveller plot was listed for sale on Facebook
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The four-acre site has been at the heart of an ongoing row with locals since Friday.

The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.

Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.

Move over matcha. Hojicha is coming to a cafe near you
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

From lattes to ice-cream, the Japanese tea is popping up more and more on menus across the UK.

Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

The Papers: 'Labour's historic battering' and 'Vernon and Tess split'
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Saturday's papers lead with calls for the PM to quit after Labour's local election losses and Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's marriage split.

The UFO community has been waiting for answers. Has the Pentagon delivered?
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Those within the UFO community spent their day scrutinizing the new documents, images and videos released by the Pentagon.

Margaret Thatcher assassination story by Hilary Mantel gets stage premiere in Liverpool
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

In The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, the award-winning author imagined a plot to kill the PM.

The car garage that became an unusual fashion house... for Kim Kardashian
Posted on Tuesday May 05, 2026

A Kent bodyshop painted the striking orange breastplate she wore to the Met Gala after previously fixing its designers' car.

Farmer's shock as sheep gives birth to seven lambs - one shy of world record
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

While twins and triplets are common, seven lambs being born to one ewe is said to be "incredibly rare".

Boy, 8, showered with gifts after calming plane passenger with singing and football cards
Posted on Tuesday May 05, 2026

Phoenix has been sent gifts from as far away as Germany after his actions prevented the flight being diverted.



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