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News from the ABC Australia

Landholders band together against coal seam gas development
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

The Toprain Farming Collective is calling for greater protection of strategic cropping land in central Queensland, as Comet Ridge proposes an expansion and further development of the Mahalo Gas Hub.

Live: Australia reacts to government's wide-reaching NDIS overhaul
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

The overhaul will see about 160,000 kicked off the scheme by the end of the decade, reducing its projected growth from 10 per cent a year to 2 per cent — a cut in real terms.

Meth, money, menaces: Kingpin's private phone calls expose bikie secrets
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Detectives say bikies are recruiting inside Northern Territory prisons, as a kingpin's tapped private phone calls offer a rare glimpse into the underground world of outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Marsh 50 not enough as Giants fall to Archer's pace
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Australia T20 skipper Mitch Marsh did his best to bail out Lucknow Super Giants, but his half-century wasn't enough to save them from defeat to Rajasthan.

Fuel uncertainty prompts council to scrap green bin collection
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

The Upper Lachlan Shire Council says it cannot afford to be caught off-guard if a diesel shipment does not arrive, and must reserve fuel for essential services like road grading or red bin collections.

Stump that created hole in footpath becomes neighbourhood attraction
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Adelaide residents have decorated a large tree stump and then the hole it left in a footpath to highlight the local council's delay in removing it.

'Very short on facts': Electoral commission's bizarre communications in a crisis
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

As trust in their ability to effectively administer an election erodes by the day, so too seemingly does their transparency with the public.

Perhaps we're seeing Trump's tactics. Perhaps we're just seeing chaos
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

The countdown clock has been wiped. Perhaps it's a ploy or perhaps no-one knows what's going on, writes our Middle East correspondent.

They answered the call, then Australia turned them away. But one digger fights on
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

No family in the world comes close to the fighting dynasty of Ricky Morris's. So, why is it still denied land it was owed generations ago?

Liberty jobs secure for now, but what happens when the money runs out?
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Three weeks of wages have been guaranteed for Liberty Bell Bay smelter workers, but with no buyer locked in, questions remain about what happens next.

'Overpowered' electric motorbikes could still be sold under proposed e-bike laws
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Cycling advocates say as long as the electric dirt bikes are sold for use on private land, they won't have to meet the stringent requirements of regular e-bikes.

70yo 'duped' into importing heroin to Sydney in fold-out camping bed jailed
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Barry James Calverley's lawyers argued he was an innocent drug mule who naively and gullibly trusted a story about why he needed to bring the bed to Australia.

Disability community surprised by scale of planned NDIS cuts
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

NDIS Minister Mark Butler has defended the government's latest cost-cutting changes to the scheme in an interview with the ABC, amid an avalanche of participant concern.

Families fear NDIS overhaul will leave them cut off from outside world
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

An average cut of $7,000 to NDIS participant plans could hurt social supports providing the "only interaction with the outside world" for some people with disability, advocates warn, as the minister Mark Butler concedes the savings will have a material impact on participants.

'Ghosted': Musicians claim gig booker owes thousands of dollars
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

A triple j hack investigation uncovers allegations that a booking agency has failed to pay more than 20 Australian bands and artists.

New CFA and forest firefighting funding announced
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

The state government has unveiled its latest investment in CFA and forest firefighting upgrades. 

Police officer given 'golden pass' on rape allegations, victim says
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

When Tasmania Police misidentified Laura as a family violence perpetrator, she had no idea she'd have to fight for them to hold her abuser — a serving officer — to account. Now, she's fighting for change.

Pacific leaders 'totally blindsided' by declaration of fuel emergency
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Confusion and some frustration remains after a key Pacific leader announced an emergency declaration had been agreed to over fuel, despite other leaders not knowing about it.

More than a third of Australians are seeking food relief for the first time
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

About one in three people are accessing food relief services for the first time, according to a new report from Food charity OzHarvest.  

New AI threat looms but Australian firms don't have access needed to prepare
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Local banks, power providers and infrastructure firms do not have access to test their systems against a powerful new AI cybersecurity risk, Anthropic's Mythos, which has not been made public.



News from the BBC World Service

US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

Analysis: Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

More arrests over alleged Jewish site arson plot
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Two men are held over an alleged plan to commit arson at a site connected to the Jewish community.

Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.

'It's like someone waved a magic wand': Girl, 6, has sight restored by gene therapy
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".

'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

After almost three hours on their feet and the finish line in sight, two runners sacrificed personal bests to come to the rescue of an exhausted competitor at the Boston Marathon.

Head coach Liam Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.

Husband cleared of manslaughter over wife's suicide
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Christopher Trybus is found not guilty of the manslaughter of Tarryn Baird after a five-week trial.

Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

The prime minister was questioned at PMQs about allegations that Downing Street had asked about a diplomat role for the then-communications chief.

Graduate 'ghosted' by employers has applied for 400 jobs and had only three interviews
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

The term ghosting is common in the dating world - but job applicants are increasingly reporting it.

Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.

No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?

Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.

Widow's payout for man's asbestos-related death
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Rick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council.

UK set for Lyrid meteor shower display with clear skies forecast
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026

Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.



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