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News from the ABC Australia

Princess's popularity spurs calls to ditch male-only succession in Japan
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Historically, Japan has had numerous women monarchs. But current laws prevent the emperor's daughter from succeeding him — and politicians, including the prime minister, support the status quo.

Five women accuse father-son Bowen therapists of sexual misconduct
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Five women allege sexual misconduct against a Ballarat Bowen therapy business run by a father-son duo.

Government appointments often 'look like nepotism', long-awaited review finds
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

A report into government appointments to boards has savaged the system, which it found too often allowed governments to award friends or pick candidates for political purposes, eroding trust with the public. 

Volunteers quit en masse at major charity over pay dispute
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

A Lions Club member who ordered an investigation into how Need for Feed subsidised volunteer drivers is speaking out after recommendations to improve transparency were not implemented.

Live: Wall Street wobbles as Bitcoin continues to dive
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Cryptocurrency prices continue to come under pressure, while global stocks fell and bond yields rose overnight. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Egg shortage becomes egg oversupply with farmers unable to sell product
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The industry was plagued by bird flu 12 months ago, but some producers are now struggling to sell their product due to a faster-than-expected recovery.

White House says admiral accused of attack on drug boat survivors acted with Hegseth's approval
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorised an admiral to conduct multiple strikes that killed 11 people on a vessel from Venezuela allegedly carrying illegal narcotics in September.

NT announces childcare compliance 'crackdown' after toddler's death
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The Northern Territory government has announced a "crackdown" on compliance at childcare centres across the territory, following the death of a toddler at a rural Darwin centre in 2023.

Son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleads guilty to US drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal.

Man who lost home, cat in Geraldton bushfire trying to avoid 'anger path'
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

A home owner who lost his house and his cat to a bushfire in Geraldton, in WA's Mid West, says "karma" is looking for anyone who may have deliberately lit the blazes.

Filmmaker reveals eyewitness saw police allegedly murder Aboriginal clan leader
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Acclaimed filmmaker George Gittoes has revealed a former NT police officer told him he witnessed his colleagues taking a Yolŋu clan leader out to shoot him and dump his body in Darwin Harbour in 1934.

Premier's Bendigo East electorate flagged as 'target seat' for Nationals
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Nationals favourite Andrew Lethlean is tight-lipped on whether he will challenge Premier Jacinta Allan in Bendigo East next year.

Live: Government to establish landmark probe into ADF sexual violence
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

A landmark inquiry into sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force will be announced today. Follow live.

Schools desperate for solutions as teacher shortage nears 'crisis point'
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

As staff shortages "near crisis point", these Queensland schools are going to extraordinary lengths to put teachers in classrooms — and keep them there.

Secret audit reveals millions pocketed in hidden travel management deals
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The document, prepared for the Queensland government, has been exclusively obtained by the ABC.

Uber driver says rideshare app tells workers to flout road rules
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The NSW government introduces legislation that would require employers to ensure their algorithms and automation practises do not risk a worker's health and safety.

Two teenage boys charged over fire that destroyed 30 classrooms
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Two teenage boys have been charged over a weekend fire that extensively damaged Deniliquin High School in the NSW Riverina.

Zelenskyy eyes talks with Trump on 'key issues' as Witkoff heads to Moscow
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The Ukrainian president meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as he sounds out European allies on Washington's blueprint to end Russia's war.  

The mostly unsuccessful history of breakaway leagues as R360 postponed
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

R360's announcement it is not going to be ready in 2026 brings back memories of previous attempts to set up rebel sporting competitions, almost all of which have failed.

Two SA men found guilty of charges arising from AN0M app
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Two South Australian men are the first in the state to be found guilty after standing trial for charges arising from the major police operation.



News from the BBC World Service

OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.

Doctors in England to stage five-day strike before Christmas
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

Zelensky says Ukraine territory 'most difficult' issue, as US envoy prepares to meet Putin
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The Tories have accused the government of lying about the state of the public finances ahead of the Budget.

Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.

Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.

Hillsborough police report 'may not give answers'
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

A long-delayed report into police conduct at Hillsborough is due to be published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.

Regulator backtracks on Manchester to London 'ghost train' plan
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Plans to ban passengers from the peak train service between Manchester and London are abandoned.

Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The former investment manager was convicted of defrauding thousands of investors.

Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

ZipCar, which has more than 600,000 UK members, temporarily suspends new bookings on its platform.

'Sweeter than a marmalade sandwich' - Paddington musical declared a hit by critics
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The beloved bear stars in a new stage adaptation with songs written by McFly's Tom Fletcher.

How competitive spreadsheeting became a high-stakes e-sport with a £45,000 prize pot
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Two co-founders behind the competitive Excel UK chapter explain how the game works.

Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.

David Dimbleby: Can William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win back more support for the monarchy?
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Polls suggest public approval for the monarchy has declined, which raises the question of what King Charles and Prince William could do to win back more support for the institution.

I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it?
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told.

WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.

An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

A Disclosure documentary uncovers the figures behind the protests around asylum hotels which have divided communities.

Global shortage of obesity jabs, warns WHO
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Too few people who could benefit from so-called "skinny jabs" are able to access them, says WHO.

PM says UK must engage with China despite security worries
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

The PM spoke at the Lady Mayor's banquet, traditionally used to set out foreign policy for the year ahead.



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