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News from the ABC Australia

Breaking: Scottish Labour leader calls for Starmer to resign
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign after damaging revelations about the man he picked to represent the UK in Washington.

WA's north braces for impact as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell remains offshore
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is yet to make landfall along the Gascoyne coast, but it has already brought wild weather to the region.

Commonwealth files defence against Linda Reynolds legal action
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The Commonwealth files its defence against former senator Linda Reynolds, who is suing the government and its lawyers over a $2.4 million payout it made to Brittany Higgins. 

Luxury cruise ship being investigated after claims of 'horrifying' conditions
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The maritime union says crew members of a luxury Carnival cruise ship allege they are being made to sleep in crowded rooms, lack access to safe free drinking water, and that some are earning as little as $2.50 an hour. 

Health minister orders review of troubled hospital maternity unit
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Announcement comes after a woman reveals her support person was prevented from entering the birth suite while she was in labour by Toowoomba Hospital security. 

Prince William and Kate say they are 'deeply concerned' about Epstein files
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The Prince and Princess of Wales say their thoughts remain focused on the victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in their first statement on the issue.

Alleged murderer asks to be 'locked up' before women stabbed, court hears
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Fifteen days before he allegedly killed a woman and attempted to kill another, Shaun Michael Dunk asked to be taken into custody so he would not be a danger to anyone.

Live: Gremaud beats Gu to go back-to-back in slopestyle
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Holly Harris and Jason Chan will become the first Aussies in 12 years to represent the country in ice dancing, while Tess Coady and Meila Stalker will compete in the big air final. Follow live.

'Massive' foreign-owned barge washes up on a tiny island in the Torres Strait
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The barge drifted into Australian waters from Indonesia after breaking from its moorings during bad weather.  

Former ASIO spy reveals Bondi killer spent time with IS terror cell
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The former undercover agent spied on the Akrams when he infiltrated a Sydney IS terror cell for Australia's intelligence agency.

Japan's new PM has signalled a security shift that could impact Australia
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

A stomping victory by the ruling coalition government of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has opened the way for a major geo-strategic realignment in the Asia-Pacific region, with big implications for Australia.

Families of methanol poisoning victims condemn investigation 'silence'
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The families of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles say they have been left in the dark following the 2024 poisoning deaths of their daughters.

Another Optus tech 'issue' affects hundreds of thousands of customers
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Optus says an issue is affecting mobile services for some customers, who are seeing "no service" or "SOS" on their device.

Dozens arrested as violence mars Sydney rally against Herzog visit
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Thousands of people attend protests across the country against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, with demonstrators in Sydney sprayed with pepper spray and led away in handcuffs.

Croc wrangler Matt Wright fined for landing chopper in backyard
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The Netflix star, who is currently behind bars on unrelated charges, pleaded guilty to a single count for landing his chopper and taking off in the backyard of his former home in Darwin's rural area.

Central Australian cattle producers welcome rare rain
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Rain across central Australia has been welcomed at cattle stations, but flooding and road damage have cut off some remote communities.

Daly River set to surpass major flood level before peaking Tuesday
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Flooding at the Daly River community is expected to surpass the major flood level late Monday, with a peak of 14.1 metres expected by Tuesday afternoon.

The 'insane' reality of raising a nine-year-old in Trump and ICE's Minnesota
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

What was once a hindrance is now "a paranoia like I've never known before", one Minnesotan man says, as his family hides from immigration agents.

New Queensland guns laws to restrict weapons ownership to citizens
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The laws aim to crack down on rising gun crime and include tougher penalties for drive-by shootings. 

Protesters lose court challenge to extra police powers for Israeli president visit
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

A Supreme Court challenge was launched by Palestine Action Group on Sunday.



News from the BBC World Service

Police assessing claims about Andrew sharing confidential trade details
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

It comes after files suggest the former prince shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein from his official work as trade envoy.

More than 100 flood warnings across UK with more heavy downpours to begin
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The warning covers south-west and south-east England, London and south Wales and lasts until midnight.

Bristol nursery worker guilty of rape and sexual assault of toddlers
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Nathan Bennett's abuse of two and three-year-old boys was as "every parent's nightmare".

Celebrity appearances, controversial ads and other Super Bowl takeaways
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Jessica Alba joined Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half time show.

Shipwreck timbers from 17th Century appear on beach in Dorset
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Experts believe timbers found at Studland Beach form a missing piece of the Swash Channel wreck from 1631.

William and Catherine say they are 'deeply concerned' in first statement on Epstein revelations
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

It comes after documents released in the US revealed new allegations about Epstein's ties with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Family-run make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.

20 years is a death sentence, says Jimmy Lai's son as British media tycoon jailed by China
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

A Hong Kong court sentences the 78-year-old British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of national security offences last December.

Police probe after golden eagle found with shotgun injuries
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Four-year-old Hamlet was discovered injured by a gamekeeper on an estate in Stanhope, near Tweedsmuir.

Olympic bosses investigate why medals are breaking
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Milan-Cortina 2026 organisers say they are "looking closely" at the issue of Olympic medals breaking after several athletes suffered issues with their prizes.

GB's Kenworthy receives death threats for anti-ICE post
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy says he has received death threats after posting a graphic message about ICE - the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Which country is the most successful at the Winter Olympics?
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at which country has been the most successful in the Winter Olympics.

Epstein survivors call for full release of files in video
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Millions of files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the DOJ but many have redactions.

My songs get tens of thousands of likes but each Spotify stream earns me just £0.003
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

A 10 second part of a song can go viral - but this is no guarantee anyone will listen to it in full.

Ex-Blair aide becomes latest departure from Starmer's team
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The former director of communications made a Downing Street return after working for Sir Tony Blair.

The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.

'Trump's psyche': The aide driving president's most controversial policies
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The high-velocity start to 2026 by the Trump administration has cemented Stephen Miller's position as one of its most powerful figures.

Revealing names and faces of the victims of Iran's protest crackdown
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

BBC News Persian uncovers the identities of the thousands of people killed during the recent crackdown on protests in Iran.

The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.

How is Birmingham's bin strike going to be resolved?
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

With no end in sight to the year long dispute the BBC looks at what has to happen for it to end.



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