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Cummins clips centurion Connolly as Aussies light up IPL Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Man of the match Pat Cummins inspires Hyderabad to victory, while also enjoying a young Aussie opponent hitting a century.
Housing and cost-of-living relief at heart of WA budget Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Housing, health care and cost-of-living relief are likely to feature prominently in Western Australia's budget as more people struggle.
How high teas are helping break Mother's Day 'void' Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
High tea events around the country are helping women of all ages and cultures feel connected and heard as they grieve their pregnancy and infant loss.
Live: ASX rebound set to continue as Wall Street's record rally rolls on Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Renewed hopes for Middle East peace drive Wall Street higher and oil down, with the ASX expected to rise again in response. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Live: Tony Abbott positions to become next Liberal Party president Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Former prime minister Tony Abbott is being positioned as the next president of the Liberal Party as it faces an uphill battle clawing back support from disillusioned voters. Follow live.
Can the budget soothe sleepless Victorian voters as cost of living rises? Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
The state budget landed on the same day the Reserve Bank once again jacked up interest rates. ABC Melbourne listeners say the cost of living is keeping them awake at night.
Farmers wary of new locust outbreak, despite forecast El Niño Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Swarms of locusts in South Australia are not likely to reach outbreak levels, according to experts, with potential El Niño weather conditions forecast.Â
Kids throwing rocks at an Alice Springs riot should be a wake-up call to all of us Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
The riot in Alice Springs was yet another flashpoint for the small town trying to heal from heartbreak. So what does the future hold for Central Australia?
Nikita Tzsyu maintains incredible family record as world title bid looms Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Australian boxing star Nikita Tszyu preserves his unbeaten record with a sixth-round stoppage of Spaniard Oscar Diaz in their super-welterweight showdown.
NSW gun industry calls for buyback to be scrapped amid plummeting sales Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Gun sales are plummeting across NSW, with the industry calling for a proposed buyback to be scrapped. But a public health expert says safety must take priority over retail concerns.Â
How the Tokyo Metro became the terrifying setting for film Exit 8 Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
The creator of the minimalist horror film hopes it inspires viewers to stop doomscrolling and take a look at the world around them.
'Plenty of fish' but algae bloom 'uncertainty' persists at SA tourist town Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
The damage caused by South Australia's harmful algal bloom is continuing to be documented on the Yorke Peninsula, even as government water testing shows reduced levels of karenia across most of the coastline.
Paddock-to-plate revival as farmers grapple with surging food freight costs Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
As the cost of each kilometre food travels explodes, growers and consumers are looking for ways to shorten the supply chain.
Live: Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
The strikes come as Iran weighs up a peace deal put forward by the US, with Donald Trump saying the war could "be at an end". Follow live.
'I'll show no mercy': Charity founder faces 'tickle torture' allegations Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
More victims of former Order of Australia recipient Cody Schaeffer have spoken to the ABC about his actions.
Children in Melbourne's inner west at higher risk of asthma hospital visits Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
There are renewed calls for government action after another study finds children in Melbourne's inner west are over-represented in asthma-related hospital visits.
What will become of the Victoria Barracks? Communities have their say Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Veteran, housing, heritage and community organisations are urging the government to put public needs first as dozens of defence sites get prepped for sale.
This island was once ruled by Australia. Now, it could become the world's newest country Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
A tropical archipelago just 1,500 kilometres from Australia is readying to become the world's newest country. But as Bougainville nears independence, memories of a bloody past are coming back to the surface.
The generation gap is real, but the 'bank of mum and dad' complicates it Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Next week's budget will have the generation gap at its heart. But nailing down exactly what that gap is can be difficult. Here's what the evidence says.
Leader who overcame One Nation's rise warns against dismissing its voters Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Nearly three decades after One Nation's shock breakthrough in Queensland, Pauline Hanson's party is again within reach of a significant political victory.
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Two Britons self-isolating in UK after leaving hantavirus cruise ship early Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 They do not have symptoms and health officials say the risk to the general public remains very low. What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Key questions after outbreak Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person. Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution. Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves. Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones. People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East. Political parties make final pitches ahead of key elections Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 A final push for votes is under way on the last day of campaigning ahead of elections across England, Scotland and Wales. Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI. Strictly Come Dancing: Five pros to leave the show as line-up confirmed Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Five members of the show's professional line-up, including the long-serving Karen Hauer, are leaving. Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87 Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980. Removing 30% of my penis saved my life – this is why I let the surgery be filmed Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Alastair Munro is encouraging men to get checked out by a GP as soon as they see anything that doesn't seem right. Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread. Injury row, yacht trip & petition - what's going on with Mbappe? Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 It's been a difficult second season for Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid. What's gone wrong? Trump pauses Hormuz ships plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened? Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it. Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader. Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare? Spanish superstar RosalÃa reaches for heaven as her tour hits London Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The Spanish star delights fans as she brings her highly anticipated Lux tour to the UK. Dual-national baby refused entry to UK after passport rule change Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The eleven-month-old was born in Scotland but has an Austrian passport. Andrew Tate's civil rape trial will be heard 'as soon as possible', judge says Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The civil case was adjourned on Wednesday after police reopened a criminal investigation into Tate. Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
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