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News from the ABC Australia

NT residents feel less safe despite government's crime crackdown, report finds
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

A new report reveals NT residents felt less safe over the past year, despite a government crackdown on crime. 

Breaking: Second Australian dies in Japan while skiing, local media reports
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

A second Australian has died in Japan, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed.

Waterski racing event cancelled amid permit issues
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

A ski racing event which was advertised to go ahead this weekend in South Australia's Riverland has been cancelled by organisers at the 11th hour. 

Teen charged with rape and taking a person by force after Adelaide park incident
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

A 16-year-old boy is facing charges of rape and taking a person by force after the alleged sexual assault of another teenager in Adelaide's south on Saturday night, police say.

Diamonds eye timely glimpse of Jamaica in Test series
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Australia's netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series.

Tasmania bans sand flathead fishing in south amid severe decline in numbers
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Populations of sand flathead have "severely declined" in Tasmanian waters, prompting the government to close a fishery in the state's south to recreational anglers.

Three exhibitions to catch before the end of summer
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

From Aussie expat Ron Mueck's hyper-realistic sculptures and Icelandic Danish artist Olafur Eliasson's thought-provoking installations to the best contemporary artists in Tasmania, here are three exhibitions to see.

Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Melbourne Demons veteran Steven May was not at training for his club on Wednesday, just six weeks out from the start of the 2026 AFL season.

Defence to sell prime Perth riverside land to help pay for AUKUS
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The Department of Defence announces plans to sell off both Leeuwin and Irwin barracks, freeing up dozens of hectares of residential land in prime Perth suburbs.

Child abuse survivors want paedophile pay-out loopholes tightened
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

While they welcome proposed law changes, advocates say more can be done to help victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in Australia.

Up to 100,000 fish found dead at Lake Menindee
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Residents of a far west New South Wales community found tens of thousands of dead fish on the banks of Lake Menindee.

SA government offers low-interest drought loans to farmers
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The SA government has stepped in with an "unprecedented" offer of direct low-interest loans to farmers hit hard by years of drought.

First crewed mission around the Moon in 53 years delayed by leak
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

A hydrogen leak has pushed back NASA's plans to launch the Artemis II mission to send humans around the Moon to March, at the earliest.

Four new rule changes announced for NRL season
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

A proposed rule change to the rugby league kick-off will not be enforced at the start of the 2026 NRL season and will instead be trialled during matches later in the year. 

Former PMs and premiers farewell Dame Marie Bashir at state funeral
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

"Proud country girl" Dame Marie Bashir has been remembered by former prime ministers, premiers and family at a state funeral in Sydney.

Measles case in person who hadn't travelled 'very much a concern'
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

South Australia's health department says undetected measles is circulating in Adelaide, after an infection was identified in someone who had not recently travelled.

Government to sell historic defence properties
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The Albanese government has identified 67 defence sites for potential sale, aiming to unlock up to $1.8 billion.

Fears grow for vulnerable 70yo woman missing south of Brisbane
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

A large-scale search operation is underway south of Brisbane as police intensify efforts to locate a "beloved community member" who went missing late last year.

Metro Trains boss, premier apologise for chaos on peak hour services
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Passengers on two Tuesday afternoon services were stuck in carriages in 30 degree heat for up to two hours after an overhead power line became entangled in equipment.

High Court dismisses appeal from Eddie Obeid, son Moses, Ian Macdonald
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The High Court throws out an appeal by former New South Wales Labor ministers Ian MacDonald and Eddie Obeid, and Mr Obeid's son Moses, after they were convicted for conspiring over a coal mine licence.



News from the BBC World Service

Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is living in a temporary property on the Sandringham Estate, the BBC understands.

Mandelson investigated by police over claims he leaked information to Epstein
Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026

The former Labour minister faces allegations of misconduct in public office when he was business secretary.

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

Three quarters of patients will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.

Investigator 'did unlawful stuff' regarding Harry, court hears
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

In written evidence, Dan Portley-Hanks said the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday were his "best client and biggest payer".

Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs
Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026

As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.

Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial
Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

Police told to reinvestigate man's death after suspected blackmail on Grindr
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

A new report says police missed opportunities to gather evidence and took too long to deal with complaints.

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.

Bus driver who was sacked for punching thief protected me, says theft victim
Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026

Kartalin Kaszas is grateful to bus driver Mark Hehir for intervening in a "terrifying" situation.

'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026

Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.

Sarah Ferguson emails to Epstein show increasing desperation
Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026

The messages from the former Duchess of York appear to show her saying she feels "traumatised and alone".

Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified
Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026

The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.

Police assess allegation Epstein sent second woman to UK for sex with Andrew
Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026

The encounter allegedly occurred at the former prince's residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010.

Who is in the Epstein files?
Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026

Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

How we decluttered our home and you can too
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.

No-one knows what to expect when you're dying - but hospices helped me
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is "unsustainable".

'Cops probe Mandelson' and 'Princes of Darkness'
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Police probe Lord Mandelson's alleged Epstein links and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's departure from Royal Lodge lead Wednesday's papers.

The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.

'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.



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