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News from the ABC Australia

Falling tree kills farmer tackling blaze in WA's south
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

A 34-year-old farmer dies helping fight a fire in Mindarabin, in WA's Great Southern region.

NSW premier flags gun reforms and protest restrictions
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Premier Chris Minns said among the reforms to be discussed were proposed limits on the number of firearms a licensed shooter could own.

Bondi hero a 'source of pride' for small town in Syria
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

The village of Al Nayrab, in north-west Syria, is the hometown of Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed — and its residents are filled with pride.

Police officer shot in Bondi attack loses sight in one eye
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

The second police officer injured in Sunday's terrorist attack at Bondi Beach has been identified as 22-year-old Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert.

Rabbi killed in Bondi attack farewelled at Sydney funeral
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

The 'Devoted Rabbi' was the first Bondi terror attack victim farewelled during a heavily guarded funeral at a Bondi synagogue.

CSIRO receives $233m funding boost but up to 350 jobs still to go
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Just a month after announcing 350 job cuts, the CSIRO has received a funding boost, but proposed job cuts will still happen, the national science agency says.

FBI releases footage of Brown University shooting suspect
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Police say the footage shows the suspect "casing" the area around the campus before the attack.

Police presence increased at Adelaide Oval Ashes Test in wake of Bondi shooting
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

South Australian Police will be carrying rifles and exercising additional weapon and drug search powers at Adelaide Oval during the Third Ashes Test, following the Bondi terror attack on Sunday.

The best boxer in the world just retired at the peak of his powers
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Multi-division, undefeated world champion Terence Crawford has called time on his legendary boxing career and will hang up the gloves at age 38.

Bondi attack came after huge increase in online antisemitism
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Research, which is in the early stages and yet to be peer reviewed, records a significant and worrying increase in antisemitic sentiment since October 7.

Short-term spending rises despite overall budget improvement
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher hand down their first budget update since the 2025 federal election.

Police investigate two alleged sexual assaults at Gippsland B&S ball
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Officers are working through a list of people who bought tickets to the Bachelor and Spinster Ball at Winnindoo last month as they investigate two alleged sexual assaults, including one in a portable toilet.

Push to recognise home of 70-metre-tall 'world champion' spotted gum
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Thought to be 500 years old, a 70-metre-tall spotted gum is almost hidden in the middle of a South Coast state forest. Conservationists want the "world champion" tree and the forest it lives in recognised and celebrated.

Getaway driver from fatal Canberra crash jailed for more than three years
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

A getaway driver who helped two teenagers flee the scene of a fatal crash near Parliament House is jailed in the ACT Supreme Court.

Victorian vegetable farmer accused of underpaying migrant workers
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

The Fair Work Ombudsman has accused Bulmer Farms in Victoria's East Gippsland region of underpaying migrant workers more than $645,000. 

Hundreds still sleeping rough as WA falls short of ambitious target
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Social services want the WA government to use its significant budget surplus to invest in breaking people out of the cycle of homelessness, after it failed to achieve its goal of ending rough sleeping.

Why photos are not the most harmful thing we share about our kids online
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Many parents are aware posting photos of their children online comes with risk. But it's not only images that can be harmful for your child. 

Trump orders Venezuela oil blockade, labelling it a 'terrorist' regime
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

US President Donald Trump's move comes a week after the United States seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

CA explains Smith's shock withdrawal as Khawaja gets Test lifeline
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Pat Cummins says Steve Smith is a "little bit unwell" as Usman Khawaja makes a shock return to Australia's Test team.

Court win for traders seeking compensation over Sydney light rail
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

The move clears the way for businesses to seek compensation from the NSW government after the project hampered traders in the city's CBD for four years.



News from the BBC World Service

Doctors start five-day strike as hospitals grapple with flu wave
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

British Medical Association members start 14th walkout of pay dispute in England at 07:00 on Wednesday.

Timeline: Paul Doyle's journey to causing Liverpool parade horror
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

The 54-year-old's driving grew increasingly aggressive before he drove into parade crowds.

Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

It comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, in a move that intensified pressure on its government.

Erasmus scheme to return for UK students
Posted on Tuesday December 16, 2025

The UK ended its participation in the scheme in 2020 after agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU.

Rob and Michele Reiner's son Nick charged with murder in parents' deaths
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Rob Reiner, the Hollywood director, and his wife Michele were both found dead with stab wounds on Sunday.

Timothée Chalamet: Susan Boyle is one of the all-time great Brits
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser.

BBC declares it will fight Donald Trump's defamation claim - but should it?
Posted on Tuesday December 16, 2025

As the US president follows through on his threat to sue the BBC, what are the options for the corporation?

Essay cheating at universities an 'open secret'
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

An essay mill owner says he's made millions, while an ex-lecturer says he quit due to rife cheating.

Weight-loss jab ad banned for targeting new mums
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

It's one of three social media adverts banned for irresponsibly exploiting body insecurites.

Learner drivers face 24-week wait as backlog continues for two more years
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.

I stopped Paul Doyle from ploughing car into more fans - but I'm not a hero
Posted on Tuesday December 16, 2025

Daniel Barr jumped into action when he saw a car striking pedestrians at Liverpool's victory parade.

'It left emotional scars on our family' - read victims' statements
Posted on Tuesday December 16, 2025

Victims of the Liverpool parade attack describe the physical and mental scars the incident left.

Watch: Timeline of Paul Doyle's journey to parade
Posted on Tuesday December 16, 2025

Doyle, who admitted 31 offences, was sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison.

The two sides of Paul Doyle
Posted on Tuesday December 16, 2025

For 32 years Paul Doyle lived a blameless life, but in his past were signs of a violent temper.

US military build-up in Caribbean has shadows of the past - but differences are stark
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

BBC correspondent Will Grant surveys the similarities and differences between current US-Venezuela tensions and the 1989 invasion of Panama.

The Papers: 'UK to rejoin Erasmus' and 'BBC comes out fighting'
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

The UK set to rejoin the EU student exchange programme and the BBC's response to Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit feature in Wednesday's papers.

BBC outside Rabbi Eli Schlanger's funeral as Bondi mourners gather
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

The first funerals are being held for victims of Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach.

New footage reveals heroism of Bondi bystanders
Posted on Tuesday December 16, 2025

Eleven minutes of video captures the moment Australia's iconic beach turns into a scene of horror.

Curry for Christmas - and other ways to avoid child meltdowns
Posted on Wednesday December 17, 2025

Four ways to keep the magic without the meltdowns and create stress-free festive fun for children.

Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC?
Posted on Tuesday December 16, 2025

The US president has filed a defamation lawsuit over the BBC's edit of his speech in a Panorama documentary.



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