News from the ABC Australia
Potato company fined $360,000 after propeller 'severely damaged' employee's arm Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
A Southern Mallee Potato company has been convicted and fined $360,000 after a plane propeller struck an employee's arm, leaving him with multiple injuries, including partial finger amputations.Â
Life in the slow lane. Why Australia isn't up to speed with EVs Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
With no end in sight to soaring fuel prices, 7.30 decided to take an EV for a test drive to see how far it could take our reporter, and if Australia's EV charging network stacks up.
Tempted to order in? Try these quick recipes instead Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
From frittata to one-pot pasta, these speedy dinners are perfect for busy evenings and worth adding to your regular rotation. Â Â
'Australia's most expensive soccer pitch' project blows out to $20m Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
Five years ago the conversion of a washout-prone natural field to synthetic should've cost $3.3 million. Project changes and a legal dispute with the old contractor has blown out the price.
Soaring airfares and reduced flights force some Australians to reconsider travel plans Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
The war in the Middle East has caused chaos across some of the world's busiest aviation regions, with many Australians now reconsidering their travel plans — or abandoning them altogether.Â
Prospector finds ancient cosmic debris in 'the middle of nowhere' Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
The object formed when a meteorite slammed into Earth more than 800,000 years ago.
Giant trees planted pre-WWII being removed after chemicals, disease, vandalism take toll Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
Two iconic giant sequoias, planted to mark the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, are being removed from a Hobart park from Monday after their health rapidly declined.
Inquest opens into police employee's shooting death at hands of 15yo in 2015 Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
A coroner will examine what authorities knew about 15-year-old gunman Farhad Jabar in the lead-up to the attack.
How free is netball's new TV deal? Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
Uncertainties over the details of Netball Australia's broadcast agreement with Nine left fans hesitant to celebrate. Now we reveal how many games will actually be seen on free-to-air TV.
No police report filed over dramatic footage of boy being dragged by bus Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
Authorities are investigating how a 12-year-old became trapped in a bus door before being dragged hundreds of metres down a suburban street in Melbourne.
'This is not the way I'm going to go': Diver lost at sea details rescue Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
Stu Fillman was rescued alongside his dive instructor after being carried away from a dive company boat in rough swell.
Red-hot golfer Green blazes to third LA Championship triumph Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
Australian golf ace Hannah Green wins her fourth title of the season, taking out the LPGA Tour's LA Championship for a third time in four years.
US capture of Iranian cargo ship is escalation and retaliation, experts say Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
Donald Trump says the Iranian-flagged ship ignored warnings from the US Navy, but Iran says the action is piracy and breaches the ceasefire terms.
Man charged over alleged plot to import $80m cocaine haul into Australia Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
A New South Wales man has faced court after allegedly attempting to import 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia.
ICAC to investigate council's former boss and other staff Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
It comes after the City of Parramatta Council's offices were raided by ICAC in broad daylight in July as part of Operation Navarra, with little known at that time about the subject of the raid.
Kakadu National Park airport thrown lifeline to avoid bulldozers Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
Jabiru Airport had been slated for demolition in October this year, but after months of uncertainty, a new operator has emerged to take over.
Ben Roberts-Smith reports to police as NSW premier denies 'special treatment' Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
Ben Roberts-Smith has been seen reporting to police for the first time since he was released on bail after being charged with the war crime of murder.
Gold Coast man remembered for 'huge heart' as Qld road toll climbs to 95 Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
So far this year, 95 people have died in crashes on Queensland roads, with 21 deaths since April 1. Â
Garbage collectors across Melbourne councils to strike once again Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
More than 1,000 workers across seven local councils in Melbourne are set to walk off the job next month on the same day the Victorian government releases its budget, with garbage collection to be impacted by the strike.
'Privilege of my life': ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury quitting politics Posted on Monday April 20, 2026
The leader of the ACT Greens and former attorney-general Shane Rattenbury has announced he is leaving politics after more than 17 years in the Legislative Assembly.
News from the BBC World Service
Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026 Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route. Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 The prime minister said he was "staggered" to find out last week that civil servants in the Foreign Office withheld information from him. Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism. Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting that police are describing as a "domestic disturbance". The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president. 'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya. Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians in central London Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026 The incident took place in central London in the early hours, leaving a woman in a critical condition. New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech. Reform pledges to review all asylum claims since 2021 if it wins power Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 The current Labour government has already announced major crackdowns on immigration, including disrupting gangs. Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years. Are Man City now title favourites after win over Arsenal? Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026 Erling Haaland's winning goal, the explosion of noise, the reaction at full-time - are Man City now favourites to win the Premier League title? Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups. Newspaper review: 'Commons showdown' and 'Starmer fights for future' Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 Many of today's papers preivew Starmer's statement about the Mandelson vetting scandal in parliament today. India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters? Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts. Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade? 'It terrified me': Richard Gadd on his follow-up to Baby Reindeer Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026 Gadd's new six-part drama explores the breakdown of the "unshakable" bond between two Glaswegian men. Jesy Nelson appeals after car with medical equipment for daughters is stolen Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026 Jesy Nelson offers a £10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside. Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 Early results put his Progressive Bulgaria on 45%, well ahead of the liberal PP-DB coalition, which stood at 15%. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert Posted on Monday April 20, 2026 Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country. Eight activists charged after Crown Jewels and The Ritz targeted Posted on Sunday April 19, 2026 Crumble and custard was flung at the Crown Jewels' display case and manure was poured on the floor of hotel in December 2025.
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