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News from the ABC Australia

Abbott issues warning to Taylor over becoming 'One Nation-lite'
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

As Angus Taylor takes the Liberal leadership via a spill motion, a former leader with plenty of experience at that offers up some advice on dealing with One Nation and immigration.

US aircraft carrier redeployed from Caribbean as Iran tensions rise
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

The United States will send the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, according to US media outlets. 

Woman dead, son in coma as detectives probe alleged southern WA homicide
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Detectives say the son of a 69-year-old woman found dead in Albany is being treated as a suspect in her alleged homicide.

Children's author jailed over 'predatory' sexual messages to minors
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Oliver Phommavanh is sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison with a non-parole period of four years.

Teenage boy hit by a car at Narre Warren in Melbourne's south-east
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

A 16-year-old has life-threatening injuries after he was hit on Pound Road about 4:30pm.

Cigarette lighter prompts gun scare near Adelaide school
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

A man spotted with what was initially believed to be a gun near a shopping centre in Adelaide's inner south will face court charged with the assault of an emergency worker, police say.

New details emerge of night Labor identity Tim Picton fatally injured
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

A man who allegedly killed Tim Picton in a one-punch attack outside a Perth nightclub claims the Labor identity had repeatedly approached his female cousin before being escorted out of the venue because he was intoxicated, a Perth court hears.

Out of 38,000 people fined for non-voting in the NT just 3 per cent have paid
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Just 3 per cent of voters fined for not voting in last year’s Northern Territory local government elections have paid the penalty. Debate is growing over whether the system is working — or unfair to voters in remote areas.

US man linked to Wieambilla shooting handed three-year prison sentence
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

A US-based conspiracy theorist with links to the Wieambilla shooters is handed a three-year sentence for firearms offences.

Sweeping reforms to boost Sydney's live music scene
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

The state government introduces what it describes as a "world first" bill to support the live music scene.

How do you find modern dating? Share your stories with us
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Whether you've shed tears of joy, sadness or even laughter in the process, we want to hear it all — but keep it under 150 words.

Live: Australia facing uphill battle in pursuit of 170 after nightmare powerplay
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

After a comfortable win in the World Cup opener earlier this week, Australia looks to consolidate its spot in Group B with a win over Zimbabwe in Colombo. Follow live.

Controversial camp's sale a step closer after public forum
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

A controversial mining camp that cost the Shire of Coolgardie $24.8 million to build and led to accusations of "gross financial mismanagement" could be sold to one of Australia's biggest gold miners.

Environmentalists outraged by south-east Qld music festival site approval
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

The Queensland government has approved a massive music festival and event site despite environmentalists saying it's "disgraceful" to put tourism before sustainability.

Rain and storms forecast for Qld after record-breaking outback drenching
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

This rare desert drenching is the result of an intrusion of very humid tropical air — an air mass — which is now over Queensland, where it will stall for several days.

To survive, the Liberals must now get over their self-obsession
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

By its new leader Angus Taylor's own admission, the Liberal Party is running out of time to pull out of the nosedive that has it heading towards oblivion.

Flower industry fights for clearer labelling amid $220m Valentine's spend
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Millions of red roses will fly off florists' shelves this weekend, but the flower industry says there is not much to tell customers where the flowers are from. 

Cocaine ship heads towards Sydney after being stripped of cargo
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

A ship caught carrying five tonnes of cocaine is making its way towards Sydney after being stripped of its cargo.

Kitchen hand charged over alleged multiple stabbing at leagues club
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Cameron William Leslie Clark, 33, remains in hospital after the alleged incident at Easts Leagues Club in the inner-city Brisbane suburb of Coorparoo.

Maugean skate's endangered status not changing, environment minister says
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Environment Minister Murray Watt says his decision to keep the status of a rare Tasmanian skate species as endangered rather than change it to critically endangered is based on scientific advice.



News from the BBC World Service

Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026

The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.

'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - medication side effects tearing families apart
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.

BBC catfishes romance scammer who was back on dating app days after jail release
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

An undercover reporter catches a serial fraudster back on a dating app days after leaving jail.

Swimming in the Thames? The new places that could become official bathing spots
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

The government says the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464.

'Everyone knows somebody affected' - small Canadian town united in grief after mass shooting
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

The shooting in British Columbia has been met with shock and sadness, with residents saying nearly everyone has been impacted in some way.

Rise in half-term holiday bookings after rainy January
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape", travel agents say.

Iran fortifies underground complex near nuclear site, satellite images show
Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026

The activity comes at a time of heightened tensions as talks between Iranian and US officials continue over Iran's nuclear programme.

Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.

Choi, 17, denies Kim historic third halfpipe gold
Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026

Seventeen-year-old Choi Ga-on denies American great Chloe Kim snowboarding history as she brushes off an early fall to win Winter Olympic halfpipe gold.

GB's Weston bids for skeleton gold - Friday's guide
Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Statement win underlines GB curlers' golden claim
Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026

Team GB's men's curlers reinforce their credentials as Winter Olympic gold medal favourites with a statement 6-3 win over Sweden.

Why Team GB hasn't won a medal and why there's still hope
Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026

Three fourth places and a figure skating trip - the Winter Olympics have been tough for Team GB so far, but there are plenty of medal chances to come.

Why I stopped saying no to my toddler
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Kelly explains why she decided to try "gentle parenting" and the impact it has had on her child.

Analysis: Trump takes victory lap after biggest climate rollback yet
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

The move marks the culmination of a decade-long push by the president to tear up climate policies he argues stifle industry.

Weekly quiz: What was written on Bad Bunny's ball at the Super Bowl?
Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Reform replacing 'old fuddy-duddy' Tory party, says Farage
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Farage said it was "no surprise" Conservative MPs were choosing to jump ship to Reform, which has more energy.

The Papers: 'Cull at No 10' and 'Ban United'
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Chief civil servant Sir Chris Wormauld and Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe dominate Friday's papers.

Does Australian politics still have a problem with women?
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

The Liberal Party elected its first female leader at a time of crisis. She lasted less than a year.

The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.



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