News from the ABC Australia
Cattle industry on alert as lumpy skin disease reaches Bali Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
The arrival of LSD in Bali was expected, but the Australian cattle industry is urging producers to stay vigilant.Â
Australian retiree's detention in Thailand a warning, lawyer says Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Rights groups slam Thai authorities' detention and legal proceedings against Australian writer Murray Hunter, after Malaysia's communications regulator submitted a criminal defamation complaint.
More than 1,000 cane toads caught in one night at Darwin botanic gardens Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Volunteers in Darwin have chipped in to capture more than 1,000 cane toads at one of the city's main attractions.Â
Former police officer acquitted in trial over response to Uvalde school shooting Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
A former officer charged with child abandonment and endangerment over the police response to the Uvalde school massacre in 2022 is acquitted.
Guide dog handler left a 'bit stunned' by drive-by confrontation Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Adelaide woman Nicole Willing, who has a vision impairment, said she was recently walking in Belair with guide dog Jetta when a driver stopped and "blurted out a mouthful", claiming it was too hot for her to be walking her dog.Â
In Davos, European leaders met Trump with strength and he backed down Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
European leaders will be breathing a sigh of relief that the extraordinary threat of a US invasion of Greenland has receded. But some things cannot be undone.
The optics are diabolical, as chaos reigns on a supposed day of mourning Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Littleproud and his team have now basically broken one of the most fundamental political rules of the Coalition — the Nationals are now effectively dictating to the Liberals who their leader should be.
Coloured windows to stay at Sydney's QVB after public backlash to plan Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
An application on behalf of Vicinity Centres sought to make the coloured glass windows in some of the building's shopfronts clear to improve store visibility.Â
Brisbane girls' school principal resigns following leaking scandal Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
A prestigious Brisbane girls' school principal will resign, following a scandal where personal student information was leaked to the public.
CSIRO PhD candidate accused of planning Australia Day terror attack Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Sepehr Saryazdi has been accused of planning to use Molotov cocktails and lead a "riot" at the Gold Coast on Australia Day.
March for Australia admins encouraged people to join White Australia Party Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
March for Australia organisers are planning a fresh round of mass demonstrations across the country on January 26, with members encouraging others to join the now disbanded White Australia Party.Â
Live: Several people missing after landslide hits New Zealand campsite Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Several people are missing after a landslide at a campsite in the tourism hotspot of Mount Maunganui, south-east of Auckland.
Rate hike expectations jump after jobs data comes in 'stronger' than expected Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Australia's unemployment rate fell from 4.3 to 4.1 per cent in December, according to seasonally adjusted figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Â
Major search underway for people missing in New Zealand landslide Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
A landslide hits campervans, cars, tents and a toilet and shower block at the Mount Maunganui camping site in New Zealand in what has been described as a "major incident".
Family of Manly shark attack survivor calls for 'positive energy' Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Andre de Ruyter is described by his family as a talented musician who loves surfing.
De Minaur's next opponent psyched up for battle of the 'older guys' Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
It says a lot about the presence of youth in professional tennis that Alex de Minaur and Frances Tiafoe can already be considered veterans on the tour.
Crops and chicks grow together in Murray-Darling study on water sharing Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Can breeding birds and growing rice combine to help both conservation and agriculture in the basin?
Sydney council looks at offshore dredging as locals fear losing beach Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
A group of passionate locals have called for a long-term solution to the disappearing sand from beaches in Sydney's Sutherland Shire.Â
Live: Novak Djokovic trying to teach Australian Open 101 on day five Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
The second round of the Australian Open singles continues with Novak Djokovic hunting his 101st win, before Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek hit the court, while Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis kick off their doubles campaign. Follow live.
Colonial monuments vandalised, graffitied in Melbourne gardens Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Vandals have destroyed a 155-year-old monument and graffitied another in Melbourne's Flagstaff Gardens overnight.
News from the BBC World Service
Trump says 'framework of a future deal' discussed on Greenland as he backs off tariffs threat Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal. Chris Mason: Latest twist in Trump diplomacy brings relief for Starmer Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The row over Greenland risked uprooting the PM's carefully cultivated relationship with the US president. Lords back UK social media ban for under-16s Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026 It comes as the government looks into its own potential ban, with a consultation closing in the summer. Blockbusters, battles and Brits: Hollywood gears up for Oscar nominations Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are all in contention this year. Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before US Congress in Epstein probe Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026 The convicted sex trafficker has previously said she would decline to answer questions unless she is granted immunity. Liverpool top English club in Deloitte Football Money League Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Liverpool become the top-earning Premier League club for the first time, according to analysis from financial firm Deloitte. Starmer warned of Labour rebellion if leasehold reforms watered down Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Former minister Justin Madders tells the BBC Labour must stick to its pledge to cap ground rents. Ex-intelligence officer in Austria's biggest spy trial for years Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Egisto Ott, 63, denies charges of handing over information to Russian agents. Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026 A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say. Seven more countries agree to join Trump's Board of Peace Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026 Seven Muslim-majority countries accept an invitation to Trump's new organisation, while Russia's Putin says he's considering joining. Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers. US allies won't soon forget Greenland crisis triggered by Trump Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent. Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room for speech Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026 Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech. Why does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato and the EU? Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The US president's repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance. Jibes are wearing thin for many of Europe's leaders Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026 The ball is in the court of European leaders ahead of Thursday's emergency EU meeting in Brussels, writes Nick Beake. Credit card plan would be a 'disaster', JP Morgan boss warns Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Jamie Dimon said Donald Trump's interest rate cap proposal would restrict Americans' access to credit. I was a hostage negotiator for 10 years - this is what it taught me about parenting Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Nicky Perfect shares three practical tricks she learnt which will help you handle daily parenting battles. Why Sydney is preserving thousands of flowers after deadly Bondi attack Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026 As Australia mourns the Bondi shooting victims, volunteers have been preserving tributes left in their honour. Ashton Kutcher: Hollywood isn't to blame for pushing unrealistic beauty standards Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The actor stars in The Beauty, which explores the negative impact of a world full of beautiful people. Tetchy and emotional exchanges as Harry in court for what could be last time Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026 The Duke of Sussex's manner showed how personal this was to him, delivering terse and sometimes tense answers.
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