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News from the ABC Australia

The one glaring reason this year's Winter Olympics are not gender equal
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Nordic Combined is the only sport at any Olympic Games — summer and winter — that does not have an event for women. It's an omission that is putting the entire future of the sport at risk.

CBA shares up after bank reports increased profits
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

CBA's net profit for the first half of the financial year rose 5 per cent to $5.367 million, beating analyst expectations, on the back of increased lending and deposit volumes.  

Landmark High Court ruling finds Catholic Church liable for harm
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

A man who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a priest in the 1960s has won his High Court battle over liability, but had his compensation nearly halved.

Socceroo scores hat-trick on starting debut in English Championship
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Mohamed Toure moved to England recently on a $5 million deal and it is already looking like a great decision for the 21-year-old forward. 

Simplified version of Dungeons and Dragons created to help neurodivergent children
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

An Adelaide clinical psychologist creates a simplified version of Dungeons and Dragons to help neurodivergent children and young people learn social skills and develop peer connections.

WA records nation's biggest surge in rental prices over past five years
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Rents in Western Australia have climbed more than 3.5 times faster than wages over the past five years with an average increase of 66 per cent, according to data from property research firm Cotality.

Devastating weed detected in Queensland for first time in 25 years
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

A giant sensitive tree infestation has been detected near a lake near Brisbane and authorities say they have "no idea" how it got there.

Mission to save WA's iconic grass trees from residential land clearing
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

WA's oldest grass trees are being rescued from the bulldozer, preserving a unique part of the South West's natural heritage.

Historic 'nation-building' bridges lost during Victorian bushfires
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Volunteers are weighing the future of the High Country Rail Trail after the loss of 12 historic trestle bridges — and decades of work — to bushfires.

Victorian government defends action on construction sector amid CFMEU allegations
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

The Victorian government is defending its handling of corruption in the state's construction sector amid accusations in a major corruption report that it was "cowed" by the CFMEU.

'How dare you': The 29-year career behind this former cop's viral DV lecture
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Years on the front line of domestic violence surfaced in a frustration-filled moment on national television for Vincent Hurley. He explains what motivates him to keep fighting for change.

Queensland e-scooter injuries escalate to five per day
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

New state hospital data shows more than five Queenslanders per day end up in the emergency department with injuries like bone fractures due to e-scooters.

Prospector was fighting hidden cancer battle before outback disappearance
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

An inquest into Barry Podmore's disappearance in WA's remote Midwest hears the 73-year-old faced significant health challenges.

Western quoll joey born in the wild after conservation program success
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Once thought to be extinct in NSW, the small, spotted, and highly photogenic western quoll is making a hard-fought comeback to the wild.

Quick hits: A cheating admission and a US star's tribute both bring tears
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

A Norwegian's first-ever medal is overshadowed by a stunning admission to reporters as Maxim Naumov pays tribute to his parents in the most beautiful way. Here are the quick hits from the Winter Olympics.

Mandatory camera monitoring for trawlers working Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

More than 225 trawlers will be fitted with Queensland government-owned cameras over the next six years to monitor the unintended catch of endangered species, such as sea snakes and sawfish.

Farmers lay blame for devastating fires at WA government's feet
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Farmers and volunteer firefighters say decades of neglect by WA's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is at the heart of fires that ripped through more than 200,000 hectares of state-managed land.

Girl, 5, killed in ATV rollover on Queensland property
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

A young girl has died and a boy has been injured after an ATV being driven by a child rolled rolled on a rural property near Chinchilla on Tuesday evening.

Trump told police chief 'everyone' knew about Epstein, FBI document says
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Donald Trump allegedly told police in 2006 that people in New York knew about Epstein, a newly uncovered FBI interview shows. 

'We are only getting started,' ICE boss vows at fiery hearing
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Democrats level a litany of complaints against the heads of America's immigration agencies during a rare hearing in Washington.



News from the BBC World Service

Boy arrested for attempted murder after two pupils stabbed at school
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Counter-terror officers are leading the investigation after two boys were left seriously injured.

I will never walk away, says PM after facing pressure to quit
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The prime minister sought to strike a defiant tone after a day of political jeopardy.

'Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff

Ex-police chief said Trump told him in 2006 'everyone' knew of Epstein's behaviour
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The now-president allegedly called police in Florida who were investigating Epstein and said "thank goodness you're stopping him".

Sanctions-busting shadow ships are increasing - the big question is what to do about them
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

What can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil?

FBI releases images of masked person in hunt for Savannah Guthrie's mother
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

The mother of the news anchor Savannah disappeared in the middle of night from her Tucson, Arizona, home and was last seen on 31 January.

Norwegian biathlete Laegreid wins bronze then confesses to affair on TV
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake" by cheating on his girlfriend.

Watch: BBC in Tehran for first time since protest crackdown
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.

Spike in antisemitism reports after synagogue attack
Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026

Incidents included people celebrating the deadly anti-Jewish attack, and sending antisemitic emails.

Former Daily Mail editor tells hacking trial allegations are 'preposterous'
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Paul Dacre told the High Court the claims that Daily Mail staff gathered information unlawfully are "inconceivable".

'No win, no trim' - has a haircut become a problem for Man Utd?
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

A story about a haircut that has gone viral - meet Frank Ilett, the Manchester United fan with the infamous bouffant.

UK braces for more rain as flood warnings remain in place
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

With more rain in the forecast, BBC Weather presenter Simon King looks at what's been causing the very wet year so far.

Malinin, Minion and Milan's most emotional moment
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

From the astonishing to the emotional to the downright bizarre, the 2026 Olympic figure skating men’s short program on Tuesday night had it all.

How does curling work?
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how the Winter Olympic sport of curling works.

Ukrainian racer says he will wear 'helmet of remembrance' despite IOC ban
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Vladyslav Heraskevych says he will wear a helmet featuring images of people killed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, despite it being banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Watch: USA's Naumov skates in memory of parents who died in plane crash
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Maxim Naumov's emotional skate dedicated to his world champion figure skating parents, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, who died in a plane crash in January 2025.

Captivating chemistry or a hollow misfire? Wuthering Heights splits critics
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Bronte's classic novel has received a mixed response from film reviewers.

Six key questions about Keir Starmer's future
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

There is no doubting the peril the prime minister was in, but while Labour MPs have decided to stick with him, his future is far from certain.

'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The actor and presenter said he was attracted by the "humour and magic" of BBC series Small Prophets.

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.



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