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News from the ABC Australia

SA government plans to remove 10-year fracking ban in state's South East
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The South Australian government is planning to lift a ban on fracking in the state's South East amid reports of increasing risks to gas supply in southern parts of the nation.

Public memorial for James Valentine announced
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Sydney Town Hall will host a memorial for the late radio presenter and musician, with limited spots available for members of the public. 

Runner takes on mountainous 231km to honour son's memory
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Running hundreds of kilometres up and down the Larapinta Trail is a gruelling challenge most people will never attempt. But for Ben Mack, completing it would be a dream come true.

US Senate confirms Trump's pick Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The US Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, bringing new leadership to the world's most powerful central bank at a fraught moment for the global economy.

Child sex offender resigns as Melbourne Karen Buddhist group president
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

A convicted child sex offender who was told he was exempt from requiring a Working With Children Check has resigned as the president of a community organisation.

Drug counsellor who helped supply ketamine to Matthew Perry jailed
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The man who delivered Friends star Matthew Perry the doses of ketamine that killed him says he is haunted by the mistakes he made.

Teenager charged over home invasion linked to Melbourne arson attacks
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Police say a shot was fired by intruders during an aggravated home invasion earlier this month, which is being linked to a series of arson attacks on licensed venues in Melbourne.

Live: Housing minister says tax changes will not have 'significant' impact on rents
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Housing Minister Clare O'Neil says the tax changes in the budget will not have a "significant impact" on rent prices. Follow live.

New virus to control surging rabbit population at least 10 years away
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Feral rabbits are causing damage on farms and in towns, but biological control research has been delayed by funding woes.

Virtual college expands HSC course offering to all NSW students
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Students in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong will be able to enrol in a litany of academically challenging HSC subjects via an online school.

Live: ASX to open slightly down as markets continue to digest federal budget
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The ASX 200 is expected to open slightly down as markets make sense of the federal budget. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Residents fear houses could fall into ocean and nothing is being done
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Residents living on an idyllic stretch of the NSW far south coast are demanding action to protect their homes from erosion.

CIT chief told she could be fired for disclosing misconduct probe
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Margot McNeill did not tell the Canberra Institute of Technology board she was under investigation for misconduct when she was being recruited. 

Voss exit shuts door on Carlton's premiership era that never was
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Michael Voss leaves Carlton having taken the club to places it has rarely been in a quarter of a century, but still adrift from where it ultimately wants to be.

Swans move annual Pride Game away from St Kilda after Collard case
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The fallout continues from the Lance Collard AFL tribunal case, with St Kilda cut from the annual Pride Game against Sydney.

Gun shop owners grapple with uncertainty amid firearm reform
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

A lack of clarity on the South Australian government's position on gun control reform has caused a downturn in revenue for retailers. 

Short-stay accommodation jumps in Tasmania amid rental squeeze
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Almost 500 dwellings in Tasmania have been converted to short-stay accommodation in just over a year. It's the first time short-stay data has been updated since the end of 2024.

'Won’t be good returns': Landlords divided on property investment after budget
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Housing policy changes announced in the federal budget could make it easier for some to buy homes, but others are planning to sell before they lose too much.

Former Australian cricketer named first foreign English selector
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The appointment of its first Australian selector, its first female coach and a new-look team has made it a landmark day for England's men's cricket team as it prepares to plunge into its post-Ashes Test recovery.

Canvas developers could be added to 'sucker list' after deal with hackers
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The company that runs Canvas has painted a target on its back for future extortion attempts by making a deal with hackers, according to cybersecurity experts.



News from the BBC World Service

Starmer warns leadership contest would 'plunge us into chaos' in pleas to ministers and MPs
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Sir Keir battles to save his job, as Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a leadership challenge potentially as early as Thursday.

Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for it
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister.

Watch: What next after the King's Speech?
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.

Drug addiction counsellor sentenced in Matthew Perry's overdose death
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The drug counsellor was one of five people accused of supplying ketamine to Perry and exploiting his drug addiction.

Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire.

Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

It comes as a Unite the Kingdom rally is taking place in central London on the same day as the annual Nakba march.

Bodies of three young women pulled from sea off Brighton
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Police leave the scene and Brighton beach reopens after the bodies of three women are found.

Israel's Eurovision contestant 'shocked' by protests during semi-final show
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Noam Bettan was met with a mixture of cheering, boos and chants as he performed in Vienna on Tuesday night.

Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan.

Netanyahu says he 'secretly visited' UAE during war with Iran
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The UAE denied reports of the "alleged visit" and insisted relations between the two countries were not based on "unofficial arrangements".

Contact with British couple held in Iran cut off, family says
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, have been detained in Iran for more than a year.

Reform councillor suspended after posts 'brought party into disrepute'
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Reform UK say Sheffield councillor Nathaniel Menday has been suspended pending an investigation.

Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The acclaimed Tudor-set play is co-produced by the Barbie actor, and focuses on working-class women in Essex during the downfall of Anne Boleyn.

Egg sandwiches and colouring book: Life in US quarantine after cruise
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Jake Rosmarin tells the BBC what it's like inside the national quarantine unit where he and 14 other passengers are staying in Nebraska.

From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.

Alex's mum abducted him as a boy. Now he's ready to talk to her again
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Alex Batty reveals all about his abduction and life on the run in a new BBC documentary.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.

Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

Man shot by police in Bedford was 'harmless', say neighbours
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

As an investigation into the shooting begins, residents say the incident has left them "numb".



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