News from the ABC Australia
Pakistan shopping centre fire has killed at least 55, authorities confirm Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Investigators are continuing to search for others who died in the disaster, with authorities yet to announce what caused the blaze.
Oscar nods for Aussie actors Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Vampire film Sinners broke the Academy Award record for nominations with 16, while Rose Byrne was recognised for If I had Legs I'd Kick You and Jacob Elordi got a nod for his role in Frankenstein.
Osaka apologises for 'disrespectful' interview comments aimed at opponent Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Naomi Osaka walks back her aggressive retort to a tense handshake between her and second-round opponent Sorana Cirstea.
'I don't trust governments': Canavan unloads on hate-speech laws and Ley Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Nationals senator Matt Canavan has questioned why anyone should trust any government when it comes to the powers over hate speech laws, and unloaded on Sussan Ley's leadership.
'I wanted it so bad': How Maddison Inglis claimed emotional Aus Open win Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
With a 10-point tiebreaker to decide her Australian Open fate, Maddison Inglis knew there was only one avenue to victory.
Highways closed as multiple fires threaten southern WA Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to battle blazes threatening areas in southern WA.
Council evicts homeless people from riverfront camps Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Mackay Regional Council tells rough sleepers evicted from riverfront camps to pack up and move within 24 hours.
Santos ships first gas from Barossa project after years of delays Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
After a series of delays, Santos announces the first gas from its $5.6 billion Barossa project will be shipped from Darwin bound for Japan.
In pictures: Australia honours Bondi victims on National Day of Mourning Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Australians came together to honour the victims and survivors of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
Two dead in suspected drowning at north Queensland swimming spot Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Emergency services were called to Crystal Creek near Mutarnee just before 3pm on Thursday.
NT auditor-general wants law rewritten, says it 'restricts what I can do' Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
A new report has exposed a lack of scrutiny over how Commonwealth money is spent in the Northern Territory.
From Bone Temple to Oscar hopefuls, here are January's best movies Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Multiple Oscar hopefuls are finally hitting Australian shores this month, as well as the return of zombie franchise 28 Years Later.
Female staff excluded at City of Perth, explosive secret report finds Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
The City of Perth has rapidly descended into a workplace of psychological harm, according to a secret report obtained by the ABC.
St Vincent's Hospital charged over 2024 death of Makalie Watts-Owen Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Makalie Watts-Owen died by suicide while admitted to St Vincent's Hospital's mental health unit, a month before her 24th birthday.
Two women and man killed in shooting in NSW town, gunman at large Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Three people have been shot dead in the Central West town of Lake Cargelligo, with the gunman still at large.
Searchers find skipper floating off coast after discovering empty boat Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Geraldton police find 61-year-old Kenneth Robinson in the water near Chapman Bay after they discovered his boat unoccupied this morning.
Jerwin was 'exploited' while on a training visa. There are fears this is becoming widespread Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Australia's anti-slavery commissioner has written to Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke asking for reform on the 407 training visa, following the inquest into the death of Jerwin Royupa.
Queensland man flies drone to second foreign fishing boat in Australian waters Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
A Torres Strait resident has flown a drone out to capture images of a second foreign fishing boat spotted in Australia's northern waters, just days after Australian Border Force officials intercepted a boat that almost reached the mainland.
'Unbelievable' timing of Coalition split divides National Party heartland Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
The second messy break-up between the National and Liberal parties is concerning regional voters across the country, even in diehard conservative heartlands.
Canberra cardiologist refers patients interstate over concerns with ACT system Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Siang Yong Soh, who is a private Canberra cardiologist and former registrar at Canberra Health Services, says he feels compelled to speak up.
News from the BBC World Service
UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine. What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island. Burnham 'in the dark' over reports an MP's seat may become vacant Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The anticipated resignation of MP Andrew Gwynne paves a way for the Greater Manchester mayor to return to Parliament. Liz Hurley 'crushed' by alleged home phone tapping, court told Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The actress is one of seven high-profile claimants that allege the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday committed "grave breaches of privacy", which the publisher denies. Weather warnings issued for heavy rain and strong winds in parts of UK Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Heavy rain on Thursday will lead to a risk of some flooding, Simon King reports. Two dead and several missing in New Zealand landslides Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Heavy rains have ravaged the country's North Island, with a minister comparing it to a "war zone". First asylum seekers moved into former army camp Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The Home Office says 27 people seeking asylum have been housed in the training camp in East Sussex. Ubisoft cancels six games including Prince of Persia and closes studios Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The studio, known for Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure. From Hamnet to One Battle After Another - the nominees list in full Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet. Wunmi Mosaku's rise from Manchester estate to nod for best supporting actress Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Actress Wunmi Mosaku is nominated for an Oscar for her role as Annie in the vampire horror Sinners. How to watch the nominated films Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up. 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. Rapid rollback of Kurdish-led forces reshapes Sharaa's Syria Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The retreat of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the north-east marks the biggest change of control in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Trump ratcheted up the Greenland rhetoric - but has he been talked down? 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. He has not thrown an NFL pass for two years - now he is one game from the Super Bowl Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 When the Denver Broncos host the New England Patriots on Sunday in the AFC Championship game, it will be with a back-up quarterback who has not thrown an NFL pass for two seasons. Hollywood isn't to blame for pushing unrealistic beauty standards, says Ashton Kutcher Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The actor stars in The Beauty, which explores the negative impact of a world full of beautiful people. What happened to the 200 Victorian shoes that washed up on a beach? Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The black leather boots are thought to date back to the early 1900s and were discovered by volunteers cleaning up rock pools. Two charged after funeral firm collapse leaves 46,000 out of pocket Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 About 46,000 customers lost thousands of pounds when Safe Hands Plans Ltd collapsed in 2022. Danish PM thanks Starmer for support over Greenland Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Mette Frederiksen says it's good to know "Europeans stand together", after President Trump's climbdown. 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.
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