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News from the ABC Australia

How the internet reacted to the Aussies going 2-0 up
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Mitchell Starc was the hero, again, as the English were comprehensively outplayed in Brisbane — but how did the internet react?

Looking back on 25 years of hitchhiking in the Pilbara, Kevin has many tales to tell
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

At 12 years old, Kevin Guiness was rebuilding engines on an outback cattle station. Now, the Yindjibarndi elder reflects on what kept him going.

WA power producers accused of overcharging on wholesale electricity
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

The cost of electricity is being driven up by some Western Australian power producers breaking the rules and charging more than they're allowed, the state's economic watchdog alleges.

McIlroy completes Australian Open mission even if he did not lift trophy
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Rory McIlroy's appearance at the Australian Open in Melbourne has gone a long way to restoring the prestige of the tournament.

Live: Minister defends Anika Wells's use of taxpayer money to attend events with family
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth defends Anika Wells's use of taxpayer money to bring her family with her on work trips. Follow live.

Breaking: Falling tree kills firefighter in northern NSW
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

A National Parks and Wildlifer Service firefighter dies after being crushed by a tree during bushfire prevention work north of Newcastle.

Legal challenge to police designated area declaration for Melbourne CBD
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

A legal challenge is launched against a "designated area" declaration for Melbourne's CBD that gives police greater powers to search people without a warrant.

Grim outlook for river spanning four states if nothing is done to combat climate's impact
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Water needs for river communities will be under increasing pressure over the next 25 years, according to predictions from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

Live: ASX set to slip ahead of RBA rates decision this week
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Expectations of a rate cut pushed Wall Street higher, while the ASX looks unlikely to follow that positive lead. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Cities 1,100 kilometres apart share dark bond linked to abuse
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Newcastle and Ballarat are 1,100 kilometres apart but share a dark bond — scores of suicide deaths linked to historical Catholic clergy abuse.

The US fired on survivors clinging to a 'drug boat' — who gave the order?
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

What happened in the lead-up to a second strike on a speedboat in the Caribbean — who knew what and when, and who gave what order — is now under scrutiny.

'Sadly I've got a lot more seasons with him': Piastri praised as future world champion
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Oscar Piastri's chief rival, new formula 1 world champion Lando Norris, says the Australian will "get the better of me" after their tension-filled title race decider in Abu Dhabi.

Exploitation and sexual abuse claims in Christian sect emerge via hotline
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Jillian Hishon has devoted hundreds of hours, listening to an estimated 280 victims of historical child sexual abuse from within the fundamentalist Christian church she grew up in.

Piastri came so close, but these minor moments are what let the F1 title slip away
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Oscar Piastri missed out on winning the Formula 1 drivers world championship by just 13 points to his teammate Lando Norris, the culmination of multiple small moments throughout the season that cost him dearly.

Trans woman took on police and won after being referred to men's help service
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Victoria Police fought a legal battle with a transgender woman for more than two years before admitting it incorrectly referred her to men's support services. 

Woman 'gobsmacked' by regulator's response to pap smear complaint
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Two women have told the ABC they believe the health regulator is failing to acknowledge the power imbalance between doctors and patients.

Syrians scrape by as cautious celebrations mark one year of 'liberation'
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Today marks one year since the Assad dictatorship in Syria was toppled by Islamist rebels, bringing an end to nearly 14 years of civil war. Some are celebrating, while others continue to struggle. 

Frank Finger and beloved muster dog Annie's emotional final TV appearance
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

From hit series Muster Dogs to a new television show, Frank Finger and his beloved kelpie Annie's unbreakable bond steals the spotlight once again.

Move aside sheep, crops are taking over in mixed-farming regions
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Mixed farming, which involves growing crops and rearing livestock, used to be standard practice in Australia, but there are almost 100 million fewer sheep in Australia than there were 35 years ago.

Albanese tries to explain the inexplicable defending Wells's ski trip
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

What was meant to be a Sunday interview bookending a remarkable political year became an exercise in explaining the inexplicable. 



News from the BBC World Service

Briton Lando Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

The tearful 26-year-old thanks his family after he seals the championship by finishing third in the season-ending grand prix.

Backed by his family, propelled by his talent: the rise of Lando Norris
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

F1 world champion Lando Norris has long seemed destined for the top of his sport, as key figures who worked with him through the junior categories tell BBC Sport.

Child among those treated after pepper spray used in Heathrow robbery
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Police say the substance was sprayed as a group of four men robbed a woman in an airport car park lift.

New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.

Rayner will make return to cabinet, says Starmer
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

The prime minister says his "hugely talented" former deputy will one day return to government.

Don't panic if you get a message about tax after selling 30 items on Vinted
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

Strictly semi-finalists confirmed after musicals week elimination
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Only four couples remain in this year's competition after Saturday's performances for musical week.

Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says minister
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Pat McFadden says they would need a "good reason" to decline one of 55,000 new work placements.

Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian prime minister.

Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says.

Photographer Martin Parr, whose colourful images captured British life, dies aged 73
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Parr rose to prominence in the mid 1980s, his colourful images capturing British life.

Murder investigation after child and woman die in house fire
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

Gardaí believe the fire was "deliberately started" and described it as a "reckless, callous and murderous attack" on a family home in Edenderry.

Netflix deal puts Gary Lineker in podcast super league - but can he succeed?
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

In a big money move, Lineker will go head-to-head with his old employer with The Rest Is Football.

Can a new song really become Christmas number one?
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

This Christmas, to save you from tears, there’s some genuine competition, our music correspondent finds.

'Ketamine Queen' spiralled before Matthew Perry death, friends tell BBC
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

A new BBC documentary sheds light on how Jasveen Sangha ended up being charged in the Matthew Perry case.

Australia is about to ban kids from using social media - but some teens are a step ahead
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.

England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

England are 2-0 down after just six days of the Ashes in Australia - careers and reputations are on the line for the remainder of the series, says Stephan Shemilt.

Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

A lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid support schemes is expected to be highlighted in the report.

Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

President Talon says the situation is "totally under control" not long after explosions were heard in Cotonou.

Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.



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