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News from the ABC Australia

'Quiet confidence': Aussie rowers who shocked the world
Posted on Monday December 29, 2025

After claiming Australia's first world championship medal in rowing coastal beach sprints, these athletes are turning their attention towards the LA Olympics. 

Debate about colouring old films is not black and white
Posted on Monday December 29, 2025

Would those classic black-and-white films be the same if viewed in full colour? 

How food security was shored up in FNQ this flood season
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Across northern Queensland, intense rainfall is triggering multiple warnings and flooding roads. Earlier this year, a once-in-a-century flood devastated Ingham and cut the main supply route between Cairns and Townsville. Communities are now taking steps to prevent another food shortage.

Broome residents told to prepare as cyclone forms off WA's north
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Residents in WA's north are on alert following the formation of Tropical Cyclone Hayley off the coast overnight.

This queer Perth boxing class is a hit in tackling loneliness
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

One in three adults experience social isolation in what experts say is a "dangerous" issue in society. One suburban boxing group is working to tackle the issue, focused on the LGBTQIA+ community more at risk of loneliness.

Half of Canberra's beehives could be wiped out in two years. Here's why
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

A fast-spreading parasite is expected to devastate local bee colonies over the next two years, affecting commercial and backyard crops.

Certainty in the rearview mirror as 2025 economy goes wild
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

This year saw economies survive tariff shocks and markets burst through record highs, but it doesn't feel like a party because so many people aren't invited.

Travis Head not fazed on opening role in future
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Australia star Travis Head says he is not precious about continuing to open the batting beyond this Ashes and will bat wherever the coaches tell him to.

Low voter turnout for first Myanmar elections since military coup
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Myanmar's election has been widely dismissed as a sham by many governments and human rights activists who have said the military will use proxy candidates to legitimise their rule.

Northern and western Queenslanders warned to prepare for significant flooding
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Intense rainfall across the north and west of Queensland is forecast to cause widespread flooding with damaging winds and risks to livestock. 

'More than just tea and scones': Why young members are joining city's CWA
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

More young women are joining the Country Women's Association's city branches, with a passion for jams and scones along with social connection and purpose.

'Pesky Aussie laws' comment sparks scrutiny of weight-loss treatment marketing
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Eating disorder bodies are raising concerns about weight-loss treatments being prescribed by telehealth companies, one of which ran a Black Friday sale to promote its services.

Zelenskyy says progress made on peace deal, but Trump says 'thorny issues' remain
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a security guarantee between Ukraine and the US as part of a peace deal is "100 per cent agreed", while Donald Trump says there are still one or two "thorny issues" to finalise in the deal. 

Drink driver crashes car into living room of house in Melbourne's west
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

A 24-year-old man was taken to hospital after crashing his car into a house in Kurunjang. He failed a breath test at the scene.

'Beat them by a minute': Nervous wait for overall Sydney to Hobart winner
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The yacht race has entered the fourth day, after Master Lock Comanche claimed line honours late on Sunday.

Experiment shows uncertain future for courtesy wave
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

For generations, the courtesy wave has been etched into the Australian culture, but is it on the verge of dying?

Caravan customers furious ASIC ignored whistleblower before collapse
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Anger is growing after revelations the corporate watchdog failed to investigate allegations against luxury caravan manufacturer Zone RV.

Inside Big Ben, a London icon that's been ringing since 1859
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

It's among the world's most photographed landmarks, a symbol of the United Kingdom and an engineering marvel. And for London's Big Ben the most important night of the year is fast approaching.

NGOs fear life-saving aid program blockage in Gaza under new Israeli rules
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The Israeli government has introduced new rules for aid organisations, including that they must not engage in any activities or criticism which "delegitimise" the state of Israel.

After Sarah Larcombe fell off Arapiles, healing her bones was just the beginning
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

When Sarah Larcombe fell off Mount Arapiles in February, she thought she just sprained her ankle. What followed was months of ups and downs ending in a stunning world championships result.



News from the BBC World Service

French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.

Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Tories say
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.

Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for in 2026
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Temperatures will fall to lows of -4C in the North West of England, with snow expected in some areas.

'Devoted' dad dies after assault outside pub
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Police launched a murder inquiry after David Darke, 66, died in hospital days after an assault.

Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.

Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.

Child dies in house fire with two others in hospital
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

One child has died at the scene of the "intense" house fire in Hamstreet, Kent Fire & Rescue says.

Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve?
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.

Dark energy just got even weirder and why the Universe may end in a 'Big Crunch'
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

A mysterious force called Dark Energy might be changing, in a way that challenges our current understanding of the nature of time and space.

Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.

Style trends to look out for in 2026
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.

Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4: How long did Lily Allen take to write break-up album West End Girl?
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Test your memory of 2025 in the final part of our quiz. What happened from October to December?

Fireworks and first-footing: Your guide to Hogmanay in Edinburgh
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Thousands of people are expected to travel to the city for three days of celebrations.

How frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The frog has become a frequent symbol at protests against the Trump administration.

Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.

New archbishop urged to scrap £100m fund over slavery links
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

A group of MPs and peers claims the funds can only legally be spent on churches and payment of clergy wages.

'Remarkable' WW2 veteran dies aged 100
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Tributes are paid to Douglas Baldwin, who fought in Normandy when he was 18 and mined coal as a PoW.



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