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News from the ABC Australia

Teen seriously injured in e-bike crash in Perth's western suburbs
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

A 14-year-old boy suffers serious injuries in an e-bike crash in Perth's western suburbs, just two days after a parliamentary inquiry into WA's e-rideable laws made 33 recommendations in a bid to make the devices safer.

Smith leaps into Australian Open contention, Lee and Scott in the mix
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Cameron Smith is only two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Australian Open, while Min Woo Lee and Adam Scott remain in the hunt at Royal Melbourne.

Live: Controversial draw kicks off stacked Opetaia fight night on Gold Coast
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Jai Opetaia defends his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles against Hüseyin Cinkara in a stacked card of boxing on the Gold Coast. Follow live.

Community raises funds after two children charged over Geraldton fire
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

While police say the investigation is over, the local community is still trying to move forward from the devastation.

Alleged Adelaide hospital escapee re-arrested after manhunt, police say
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

A 36-year-old who prompted a manhunt after allegedly escaping custody at Adelaide's Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday night has been re-arrested and will face court on Monday, police say.

Review calls for race track to shut, state government to make it 'Racing HQ' instead
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

The Next Lap plan will establish a $200 million infrastructure fund, streamline governance, and maintain taxation levels, and comes about two months after an independent review into the sector.

Critics choice nominations 2026: Sinners, One Battle After Another
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

The gothic vampire period drama Sinners has topped the Critics' Choice Movie Awards, securing 17 nods, followed by One Battle After Another with 14. 

Man dies after being trapped under machinery at Victorian gold mine
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

An investigation is underway following the death of a 53-year-old man who was trapped under machinery at a gold mine in Central Victoria on Friday.  

How a gold toilet became a symbol of Ukraine's endemic corruption
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Ukraine has a history of corruption issues, but the latest allegations include close confidants of the president and many people want answers from Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Banana skin shot poses bizarre Australian Open challenge for McIlroy
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Inclement weather is not the only challenge Rory McIlroy faced on his way to shooting a three-under-par 68 in the third round of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.

Live: Starc finally falls after tormenting England's bowlers on day three
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

The Australian tail builds an imposing first-innings lead as England's bowlers toil in the Brisbane heat. Follow live.

Trump's new security strategy warns Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

The Trump administration releases a document saying its goal is to "help Europe correct its current trajectory", adding that it faces "civilisational erasure" due in part to "mass migration".

Socceroos dodge a bullet in World Cup draw but it won't be easy to progress
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Nothing can be guaranteed in a World Cup, but the Socceroos' draw alongside the United States, Paraguay and a European qualifier gives a solid shot at advancing, with the Australians avoiding most of the big names.

'My Malaysian grandmother': Cheating import players suspended by FIFA
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

A football players' union says seven South American and European members of the Malaysian national team suspended over allegedly forged documents are "victims".

Company pauses plan to release controversial genetically modified mosquitoes
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

An organisation that planned to sell "friendly" mosquitoes to reduce the spread of diseases like dengue withdraws its licence application after backlash from scientists and health experts.

Woman's body went undiscovered outside police station for three days
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

A critical incident has been declared after a 48-year-old woman's body was found inside a car at a police station car park.

Princess Kate celebrates community work at Christmas service
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Heir to the throne, Prince William, was due to deliver a reading before 1,600 guests along with actors Kate Winslet, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Joe Locke, as well as actor and comedian Babatunde Aléshé.

After latest one-two punch, Australians will feel the pain in 2026
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Inflation is a problem as 2025 comes to a close and it's set to remain that way. Without a swift rise in productivity or a financial markets meltdown, borrowers are facing several interest rate hikes next year.

Residents still unable to return home as extent of bushfire damage uncertain
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

North-east Victorian residents are still unable to return home as firefighters assess bushfire damage.

Bunbury elders write children's book in Noongar to preserve culture
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Once forbidden from speaking their local language, a group of Indigenous elders in WA use it in a children's book, hoping to breathe life into a dying dialect.



News from the BBC World Service

Driving-test touts offer instructors £250 kickbacks so they can bulk-book tests
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds.

England start World Cup against Croatia, Scotland to face Brazil
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

England will begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia, while Scotland are drawn in the same group as Brazil for next summer's tournament.

Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.

'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.

US says progress made at talks with Ukraine on plan to end war
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Talks between senior US and Ukrainian negotiators in Florida continue for a third day on Saturday.

Meghan reaches out to estranged father after amputation reports, spokesman says
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

Thomas Markle is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines.

Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Frank Gehry was acclaimed for his love of jagged angles and use of industrial materials.

Deadly border fighting breaks out between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October.

Kim Cattrall marries fiancé she met on BBC radio show
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

The actress met Russell Thomas when he was working at the BBC and she was a guest on Radio 4 in 2016.

Doctor charged with sex assaults of 38 patients
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

The charges against Nathaniel Spencer relate to his time working at two West Midlands hospitals.

Catherine joined by stars and charity heroes for Christmas carol concert
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

Actors Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor were among the 1,600 guests at Westminster Abbey.

Old and new foes - a look at England's World Cup group
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

BBC Sport profiles Croatia, Panama and Ghana - England's Group L opponents at the 2026 World Cup.

'Bring it on' says Clarke as Scotland face Brazil, Morocco & Haiti in World Cup
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

Scotland will open their World Cup finals next summer against Haiti after also being drawn against Brazil and Morocco.

Haaland v Mbappe, dream ties and YMCA - the best of the World Cup draw
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

YMCA, Donald Trump and Kylian Mbappe v Erling Haaland - BBC Sport runs through the best bits from the World Cup draw.

President Trump wins inaugural Fifa Peace Prize
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

US President Donald Trump receives the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

The Papers: 'Netflix seals $85bn Warner Bros deal' and 'One L of a draw'
Posted on Saturday December 06, 2025

The Fifa World Cup 2026 draw features on several Saturday editions.

Frank Gehry's most iconic work - in pictures
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.

Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.



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