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News from the ABC Australia

Rankine says he has 'come a long way' since homophobic slur ban
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

After being forced to sit out of last year's finals series thanks to a suspension for a homophobic slur, Izak Rankine is confident he has grown. 

Property owner says he helped wounded officer after Dezi Freeman shot at police
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

A Porepunkah property owner says he helped a wounded police officer after the fatal shooting where Dezi Freeman killed two Victoria police officers.

Two attacks in four days kill dozens in Pakistan near Afghanistan border
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

A blast in a market kills at least seven people as Islamabad blames Kabul for a weekend attack that left 15 police officers dead. 

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price leads emotional tributes for Kumanjayi Little Baby
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has wept through an impassioned tribute to her niece, Kumanjayi Little Baby, in federal parliament, amid a push to broaden the focus of an inquiry announced in the wake of her alleged murder.  

Skipper keen to refloat yacht beached at Byron Bay and avoid $20K fine
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The clock is ticking for a skipper scrambling to avoid a hefty fine by refloating a yacht beached at Byron Bay.

Man charged with son's murder offered to plead guilty to lesser charge, court hears
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

Reinhardt Bosch has been charged with the murder and torture of his son Rhuan in 2022, and offered to plead guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter, a court has heard.

Coroner reopens Jayden Penno-Tompsett inquest after remains found
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The New South Wales man's remains were found in the Queensland bush last October, years after an inquest determined his death was not suspicious.

Lake Cargelligo gunman died 'very shortly after' triple murder
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

NSW Police focused the search for triple murderer Julian Ingram based on sightings by the public, but his body was found between the two major search areas. 

'Terrible conversation': Smith opens up on call to sack childhood coach
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

Cameron Smith is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to correct his recent form slump, even if that means parting ways with someone he considers a friend. 

Life sentence for driver in deadly car chase fuelled by jealous rage
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The court in Toowoomba heard Clinton Gordon Sutcliffe was motivated by revenge after discovering his on-again off-again girlfriend had started a relationship with the 22-year-old victim.

Judge's social media posts at centre of sexual abuse verdict appeal
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

A former Hobart teacher sued by a former student over allegations of repeated sexual abuse has filed an appeal on the grounds of social media posts made by the judge presiding over his case.

Cage fighter guilty of manslaughter after sparring session death of friend
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

Bradley Fletcher has been found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter for killing his best friend during a backyard sparring session and leaving his body by a footpath.  

Record payout after billionaire built mine without traditional owners' permission
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to pay $150 million to WA traditional owners after mining their land without permission.

Qld government to continue with Paradise Dam rebuild despite advice
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The board of Sunwater has written to the state government, labelling the rebuild of Paradise Dam "grossly disproportionate" and should be "no further considered".

Government accused of 'burying' response to landmark gambling report
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

A long-awaited response to an inquiry that called for a gambling advertising ban has been tabled on budget day, prompting accusations the government is trying to bury the document. 

Tax reform tipped to open door to 75,000 first home buyers
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

In a political push to get ahead of criticism it has broken election promises, Labor is making a case for how wealth is taxed in Australia by promising the budget will open the housing market to younger buyers.

Australian company Heytesbury buys mega fleet of 11 live export ships
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

Owned by the Holmes à Court family, Heytesbury runs 165,000 head of cattle in northern Australia and has just struck a deal with Vroon to buy its ships.

Murdoch Uni admits accessibility needs fix after student's viral video
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The former Murdoch University student's video highlights the difficulty wheelchair users have navigating the campus since stair lifts were removed in 2023. 

Australian Jewish women experiencing mass antisemitism, research says
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

About 80 per cent of Jewish women in Australia have experienced antisemitism personally or against an immediate family member in the past two years, the royal commission has heard.

Concerns 'wildlife will be lost' as trees felled for golf course revamp
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

Wildlife carers are concerned possums and birds will become casualties as trees are felled for the government's $45 million North Adelaide golf course redevelopment. 



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: PM hangs on by a thread as party revolts
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

A dam appears to have broken, with Labour MPs posting their public loss of confidence in the PM, our political editor writes.

BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.

Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

Last passengers leave virus-hit cruise ship as three more test positive
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

An American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.

US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.

Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269 Afghans. Their families want to know why
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.

How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?

Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK waters
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency.

'Patients have tried to punch me because of my skin colour'
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

Figures from some NHS trusts in England show there was a 17% rise in reports of racism in a year.

Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas owners
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

More than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.

I led hikers up an Indonesian volcano - and then it erupted
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

An Indonesian guide who led hikers up Mount Dukono has described the moment of Friday's eruption which killed three people.

Baby loss couple: We were told we'd picked a bad day to give birth
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

A couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope a maternity review will lead to improvements.

How are countries responding to hantavirus?
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Family of ex-Liverpool boss on loss
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.

The Papers: 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'You have been murdered'
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

Every paper on Tuesday has dedicated its front page to the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".

Stars come out for 50th anniversary of the King's Trust
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

George Clooney, Sir Idris Elba and other stars joined King Charles and Queen Camilla in London.



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