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News from the ABC Australia

Kennedy breaks 10 seconds again to claim first national title in men's 100m
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Lachlan Kennedy has stormed to victory in the men's 100m final at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney, equalling his personal best of 9.96 seconds.

Government launches multi-million-dollar fuel saving campaign
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

The federal government is launching a multi-million-dollar advertising campaign encouraging Australians to reduce car use as the global oil crisis persists.

'Epic in scale': APY Lands exhibition opens at NGA after three-year delay
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

An exhibition of First Nations art from the APY Lands in South Australia brings together 30 large-scale works by nearly 50 artists.

How NASA and the Artemis II crew completed the 'perfect' splashdown
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

After nine days, one hour, 32 minutes and 15 seconds in space — and with a host of new discoveries and a rapt Earth watching — four astronauts journeyed farther from Earth than any human before them.

Fans living it up in Adelaide for Gather Round but future of event uncertain
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Occupancy rates and food and drink sales are up on last year's Gather Round, says the Australian Hotels Association, despite concerns fuel prices would deter interstate visitors.

Stolen car used by Sydney men in police chase linked to 'number of shootings'
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

The occupants of the allegedly stolen Audi threw fuel jerry cans and bleach containers from the car while trying to evade police, officers say.

Live: US and Iranian delegations start crucial peace talks
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Peace talks between the US and Iran are underway, after US Vice-President JD Vance touched down in Islamabad, Pakistan. Follow live.

Hollingsworth 'moving on' from DQ then reinstatement as national champion
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Claudia Hollingsworth insists she ran a fair race, and wants to move on from the drama surrounding the women's 1,500 metres final which saw her disqualified then reinstated, as Jess Hull crashed out.

Man dead as house destroyed in fire in Brisbane's south
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Emergency services were called to a house fire on the corner of Foote and Annear streets in Acacia Ridge, where a man's body was found.

Three dead after car hits tree in Perth Hills
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Three people have died after a vehicle left the road and hit a tree in the Perth Hills suburb of Stoneville.

Israel's mass killing has forced Trump to think about Lebanon
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

For weeks, Israel has been intensifying its deadly strikes across Lebanon, and Donald Trump has had little to say. But now he has been forced to make it a priority.

Four straight losses and 88 points in a fortnight sends Storm to rock bottom
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

The Warriors have ended their decade-long run of outs against Melbourne in style as the Storm officially hit rock bottom following a heavy loss. 

NT police no longer calling for information about man found dead near roadway
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Northern Territory police say they are no longer calling for information about a man who was found dead near a roadway in the remote town of Tennant Creek.

The war has put Thailand's multi-billion-dollar fishing industry in 'big trouble'
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Tens of thousands of small and commercial fishing vessels in Thailand are stranded on shore, no longer able to afford diesel, which has more than doubled in price since the Iran war began.

Hawks end Bulldogs unbeaten run in brilliant Gather Round performance
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Hawthorn delivers a brilliant Gather Round performance to end the Bulldogs unbeaten run, after the Swans beat the Suns at Norwood Oval.

Ban on live sheep trade has another knock-on effect on WA wool
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Elders is relocating its Western Australian wool handling and marketing operations to Victoria in response to declining wool production volumes in WA.

'They're not just big fluffy puppy dogs': Breeder warning over Highland cattle popularity
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Registered Highland cattle breeders have more than tripled in Western Australia in the past five years. The shaggy Scottish breed is gaining popularity across WA, with more breeders interested in taking on the cattle and strong demand from agritourism.

Two people seriously injured in Melbourne home invasion
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Victoria Police says three or four males in their late teens or early 20s wore masks when they broke into a Greenvale home.

Lying immobile after a remote chopper crash, Fred felt something biting his leg
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

In the aftermath of a 2019 helicopter crash in Kakadu National Park, Fred Hunter lay on the ground covered in blood and fuel, when he felt something biting his leg. On the 20th anniversary of CareFlight, Mr Hunter recounts his dramatic rescue by the service.

New Zealand cyclone forces cancellation of Supercars race
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

A looming cyclone forces organisers to cancel the Supercars race in Taupō on New Zealand's north island.



News from the BBC World Service

JD Vance takes on a perilous mission - could it backfire?
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus becomes two-time winner
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

I Am Maximus wins the Grand National for the second time for trainer Willie Mullins at Aintree - pulling off a feat last achieved by Red Rum in doing so.

Murder arrest over Primrose Hill stabbing
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Finbar Sullivan, 21, who has been described by his father as "exceptional", was stabbed on Tuesday.

Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

The 66-year-old broadcaster is "responding well to treatment", his employer GB News said in a statement.

Woman, 19, killed in dog attack at house
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

A man, 37, is arrested in relation to the incident and remains in custody, police say.

Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' - but doctors can't agree it exists
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.

This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies being discovered on the shores of Gilgo Beach.

Your guide to the UK's music festival season for summer 2026
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Glastonbury is having a fallow year but there are huge line-ups at many other festivals this year - and something different if you fancy that too.

The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.

I got a £10,000 loan for my nursing degree. Now they say it's an error and I have to pay it back
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Students and graduates have described their shock at being told they were not eligible for the loans they received.

The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks
Posted on Friday April 10, 2026

Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.

Lyse Doucet: Historic US-Iran talks must bridge deep distrust
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Watch: Beirut residents deal with aftermath of deadly Israeli attacks
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.

Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.

EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said its members had "increasing concerns" about the availability of jet fuel.

Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.

NHS to offer second dose of MenB vaccine after Kent outbreak
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Vaccines were offered to thousands of people who may have been exposed, including university students and school pupils in the area.



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