News from the ABC Australia
Quick hits: Verstappen's big crash and Mercedes accused of sandbagging Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Mercedes blitzed the competition in Melbourne, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri declaring the Silver Arrows had dropped the "sandbags" from their car. These are the key moments from qualifying at Albert Park.
Polls close as vote counting begins in Nightcliff by-election Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Nightcliff by-election candidates expect a close race as counting begins.
'No way' Iran’s women footballers can return, as calls grow to protect them in Australia Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
The Iranian women's football team is facing an impossible situation. Return home, and possibly face punishment from the Islamic Republic regime for its silent protest, or stay in Australia and their families could instead suffer retribution.
Agricultural businessman to stand for One Nation in Farrer by-election Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
David Farley, 69, defeats two other candidates in today's preselection battle at the Albury Entertainment Centre.
Brisbane man drowns in surf on Sunshine Coast Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
A Brisbane man has died on the Sunshine Coast after he went missing in the surf on Saturday afternoon.
Fans devastated over trouble in paradise for Kyle and Jackie O Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
An actress, electrician and real estate agent all have one thing in common – their love for Kyle and Jackie O. Here's why they've stuck by the pair through thick and thin.
SA Liberals back One Nation as leader won't condemn Bernardi comments Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
South Australia's Liberal opposition will preference One Nation over Labor at the upcoming state election, as other parties condemn "outrageous" comments by One Nation's Cory Bernardi.
'I'm not a hero': Austin Appelbee reunited with rescuers who saved family Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
A WA family who made global headlines when they were rescued after being swept out to sea have been reunited with the local heroes who saved them.Â
Live: Awful conditions delay kick-off as Manly face Raiders at Brookvale Oval Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Heavy rain creates a smokescreen after pre-game pyrotechnics at Brookvale Oval, briefly delaying the kick-off as Manly halfback Jamal Fogarty faces his former Canberra teammates. Follow live.
Media personality, broadcaster, and Agro puppeteer Jamie Dunn dies aged 76 Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Dunn was a long-standing host of the B105 breakfast program but was known across the country as Agro — a puppet made out of a bath mat that rose to fame in 1990s.
Live: Sutherland and Perry make history at the WACA as Australia takes first-innings lead Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Australia will be hoping its star-studded middle order can provide it a big first-innings lead as India searches for wickets on day two at the WACA. Follow live.
Live: Premiers set to open campaign in Brisbane as Giants get revenge on Hawks Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
The Brisbane Lions unfurl their premiership flag against the Bulldogs, after an injury-hit GWS get revenge on the Hawks for an elimination final loss. Follow live.
Mercedes flex muscle as Russell claims pole, Piastri qualifies fifth Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Mercedes has lived up to the preseason hype with a dominant qualifying performance, locking out the front row of the grid for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.
Family mourns 18yo lifesaver found dead in surf Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
An 18-year-old surf lifesaver whose disappearance prompted a three-day search off Buddina Beach is being remembered for his love of the ocean and big heart.
If 'mini supreme leader' Mojtaba Khamenei rises to power it will send a message Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
As senior clerics responsible for selecting Iran's next supreme leader met this week to discuss their pick, a familiar name emerged as the frontrunner: Mojtaba Khamenei.Â
Helicopters evacuating NT's remote communities amid flooding Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Hundreds of remote residents are being evacuated from their small communities by air this weekend, as flooding inundates parts of the Northern Territory.
Sympathy in short supply as Lomax urged to 'live with' his NRL exit Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Wayne Bennett rules South Sydney out of the Zac Lomax stakes, with the Rabbitohs coach insisting the exiled State of Origin star must live with the consequences of his split with Parramatta.Â
Conference that served as platform for Trump held in Perth for first time Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas tells a conservative conference the Liberal Party must stop haemorrhaging voters and win back "lost Australians".
'I'm not going to sit here and get killed': Trans lives in Trump's America Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
Since Donald Trump returned to power last year, trans Americans say they feel dehumanised, unsafe and isolated from public spaces. For some, Australia has provided a safe haven.
We met a great wall of polite silence at China's National People's Congress Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026
China gives foreign journalists one chance each year to speak with politicians. Here’s what happened when I tried.
News from the BBC World Service
Soham murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support, BBC understands Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The convicted murderer has been in hospital since late February after being hit on the head in prison. Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces. Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department Posted on Friday March 06, 2026 The Department of Justice said the released files had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative" and inadvertently not published. Three women interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation Posted on Friday March 06, 2026 The women have been interviewed under suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking, the Met Police says. Russell takes Melbourne pole after Verstappen crash Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 George Russell takes pole position as Mercedes dominate a qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix in which Max Verstappen crashed. Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of Michigan Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 A series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes. Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London's O2 arena. We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next. Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree? Posted on Friday March 06, 2026 The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet. US lands huge bomber at UK air base after warning of surge in strikes on Iran Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four. There's an inflation wave coming - what does the war mean for the UK economy? Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam. AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation. From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry. Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back - then Netflix came calling Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Gracie McGonigal says fans have been "unbelievable" since the release of season four. China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US? Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region. Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs Posted on Friday March 06, 2026 Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge. Inside the 'chaotic' world of wife carrying Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The UK Wife Carrying Race returns in Dorking on Sunday, with about 70 people set to take part. The Papers: 'Trump demands Iran's surrender' and 'UK voters say no to joining war' Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The conflict in the Middle East continues to lead today's papers as the US calls for Iran's "unconditional surrender". UK sees highest temperature of the year, snow and blood rain in last 48hrs Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 Spring has started on a relatively dry and mild note but as Chris Fawkes explains, a change to wetter, windier and colder weather is on the way next week. Swinney would 'consider' banning US military planes from Prestwick Airport Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026 The first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East.
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