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News from the ABC Australia

Savannah Guthrie releases second video plea for missing mother
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

US TV host Savannah Guthrie says her family is at its “hour of desperation” in the search for their kidnapped mother, but makes no mention of a possible ransom in a new video.

Possible pet turtle dumping could leave an endangered species at risk
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The unexpected discovery of four turtle species in a dam near Armidale has left researchers wondering if people have been dumping unwanted pets.

WA father-son duo relishing resurrection of AFL State of Origin
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

WA's last State of Origin captain Chris Waterman is relishing the prospect of the concept's reboot — and can't wait to see his son Jake donning the famous black swan for the clash. 

McLaren unveils livery as Piastri takes positive approach into 2026
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

McLaren has unveiled its livery for the 2026 Formula 1 championship season, sticking with the design that has guided them to championships in the previous two seasons.

Live: ASX set for more after booming day sees market rocket nearly 2pc
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The ASX 200 rocketed nearly 2 per cent higher yesterday, with the futures market tipping it to expand further in trading. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Officers' actions in violent Sydney rally 'justified', police say
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Twenty-seven people were arrested, including 10 for assaulting police, on Monday night at a demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia.

Alpine town struggles with identity as logging industry packs up
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Job losses mean Swifts Creek in Victoria's High Country is facing an identity crisis, but it is not the only small town undergoing a transformation. 

Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's portrait unveiled
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's parliamentary portrait contains a small nod to her Olympic legacy.

Man drowns while swimming off river pontoon near Hobart
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

A man has drowned while swimming with friends off a pontoon in the Derwent River near Hobart, police confirm.

Live: PM 'devastated' by protest scenes in Sydney
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The federal government urges people protesting against the visit of Israel's president to show respect in the wake of clashes between police and demonstrators at a Sydney rally on Monday evening. Follow live.

Largest water users in the dark on a policy state governments urged to sign
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

As the country's state governments and territories consider signing a new national water policy that seeks to address climate change and elevate First Nations knowledge, the agriculture industry fears it has been overlooked.

Robbie and Elordi sizzle, but Wuthering Heights isn't quite the full Brontë
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The two Queensland "bogans" put on a show, but Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights is more wish fulfilment than a meaningful adaptation of the classic novel.

Ghislaine Maxwell will only talk if Trump grants clemency, lawyer says
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The jailed accomplice of sex predator Jeffrey Epstein refuses to answer questions for the US Congress — but her lawyer says she will cooperate if granted clemency by the president.

Angus Taylor faces push to launch leadership coup
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Liberal leadership aspirant Angus Taylor is facing pressure from conservative supporters to challenge Sussan Ley this week and end the damaging speculation paralysing the party.

Native title holders appeal NT's largest groundwater licence in High Court
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The cultural value of water will be front and centre in the High Court in Canberra today as a group of native title holders from Central Australia fight to assert cultural rights over an aquifer under their lands.

'Historic day' as First Nations people, govts deliver first national DV plan
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

A national plan to tackle domestic violence against First Nations women was "hard fought for by Aboriginal women", an advocate says.

Bodies corporate urged to be cautious after alleged strata fraud
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The loss of $2 million from strata property accounts on the NSW Mid North Coast triggers concerns about the protection of shared assets.

Man jailed for raping teenager under care of SA Department for Child Protection
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

A 33-year-old man has been jailed for more than eight years for raping a teenage girl who was in the care of South Australia's Department for Child Protection.

Geoff Clark was jailed for fraud but questions persist for community
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Former ATSIC leader Geoff Clark was jailed in 2024, yet some members of his community say legal issues linger on.

Pakistan reverses World Cup boycott, setting up showdown with India
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Pakistan has ‍agreed to play India ​in the ⁠T20 World Cup match scheduled to take ‌place in Colombo this ‍Sunday, February 15.



News from the BBC World Service

King's 'profound concern' at Andrew claims as Palace says it is 'ready' to support police
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Making his first intervention in the Epstein scandal, the King said he is ready to support the police in their inquiries.

Maxwell refuses to answer questions about Epstein in congressional hearing
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoked her Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination.

BBC assesses weaponry used to massacre Iran's protesters
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

BBC News Persian Forensic has been able to confirm the security forces' deployment of a wide array of lethal and non-lethal weaponry.

More than 90 flood warnings in place across UK as forecasters warn 'no sign' of dry spell
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

More than 90 flood warnings are in place covering south-west and south-east England, London and south Wales.

Streeting's Mandelson messages reveal election fears and criticism of government
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The health secretary says he is publishing the messages "after a weekend of smear and innuendo that I have something to hide".

Palestinians say new Israeli measures in West Bank amount to de facto annexation
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The measures aim to increase Israeli control over the occupied West Bank in terms of property law, planning, licensing and enforcement.

Bristol nursery worker guilty of rape and sexual assault of toddlers
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Nathan Bennett's abuse of two and three-year-old boys was as "every parent's nightmare".

Family of Hillsborough victims criticise 'hollow' police apology
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Trevor and Jenni Hicks, whose daughters died at Hillsborough, want court records to be corrected.

Airport safety concerns ground flights from remote British overseas island of St Helena
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Residents on the remote British overseas territory have been left stranded after fire safety concerns grounded flights.

Friends set for new UK streamer as HBO Max reveals launch plans
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

HBO Max will join the UK's streaming wars on 26 March, with shows including Friends and The Pitt.

So close to a 'world first' - fourth for Brookes on frustrating day for Team GB
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Mia Brookes finishes fourth in the snowboard big air final - ending a frustrating day for Team GB that had promised so much more.

Olympic bosses investigate why medals are breaking
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Milan-Cortina 2026 organisers say they are "looking closely" at the issue of Olympic medals breaking after several athletes suffered issues with their prizes.

The coach with 16 athletes from 13 countries
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team look at why one figure skating coach was seen wearing two different national team jackets.

Ukraine skeleton racer wears helmet with images of war victims
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych wears a helmet with images of people killed in the war in his home country during a Winter Olympics training session in Cortina.

Celebrity appearances, controversial ads and other Super Bowl takeaways
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Jessica Alba joined Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half time show.

Ex-Blair aide becomes latest departure from Starmer's team
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The former director of communications made a Downing Street return after working for Sir Tony Blair.

The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.

My songs get tens of thousands of likes but each Spotify stream earns me just £0.003
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

A 10 second part of a song can go viral - but this is no guarantee anyone will listen to it in full.

Late goals are destroying Liverpool's season and the answers aren't obvious
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

Why have Liverpool gone from mentality monsters to a side there for the taking?

Iran arrests reformists as crackdown on dissent widens, reports say
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The head of the main reformist coalition, Azar Mansouri, is said to be among those held a month after security forces crushed nationwide protests.



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