News from the ABC Australia
Victoria's historic treaty formally commences with cultural celebration Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Victoria's statewide treaty has officially launched with a day of cultural celebrations in Melbourne.
Hendra virus detected in the NT for the first time Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Horse owners in the Northern Territory are being encouraged to vaccinate their animals after a bat tested positive for Hendra virus, in the territory's first confirmed case.
Masseur with 'sex on his brain' guilty of molesting clients Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
A WA masseur who described himself as a nudist and provided "internal" massages without consent is found guilty of multiple sex charges after a trial that ran for more than two months.
Man charged over alleged death threats to MP Anika Wells and family Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
A man accused of sending dozens of emails threatening to kill federal Communications Minister Anika Wells and her family appears in a Sydney court.
British porn star Bonnie Blue faces Bali court over 'Bang Bus' Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
The controversial adult content creator has faced court for flouting the resort island's road rules.
Man jailed for hit-and-run that left 3yo in critical condition Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
The boy was dragged under a car for more than 100 metres, with the judge saying she does not know how he survived.Â
Court told Dreaming story not withheld as 'trump card' to stop gold mine Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
An elders' group has told a Federal Court in Sydney that the Blue Banded Bee Dreaming story was not being kept "up its sleeve" three years after a protection bid was first made to the Commonwealth.
Victims tell court of trauma inflicted by Adelaide massage therapist Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
An unqualified massage therapist who sexually abused more than 60 women left his victims with "trauma" and "severe psychological harm", a court has heard. Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual abuse.
Driver pleads guilty over fatal hit and run in stolen car Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Ryan Grafton, 30, was killed and two other people were seriously injured when Kai Colin Matthew Fursey crashed a stolen car into their Uber rideshare in May, 2024.
Celebrity croc wrangler Matt Wright sentenced to time behind bars Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright has been sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended after five months, for attempting to interfere with an investigation into a fatal helicopter accident three years ago.
Thailand bombs Cambodian casinos and scam centres Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
An expert says the Thai military's strikes on Cambodian casinos and suspected scam centres could be putting the lives of civilians and human trafficking victims at risk and may be considered war crimes.
Plan Christmas with our 10 essential recipes Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Christmas is around the corner and we have plenty of delicious ideas whether you're hosting or bringing dessert.Â
Farmers and fishers offered lifeline as government expands loans Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
The federal government is introducing new low-interest loans for drought-affected farmers and algae-impacted fishers, but some are worried it doesn't go far enough.
Man jailed for murdering co-worker 'because he couldn't have her' Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Jude Wijesinghe is sentenced to 30 years' jail for stabbing his Canberra zoo colleague Tshewang Choden to death in the storeroom of the kitchen area where they both worked.
Elder abuse 'under-reported' but no need for new laws, parliamentary inquiry says Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Elder abuse often occurs within families, with a parliamentary inquiry describing the issue as part of a wider systemic problem.Â
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Former ANZ CEO launches legal action against the bank Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
Shayne Elliott says he has been left with "no alternative" but to launch legal action against the bank over its decision to slash $13.5 million from his bonus payments after he retired.
Tsunami warning for northern Japan called off after magnitude 6.9 earthquake Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
The quake struck off Japan's north-east coast with a depth of 20 kilometres, after a bigger, 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the same region late on Monday.
'I did start tearing up': $400k Matildas portrait unveiled Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
The 23-minute video portrait of the Matildas 2023 World Cup squad cost $400,000, in what the National Portrait Gallery describes as its most ambitious commission ever.
OpenAI sued for allegedly enabling murder-suicide in US Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
The lawsuit is one of a growing number of wrongful death legal actions against AI chatbot makers across the country.
Coastal council abruptly closes only all-abilities pool Posted on Friday December 12, 2025
The south-west Victorian community of Port Fairy is demanding answers after an abrupt announcement from its council that it has closed the town's only pool.
News from the BBC World Service
Flu surge a challenge for NHS 'unlike any' since pandemic, Streeting says Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 The health secretary also warns planned strikes by resident doctors next week could be the "Jenga piece that collapses" the NHS. UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty. 'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat. The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen Taylor Swift shown in tears after she met Southport attack families Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour. Stop treating so many patients, NHS managers tell hospitals Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books. Chief of South Korea's high-stakes exam quits over 'insane' English test Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that's their intended purpose. King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign. Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 The French-made role-playing game is named game of the year and also picks up prizes for music and performance. Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values. Trump's Gaza peace plan struggles to progress as Israel and Hamas face tough choices Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Getting both sides to move onto the second stage is a huge challenge for Washington, as Gazans continue to suffer the longer it takes. Four charts that show how flu outbreak is different this winter Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week. Cold, 'super flu' or Covid - how to tell the difference Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself. Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine? Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season. Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum' Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms. Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case? Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift. Weekly quiz: Which countries said they would boycott Eurovision? Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Secret £3.5m cannabis farm that stood out like a 'beacon' in sleepy village Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 They had hired two men to help, and were making products such as cannabis-infused chocolate bars. Tricked, abducted and abused: Inside China's schools for 'rebellious' teens Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Young people tell the BBC that military-style schools deceive and abuse students they claim to help. 'My dad was killed by a drug-driver. Now I want tougher laws' Posted on Friday December 12, 2025 Bereaved families demand roadside licence bans after drug driving deaths surge 78% in a decade.
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