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News from the ABC Australia

Australia defeats words with actions to complete rapid Ashes romp
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

In the pre-series furore, with England crowing and injury concerns mounting, Australia stayed quiet. Its response has been an emphatic and quite brilliant Ashes domination.

Remembering the 15 victims of the Bondi Beach attack
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

In a nationwide memorial, Australians will take a moment this evening to light a candle and quietly remember the 15 people killed at Bondi. Their names, stories and legacies are held close by a shaken, grieving community.

Five quick hits: Ponting slams 'dopey' England star as Lyon goes down
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Jamie Smith is pilloried as "a dope" after an ugly dismissal as Nathan Lyon is injured and Marnus Labuschagne creates more catching magic. Here are the quick hits from day five of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Breaking Bad, Pluribus creator on secrecy, hive minds and AI in art
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Pluribus, the new show from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan, presents a life of perfect harmony — all you have to do is give up your individuality. 

A Reddit user proved vital in locating the Brown University shooting suspect
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

On December 13 a gunman killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others, escaping by foot.

Woman allegedly assaulted at popular Gold Coast national park
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Police are appealing for information after a woman was allegedly assaulted in broad daylight on a popular Gold Coast walking track.

Nathan Lyon out of third Test after injuring hamstring
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

The 38-year-old spinner pulls up lame after diving to save a boundary in the morning session of the fifth day of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.

Teen sensation Indra Brown claims historic silver in freeski halfpipe
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Melbourne 15-year-old Indra Brown claims her second medal in her World Cup debut in the freeski halfpipe.

NT government pulls funding for puberty blockers, hormones for children
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Northern Territory Health Minister Steve Edgington announces the withdrawal of public funding for puberty blockers and hormone treatments for children, labelling them "dangerous, ideologically driven practices".

Why the contrast between Minns and PM has been stark
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

As Sydneysiders paid their respects to the Bondi terror victims, one moment captured the contrast between two Labor leaders and their perceived responses to antisemitism.

PM announces review of intelligence and law enforcement
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Former top bureaucrat Dennis Richardson is appointed to lead the review, which will report in April of next year.

US strikes kill at least five IS members in Syria, monitor says
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

The operation employed more than 100 precision munitions targeting known IS infrastructure and weapons sites, according to a US Centcom statement.

Taking the pith? Locals claim ancient orange is 100 years old
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Visitors question why the piece of citrus was kept in the first place, but the small town museum credits the region's weather conditions which kept it from rotting.

'Thrown us under the bus': Transport industry slams Fremantle traffic plans
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Plans to mitigate traffic congestion when the Fremantle bridge shuts in six weeks could push up transport costs and consumer prices, the transport industry warns.

Small regional charity stops thousands of Nepali girls being trafficked
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

After hearing harrowing stories of abuse against young Nepalese women and girls, Port Macquarie man Ross Nancarrow wanted to help.

Trawling companies launch legal action over WA demersal fishing ban
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Two seafood companies that conduct trawling in WA's Pilbara region launch legal action in the WA Supreme Court against the state government's new demersal fishing restrictions.

Baker went to jail in 1977 so you can enjoy fresh bread at weekends
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Richard Warby still remembers the day his local community piled into a mini-bus bound for Long Bay Jail to pay a fine and release his father, who was locked up for the bizarre crime of baking bread on a weekend.

Approaching her 80th birthday, Joan Jeffery is still riding high
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

While many people entering their 80s are struggling with physical or mental limitations, Joan Jeffery still manages to do all the heavy lifting of caring for a horse.

'A big storm day': Tornadoes possible as wild weather hits Victoria
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Victorians faced intense rainfall, damaging winds and large hailstones after severe storms swept across parts of the state. Emergency services called on road users to drive carefully in dangerous conditions.

Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

The flight was just 10 minutes but the capsule still managed to soar 105 kilometres up, skimming into space.



News from the BBC World Service

Australian PM announces intelligence review as country mourns Bondi attack
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Anthony Albanese says the country must be in a position to respond to "the rapidly changing security environment".

Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.

US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.

England beaten to lose another Ashes in Australia
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

England's Bazball regime is in tatters as yet another Ashes series in Australia is lost at the earliest possible opportunity.

This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom
Posted on Saturday December 20, 2025

Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".

'A good meal and a good poo': Kate Winslet describes how she dealt with media intrusion
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

The actor and director recalls being followed by paparazzi, having her phone tapped, and people looking through her bins after she shot to fame.

Unexpected comebacks and operatic pop: The best albums and songs of 2025
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

From Pulp's unexpected comeback to Rosalía's experimental pop, here's the best music of the year.

Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off?

The 'winners and losers' in Universal UK's plan to rival Disneyland Paris
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Within its first 20 years, Universal is expecting more annual visitors than any park gets in Europe.

Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.

The 10 moments that decided the Ashes
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Australia have regained the Ashes after winning the first three Tests against England down under once again - here are the 10 moments that decided the destination of the urn.

The Papers: George visits 'Di homeless shelter' and shops face 'last Christmas'
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Prince George's visit to a homeless shelter and retailers' recession fears leads the Sunday papers.

Maxing out on tinsel: Why retro Christmas decorations are cool again
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

People are embracing excess and nostalgia again with huge demand for bold designs from the past, experts say.

'This is the first Christmas without my wife - enjoying life with our boys is how I'll honour her'
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Dad-of-two Andrew, 42, shares what he has learned about grief since his wife's sudden death.

Strictly winners crowned in glitzy live final
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

The winner of this year's contest is announced as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly host the final for the last time.

William takes George to homeless charity he visited as a child with Diana
Posted on Saturday December 20, 2025

Prince William brings his son, aged 12, to the Passage charity, where he was once brought by his mother, Diana.

How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.

Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space
Posted on Saturday December 20, 2025

"It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight.

Lockerbie: 37 years on from atrocity, volunteers recall vital role
Posted on Sunday December 21, 2025

Amateur radio enthusiasts found themselves acting as a link between emergency crews.

Paul has titanium plates fitted after Joshua breaks his jaw
Posted on Saturday December 20, 2025

Jake Paul's jaw is broken in two places by Anthony Joshua during their heavyweight fight in Miami.



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