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News from the ABC Australia

Minister approved Qld theatre name before public vote, documents show
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Documents released under right to information show Queensland's arts minister was "set" on the name in January, months before the community was invited to have their say.

Live: Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi vie for Oscars glory
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Australians Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi will be hoping to cap off their awards season success with the ultimate prizes as the 98th Academy Awards get underway. Follow live.

Daughter turns mother's unfinished work into legacy of kindness
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

When craft enthusiast Maxine Narelle Smith died, she left behind a collection of knitted squares. Her daughter and a team of volunteers are continuing her work, knitting them into blankets for those in need. 

Police commissioner's plea no match for political realities
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Gun law reform is always fraught, especially in Tasmania. An impassioned plea from the state's top cop hasn't been enough to sway the government on gun ownership caps, but opposition and crossbench MPs may be able to pass the limits into law.

Argentina vs Spain Finalissima football match called off amid Middle East war
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

A meeting of men's football's South American and European champions — the Finalissima — featuring superstars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, has been called off due to security concerns amid the war in the Middle East.

Live: Australia will not send navy ship to Strait of Hormuz, minister says
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Australia will not be sending a navy ship to the Strait of Hormuz to protect oil-carrying vessels from Iranian attacks, the transport minister says. Follow live.

Three New South Wales fishermen found dead off SA coast
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

SA Police say the alarm was raised on Sunday afternoon, when the three men did not return to shore at Beachport in the state's south-east.

Live: ASX set to slide as war rattles global stocks, RBA rate hike looms
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Global investors continue to rotate out of shares as the Iranian conflict continues and rising oil prices stoke inflation fears. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Popular mango farm forced to sell as compliance measures pressure producers
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Mango industry representatives say addressing mounting compliance requirements is like "trying to turn back the Titanic".

Fifth member of Iranian women's soccer team leaves Australia
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

A fifth member of the Iranian women's football team withdrew her asylum claim and left the country overnight, the federal government says. 

The killing of a Nepali security guard reveals the hidden toll of the Iran war
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The killing of a Nepali security guard in Abu Dhabi highlights the growing risks faced by millions of migrant workers across the Gulf as the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States escalates.

Fuel panic-buying 'causing system to break down', experts warn
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Experts say Australians should prepare for the possibility of widespread fuel rationing if the war in the Middle East is prolonged.

Rain relief for flooded communities but eyes are on potential cyclone
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Flooded communities across Queensland are watching rivers begin to recede after days of heavy rain, but the Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a cyclone may form later in the week.

More drama for Oscar Piastri, and F1 history made in China
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Oscar Piastri's wretched start to the 2026 Formula 1 season continues in China, with McLaren failing to complete a lap of the grand prix. 

Live: Iran says it 'never asked' for ceasefire as Trump says US refused deal
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The Iranian foreign minister says he sees "no reason why we should talk with Americans".

Researchers identify gene linked to debilitating inflammatory bowel disease
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Researchers have used advanced genetic sequencing on a Brisbane family to identify a gene mutation linked to ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel condition, sparking hopes of new treatments.

Cracks forming in Israel's Iron Dome? What you need to know this morning
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The ABC's Middle East correspondent Matt Doran is in Amman and is providing daily updates on the Middle East war.

How this Sydney high school drastically improved their HSC results
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The Department of Education has released the HSC most improved list, which detailed the schools showing the most growth in the numbers of students receiving the top three bands in the HSC.

'The country is watching': Bernardi says One Nation must win seats in SA poll
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Federal MP Barnaby Joyce is predicting a big primary vote for One Nation at this Saturday's South Australian election, but lead candidate Cory Bernardi would not be drawn on how many lower house seats he hoped the party would win.

Vape sparks emergency on Virgin flight heading to Melbourne Airport
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

A Virgin Australia flight makes an emergency landing at Melbourne Airport after a vape caught fire onboard.



News from the BBC World Service

Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

Two die including uni student in meningitis outbreak
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

Police investigate 'death to the IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at rally
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.

Mother charged with murder of 18-day-old baby
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has been charged after her baby died falling from a height in central London.

William shares unseen photo of Princess Diana for Mother's Day
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The Prince of Wales captioned the previously unseen photo: "remembering my mother, today and every day".

Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

What to expect and who will win
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.

How to watch awards-tipped films
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face One Battle After Another as the awards race heats up.

Nominees list in full
Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026

This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.

Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.

An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

What began as a dog-sitting favour ended with boutique owner Bridget Hutchcroft being owed more than £1.6m.

How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroad
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Iranians are finding tech-savvy ways to get through the regime's restrictions on phone and internet connections.

My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.

The women bringing chess into the 21st Century with 'bullet' matches and viral videos
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.

Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.

Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Five of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

Police share details of tattoos as they trace man found dead in bin
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Police issue a description of his distinctive tattoos as their efforts to identify him continue.

French police detain brothers over 'lethal and antisemitic' plot
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

A loaded gun, hydrochloric acid and an Islamic State flag were found in their car, prosecutors say.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank
Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Mohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.



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