News from the ABC Australia
WA government moves to make wind, solar farms pay their host communities Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
Shires in WA have welcomed the release of guidelines that could see them make significant money for hosting renewable energy projects, but there are questions about how to make sure the cash comes through.
Claims of patient safety risks, 'toxic' workplace at health IT system probe Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
A hearing into the Northern Territory's controversial health patient record system Acacia has heard allegations of risks to patient safety and a "toxic" workplace culture.
Inquiry into anti-Indigenous racism launched after alleged Perth terror attempt Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
The attempted alleged bombing of an Invasion Day rally in Perth has sparked a parliamentary inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Indigenous people.
'Insanity that should never have happened': Behind the Kyle and Jackie O split Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
Craig Bruce helped elevate Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O. He's watched on as the pair have fallen apart underneath the weight of the richest deal in Australian media.
Attorney-general pays taxpayer back $8,000 for flights Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
Figures from the expenses watchdog confirm Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has repaid about $8,000 spent on flights for family travel from Perth to Sydney.
Man feared ex-lover's retaliation if he did not carry out acid attack, court told Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
A man who threw acid on Geoffrey McLean months before his alleged murder tells a court he did so because his ex-lover wanted to cause Mr McLean "permanent" harm.
Police officer's ear grazed during fatal shooting in Brisbane's east Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
Police were called for a welfare check in an east Brisbane suburb on Tuesday, where a man allegedly holding a knife was shot dead.
Young Iranian footballer fights tears as she speaks about war in Iran Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
On the eve of their Women's Asian Cup match against the Matildas, Iran's women's football team has expressed concern over the plight of their family and friends in Iran as war rages in the Middle East.
Grant cancelled for Islamic community group amid 'social cohesion concerns' Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
The federal government has cancelled a grant for an Islamic community association in Melbourne citing "social cohesion concerns" after claims surfaced the group was mourning the death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
'I've lost something truly precious': McAvaney mourns great mate Cometti Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
Bruce McAvaney says he has "lost something truly precious" with the death of long-time AFL commentary partner Dennis Cometti.
Olympics ‘money pot’ attracted Victorian underworld to Qld, inquiry suspects Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
A Queensland business is suspected of ties to Victorian underworld figure Mick Gatto by Queensland's CFMEU Inquiry.
Woman who was a teacher pleads guilty to sexual abuse of students Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
A woman who once taught at a Sydney school pleads guilty to the sexual abuse of two students.
After Mosman Park tragedy, father of teen with severe autism rejects tropes Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
Simon Lewis knew the Clune family, who died in an apparent murder-suicide last month, and says his own experience with his severely autistic daughter means he can relate "to what they were going through".
Iran uses kamikaze drone boats for first time in Middle East war Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
Iran is using exploding drone boats for the first time in war in the Middle East, hitting an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz after ordering the key shipping passage closed.
Australians likely to face price hikes amid Middle East uncertainty, treasurer warns Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
Price hikes for Australians are a likely outcome of the economic uncertainty sparked by the conflict in the Middle East, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.
Uni criticised for reneging on hosting writers' week replacement event Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
A panel discussion, as part of the replacement Adelaide Writers' Week, says it was forced to change its location after Adelaide University reneged on hosting the event at Elder Hall due to "health and safety" concerns.
Two men charged after Euston shipping container drug bust Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
Police say 120kg of pseudoephedrine found concealed in a shipping container would have been made into illicit drugs.
'Better off being homeless': Canberra's biggest landlord failing tenants Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
The ACT Ombudsman says the ACT government is failing its legal obligations as a landlord after looking into complaints by tenants.
Age ban, 10km/h limit recommended for e-scooters and e-bikes in Qld Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
The committee has made a total of 28 recommendations covering the issues of safety, the risk of lithium-ion battery fires, the retail of devices, enforcement and community awareness and education.
Unwavering work ethic and energy made Dennis Cometti a sporting icon Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026
Dennis Cometti was known to viewers as a wordsmith who rattled off rejoinders with ease, but behind the scenes he worked harder than anyone to carve out a place in Australia's sporting landscape.
News from the BBC World Service
First UK government flight for Britons leaving Middle East due to take off tonight Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 Some British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday. UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 UK and other European markets opened a little higher but gas and crude prices remain volatile. Chris Mason: After Trump's 'no Churchill' jibe can the special relationship recover? Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 The remarks came amid a row over the refusal to permit the use of UK bases for the initial US-Israel strikes. 'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 Retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states have tarnished their image as safe and prosperous, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher. 'No to war': Pedro Sánchez hits back as Trump threatens full trade embargo on Spain Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country. Mahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse' Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what she says is abuse. Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains. Andrew gives up lease on Crown Estate property Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 The former prince hands back a property in Ascot, with lease documents showing an annual rent of £13,000. TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption. Use our tax calculator to see how Spring Statement forecasts may affect you Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds. Fiery sunsets and 'blood rain' as Saharan dust sweeps UK Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 North African dust carried to the UK by a weather system are forecast to have some unusual effects in the coming days. New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations. Harry Styles album review: The funkiest existential crisis in pop Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 The star's fourth album finds him in limbo, second-guessing both his relationships and his career. My son lived in squalor with his dying mother - the system failed him Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 Leo came to Scotland for a better life but ended up living in squalor in a house surrounded by empty bottles and takeaway containers. Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 The Hindu festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter. The Papers: 'Trump mocks Starmer' and 'Middle East energy shock for markets' Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 Many of the papers focus on the deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Sir Keir. 'Shh please girls' - the night 11-year-old Gary Barlow left clubgoers gobsmacked Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 The Take That star was only 11 years old when he began performing to patrons at Connah's Quay Labour Club. Fears over food shortages in Tehran as residents worry about length of war Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 Locals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to hit the capital. First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 Four of the six - ranging in age from 20 to 42 - have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait. UK to send Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026 The prime minister said the "UK is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based" on RAF Akrotiri.
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