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News from the ABC Australia

Breaking: New search for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman focused on finding body
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

Victoria Police says a targeted search has focused on locating evidence or the body of fugitive Dezi Freeman, four months after he allegedly fatally shot two police officers in Porepunkah, in north-east Victoria.

'Go out for dinner': Free fares for summer amid Canberra construction chaos
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

The ACT government says the bus network will change from term 1 next year as it flags major disruption from work on Commonwealth Avenue Bridge.

Reclusive millionaire builds massive gold stockpiles amid record prices
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

WA gold miners are stockpiling millions of dollars worth of the precious metal, believing it is more valuable than cash in the current environment.  

Live: Fires, heatwaves strike across Australia with extreme warnings issued
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

A broad heatwave is expected to spread across Australia, with short and sharp bursts of heat throughout the southern states. Follow live. 

Breaking: US military says it killed four men in strike on suspected drug vessel
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

The US military says it has killed four men in a strike on a suspected drug vessel in international waters in the Eastern Pacific

Behich, Socceroos eyeing rematch against World Cup giants
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

The Socceroos cannot wait to learn who their opponents will be at the upcoming World Cup, especially if it allows them to handle some unfinished business.

Australia's red-tipped bananas go viral after cheeky social media post
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

Red-tipped bananas are not new to Australian consumers, but they have gone viral on social media this month after an inquisitive post from two bewildered British backpackers.

Police swarm Sydney gym after shots fired at man
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

Police swam on a shopping centre in south-western Sydney after a man narrowly avoided injury after being shot at.

Leaked texts from inside Australian billionaire's VIP gamblers club
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

Leaked messages between an Australian multi-billionaire and his former associate reveal the inner workings of the online casino Stake.

Residents told to stay away as fire on Tasmania's east coast remains active
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

Evacuated residents of a beachside community on Tasmania's east coast are warned it is unsafe to return to their homes as a bushfire remains active.

Lyon 'absolutely filthy' as English star says shock dropping helped his rhythm
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Nathan Lyon speaks during an awkward TV interview as Zak Crawley says the spinner's omission helped the English batter find his rhythm.

Housing crisis turns caravan park owners into 'landlords' of last resort
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

The housing crisis is landing at the doorstep of caravan parks and owners like Greg Homer, who says the transition from tourism operator to landlord is taking a toll.  

Officer's claim about search for woman killed by partner tested at watchdog hearing
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

A Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is examining why it took police officers nearly an hour to respond to a Triple Zero (000) call about an assault which left Lindy Lucena dead at the hands of her partner.

Will Oscar play kingmaker? Piastri ducks big F1 title question
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Oscar Piastri dodges the question of whether he might help Lando Norris lift the world F1 title in Abu Dhabi, saying McLaren has not discussed the issue.

'Adult Time for Violent Crime' laws pass Victorian parliament
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Children as young as 14 years old could spend life in prison for some violent crimes after the Victorian parliament passed a controversial bill on Thursday. So what are the changes?

Fishers say WA ban will bring an end to 'decent fish and chips'
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

New fishing rules come into effect in Western Australia next month, significantly reducing the amount of local fish available in the state. 

Pentagon review finds areas to put AUKUS on 'strongest possible footing'
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

The review has "identified opportunities to put AUKUS on the strongest possible footing", the Pentagon says. But a congressman who has seen the report says it "fully endorses" the pact.

Compressed air energy storage is coming, but how does it work?
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Broken Hill will be the location of Australia's first large-scale compressed air energy storage system. What is it and how does it work?

Australian-backed bid gathers pace to restart Tahmoor mine
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

A local consortium is rushing to put forward a bid for the mothballed Tahmoor coal mine, saying it wants the site reopened quickly to protect hundreds of jobs.

Live: ChatGPT's owner OpenAI launching in Australia
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

The company that brought AI into household vernacular is launching in Australia today. It comes as other companies like Meta are struggling to make traction in this space. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.



News from the BBC World Service

Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.

Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine's troops will withdraw
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.

We'll end children living in B&Bs, government says in child poverty pledge
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings?
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBC
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.

German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.

Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic.

Two hundred homes evacuated in Derby as two men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

A controlled blast took place after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.

Flu cases at record high for time of year as NHS warns of 'unprecedented' outbreak
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

An average of 1,700 patients were in hospital in England with flu last week - more than 50% higher than the same period last year, figures show.

Anthony Zurcher: Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Republicans and Democrats agreed he didn't order killing everyone on an alleged drug boat. That's where the consensus ended.

Was Harry referencing Trump in joke for Late Show sketch?
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Prince Harry appeared in a sketch with Stephen Colbert, auditioning for a "Christmas prince" film role.

Alert sent for Nevada earthquake that did not happen
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

An erroneous alert warning of a major Nevada earthquake reached as far as California before being withdrawn.

MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January.

The Papers: Russian assets 'deal' plan and 'Joe the GOAT'
Posted on Friday December 05, 2025

A mixed range of stories feature on Friday's front page - but many picture England cricketer Joe Root after his heroics in the Ashes.

What legal experts say about second US strike on Venezuela boat
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that there was no legal basis for the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military.

'Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

Henry Zeffman: PM says he wants a closer relationship with the EU – how far does he want to go?
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.

'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sites
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.

'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.

Terror charges for man accused of driving Manchester synagogue attacker to UK defence site
Posted on Thursday December 04, 2025

Greater Manchester Police confirms the 31-year-old was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie.



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