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News from the ABC Australia

Breaking: Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth dies aged 91
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Peter Hollingworth was the first and only cleric to serve as governor-general, before his resignation in 2003 amid his handling of historical church abuse scandals.

Police investigate whether hooning complaint led to assault
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Geraldton police are investigating whether complaints about hooning were behind an alleged assault that left a father-of-three in a critical condition. 

Undersea volcanic eruption visible from space
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

The Titan Ridge Volcano is erupting in the Bismarck Sea, sending ash and smoke into the sky and prompting authorities to warn of possible tsunamis in the area.

Aussie great-grandmother to compete at Comm Games
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

At 75 years old, Jacky Hudson will tread an unlikely path for a great-grandmother after earning selection in Australia's Commonwealth Games lawn bowls squad.

Man charged after alleged shotgun incident in Hobart suburbs
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

A 27-year-old man has been charged with a raft of offences following an alleged shooting incident in Hobart's southern suburbs.

Planned upgrades to ageing submarine fleet scaled back
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

A massive program of upgrades to Australia's aging fleet of Collins Class submarines, aimed at keeping them in the water a decade longer, is being scaled back.

'Silence is not consent': Mother raped by massage therapist
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

A Queensland massage therapist has been imprisoned for raping a client who says "silence is not consent" and that the "degrading" experience devastated her emotionally, physically and financially.

Heat back CA plan to open BBL season in India
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Cricket Australia has spoken with BBL franchises about a plan to open this season's BBL with a showdown in India.

Snowtown killer's suppression order lifts after 25 years
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Snowtown killer James Vlassakis's image can be revealed after South Australia's highest court lifted a suppression order made 25 years ago. 

Top BOM exec who led bungled $96M website revamp departs role
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Peter Stone was acting CEO when the BOM launched its new website, which was widely criticised for its costs and poor design.

Rain 'more than double' forecast drenches Gold Coast amid BOM accuracy concerns
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

As flash flooding from record-setting rainfall recedes, some south-east Queensland residents feel that Bureau of Meteorology forecasts fell short of what was experienced.

Tribunal rules in favour of landlord in first test of new pet rental rules
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

A landlord's decision to deny a tenant's request to keep a 6-month-old rescue kitten in a unit has been upheld, despite new Tasmanian laws intended to make it easier to keep pets in rentals.

Refunds but no price caps for ripped-off older Australians
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Support at Home program price caps, due to start in July, have been deferred indefinitely. Hundreds of thousands of older people rely on the federal government program, which provides help with cleaning, showering and clinical supports like nursing.

RBA warns Australia risks slipping into a '1990s recession' as oil shock mounts
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

The Reserve Bank is growing increasingly anxious about price pressures building in the economy and its chief economist has raised the risk of a recession in post-budget remarks.

Economist blames ACT's fiscal deterioration entirely on 'policy decisions'
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

An independent economist warns Canberrans will need to pay higher taxes and charges if the ACT government continues the same amount of spending on infrastructure and services.

Church pulls out all the stops for its pipe organ restoration
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

A restoration project which saw a church organ deconstructed pipe-by-pipe is now ready to play again.

Ex-GP charged with 148 counts of rape and sexual assault
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

A former Brisbane doctor has been charged with 148 counts of rape and sexual assault following an extensive police investigation.

Death penalty rates at 40-year high globally, Amnesty International says
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

A crackdown in Iran drove a surge in the number of people executed worldwide in 2025, but China remains the "leading executioner," human rights group Amnesty International says.

How planes shot down decades ago could be central to Trump's plans in Cuba
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez says Cuba's right to defend itself should not be used by the US as justification for a potential war.

ARIA winner TISM causes $18,000 in damage to Sydney Opera House
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

The anarchic, ARIA-winning group has been hit with a hefty fine by the Sydney Opera House before its first national tour in more than 30 years.



News from the BBC World Service

Married at First Sight UK rape allegations 'serious', says government
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.

Wrongly jailed Malkinson tells BBC: 'I've been cheated, very badly cheated'
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Andrew Malkinson, the man who spent 17 years in jail for Paul Quinn’s crime, says he's thankful authorities have "finally got the real perpetrator".

Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

Teen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

The alleged attackers were aged 17 and 18 and one left a note containing "generalised hate rhetoric", investigators say.

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.

Is a bank holiday heatwave on the way?
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

The warmest weather of the year is forecast for later this week after early rain.

UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.

Junior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading case
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

The UKHSA says the fourth case has links with the same wider social network as the others.

'Untouchable' teen motorbike thieves mocking victims on TikTok
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

BBC investigation finds hundreds of videos showing self-confessed thieves posing with stolen bikes.

Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".

At least 131 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.

What really holds China and Russia together
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.

Widows left in pension limbo after husbands' deaths
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Pension payments have been delayed after Capita took over administration of the civil servants' scheme.

Guardiola's legacy will shape the future of football in England for years to come
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England.

Why people are so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

A watch range by Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.

Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.

The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters.

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
Posted on Monday May 18, 2026

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

British ex-soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.



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