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News from the ABC Australia

Auckland cruises past Adelaide to reach maiden ALM grand final
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Auckland becomes the first team from New Zealand to qualify for an A-League Men's season decider after making light work of Adelaide at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Five divers die following cave diving incident
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The group was exploring a series of underwater caves at a depth of around 50 metres in Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives. 

Swans hold on for gritty victory over Pies, Suns see off Port
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The ladder-leading Sydney Swans scrape past an undermanned but plucky Collingwood side, as Gold Coast defeats Port Adelaide in Darwin.

Property developer bids $50,000 donation for lunch with deputy premier
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The developer, David Trask, made the successful bid as a donation at lunch on Friday for the ruling LNP, held at the Brisbane Convention Centre and dubbed "Delivering for Queensland Industry Update".

'Barbecue stopper' Asian tiger mosquito detected on Australian mainland for the first time
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The world's most invasive mosquito has previously been found at borders, islands, and ports, but has just been discovered in a remote mainland Queensland community.

Regional incinerator for Sydney waste draws unanimous ire at inquiry
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

A parliamentary hearing into a proposed $600 million waste-to-energy plant at Tarago has heard widespread opposition and condemnation from the community.

WA treasurer concedes $217 million cost of racetrack project may blow out
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Despite assurances to the contrary, WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti has conceded it would be difficult for the government to stick to the $217.5 million budget for the Perth Park project.

Shoplifting is so bad in this town that police are homing in
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

In the regional Victorian town of Shepparton, shoplifting and retail crime are so rife that police have launched a dedicated patrol unit to target repeat offenders.

Chloroform in drain suspected as reason hospital ward shut, staff ill
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

An incident that prompted a Tasmanian hospital theatre to evacuate, and left several staff feeling ill, was possibly caused by chloroform, documents reveal.

Bennett insists Latrell will be fit for Origin despite injury exit in loss to Dolphins
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett says he expects Latrell Mitchell to take his place in State of Origin I despite the star centre hobbling off late in the Rabbitohs' Magic Round clash with the Dolphins.

Neo-Nazi group banned in Australia under hate laws
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

White Australia will be listed as a hate group, making it illegal to support the organisation in any way.

Ali Moore to hang up headphones as 774 Melbourne Drive host
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Veteran broadcaster Ali Moore will step away from the show at the end of the month, with Charlie Pickering to join the program as the new host.

More than 13 years' jail for massage therapist who sexually abused 61 women
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Two women who were sexually assaulted by an unqualified massage therapist have implored women to not feel afraid to "speak up" if they're ever in the same situation, after he was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison.

Government told to 'stop shelving' landmark Islamophobia report
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The author of a landmark report on Islamophobia in Australia says the federal government is taking too long to act on the issue.

Police to hold children up to 48 hours under NT youth justice changes
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Northern Territory Police will be able to hold children in watch houses for up to 48 hours and question them without an adult present under planned changes to the Youth Justice Act.

Inquest into death of Clare Nowland hears from relatives on final day
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Family of Clare Nowland have addressed a coroners court on the final day of an inquest examining her death.

Union reaches in-principle deal giving Victorian teachers up to 32pc pay rise
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

A drawn out pay dispute between Victoria's government and public sector teachers is set to come to an end, with the union reaching an in-principle deal for pay rises between 28 and 32 per cent.

Attempted murder charges laid after man shot in stomach
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The man allegedly responsible for a shooting in Tasmania's north west on Wednesday has been charged with attempted murder.

Three-month closure for regional and remote courthouses
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Western Australia's top judges have released a public notice saying many courthouses in regional and remote areas will close for at least three months due to a lack of security.

Universities warn against Coalition plan to cut foreign student numbers
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Universities are bracing for foreign student numbers to absorb the bulk of cuts under a Coalition migration plan, with experts warning skilled visas would be difficult to cull. 



News from the BBC World Service

What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

There's a chance Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP will fail, and Sir Keir Starmer could fight on as PM.

Trump says he 'made no commitment either way' to Xi on Taiwan
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, "I don't talk about that".

Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The family of sixth-form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death.

Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.

NHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The victims affected by the data breach were not told for nearly two years.

Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

"Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.

Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government says
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Saturday's rally has been organised by anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson.

UK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The agreement pushes for a new approach to the continent's main human rights treaty to tackle modern migration pressures.

'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sites
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites

Eurovision is almost here! But how much do you know about Europe's biggest pop spectacular?
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Are you the ultimate Eurovision superfan? Take our quiz to find out

Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK.

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.

Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was 'imploding'
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Josh Simons explains why he sacrificed his seat to help Andy Burnham bid to be prime minister.

Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening "traditional Russian values".

'She is strong and kind': How Italians have reacted to Catherine on her trip
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.

US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".

Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The monarchy faces an unusual cut in public funding and at the same an increase in demands for more financial transparency.



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