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News from the ABC Australia

Man who threatened PM and treasurer avoids jail
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Gold Coast man Scott Evans has avoided spending any time in jail after he threatened to bash two senior politicians.

Light plane crash sparks fire south of Brisbane
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 11am today, with eight crews taking about an hour to extinguish the grass fire.

Swans AFLW star says club's men's and women's players closer than ever
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Amid fears the Pullman Hotel scandal could splinter the Swans men's and women's players, AFLW star Cynthia Hamilton says the exact opposite has happened.

Opals remain perfect at World Cup despite 2am fire alarm wake-up call
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The Opals make it two wins from two games at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, beating Türkiye 87-71 after both teams were woken up in the middle of the night by a fire alarm at their hotel.

Queensland suspends 39 working-with-children cards in two months
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The state government says 39 people have had their blue cards suspended and more than 660 complaints have been made since the state's reportable conduct scheme came into effect.

Children hired by underworld the target of NSW gang violence crackdown
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Young people are warned they could face adult penalties if they are convicted of organised crime violence, as part of a crackdown on those planning gang-related hits.

Boy, 14, speared in back amid escalating tensions in outback NT town
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A 14-year-old boy has been speared in the back amid what police say were escalating tensions between family groups in Ngukurr, 500 kilometres south-east of Darwin, over the weekend.

Author's YA book partly inspired by experience as sex educator in schools
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Tamil British author Gayathiri Kamalakanthan and Nigerian American artist Chi Nwosu have joined forces to create Bad Queer, an intricately illustrated verse novel about a queer person coming of age.

Devastating season in Indonesia sees 'water sources dry up'
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

For three exhausting months, Andri Susanto and his crew have been fighting raging fires on the island of Borneo — and blazes are taking a toll across the region.

Second man pleads not guilty over Coles Bay home invasion and arson
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

One of the three men charged over a home invasion and arson on Tasmania's east coast in July pleads not guilty in the Launceston Magistrates Court.

Sydney mother challenges Liberal seat following son's hospital death
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Elouise Massa says an independent will better serve the needs of the northern beaches community after Manly incumbent James Griffin announced he would not contest the seat in the state election.

Review finds maternity unit problems persist at Toowoomba Hospital
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Longstanding issues at Toowoomba Hospital's troubled maternity unit are yet to be resolved, according to an independent review of the ward.  

Hunt continues for man who allegedly attacked parents and brother with axe
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Police are urging people to remain vigilant and report any sightings of a man who allegedly attacked his parents and brother with an axe in Victoria's east. 

Boys arrested over alleged assault at Adelaide youth detention facility
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Two teenagers will face court for allegedly assaulting a staff member at the Adelaide Youth Training Centre, where SA Police STAR Group officers were called on Sunday night.

Bathla stands down 213 staff, secures two-week funding extension
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The floundering property developer Bathla Group stands down 213 staff as it secures two weeks worth of additional funding to continue construction at some of its construction sites.  

Man charged over alleged stabbing at Spotlight store
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Police charge a 28-year-old man with wounding and assault after a staff member at Hobart's Spotlight store was injured.

Labuschagne retained for South Africa Test series despite pressure
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Despite mounting pressure over his poor form, Marnus Labuschagne keeps his spot in Australia's Test squad for the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa.

Kids sport costing families more than $4,500 a year for each child
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Rockhampton parents Aaron and Paula Harmsworth know the cost of keeping three children involved in multiple sports, as research finds families are spending thousands more than just registration fees.

Young tractor drivers follow in grandfathers' tracks to keep event alive
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The machinery may be old, but a new generation is finding its place behind the wheel, keeping a traditional tractor pull event alive.

'Economically disastrous': One Nation's early access super scheme slammed
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Australians would be given the option to divert a portion of their superannuation into their take-home pay for up to three years, but one economist has warned it will increase the cost of living in the long term.



News from the BBC World Service

Protesters block roads in Portsmouth after 140 migrants rescued
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend.

Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Germany's AfD hails a "historic result" and is projected to win 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of the conservatives on 17%.

Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane "overran" the runway and caught fire, officials say.

Chancellor to say UK economy 'turning a corner' despite debt concerns
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

John Healey will detail plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has blood cancer
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.

Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

There was no announcement of a major breakthrough, after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Kyiv.

Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Speaking to the BBC, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds ruled out a bailout for the company.

The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.

Rapist serving life may face more assault charges
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Zhenhao Zou was convicted of raping 10 women but he is thought to have committed further crimes.

Cooler temperatures with wet and windy weather forecast for UK this week
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Weekend warmth gives way to rain and strong winds for many into the start of the new week.

Jamaica to bring slavery reparations petition to King Charles
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The King will be asked to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the region.

Andrew Scott feels the Pressure as 'unsung hero' in WW2 thriller
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The actor reveals how he approached playing James Stagg, the "chilly" meteorologist key to D-Day's success.

Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writes James Landale.

Drug rape killer should never have been freed, says victim
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

One of Richard Scatchard's victims says his killing of Kelly Faiers in 2023 could have been avoided.

Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.

The Papers: 'Losing battle to halt Russia's 'hybrid' war' and 'Oh chute!'
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A warning from defence officials and a skydiving miracle lead Monday's front pages.

The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs'
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon - and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia.

The next James Bond: The (00)7 questions fans want answered
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close.

No new striker, no worries - Havertz and Odegaard torment Chelsea
Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

Nine points from three games, one goal conceded and big players stepping up - are Arsenal still ahead of the rest in the race for the Premier League title?



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