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News from the ABC Australia

Australian luger makes stunning recovery mid-run after falling off sled
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

Australian luger Alex Ferlazzo pulls off a miracle recovery after falling off his sled halfway through a run.

The final six minutes of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

In the final horrific minutes of the Bondi Beach terror attack, more than 100 shots were fired. ABC NEWS Verify has analysed footage showing how the last six minutes unfolded. 

Breaking: Man admits murdering Perth lawyer in Crown Towers hotel room
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

A 44-year-old man admits killing Perth lawyer Alice McShera, whose body was found in a hotel room in the upmarket Crown Towers complex in 2023.

Five quick hits: Grandpa throws a touchdown, as Chiefs star tears his ACL
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

Patrick Mahomes tears his ACL, the Packers suffer a major blow, Donald Trump's coin toss goes viral and Old Man Rivers scores a touchdown. Here's the five quick hits from the NFL action.

PM's first responsibility is to lead. His second is to explain
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

Anthony Albanese's first responsibility after the horrific Bondi terror attack is to lead a grieving nation. His next will be to explain how this happened.

Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis to remain behind bars
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis will remain behind bars, after the South Australian Parole Board's decision to release him was overturned.

Queensland Police reviewing security arrangements after Bondi mass shooting
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

The state's premier convened an urgent meeting of cabinet's security council on Monday morning.

'We are here for you': How to help in the wake of the Bondi attack
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

NSW Premier Chris Minns urges community members wanting to help the Jewish community following the Bondi terror attack to donate blood.

Bushfire catastrophe caused by burn-off not extinguished properly
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

A bushfire in Tasmania that destroyed 19 homes was caused by a registered burn conducted about a week earlier, which was not extinguished by a landowner, authorities have confirmed.

North Queensland man in court over Philippines child sex abuse allegations
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

The Australian Federal Police says it launched an investigation into North Queensland man Soren Copley in September after a tip-off from US Homeland Security.   

Axeman brought back to life after mid-competition heart attack
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

Kahu Woolley was clinically dead multiple times, but quick actions by his friends brought him back.

Bondi attack has 'fundamentally changed' Australia, Jewish leaders say
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

The Australian Jewish community is in a state of shock following the Bondi shootings, with leaders calling for more to be done to combat anti-Semitism.

Kerr starts as sub again before starring for Chelsea in WSL victory
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

Matildas gun Sam Kerr starts on the bench again, but makes an immediate impact for Chelsea in a 3-0 WSL victory.

The state government has trucked water to WA's wettest towns for 15 years
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

Quinninup and Northcliffe in Western Australia's south west receive an average of 1 metre of rain every year, so why has the state government spent millions of dollars trucking in drinking water?

Sussan Ley accuses Albanese of failing to keep Jewish Australians safe
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has allowed antisemitism to "fester" and failed to keep Jewish Australians safe in the wake of yesterday's "evil" terror attack on the shores of Bondi.

Netanyahu lashes out at Albanese over Bondi Beach attack
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

In a fiery address overnight, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "antisemitism is a cancer" and that it "spreads when leaders stay silent".

Hollow Knight to Donkey Kong: Our favourite video games of 2025
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

There are games to suit everyone, and overwhelmingly Australians are a game-playing nation. Here are some of the most important titles released this year.

Data shows Adelaide pitch is not as friendly as it looks for England
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

With England pinning its hopes on victory in the third Test, the tourists have been warned that the Adelaide pitch is not as friendly as it looks.

'We were just crying': Kendrick Lamar serenades 9yo at Spilt Milk
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

American rap superstar Kendrick Lamar brought the house down at Spilt Milk in Canberra, but it was his interaction with a nine-year-old superfan that stole the show.

Searcher tells of 'emotion, excitement' when Celine Cremer's phone found
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

One of the key searchers involved in the renewed hunt for missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer has told of the emotion and excitement when her mobile phone was found, two and a half years after she disappeared in Tasmania.



News from the BBC World Service

'Hero' who wrestled gun from Bondi shooter named as Ahmed al Ahmed
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

Eleven people were killed in the shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, as crowds attended an event to celebrate Hanukkah.

How Bondi Beach shooting unfolded minute by minute
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

Correspondent Joe Inwood pieces together what verified footage reveals about how Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades unfolded.

What we know about Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

Sixteen people have died after an attack targeting a Hanukkah event on the beach.

UK events remember Bondi victims as police step up security in Jewish communities
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

At least 15 people have been killed and at least a further 42 injured in a shooting during Hanukkah celebrations.

'It was pandemonium': Jewish community in shock after deadly Bondi Beach attack
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

Fifteen people were killed and dozens injured in the attack, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach.

Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

Blaise Metreweli will say the threat is posed by "an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia".

The difficult question of what it would take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

As peace talks continue in Berlin, what - if anything - could potentially change Putin's mind? And could Europe do anything differently?

'Everyone says it'll never be me' - Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

Mia Tretta was shot in the 2019 mass shooting at Saugus High School in California.

Oxfam chief forced to step down over 'serious issues' with conduct, charity says
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

The charity's trustees say Dr Halima Begum's position was "untenable" following an independent review of her behaviour.

Can I just check - are my emails holding me back at work?! Xx
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

What impact is my email etiquette having on how I'm perceived, evaluated and promoted at work?

Strictly finalists confirmed after dance-off decider
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

The three remaining couples will compete for the glitterball trophy in the final next weekend.

Chile elects far-right José Antonio Kast as next president
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

Many believe Kast will be the most right-wing president since Augusto Pinochet, who oversaw a 17-year dictatorship in Chile from 1973.

Paramedic 'sent flying' in Liverpool parade attack
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

James Vernon said "adrenaline kicked in" allowing him to help the stricken victims of Paul Doyle.

Boy, 15, charged with murder after alley death
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

Surrey Police received reports of a stabbing near the Wheatsheaf pub, on Kingston Road.

Historic rail bridge collapses into River Spey
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

The Spey Viaduct forms part of the Speyside Way trail and is popular with both walkers and cyclists.

'Never give up': Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions
Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025

"It's a feeling of incredible happiness," says political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova, freed after more than five years.

How common is a white Christmas where you are?
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

Many of us probably dream of a white Christmas but how often have you actually seen one? Simon King takes a look at new analysis.

Balloons from Belarus are causing chaos in Lithuania. Is it smugglers or a hybrid attack?
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

Lithuania has declared an emergency after the balloons started to cross the border.

They were almost American - then Trump cancelled their citizenship ceremonies
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

Immigrants from among the 19 countries banned by the Trump administration tell the BBC how their citizenship ceremonies were abruptly cancelled.

Their diamond-rich land in South Africa was taken. Now they want it back
Posted on Monday December 15, 2025

A two-decade old legal judgement should mean they are benefitting but they say they remain poor.



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