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News from the ABC Australia

Alice Springs gripped by violence after arrest of Kumanjayi Little Baby's alleged killer
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Wild scenes erupt on the streets of Alice Springs after the arrest of Jefferson Lewis over the alleged murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.

The two plays that flipped the script on Women's State of Origin Game I
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

With Queensland on the verge of another classic ambush, it took two "Origin plays" for New South Wales to turn the tide in the women's series opener in Newcastle.

Australia in talks over latest US proposal to open Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Australia has begun discussions with the United States about joining the latest US proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the Trump administration tries to build an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the critical waterway.

Jefferson Lewis arrested over alleged murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Jefferson Lewis has been the subject of a police manhunt, and is accused of murdering the young girl in Alice Springs.

Community in mourning after 5yo girl's body found
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Tributes are flowing in Alice Springs for a five-year-old Aboriginal girl whose body was found earlier today, as the community mourns her death.

Police seize guns and ammunition from home of 'white supremacist'
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Police raid a home as part of an operation to reassess licensed gun holders in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.

Controversial $500m South West wind farm approved
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

WA's Regional Development Assessment Panel approves Synergy's proposed 20-turbine wind farm in the state's South West, ending a period of approvals that has divided the community.

NRL coach Craig Bellamy diagnosed with form of neurodegenerative disorder
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder, the club has said. 

Council warns charity over bins provided to homeless people
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The City of Moreton Bay sends an "education-focused" letter warning that skip bins provided by a charity to a homeless camp are breaking council by-laws.

'Breach of trust': Woman convicted of illegally obtaining medication
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

A Canberra speech pathologist is convicted of using the details of people she knew, including parents of two of her patients, to illegally obtain prescription medication.

Moore goals after siren as Hawks and Pies settle for thrilling draw
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

A goal after the siren from Dylan Moore allows Hawthorn to claim a draw against Collingwood at the MCG.

NSW strikes late to win Game I as Origin series heads to Queensland
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

NSW has come from behind to win the opening match of the Women's State of Origin series, and their coach is looking forward to trying to win the shield in Queensland. 

Darwin lord mayor defends proposed 5.5 per cent rates rise
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

In his first council budget, Darwin lord mayor Peter Styles has proposed a rates hike which he says he believes people will agree with despite no new major projects being on the cards.

CFMEU delegates hired as health and safety representatives, inquiry hears
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The commission of inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland hears that contractors were pressured to hire delegates as safety representatives at a Cross River Rail site. 

Police charge man for allegedly attending businesses while nude
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

A Mount Gambier man is granted bail after he was allegedly nude while in businesses and on a busy main road three times in the past week.

Thrift store chain denies there are bed bugs at popular Melbourne shop
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Thrift store chain Savers Australia has denied there is evidence of bed bugs at their popular Brunswick shop, as allegations of an outbreak continue to circulate online.

Bottle shops awash with illicit booze as police probe arson attacks
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The National Drug Research Institute found 30 per cent of bottle shops it audited across different areas of Melbourne and regional Victoria were stocking illicit alcohol.

Water and sewage bill increases on the way for Tasmanians
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Water bills for Tasmanian households and small businesses will rise by an average of 5.7 per cent each year for the next four years.

SA premier defends course development despite LIV Golf doubts
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Peter Malinauskas compares spending $45 million to redevelop the North Adelaide golf course to similar funding for the AFL to play in the Barossa Valley, as media reports suggest Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is preparing to pull financial support for LIV Golf.

Chalmers does little to quell CGT debate as budget looms
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Seven years ago, proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing were named as part of the reason Labor lost the unlosable election. Times have changed.



News from the BBC World Service

Watch: Protesters jeer as Starmer visits first responders in Golders Green
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

A group shouted "Keir Starmer, Jew harmer" as his car entered a building where the prime minister met with emergency services.

Teens who lured man to beach to kill him sentenced to between five and seven years' custody
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Alexander Cashford was attacked on a Kent beach by three teenagers who thought he was a paedophile.

Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank of England hints at future rises over Iran war
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine near Paris
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.

Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds.

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

Oil price jumps after report Trump to be given new Iran options
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

Row over job losses after Meta smart glasses sex revelations
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

We hope he will be home in time for Shabbat, victim's mother says
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The two men stabbed in Golders Green have been named locally as Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76.

Shock and anger among the Jewish community in Golders Green after the latest attack
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

There is shock and anger among the Jewish community in Golders Green after the latest attack.

Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency.

What we know about the stabbings
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Two Jewish men have been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, an attack police have declared a terrorist incident.

'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England meeting
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The Bank reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.

Faisal Islam: Bank of England is trying to manage expectations
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

F1's Alex Albon on getting ready for the Miami GP - and his 14 cats
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

The Williams driver is ready to race again this weekend after the unexpected five-week break.

Have the royals got their mojo back from US visit?
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Many commentators, even critics of the monarchy, seem delighted at the spectacle.

'Horrendous' stress for couple forced to pay monthly mortgage twice after law firm collapse
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Gabriella and Kurtiss Smith feared their home would be repossessed when PM Property Law collapsed.

The city caught in the middle of the big energy shift debate
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

Is the UK fumbling the shift away from oil and gas jobs?



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