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News from the ABC Australia

Quick hits: Webster sparks meltdown, Stokes hurt and Bethell brings tears
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Beau Webster sparks a classic English meltdown as Jacob Bethell brings tears while Ben Stokes fails to finish another series. Here are your quick hits from day four of the SCG Test.

Ex-CIA agent convicted of spying for Soviets dies in prison
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Aldrich Ames, who was 84, betrayed Western intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia in one of the most damaging intelligence breaches in US history.

Welsford eyeing race wins to cap new Ineos-Granadiers contract
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Sam Welsford, one of the drawcards at this week's Australian road cycling championships, has thanked fellow sprinter Caleb Ewan for advice on his new contract.

Nurse banned for two years after unlawfully injecting patient with botox
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

An AHPRA investigation found Thia Sullivan injected a patient without doctor consultation or a script, falsified records, and urged patients not to co-operate with police.

Staff at new Adelaide mental health unit 'visibly distressed and crying', union says
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

South Australia's doctors' union has raised concerns that clinicians were distressed when asked to admit more patients at a new mental health unit at Noarlunga Hospital when staffing levels were "not clinically safe".

These songs from the Hottest 100 of 2005 deserved better
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Arctic Monkeys were that low!? These are the tunes from triple j's Hottest 100 of 20. years ago that deserved to have placed higher.

Canberra woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

A 37-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man with a steak knife.

Coastal hamlet bears brunt of WA's new fishing crackdown
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

WA's new ban on demersal fishing sees fishers flock to a coastal hamlet unaffected by the new rules, but locals say the crowds are unsustainable. 

Rising teen star Jones falls short in debut Brisbane International bid
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

The 17-year-old was aggressive in the opening set, but a broken racquet string knocked her focus and allowed her opponent to gain complete control of the match.

How to avoid fly and maggot infestations in your home
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Forecast heatwave conditions across large parts of the country could mean flies and maggots are more prevalent. Here's how to deal with them.

Two men charged over alleged prison murder
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Two men are set to face court over the alleged murder of another prisoner in a Queensland jail.

Aboriginal artist Bobbi Lockyer in tears as Australia Post loses $4k painting
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Indigenous artist Bobbi Lockyer has been left frustrated after she sent a $4,000 custom artwork of the Pilbara to a buyer in Queensland, only for an empty cardboard sleeve to be delivered.

Israel cleared to start West Bank settlement construction
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Critics say the E1 project would prevent the establishment of a contiguous Palestinian state.

Diggers remove 50 tonnes of seaweed from Sydney beach as masses wash up
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Piles of kelp were removed from a popular Sydney beach, although some councils prefer to leave the seaweed for its environmental benefit.

Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Donald Trump's continued interest in Greenland is part of his "America First" agenda to dominate the Western Hemisphere and contain China's interests in the region. 

Workers rehired as new managers revive Dicky Bill salad farms
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

About 160 staff lost their jobs when Dicky Bill collapsed owing up to $10 million. Two separate businesses have stepped in to take over, but not all operations will reopen.

As Melbourne's iconic trams thrive, Asia's oldest tramway faces extinction
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Melbourne's iconic trams thrive in a car-centred world, but Asia's oldest tramway is now facing extinction.

More than a dozen assessed as truck crashes into five cars
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

More than a dozen people were assessed by paramedics after a truck smashed into several cars on a major road north of Wollongong.

Facing closure after 62 years, the Australian Design Centre holds its final show
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Second Look — Legacy celebrates sustainable making while paying homage to one of the most influential figures in Australia craft and design.

How to avoid heatstroke and when to call Triple Zero as temperature soars
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Extreme heat forecast for the next few days has prompted warnings form health experts. Here's how to stay safe. 



News from the BBC World Service

US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, White House says
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.

Chris Mason: Greenland and Ukraine point to Trump's head-spinning unpredictability
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.

Russia sends navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

US officials say that American forces plan to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.

Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.

Learner drivers face longer wait for tests as lower drink-drive limit proposed
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.

The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

The White House has said that 'utilising the ‌US military is ‍always an option at the commander-in-chief's disposal'

UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed
Posted on Tuesday January 06, 2026

The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Concern is growing among supporters the bill won't pass parliamentary hurdles in the allotted days.

Police told wrong family teen had died in crash
Posted on Tuesday January 06, 2026

South Yorkshire Police says it mixed up the identities of the teen with another male in the car.

Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease
Posted on Tuesday January 06, 2026

Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.

Elon Musk's X should deal with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes, government demands
Posted on Tuesday January 06, 2026

Grok is being used to digitally remove women's clothing - something victims describe as "dehumanising".

Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is is no fan of chaos.

Opposition leader Machado says she should be in charge of Venezuela
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.

Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.

BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela
Posted on Tuesday January 06, 2026

The BBC's Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what's the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

Venezuelan security forces detain journalists from foreign news organisations
Posted on Tuesday January 06, 2026

Venezuelans describe their fear of speaking out as 14 media workers are detained and police check people's social media.

Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operation
Posted on Tuesday January 06, 2026

Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward.

US action in Venezuela morally right, Badenoch says
Posted on Tuesday January 06, 2026

The Conservative leader tells the BBC the military operation raises "serious questions about the rules-based order".

The two sides of Sombr, the singer sparkling through the sadness
Posted on Wednesday January 07, 2026

The alt-pop star comes third in the BBC Sound of 2026, which predicts the year's biggest new music.

Is AI taking the fun out of fantasy football?
Posted on Tuesday January 06, 2026

Some fans of FPL and other leagues are turning to chatbots and apps to get a leg up over other players.



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