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News from the ABC Australia

7yo girl dies after ATV rollover in Adelaide's north-east
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

The Easter long weekend also saw two motorcyclists lose their lives in a separate crash in the Adelaide Hills. 

Tim Tszyu dominates Denis Nurja to claim title in Wollongong
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Tim Tszyu has won the WBO international middleweight title with a lopsided unanimous points win over Albanian Denis Nurja in Wollongong.

Fiji cruise ship runs aground after hitting reef near 'Cast Away island'
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Thirty passengers have reportedly been rescued after a cruise ship ran aground on a reef near the island where the film Cast Away was shot.

'Struggling massively': Farmer finds it hard to put food on the table
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Soaring fuel costs and interest rates are forcing some South Australians to change their travel plans as a small producer says he has struggled to put food on the table.

US F-15 airman rescued in Iran after special forces operation
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

US President Donald Trump confirms an American airman has been rescued in a daring night operation by US special forces.

Australians find joy amid global uncertainty in Easter celebrations
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Christians of all denominations gather at churches and cathedrals to mark Easter and reflect on their faith amid recent global turmoil. 

Bulldogs down plucky Bombers but lose two more players to injury
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

The Western Bulldogs hold off an Essendon fight back to triumph by 34 points, but will sweat on the fitness of Artie Jones and Tim English, who both limped off at Docklands.

Japan assures Australia will get 'normal supply' of fuel
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Fuel will continue to flow from Japan into Australia under assurances given during recent talks between the two countries. 

The Kremlin's internet purge is like 'the Soviet era on steroids'
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

The Kremlin is increasing its efforts to dictate the narrative in Russia by shutting off the internet, restricting foreign messenger apps and punishing citizens for speaking out.

Lily's grandmother defied 50s' social norms to be both an artist and a mother
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

A new show at the Heide Museum of Modern Art explores how the famous Heide Circle reimagined the family in radical ways in the 50s and 60s.

Raiders' season lurches towards disaster as Knights run riot
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

The reigning minor premiers are in freefall after Canberra slumped to a fourth-straight loss at the hands of a resurgent Knights outfit. 

Kings break NBL trophy after dramatic overtime win as 36ers blow late lead
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

After trailing by six points late in regulation time, a dominant overtime display has earned the Sydney Kings a 113-101 victory in the fifth and deciding match of the NBL Finals.

It hosted Kidman and Luhrmann, now famed regional cinema is up for sale
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

It's the cinema good enough for Luhrmann, Jackman and Kidman, and now this North Queensland icon is up for sale after 64 years.

Huge sea turtle rescued after being discovered stranded upside down
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

A large sea turtle, estimated to be at least 30 years old and weighing more than 50 kilograms, is recovering in a wildlife sanctuary after being spotted stuck in dunes on a northern NSW beach. 

Travellers celebrate as major highway reopens after Cyclone Narelle
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Holiday makers took a gamble heading to WA's north hoping a major highway would reopen in time for Easter.

Magnitude-5.5 earthquake 'morning wake-up call' to remote community
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

A remote community in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands have woken up to rattling shelves and swinging lights caused by a magnitude-5.5 earthquake, Geoscience Australia says.

Man in serious condition after being shot by Tasmania Police
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

A man is in a serious but stable condition after being shot by police during an altercation in Hobart's northern suburbs early on Sunday morning.

'Abandoned': Sisters of officer slain by Dezi Freeman to sue Victoria Police
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson's sisters plan to launch legal action against Victoria Police over his death. They also say they felt "abandoned" by police after their brother's death. 

Changing genders wasn't going to change how I felt about Kate
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Kate could see her husband was miserable as a man and says she couldn't watch Marti be unhappy. 

All WA regional stations must report fuel prices from May as FuelWatch scheme expands
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

The FuelWatch reporting scheme is being expanded to all regional fuel stations in Western Australia, with about 200 additional retailers required to report their fuel prices. 



News from the BBC World Service

What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down over southern Iran.

'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

The festival's main sponsor Pepsi has withdrawn its funding from Wireless, it announced on Sunday.

Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

On the tech giant's 50th year, we ask analysts to give their top three Apple successes and misses

Storm Dave hits road and rail travel but conditions easing
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Storm Dave will clear northeast on Easter Sunday, bringing "sunshine and showers" to much of the country.

Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.

Streetwear and crop tops take football fashion to new heights
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Inspired by football culture on and off the pitch, this year's kit collections mix archive classics with streetwear staples.

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo: 'Our new reality show leaves nothing out'
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

The couple say "nothing is off limits" in a new documentary which follows their pregnancy and parenthood journey.

AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

ICE wanted to build a detention centre - this small farming town said no
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Residents say they support the administration's immigration agenda - but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard.

How will rising fuel costs affect driving lessons?
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Two bodies which represent driving instructors have sent letters to the UK government.

Royals attend Windsor Easter Sunday service
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Andrew-Mountbatten Windsor and his family are absent from the traditional family event.

Two more murder arrests after boy, 14, shot dead
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

A man and a boy are arrested on suspicion of murder after Eghosa Ogbebor was fatally shot.

'Let's do it' - Wilder calls out Joshua after win
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Deontay Wilder tells Anthony Joshua "let's do it" following the American's points victory over Derek Chisora.

Do cats like being taken for walks or is it an Instagram fad?
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Owners say they train their cats to walk on a lead because letting them outside alone is dangerous.

German men under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
Posted on Saturday April 04, 2026

Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.

Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks.

'My special blood helps critically ill babies'
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Nigel Vaughan has a rare blood type which can be used to help critically ill babies.

Sunglass-wearing police horse Luna retires
Posted on Tuesday March 31, 2026

Luna turned heads at Ascot in her 'neigh-bands' and stayed on duty after being punched at a match.

Woman, 95, breaks five more swimming world records
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Jane Asher has set more than 100 Masters swimming records throughout her career.



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