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News from the ABC Australia

Migration, crypto and red tape to feature in budget bid for economic growth
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia's productivity problem will take a long time to fix, but a $10 billion annual saving on business compliance costs is a start.

Japan confirms first fatal bear attack this year with two more suspected
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Japanese authorities say a 55-year-old woman found dead last month was killed by a bear. It is the first confirmed fatal bear attack for 2026 following a record 13 deaths last year.

Probe makes adverse findings against former ANU Council members
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

An independent review into 36 allegations concerning the Australian National University has made a series of adverse findings against former council members.

Live: Lions hang on against Blues late surge, Dogs claim thriller over Port
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Brisbane gets a big fright at the Gabba as Carlton fall short after a big comeback, while the Western Bulldogs hold off Port Adelaide despite being held to one goal in the second half. Follow live.

Government backbencher criticises 'giant, bloated, ineffective' NT public service
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

A Northern Territory government backbencher has criticised the "giant, bloated and ineffective" NT public service, saying its current size is not feasible.

SA premier 'very concerned' over Whyalla steelworks' blast furnace
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Whyalla steelworkers are struggling to get the city's blast furnace producing iron again, with SA Premier Peter Malinauskas saying he is "very concerned" about the situation.

Man who drunkenly performed Nazi salute in front of cops fined $1,400
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The man pleaded guilty to four charges, with a magistrate describing the Nazi gesture charge as a very serious offence.

'We don't want the penalty': Moses wins the game but doesn't end it
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Mitchell Moses stuns the Cowboys in a bizarre golden-point finish, after Parramatta crosses twice in the final six minutes of normal time.

Dozens charged over seizure of largest child porn stash in NSW history
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

A probe into a cloud-based image-sharing folder resulted in the largest amount of child abuse material files seized in a single investigation in NSW history. 

Russia to make major international sporting return in Australia
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Russia will be given its highest profile platform since its sporting exile at the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup finals in Sydney in July this year.

NT taxpayers to be hit with $75m bill if fracking project fails
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Northern Territory taxpayers will be hit with a $75 million bill if Tamboran Resources, one of the key Beetaloo Basin fracking companies, is unable to repay its lenders.

Driver was on bail and probation when his 'drag racing' car hit and killed a cyclist
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Lachlan Robert Carver has been sentenced to 10 years for a hit-and-run crash that killed cyclist Matthew Nilsen. 

Students receive ransom messages after learning system cyberattack
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of students have been unable to access schoolwork or submit assessments as access to Canvas has been paused. 

Man 'assisting detectives' with investigation into Adelaide woman's death
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Police say a man is speaking to them in relation to the death of a woman whose body was found outside a block of units overlooking Henley Beach on Thursday.

Chinese oil tanker hit in reportedly first attack since Hormuz crisis
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The chief engineer of a Chinese-owned oil tanker attacked near the Strait of Hormuz says it is "still unclear" who fired on the vessel.

Plaintiff's lawyer describes Rebel Wilson as 'fantastical liar' in court
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Final arguments in the defamation trial between Charlotte MacInnes and Rebel Wilson have heard claims of a suspicious career jump to "terrible, terrible" allegations.

Kumanjayi Little Baby's father won't be released from prison for sorry business
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The father of Kumanjayi Little Baby will remain in prison for aggravated assault, despite calls from his lawyers for his release to attend cultural grieving for his daughter.

Inmate’s multiple requests for medical support unanswered, inquest hears
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

A Queensland prisoner died in prison of a rare bacterial condition after his calls for medical help went unanswered for weeks, a medical expert has told a coronial inquest.

Why there's no end in sight for Kezie Apps, Origin's ageless wonder
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Kezie Apps will be the oldest State of Origin player across both states and the men's and women's series this year, but the 35-year-old Blues stalwart shows no signs of slowing down.

Bank hung up on pope when he tried to update his details, Chicago priest says
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Father Tom McCarthy says Leo had trouble convincing his bank of his identity after being elected to lead the Catholic Church.



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: What the results tell us so far
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales.

What latest election results show us in maps and charts
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool.

Sir John Curtice: First results shows how fragmented UK politics has become
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.

Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, government says
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

Celebrities send well wishes to Bonnie Tyler as singer in induced coma after surgery
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on Wednesday.

Nationwide cashier jailed after stealing from vulnerable customers to fund luxury holidays
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

One of Kerry Kershaw's victims was a 49-year-old man with learning disabilities.

US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

South East Water boss quits after thousands of homes left without water
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.

King and Queen lead tributes for David Attenborough's 100th birthday
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The royal couple shared photographs of Sir David and wished him a very happy birthday.

Quiz: Which facial feature almost stopped Attenborough's TV career?
Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026

Sir David Attenborough turns 100. How well do you know the broadcaster's life and career?

Are concert 'livestream tickets' the future or a cash-grab?
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Can't see your favourite act in the flesh? There might be a solution - but not everyone's a fan.

The companies making billions from the Iran war
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

Weekly quiz: Who was this mystery masked star at the Met Gala?
Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.



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