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News from the ABC Australia

All at sea with Pete Hegseth: Is this is what AUKUS looks like in practice?
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

It seems that Australia finds itself yoked to America's actions whether the government likes it or not.

Gulf nations pessimistic about what Trump will leave behind
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

While the cabaret of outlandish and contradictory statements and claims continues in Washington, there is considerable pragmatic pessimism in the Gulf about the mess Donald Trump will leave behind.

Live: US commander accuses Iran of targeting civilian areas, says it 'will not go unanswered'
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

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Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Israel targets Beirut
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Donald Trump says there will be no US-Israeli deal with Iran that does not involve Tehran's "unconditional surrender" just hours after Iran's president claimed mediation efforts were underway. 

Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Indonesia will be the first country in Southeast Asia to restrict the access of children to social media.

'Heartbreaking loss': Missing surf lifesaver found dead on Sunshine Coast
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

The alarm was raised when the 18-year-old failed to return to the beach on Wednesday, setting off a major search operation.

Man dead after reports of fight in Melbourne's north
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Police are investigating a man's death in Melbourne's north this evening after reports of a group of men fighting.

Man ramped in his final hours added to 'lack of dignity', partner says
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

An Adelaide man spent some of his final moments stuck in an ambulance outside a major Adelaide public hospital, his partner says.

Hundreds of jobs at risk as Tahmoor mine ordered into liquidation
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

A Supreme Court judge approves a winding-up order for the embattled Tahmoor mine, owned by billionaire Sanjeev Gupta.

Woman who put holes in friend's condoms found not guilty of intent to harm
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

A Bunbury woman has been found not guilty of intent to cause harm after she admitted to tampering with her housemate's condoms while she was in a "fit of rage".

Petracca supreme as Suns demolish Cats in red-hot start to AFL season
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Gold Coast have lived up to big expectations at Carrara, with Christian Petracca and Bailey Humphrey starring in a win over last year's grand finalists Geelong by nearly 10 goals. Follow live.

Plucky Bangladesh teases Asian Cup contest as North Korea, China advance
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

For 45 minutes, minnows Bangladesh pushed North Korea all the way. It was a breath of fresh air for a tournament desperately lacking close matches.

'A shock to me': Jackie O denies quitting radio show
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Jackie "O" Henderson has denied she quit her hit KIIS FM radio show she hosted with Kyle Sandilands, saying she was left in "shock" by the news.

Sculpture by the Sea exhibition returns to Perth after funding battle
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

The annual Sculpture by the Sea art exhibition returns to Cottesloe Beach in Perth after a funding shortfall forced its cancellation last year.

West Melbourne mosque closed after reports of suspicious package
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

A mosque in West Melbourne has temporarily closed while police investigate reports of a suspicious package.

Aussie Rules official heard describing women as 'breeders'
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

A southern NSW football club says an official has stepped down after making derogatory comments about players on its women's team.

Labor flips against Lee Point development ahead of Nightcliff by-election
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

During its eight years in government, Territory Labor supported an 800-home defence development in Darwin, but just before the Nightcliff by-election its candidate reveals the party's position has changed.

ADF helicopter forced to take evasive action during interaction with Chinese aircraft
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

The Australian Defence Force says a Seahawk helicopter launched from the Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba was confronted by a Chinese helicopter and was forced to "take evasion to maintain a safe flight".

Ex-youth camp operator sentenced to 12 years' jail for child sexual abuse
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

A man details in court how his life was affected by the sexual abuse perpetrated against him by a World War II veteran and Order of Australia Medal recipient, now aged 99.

Family shares heartbreak as murder investigation becomes double homicide
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Police say they are treating the death of a 69-year-old grandmother as a double homicide investigation, after her son, who was also found at the scene with serious injuries, died.   



News from the BBC World Service

Iranian schools, hospital and landmarks among civilian sites hit during US-Israeli strikes
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

A local in Tehran tell BBC Verify that the city has been turned into a "ghost town" as residents flee.

Oil price jumps after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah.

Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.

Four arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

The men were arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

Man who murdered ex's sister and her children in revenge attack given whole-life sentence
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Bryonie Gawith and her children died when Sharaz Ali set fire to their home in revenge for her sister ending their relationship.

Three women interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

The women have been interviewed under suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking, the Met Police says.

Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.

Driver mistakenly hit wrong pedal in fatal crash
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Student Aalia Mahomed, 20, was described as the "most amazing daughter" by her mother.

Relying on drugs to stop obesity would be 'societal failure', says Chris Whitty
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

England's top doctor says the drugs should be for a minority and more effort is needed to prevent obesity in the first place.

From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.

Mandelson's bail conditions lifted after misconduct in public office arrest
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Lord Peter Mandelson has had his passport returned by police, his lawyers say.

Meet GB's first female Paralympic snowboarder
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

When Nina Sparks was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, she decided it was going to be the making of her - now she's competing at the Winter Paralympics.

Sheep are disappearing from our hills - and our dinner plates
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK?

Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Microsoft is the first big company out of the gates with Project Helix - a "next-generation" console.

Singers praise new gospel music chart that will 'open doors'
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

A new Christian and Gospel Singles Chart is launched to reflect "a vibrant sector of the UK music industry".

My shirt was soaked in blood - but I was told to get back on the rugby pitch
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Ross Coombs has been diagnosed with early onset dementia and feels himself "gradually declining", but says there is "no support".

Weekly quiz: How much will a Spice Girls commemorative coin cost?
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

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

Who's to blame for Spurs crisis?
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty examines who - or what - is to blame for Spurs' crisis as they fight to avoid relegation.

Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran's proxy Hezbollah
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah. 



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