News from the ABC Australia
Zolani Tete shot dead outside his home in South Africa Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Former world boxing champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa's Eastern Cape province.
Mackay makes cricket history as day one of inaugural Test match sells out Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Barry Jansen mortgaged his house to help build a cricket arena in the Queensland city of Mackay. Forty years later his club is hosting its first international Test match.
Sydney childcare centre on brink of closure offered 12-months rent free Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
More than 60 families rallied in Sydney's eastern suburbs to keep the doors of a local childcare centre open.
Quick hits: Stunning Shoriful rivals Starc's staggering spell, Hazlewood fumes Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Two lethal left arm quicks combine for 12 wickets, Australia comes close to snaring the rarest of dismissals, and a Harrup Park specialist fails on his return. Here are the quick hits from day one of the second Test.
Pendlebury could miss rest of season with his playing future undecided Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Scott Pendlebury's glittering Collingwood career could be over after the AFL/VFL games record holder suffered a hamstring injury.
US, Canada fail to reach tariff deal, deepen trade war Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
The United States and Canada have failed to reach a trade deal, and the US says it will impose 50 per cent tariffs on some imports from Canada.
Adelaide lacrosse community turns out to support girl, 5, with leukaemia Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Support has poured in from across SA's lacrosse community for the family of a five-year-old girl diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia this week.
For years, one man spearheaded a Nigerian government agency that didn't exist Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
The Nigerian government has opened investigations into two government agencies after they were both found to be fake.
Live: Bulldogs run riot to keep finals hopes alive Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Canterbury have done the job against St George Illawarra to keep their slim finals hopes alive after their best attacking performance of the season. Follow live.
Delhi's electric tuktuk boom gets a hacking shock Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Rickshaw drivers are pushing back on plans to ban all new non-electric versions of the vehicle from next January.Â
Teen hospitalised on NSW Central Coast after alleged stabbing Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
A 15-year-old boy is in a critical but stable condition at Gosford Hospital. NSW Police says it has spoken to a group of teenagers over the alleged stabbing, but no arrests have been made.
Mundi Mundi offers music fans complimentary day amid improved weather Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
After record rains drenched Broken Hill ahead of the Mundi Mundi music festival and ticketholders were turned away, organisers take advantage of welcome sunshine to open the gates for a complimentary day.
Live: Dogs leave Dees' top-six hopes in tatters as Cats, Crows lead Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
The Western Bulldogs hold off a fast-finishing Melbourne at the MCG as Geelong hosts Richmond at Kardinia Park looking to leapfrog the Dees into a top-six spot. Follow live.
Wallaroos hammered in historic 100th Test by ruthless Black Ferns Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
The Wallaroos' 100th Test match, and the Test debut of Australia's all-time leading rugby 7s try-scorer, has been soured by a dominant New Zealand performance in Auckland.
Family worried for man missing since Melbourne shooting Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
The family of Khaled Malas, who has not been seen for several days, say they hold grave fears for his welfare.Â
Inside the libertarian city on a Caribbean island backed by Silicon Valley Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
It might sound like something out of a  Reddit thread — a Caribbean island where libertarians, biohackers and crypto bros are building an experimental city. In Honduras, it's real.
US mum was 'begging for help' before killing children, family testifies Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Lindsay Clancy was known as a loving and dedicated mother. But her family says her mental health began to decline after the birth of her third child. Â
Parents thrilled as 'bike gang' gets young boys off the couch Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Some boys in regional South Australia are changing what it means to be in a bike gang, one pedal at a time.Â
Third woman engages lawyer over 'incredibly traumatic' Sydney Swans scandal Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
A lawyer representing a third woman involved in the Sydney Swans scandal says a potential civil lawsuit is being looked at.Â
First-of-its-kind state funeral to be held in Bendigo for Russell Jack Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Russell Jack established the famous Golden Dragon Museum to ensure traditions brought to the Bendigo goldfields by Chinese Australians were remembered.
News from the BBC World Service
Multiple deaths after police vehicle and car crash during pursuit Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 "A number of patients died at the scene" after the collision near Middlesbrough, ambulance officials say, as the police watchdog opens an investigation. Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 A new 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after a last-minute breakdown in trade talks. Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage as Zelensky condemns 'despicable' strike Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Nine people are still missing after the attack which left 130 injured, including a number of children. How this 1960s ex-council house is managing to stay cool without air con Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures. GTA 6 leaks - a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year? Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated game have appeared online, but will they really hurt it? Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired. More students planning to live at home for university over 'insane' living costs Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Students like Jessica say they worry about missing out on student life, but feel they have no choice but to stay at home. As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 They will not be working royals when they come back. So what could they be doing instead? Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues. These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country, now the doors are closing Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world. Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 The pilot had reported a "cabin fire in the back" of American Airlines Flight 2398, which landed safely. Lindsay Clancy suffering 'command hallucination' when she killed children, court hears Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 The defence brought their final witness - a forensic psychiatrist - to the stand to testify about the effects of postpartum psychosis. Girl, 6, dies days after Shoreham sea tragedy killed three family members Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Saja El-Khawas is the fourth person to die after her family got into difficulty in water off West Sussex. 'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - what triggers Trump to shut down reporters? Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer. Advisor O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser. Two-time world boxing champion Tete shot dead outside home Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Zolani Tete, a former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa. Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal. 'Mum still believes she was right to fake my illness' Posted on Wednesday August 19, 2026 Ahead of a Channel 4 documentary, Lisa Hayden-Johnson's son Matthew reflects on her actions. 'I can't do the things my friends do': Life as a teenage carer Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like. Watch: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.
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