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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Oil hits US$100 again, as Middle East supply shocks continue
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Wall Street has traded sharply lower overnight, as pessimism about the length of the war in the Middle East continues. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Court hears teacher preyed on 'unworldly, naive' Hobart school student
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

The lawyer representing an ex-teacher being sued for allegedly sexually abusing his former student in the 1980s tells a court that evidence given by the ex-student contained "straight-out lies".

Union pushes for change to misconduct reporting in government-owned corporations
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

The Services Union says its members have complained about nepotism, favouritism in hiring and poor governance at a major Queensland ports corporation.

Trump says Iran welcome to play World Cup, but risk 'life and safety'
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

US President Donald Trump says Iran men's national soccer team is welcome to participate in the 2026 World Cup, but believes it is not appropriate that they be there "for their own life and safety".

Sunraysia and Murray Valley farmers seek disaster declaration after March deluge
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

A deluge of rain at a critical stage of Sunraysia and Murray Valley's harvest and growing season leads farmers to call for it to be declared a disaster to unlock funds.

Blackouts, banquets and the story of the Matildas in North Korea
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

When the Matildas played North Korea in Pyongyang in 2007, it was like unlike anything they had experienced before. 

Council seeks damages in court over millions of dollars in legal fees
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

A civil hearing between the Broken Hill City Council and its former legal provider over a major dispute in litigation fees has been heard in the Supreme Court of NSW. 

Two teenagers die in e-bike crash south of Brisbane
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Emergency services respond to a crash between an e-bike and motorcycle at Greenbank in Logan.

Live: Non-essential Australian officials directed to leave UAE, Israel
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Non-essential Australian officials in the United Arab Emirates and Israel have been directed to leave as the security situation in the region deteriorates. Follow live.

'Absolute disaster': Flood damage in SA raises concerns about road funding
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

As floodwater recedes and local governments begin calculating the damage to SA roads, they are frustrated it will be up to them to foot the bill in lieu of federal government support.

Swim rescue hero Austin Appelbee honoured by Irish president
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Perth schoolboy Austin Appelbee, who heroically swam for hours to save the lives of his mum and two siblings off the WA coast, is honoured with a note from Ireland's President Catherine Connolly.

Piastri focused on future after crushing crash at home F1 grand prix
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Just days removed from one of the most crushing moments in his Formula 1 career, Oscar Piastri says he is only focused on the future. 

Live: Netanyahu makes veiled threat against Iran's new supreme leader
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds his first press conference since the war began and gives a veiled threat to kill Iran's new supreme leader. Follow live.

Residents just 20km from Western Sydney airport face two-hour commute
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

The communities closest to Western Sydney International (WSI) say having no direct public transport route proves they are living in the new airport's shadow. 

People like Sara-Ashlee have missed out on sport. A new project aims to change that
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Currently there is limited data across the country showing who in the disability community is participating in sport, who is missing out and why.

What you need to know about Iran today, with Laura Tingle
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

The ABC's global affairs editor, Laura Tingle, is in Dubai and will provide daily updates on the Middle East war.  

Outback Queensland town prepares for flooding as Bundaberg clean-up begins
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Hundreds of people in Queensland's Bundaberg region are cleaning up their homes and businesses as floodwaters recede, while residents in western Queensland prepare for flooding.

Sydney mum facing living in car says delayed government scheme could help
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

After covering rent and bills, Jessica is left with just $15 to put into her savings, making it impossible for her to come up with the thousands of dollars needed for a new bond before her upcoming move.

Family of the other Stephen King speaks after SA government's email blunder
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

The family of a man who the state government mistook for someone else, igniting a pre-election debacle, has spoken for the first time.

Report shows NSW hospital controversy fuelled 'dissatisfaction and distrust'
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

A report reveals a regional health service ordered a review into some of its departments over concerns a development controversy led to poor morale.



News from the BBC World Service

UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

What on earth is going on with the oil price?
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

Woman who kept vulnerable victim as slave sentenced to 13 years
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Mandy Wixon, 56, forced the victim to clean her squalid home and subjected her to a miserable life.

PM says Mandelson appointment was mistake as No 10 denies cover-up
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".

Married at First Sight star says cancer has spread
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

The dating coach was diagnosed with bowel cancer in December 2023 but says treatment has been unsuccessful.

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Foreign Office officials are understood to be supporting his family.

Wuthering Heights uni module given content warning for students
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

A Cardiff University module featuring Wuthering Heights carries 'distressing content' warning

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.

'Follow the smoke': BBC spends day with emergency teams as Israel strikes south Lebanon
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

The BBC visited the city of Nabatieh, witnessing the pace and scale of Israel's bombing as its war with Hezbollah continues to escalate.

Tracking the wave of ship attacks that has choked off Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Six ships have been reportedly attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total vessels attacked during the war to 18.

'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.

How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

How a lost suitcase led to a two-year £4,500 legal wrangle with Ryanair
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Rosie McGrane says her case never arrived when she travelled from Edinburgh to Copenhagen with Ryanair in September 2023.

My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.

'A furry ball of love' - meet Pickle, ParalympicsGB's 26th team member
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Guide dog Pickle has been stealing the spotlight in Milan-Cortina.

The Christian-Muslim couple who are fasting for Lent and Ramadan at the same time
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.



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