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News from the ABC Australia

Endangered malleefowl chick saved in national park bushfire
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

An endangered malleefowl chick has been saved from a 2,000-hectare bushfire in a regional Victorian national park.

Emerging virtual fencing tech could help save cattle trapped in bushfires
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

New technology allowing livestock to be remotely moved via electronic collars has been legalised in SA. Industry says virtual fencing has the potential to save animals and even human lives.

Why Aus Open organisers will be torn on Kyrgios's wildcard berth
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Nick Kyrgios remains one of Australian tennis' biggest names, but, according to Mark Philippoussis, there are clear pros and cons to offering him a wildcard berth for the Australian Open. 

First Nations teens dreaming of basketball fame off to play in the USA
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

School attendance was just as important as a jump shot for the scouts picking a First Nations team to take part in a prestigious US basketball competition.

Christmas celebrations around the world in photos
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

From Bethlehem to Beijing, people around the world have been celebrating Christmas in their own traditional way.

Cricket cartoons and a 'substitute' Ashes in AWM collection
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

As Australia and England clash in The Ashes cricket series, Australian War Memorial historians have uncovered two diaries that recount a cricket series played behind barbed wire in prisoner of war camps.

'They were a band of brothers': The largely untold story of Australia's first touring cricket team
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

They travelled on horse and cart and were smuggled on a boat for three months to England, the story of the First XI Aboriginal cricket team is being remembered as a descendant presents the Boxing Day medal.   

Virtuosos to video games: The top classical music and jazz stories of 2025
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

From homegrown heroes to visiting legends, here are Australia's favourite classical music and jazz stories this year.

Feeding the hungry in the car park of a suburban swimming pool
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

For almost six years, Aunty's Free Feeds has been serving home-cooked meals to anybody who needs them from a pop-up buffet in the car park of a swimming pool. 

Kamahl reflects on his life and career
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

At 91, Malaysian-born Australian entertainment legend Kamahl reflects on his life and career.

Social media can help save lives during cyclones, but also spread false rumours
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

State government reports have found that while social media plays a vital role in warning communities during tropical cyclones, some posts can lack context and spread misinformation.

Regional Victorian cricket clubs are batting above average for female participation
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

More women of all ages are signing up to play cricket in regional Victoria. 

Scientists race to secure 'baseline' data before devastating virus arrives
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Preparations are underway for the arrival of the deadly H5 strain of bird flu in the Australian Antarctic Territory, as scientists gather baseline population data so they can measure potential deaths among wildlife.

Shield and First Guardian raise the question, who pays when super funds collapse?
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Thousands of First Guardian investors were dealt another devastating blow when it was revealed just $1.6 million had been recovered from the almost $450 million invested in the collapsed fund. Who will end up paying investors back their lost retirement savings?

Your guide to the 2025 Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Black sails, a tiny cannon, no prize money — everything you need to know about the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, ahead of its 80th edition, starting today.

Iconic Top End national park under threat from near-invisible invader
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Much-loved by locals and bringing in more than 250,000 visitors a year, Litchfield National Park has become one of the Northern Territory's star attractions. But it's under threat from a near-invisible invader.

The Boxing Day deal that set in motion sport's most infamous curse
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

It was the deal that changed the face of baseball for good, and set in motion the most infamous sporting curse of all.

Before Harry fled the royals there was Edward, who traded his title for love
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Before Harry fled the Royals for Meghan and Montecito, this would-be King of England was famous for trading his title for love. And the cracks began to show on a trip to Australia.

From Spongebob to Orwell: Here's your guide to Boxing Day movies
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

The soaring mercury has you craving the cool, dark sanctuary of the cinema. But what to see? The art-house awards-season hopeful? The psychological book adaptation? The one with the big snake?

The women competing in marathons and breaking records after giving birth
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

For decades, pregnancy was seen as an "injury" that could end a career. But now, determination and growing industry support are seeing marathon-running mothers reach new heights after giving birth.



News from the BBC World Service

King's Christmas message urges communities to pull together in times of uncertainty
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

He invokes the wartime spirit in his annual speech, delivered from Westminster Abbey.

Royal Family greet crowds after Christmas Day service
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

The King and Queen attend a church service alongside other family members, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

Two men still missing after Christmas swim as coastguard calls off search
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

After "extensive" searches, the coastguard says its part of the search has been stood down.

Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Last dance for Tess and Claudia as Strictly hosts sign off
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman embrace on the dancefloor as they sign off as hosts after 11 years.

Pope Leo urges 'courage' to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

The pope also laments the condition of Palestinians during his address to worshippers at the Vatican.

We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.

Murder arrest after death of woman in her 80s
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

A 63-year-old woman has been arrested following an incident at a flat in Devizes.

12 books you need to read in 2026
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

What are professional footballers tucking into at Christmas?
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

A chef for Premier League footballers reveals how he keeps them fit and healthy around Christmas.

Cold health alert as parts of UK set to freeze on Christmas Day
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Organisers of some Christmas Day and Boxing Day swims have cancelled events due to the weather.

Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case
Posted on Wednesday December 24, 2025

The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a "few more weeks".

Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 1: Which star teased her engagement on the red carpet?
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Test your memory of 2025 in the first part of our quiz. What happened from January to March?

The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

From the bottom of the swimming pool to the top of the pole vault bar, photographers reveal the stories behind these amazing shots. And a bonus point if you can spot the photographer in their own image.

How much screen time is acceptable for kids at Christmas?
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Parents ponder whether to relax rules totally over the festive period, or find ways to avoid screen time.

The time bombs in the new Archbishop of Canterbury's in-tray for 2026
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

Many of the big issues which troubled Justin Welby’s time in office remain unresolved.

Meet the working dogs that don't stop for Christmas
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

For some of Northern Ireland's dogs with jobs, a busy Christmas lies ahead.

Christmas hit makes Slade singer avoid restaurants, says wife
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

The singer's wife Suzan says it gets "awkward" when Merry Xmas Everybody is played in front of them.

Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

Jingle bills: Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

The prize marks the second-largest US lottery jackpot ever won.



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