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News from the ABC Australia

'I'm the only one suffering': Opetaia frustrated as IBF strips belt again
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Jai Opetaia isn't giving up his dream of unification despite being caught in the middle of an administrative slugfest.

After a car crash changed her life, Lily is telling her story to help others
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Lily Mathews's father died while drink driving four years ago. She hopes others can learn from her trauma.

Queensland warns state on 'precipice' of fuel security issues amid calls for plan
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Queensland Energy Minister David Janetzki has written to federal counterpart Chris Bowen warning of major impacts on daily life.

Mardi Gras pioneer wants more inclusive venues in country towns
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

After taking part in the original 1978 Mardi Gras parade, Kevin Betts returned to his country roots and set about making life easier for people growing up queer in the regions.

Live: Australia offers five Iranian footballers asylum
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says he met with the women last night and told them they were "welcome to stay in Australia". Follow live.

Dubai's 'cringe' influencers have a new rule: Don't mention the war
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

As missiles and drones began lighting up the sky over Dubai, many of the city's social media personalities started posting about it. Then the government stepped in.

Forwarded email a rare public glimpse into the cunning world of political spin
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

It is common for media advisors to provide reporters with background information in an effort to shape the way a story is reported, but the practice backfired spectacularly when the SA government shared an email from the wrong patient.

Bundaberg region on alert as major flood warning issued
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Thousands of residents are on major flood watch across Queensland following days of huge rainfall totals.

Three dead in southern NSW after head-on crash on Kings Highway
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Three people are dead and four others injured after a shocking head-on crash on the Kings Highway at Monga in southern NSW.

Another case involving a flesh-eating ulcer detected in NSW
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The sixth case of a flesh-eating Buruli ulcer has been detected on the NSW south coast.

With Queensland road toll rising, widower says deaths getting 'lost in the data'
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Colin Caudell has been on a mission to improve safety for roadside workers since his wife Suzanne was struck and killed by a truck in 2013.

Patient information not to be used as 'political tool', peak doctors body says
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The Australian Medical Association says politicians should not be using non-consensual patient information to make a point about the health system.

Aussie Paralympics icon shreds 'pathetic' showing after 20-year hiatus
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Michael Milton is overcome with emotion after making his Paralympics return, but is less than impressed by his actual performance on the slopes.

International students blindsided by government's doubling of visa cost
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has doubled the price of a post-study work visa, leaving "tens of thousands" of graduates out of pocket.

What you need to know about Iran today, with Laura Tingle
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

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

Scientists warn axing CSIRO jobs will harm climate change response
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Scientists are calling on the Australian government to push back on a plan to scrap hundreds of jobs at the nation's science agency, as they await the release of further details this week.

Decline in GP home visits drives vulnerable people into care homes
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The number of GP home visits has declined by 85 per cent in Australia over the past three decades, which doctors say is driving vulnerable people into residential care and hospital prematurely. 

The network of Liberals behind two 'grassroots' childcare campaigns
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The childcare groups say they are the voices for everyday parents. What they don't mention is that they are supported by a network of current and former Liberals.

Matildas learn next opponent as North Korea sensationally protest offside call
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The Matildas will face North Korea in the quarterfinals of the Women's Asian Cup, after the North Koreans go down 2-1 to China in controversial circumstances at a soaking Western Sydney Stadium.

In the early hours of the Iran war, Indonesia's president made a telling offer
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's big ambitions on the world stage and at home have alarmed his critics. 



News from the BBC World Service

US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.

Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, enters power as the Islamic republic faces its most serious crisis.

Five Iranian footballers 'in Australian safe house' after Asian Cup protest
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says Healey
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The defence secretary also told MPs that the warship HMS Dragon would set sail for the Mediterranean in the next couple of days.

Days of disruption expected as Glasgow Central closed after fire near station
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon before the building collapsed hours later.

Passer-by tried to tackle vape shop blaze before inferno
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Lamin Kongira told BBC Scotland News he had been walking past when a shopkeeper ran out saying "fire, fire".

SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England were announced last month.

Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.

King praises Commonwealth at biggest royal gathering since Andrew arrest
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

A protest by anti-monarchists is staged outside the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.

Rape victim 'warned police Andy Malkinson may not be attacker'
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

A woman who identified an innocent man as her attacker says police dismissed her concerns as "trial nerves".

Ticketmaster owner Live Nation agrees to pay $280m to end US monopoly case
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The live events company, which owns Ticketmaster, will open parts of its business to rival companies.

Iranians deeply divided over Mojtaba Khamenei's rise to power
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

While pro-establishment crowds celebrate Khamenei's appointment as his father's successor, others believe it signals no change to how Iran is ruled.

Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.

In maps: Ten days of strikes across the Middle East
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war continues for a tenth day.

Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.

I had to travel 90 miles for care when postpartum psychosis set in
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Four days after giving birth, Lizzy Berryman's psychosis forced her to be taken from York to Derby for specialist care.

Paddington first new musical to win nine WhatsOnStage awards in 'record-setting haul'
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Other winners at the event included Jonathan Bailey, Rachel Zegler, Amber Davies and Sir Stephen Fry.

Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

I was sexually assaulted in a crowd. Now I'm developing tech to spot suspicious behaviour
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Rosie Richardson wants to shift the onus to self protect away from women and on to the authorities.



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