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News from the ABC Australia

Health Minister denies health cuts, despite asking department to find $700m in cuts
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Health groups fear the impact of hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts expected to be found in the Health Department as part of Treasurer Eric Abetz's state budget operational efficiencies program.

UN climate expert goes back to school to address some burning questions
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Primary school students in regional Victoria have their climate change questions answered.

Collingwood champion's achievement reopens old wound outside Victoria
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

When Scott Pendlebury steps onto the MCG on Saturday afternoon, his name will stand alone at the top of a remarkable list — but the achievement has also reignited a debate about the value of non-Victorian Aussie Rules records.

Tony Albert's form of optimism is a lesson for us all
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Girramay, Yidinji and Kuku-Yalanji artist Tony Albert hopes to "take every item of 'Aboriginalia' in Australia out of circulation".

Is Australia's two-party political system dead?  
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

With the rise of One Nation's popularity and younger voters increasingly turning to the Greens, the traditional two-party system in Australian politics has been dismantled, a former political strategist argues. 

Woman and baby die after highway crash north of Cairns
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Police said initial investigations indicated a white Mitsubishi Triton ute struck a red Mazda MX-5 before colliding with a white MG3 hatchback.

Little penguin numbers climb on Kangaroo Island despite algal bloom impact
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Little penguin numbers on Kangaroo Island have rebounded, but estimates show there are only about 700 adult breeders after a harmful algal bloom.

Allan, Wilson outline 2026 election agenda
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Victoria's premier and opposition leader will deliver their pre-election pitches as both parties hold their state conferences.

Pendlebury's greatest role on the path to record was restoring the Pies
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Scott Pendlebury's record-breaking career has spanned almost five separate Collingwood eras, with each one helping put the club back near the top of the AFL's pecking order.

Does the Queensland premier have a leash on his own attack dog?
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Queensland's deputy premier made a 'dick' joke about his political opponent this week, but the difference in his approach and the premier's raises questions, writes political reporter Jack McKay.

WHO upgrades risk assessment for Ebola outbreak in DRC to 'very high'
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The World Health Organization raises its assessment of the outbreak going nation-wide as a province in the Congo's east bans funerals and suspends the local football league.

Dangerous area in Sydney for rock fishers trials life jacket library
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Rock fishers in Sydney's east can now borrow and return life jackets for free in a bid to help reduce the number of drownings in the area.

Shipping containers of water slide parts left idle as park plans axed
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A developer blames the Iran war for his decision to axe a water park and resort project in regional Queensland despite already spending $21 million. 

Confused about Labor's tax changes? Here's what they really mean
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Labor's capital gains tax changes have set off a firestorm of debate about the implications for small businesses, start-ups, share owners and plenty more. Here's who will really pay more. 

Building townhouses on a residential Canberra block could soon be easier
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Townhouses, terraces and low-rise apartments will be allowed on all ACT residential blocks under a major change to planning rules proposed by the government.

Rural women share harrowing IVF stories at parliamentary inquiry
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Farmer and mother of two Sophie Fletcher has endured miscarriages, hours of travel and false hope throughout her IVF journey. She wants to see the system change for rural women.

'Life is football' here but as a favourite son heads home, it needs help
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The Tiwi Islands are unique and Australian Rules football is a way of life that has spawned some of the game's biggest names. But even as favourite son Willie Rioli Jr returns home, the Tiwi Bombers know they need more help.

Fracking could open the door to 10 years of gas supply but is there a risk?
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A decade's worth of gas supply for South Australia is potentially sitting below the Limestone Coast region. But will it ever be extracted?

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's director of national ​intelligence
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard says she is departing from the role to support her husband after his recent bone cancer diagnosis.

Digital tipping prompts on the rise but not all venue owners are fans
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The peak hospitality industry group thinks electronic tipping is the way of the future, but some venue owners don't like pressuring customers to tip. 



News from the BBC World Service

Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.

UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.

Red Arrows to fly with fewer jets to preserve ageing fleet
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The famous display team will fly with seven rather than nine aircraft for most of its displays.

Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.

'Eat, sleep, rave, repeat': Fatboy Slim lights up Radio 1's Big Weekend
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The veteran DJ closed out the dance-focused day as the festival landed in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park.

Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US director of national intelligence
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's illness.

'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents.

William praises Catherine, saying 'our family couldn't cope' without her
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The Prince of Wales says he feels "very proud" of his wife for completing her first official international trip since her cancer diagnosis.

Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies.

TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

She was best known for hosting ITV's long-running travel show Wish You Were Here...?

Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold to miss World Cup
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for this summer's World Cup.

Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.

Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy after an Indian bride dies
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.

Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.

'Everyone's always had an opinion, now you can bet on it': Prediction markets and their appeal to young men
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men

Maisie Peters on change, having a thick skin and her 'healed' sound
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The singer shares what it has been like to grow up with her fans and the inspiration behind her new album.

Weekly quiz: Eurovision went mad for Bangaranga - but who gave the UK its only point?
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

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

Drake's surprise three-album drop makes UK chart history
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The Canadian rapper becomes the first artist to debut three studio albums inside the top 10.



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