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News from the ABC Australia

Tax changes 'threaten to chill' record federal green energy support
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

As the federal government races towards its 2030 renewable energy goal, investors warn capital gains taxes changes risk upending the entire effort.

Tony Abbott returns to political life as Downer drops out of race for Liberal Party president
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Former prime minister Tony Abbott will be nominated unopposed to become the next federal president of the Liberal Party.

US pauses arms sales to Taiwan over Iran war
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The stalled $19.6 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan has been awaiting sign-off from US President Donald Trump.

Labor leaves door open to an additional trust tax exemption
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The federal government has left the door open to further changes after coming under pressure for including future discretionary testamentary trusts in a new tax announced in the budget.

Freo notches 10th straight win with Saints triumph, Tigers down Bombers
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Fremantle makes club history with a 30-point victory over St Kilda, as Essendon loses three key players to injury in an 18-point loss to Richmond.

Storm 'steamrolled' as the Bulldogs coach slams 'outside noise' after snapping horror losing streak
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Matt Burton has inspired inspired the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs to a 30-20 come-from-behind victory against the Melbourne Storm, snapping their five-game losing streak.

Pacific leaders warned of 'prolonged' fuel crisis as new plan endorsed
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A taskforce will see leaders get a better idea of threats to energy deliveries, while Australia and New Zealand provide expert analysis on future supply.

Mental health evidence delays sentencing of Molly Ticehurst's murderer
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The defence team for Daniel Billings has submitted evidence from a forensic psychiatrist that found he was in an "abnormal state of mind" when he killed his former partner.

Melbourne man found guilty of keeping woman as a slave
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The court heard the man had beaten the woman and deprived her of food while forcing her into unpaid labour at his home.

A woman has died after being hit by a police car. What happens now?
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A criminology expert and former police officer provides insight into what the investigation into Boksoon Kwon's death will involve.

IS-linked families arrive in Damascus ahead of journey to Australia
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

After leaving the al-Roj refugee camp on Thursday, a group of seven Australian women and 14 children has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

'No sign of danger': Friend details horror of fatal shark attack
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The best friend of a Perth father killed by a shark off Rottnest Island says there was "absolutely no warning" before the attack.

Rex Airlines announces service cuts in Victoria and Tasmania
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The embattled carrier has announced it is ceasing some services and reducing others.

Boat driver jailed after running over swimmer who suffered 'horrific injuries'
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A woman who was likely more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit when she ran over a swimmer while driving a boat has been jailed for more than two years. 

'Pink lady' denies drafting her own job description before council interview
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The commission was shown a text to the former chief executive of Parramatta Council from Roxanne Thornton featuring a handwritten note detailing her salary and entitlements.

Solution arrives for crash-prone 'Russian roulette' intersection
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

After almost a decade of campaigning, residents welcome safety improvements at a notorious stretch of the Princes Highway considered the most crash-prone turn-off in southern New South Wales.

Scam operations reported to be relocating across borders after crackdowns
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A growing number of scam operations are cropping up in Sri Lanka amid sweeping crackdowns in hotspot countries elsewhere in the region.

Location of first country Victorian police academy announced
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Victoria Police announces plans to trial its first regional police training academy in Mildura next year before moving the program to other regional centres in the following years.

The Olympic past behind Tolu Koula's rise to State of Origin
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Manly speedster Tolu Koula is set to bring his pace to the Origin arena at the same stadium where his parents represented Tonga in the Sydney Olympics. 

Albury Wodonga Health executive exodus continues as board chair departs
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The exodus of executives is continuing at embattled Albury Wodonga Health, with the board chair announcing he will not be seeking reappointment when his term ends.



News from the BBC World Service

Teen boys' rape sentences to be reviewed by government
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

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

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.

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.

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.

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...?

Guardiola says 'nothing is eternal' as Man City confirm exit after 10 years
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Manchester City confirm Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success.

Seven Afghan men charged over child sexual exploitation
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The men are charged with 40 offences as part of an investigation into group-based child exploitation.

Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Critics including Elon Musk have claimed it's wrong to cast a black actress as the ancient Greek figure.

Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called "super sites" that contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste.

Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.

Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

It said difficulties had been exacerbated by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices".

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.

'We're meant to dance': Radio 1's Big Weekend has one focus on its first day
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Thousands are expected to attend this year's festival in Sunderland, with Fatboy Slim headlining on Friday.

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?

Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell on her new novel and keeping her Bafta in the basement
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Maggie O'Farrell's new novel, Land, is published after the success of the film adaptation of Hamnet.

'At a loss for words' - Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Bungie said the online shooter will get its final update on 9 June but will still be playable.

Parents of Southport survivors say anonymity has erased their girls from the story
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The BBC has spoken to parents of some of the children who survived the knife attack, who believe they have been given insufficient support because of the anonymity order.



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