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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Aussie teen struggling in halfpipe final as Chinese superstar looks to go back to back
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Australian 16-year-old Indra Brown is in the freeski halfpipe final on the last day of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Follow live.

East West rail line closed after flooding washes away track
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

The cross-country rail line connecting Australia's east and west has been closed after heavy rain and flash flooding washed away significant sections of track, the corridor's manager says.

Cleary to risk missing first three Panthers games at NRL judiciary
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Nathan Cleary will either be available to play Brisbane in round one or will miss the opening three rounds after Penrith decided to challenge his high tackle ban.

Alice Springs prepares for possible flooding amid severe weather warning
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Alice Springs residents and businesses prepare for possible flooding, amid a severe weather warning, and after flash flooding caused the Todd River to rise dramatically last week. 

Search for patient who failed to return to Sydney mental health hospital
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Madan Pandey failed to return to Cumberland Hospital after his approved leave ended on February 21. 

Labor launches SA election campaign with housing spend promise
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

SA Labor's state election campaign launch is framed around housing, with the premier committing to a scheme for the purchase of land that would then be on-sold to the private sector for development.

Health alert over theft of 1,700 'toxic' poppy plants from Victorian farm
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

About 1,700 poppy plants grown for the pharmaceutical industry have been stolen from a regional property north-west of Melbourne, prompting a warning from the state health department.

Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan.

Trump willing to 'militarily secure' base on Chagos Islands
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

The US president has told the UK it is making a "big mistake" in its decision to transfer sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius.

Rescue operation after eight boats capsize on Hobart's River Derwent
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

A gust of wind caused at least eight boats to capsize in the River Derwent during a race.

Migraine is more than just a headache. A neurologist explains the four stages
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Knowing the four distinct phases of a migraine can help you recognise the symptoms and manage pain at each stage. 

After a rare Supreme Court loss for Trump, here's his record with the bench
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Donald Trump was furious when the US Supreme Court ruled that his use of tariffs was illegal. Here's how earlier cases in that jurisdiction have fared.

Quilts 'made with love' bring comfort to end-of-life patients
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Over a decade, more than 2,000 quilts have been made for palliative care patients in Taree. The powerful gesture brings dignity and comfort, and a tangible memory for families.

First Nations leaders call for federal treaty to follow Victoria's lead
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

First Nations leaders, Elders and advocates are urging the federal government to commit to a national treaty and truth-telling process, labelling some states as "hostile" to the notion.

Super seamstress puts artistic spin on garlic mushrooms
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Meet the country artist putting a slightly unexpected spin on garlic mushrooms.

How Bad Bunny builds community from San Juan to Sydney
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

This weekend Bad Bunny offers Australia a lesson in community, identity and how to belong without diluting your true self.

Camplin-Warner calls for funding increase after most successful Games
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Australia's chef de mission Alisa Camplin-Warner says the successful team deserve more funding for future Games.

As congregations shrink, old rural churches are being given new life
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

A small timber church built in 1917 is at the centre of a growing trend reshaping the future of regional sacred spaces.

Minister reveals process has started to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate laws
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Tony Burke has also provided an update on the cohort of 34 Australians seeking to leave a Syrian refugee camp.

Eating disorder clinic to open south of Perth, but missing link remains
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

As an eating disorder clinic prepares to open its doors near Mandurah south of Perth, a residential eating disorder clinic is still in the planning stages despite being on the cards for years. 



News from the BBC World Service

Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.

Andrew is Prince William's problem too - and it makes his future job harder
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Andrew's arrest has changed the public's view of the Royal Family, putting pressure on Prince William as he moves closer to being king.

Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.

Government aims to halve attainment gap for disadvantaged students
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

The measure is part of a new Schools White Paper, which will be published in full on Monday.

13,000 calls in three months: How one city is keeping ahead of measles
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Nurses and doctors are trying to understand and assuage the concerns some patients have over vaccines.

I cleaned toilets while studying at Cambridge
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Jade Franks uses her experience of classism to write a hit play which has been picked up by Netflix.

Not the medal they wanted - but GB curlers bring spotlight to sport
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Who are Great Britain's silver medal-winning curlers? And what might be next for them after another heartbreak?

Penis injections, swearing curlers and a wolfdog - Olympic stories you might have missed
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

The Olympics is a hub of wonderful and weird stories. Here are the ones we didn't expect to tell from Milan-Cortina 2026.

Your guide to the final day
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

'Amazing!' - Klaebo sets record for most golds won at a single Winter Olympics
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo sets the record for the most golds won at a single Winter Olympics, winning his sixth, and the 11th of his career, in the men's 50km mass start.

We thought Gen Z had started going to church in droves. But the truth is more complicated
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

A fierce debate is taking place about whether there really has been a revival in Christianity.

All you need to know ahead of the Bafta Film Awards 2026
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

The biggest night in the British film calendar is upon us - find out who's nominated and how to watch.

I didn't know I was experiencing burnout until it was too late
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Studies show burnout in young people is rising and there are a number of reasons why.

The most played music artists for UK cities - some may surprise you
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Spotify and YouTube's streaming data for 2025 shows some interesting variations in listening habits.

Are ties and blazers on the way out? Why some schools are pushing for 'active' uniforms
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Proponents say relaxed uniforms make life easier for children and are much more practical for physical play.

'We want the truth' - families of Nottingham attacks victims speak ahead of public inquiry
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

An inquiry into the attacks carried out by Valdo Calocane will hear evidence in London from Monday.

Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.

From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say.

The Papers: Andrew 'inquiry' calls and hiding from 'Putin's killer drones'
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Calls to probe Andrew's links to Epstein and the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war leads Sunday's papers.

Tories vow to lower interest on some student loans
Posted on Sunday February 22, 2026

Kemi Badenoch says graduates feel 'stitched up' as she promises to cut Plan 2 loan interest charges.



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