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News from the ABC Australia

Israel pushes ahead in West Bank as Herzog visits Australia
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

While Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Sydney, his government was taking concrete actions in the West Bank designed to "continue to kill the idea of a Palestinian state".

The desperate toll of Aussie injuries at the Winter Games
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Games-ending injuries to Cam Bolton and Misaki Vaughan have emphasised the dangers of winter sport as the Australian team copes with issues early in the Milano Cortina Games.

ASIO ordered independent review into Bondi terror case, stands by 2019 assessment
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The nation's top spy has welcomed a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, vowing to "own any mistakes" uncovered by the probe as his agency comes under pressure over whether the tragedy could have been prevented.

Rental affordability hits new low as rents rise faster than wages
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Tenants now pay an average of 33.4 per cent of their pre-tax income on rent, which is the highest level on record, according to a property research firm.

More than 80 per cent of GP visits bulk-billed, according to new data
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Bulk-billing rates have rebounded in the first clear measure of the impact of the government's multi-billion-dollar pledge.

Rain streams down Uluru as large parts of NT soaked by wet weather
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Heavy rain in Central Australia has sent waterfalls down the face of Uluru and filled the usually parched Todd River, while cutting off a number of remote communities.

Violent protesters or police brutality? Key moments from Sydney protest
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Competing narratives have emerged from NSW Police and protesters who were at Monday night's demonstration near Sydney's Town Hall. ABC NEWS Verify has gathered footage and spoken to witnesses in an early attempt to examine what happened in detail. 

Police warn against 'false hope' as bones identified as 'non‑human'
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Bone fragments found during a private search for evidence relating to the disappearance of two girls in 1973 are "not human remains", according to police, who have issued a public warning against actions that create "false hope".

Car key, more bones found in search for Celine Cremer
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Tasmania Police have located further items while searching for missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer, including more bones and a car key which has been "formally verified" as having belonged to her.

Organised crime detectives probe fire at Perth convenience store
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch confirms officers from Taskforce Maverick, which investigates crime linked to the illicit tobacco and vape trade, are involved with the investigation.

Liberals plot leadership challenge
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Liberals are bracing for a wave of frontbench resignations as soon as Wednesday to pave the way for Angus Taylor to mount a leadership challenge against Sussan Ley.

Brisbane council proposes high-density apartments near shopping centres
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The plans are part of Brisbane City Council's bipartisan urban densification agenda. 

Qld police commissioner Steve Gollschewski to call time on top job
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Queensland's top cop Steve Gollschewski is set to retire after almost 50 years in the service.

Former NT police officer fined for drunken car crash outside Darwin home
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

A former Northern Territory police officer has been ordered to pay almost $5,000 in fines and undergo supervised treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder after drunkenly crashing his car outside his suburban Darwin home.

Government pressures Lao authorities over methanol poisoning deaths
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The Australian government calls in the Lao ambassador in Canberra, amid criticism of the country's response to a fatal methanol poisoning. 

Live: Cam Bolton fractures neck as training falls rule two Aussies out of Games
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Australia's Cam Bolton and Misaki Vaughan are ruled out of the Games after training falls, while reigning Olympic gold medallist Jakara Anthony advances to the women's moguls final at the Milano Cortina Games. Follow live.

Telstra joint venture to cut up to 209 jobs as AI projects evolve
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The Telstra joint venture said this move will "bring an enhanced experience" to its customers, but did not make clear how many jobs in the joint venture (JV) are set to be moved to India.

Top barrister and charity boss dead after child abuse arrest
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The 60-year-old was found dead at his Leichhardt unit in Sydney's inner west on Monday evening, NSW Police said in a statement.

'It was agony': Grandparents injured in Sydney anti-Herzog protest
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

A Sydney grandmother says she suffered four broken vertebrae after being "violently" pushed to the ground while trying to leave a protest on Monday night. Warning: This story contains images some readers may find distressing.

Missing woman 'frightened' before 1986 disappearance, murder trial told
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

A close friend of a woman allegedly murdered by her husband in Perth 40 years ago tells a Perth court she seemed frightened in the hours before her disappearance.



News from the BBC World Service

I will never walk away, says PM after facing pressure to quit
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The prime minister sought to strike a defiant tone after a day of political jeopardy.

Six key questions about Keir Starmer's future
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

There is no doubting the peril the prime minister was in, but while Labour MPs have decided to stick with him, his future is far from certain.

UK braces for more rain as flood warnings remain in place
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

With more rain in the forecast, BBC Weather presenter Simon King looks at what's been causing the very wet year so far.

Hunt on for teen after two boys stabbed at school
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Two boys, 12 and 13, are in hospital while "urgent inquiries" are ongoing to locate a teenage suspect.

Afghan asylum seeker guilty of raping girl, 12
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The 12-year-old suffered "extremely horrific sexual offences" in the Nuneaton attack, police say.

Norwegian biathlete Laegreid wins bronze then confesses to affair on TV
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake" by cheating on his girlfriend.

Marc Anthony says the way Beckham feud has played out is 'hardly the truth'
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The 57-year-old performed at Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham's wedding reception in 2022.

Watch: BBC in Tehran for first time since protest crackdown
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.

Teen killer of schoolboy Leo Ross, 12, to spend at least 13 years in custody
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Leo Ross is believed to be the youngest victim of knife crime in the West Midlands.

Macron urges Europe to start acting like world power
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The French president warns of growing threats from China, Russia and now the US, saying Europe faces a "wake-up call".

How does curling work?
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how the Winter Olympic sport of curling works.

Quad God - the 'otherworldly' figure skating star whose moves have captivated the Games
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Ilia Malinin is not like most figure skaters. Even when he makes mistakes, he is still so far ahead of the rest that he wins Olympic gold.

Italy races to gold in mixed speed skating relay
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Italy take gold in the mixed speed skating relay with Canada taking silver, Belgium taking bronze and defending champions China missing out the podium altogether.

Ukrainian racer's 'helmet of remembrance' banned by IOC
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The IOC bans Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing a helmet featuring images of people killed in the Russian invasion.

Captivating chemistry or a hollow misfire? Wuthering Heights splits critics
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Bronte's classic novel has received a mixed response from film reviewers.

'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The actor and presenter said he was attracted by the "humour and magic" of BBC series Small Prophets.

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.

Why British coach is 'game-changer' for Super Bowl winners & NFL
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

With Aden Durde having become the first overseas coach to win the Super Bowl, what does it mean for the NFL and the international game?

'A hug, a quick kiss': How to reconnect after having children
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Relationships often change after children. Here are ways to help get your partnership back on track.

Jail for man who rigged house with traps 'inspired by Home Alone' to protect drug den
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Ian Claughton, 60, fortified his home with tripwires, home-made pipe bombs and a flamethrower.



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