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News from the ABC Australia

Judge allows Trump's $560 million White House ballroom project to proceed
Posted on Friday February 27, 2026

A US judge has rejected a preservationist group's request to block the Trump administration continuing construction of a $560 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.

Organic farmers furious at herbicide use near endangered turtle habitat
Posted on Friday February 27, 2026

Organic farmers in south-east Queensland are furious at a council weed-spraying program they say threatens their certification.

Labor not ruling out negative gearing changes
Posted on Friday February 27, 2026

A government source said it would make sense to consider changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax together, but that no decision was close to being made.

High cost of flying leaves Kimberley residents feeling isolated
Posted on Friday February 27, 2026

Steep airfares in the remote region are forcing residents to reconsider if living in the Kimberley is worth it.

Police charge 25 people in multi-million-dollar drug raid
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Dozens of people are charged as part of a multi-million-dollar drug bust in central Queensland.

More children in residential care in Qld than other states, inquiry told
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Queensland's Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety spends seven months exploring the complex issues surrounding children in care and how to improve their experience. 

Teen boys driving homophobic attacks in NSW, police data reveals
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Police recorded 197 incidents of LGBTQIA+ hate-related violence and charged 103 people over the attacks since 2023. 

Why modern audiences love Hans Christian Andersen's 'vicious morality'
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Two wildly different shows, The Tree of Light by Slingsby Theatre Company and Meow Meow's The Red Shoes, re-imagine classic fairy tales by the famous Danish author.

Firefighters rescue teenager stuck up 30-metre-tall crane
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

A teenager who scaled a crane and became stuck in Melbourne's north-east has been rescued by firefighters who brought in an expert team to help him down to safety.

Outback town cops year's worth of rain in two days as south-east Qld faces wet weekend
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Parts of outback Queensland have been drenched with almost a year's worth of rainfall in just two days.

Blind refugee dies after detention by US border agents
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Nurul Amin Shah Alam's family had expected him to be released from a New York jail and reported him missing. He was found dead after temperatures dropped below freezing.

Farming town rattled by more than 70 'mysterious' earthquakes
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

After a dozen earthquakes in a single day and more than 70 over the course of February, farmers in Gnowangerup are curious about what is rumbling their paddocks.

Small town Australian becomes 'accidental expert' in sumo wrestling
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Katrina Watts stumbled across the ancient sport while living in Japan, and became known for photographing competitors and bringing ANZAC biscuits to matches.

Sayer's return from knee injury a testament to single-minded focus
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

After a long-term injury seriously derailed her career, Australian soccer player Amy Sayer is looking to leave a mark on this year's Asian Cup, which begins for the Matildas on Sunday in Perth. 

Parents charged with manslaughter after Gold Coast crash kills 3yo boy
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Police say the 22-year-old mother was driving with the 24-year-old father, along with two boys aged one and three, when she crashed into bushland at Stapylton on October 25.

Government launches consultation into locally made wind infrastructure
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

The federal government is exploring the feasibility of manufacturing wind energy infrastructure locally, with the federal minister for industry saying he is "sick of the naysayers" who say local manufacturing is not sustainable. 

Aussie Griffith set for belated world champs medal after rival's doping ban
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Georgia Griffith looks likely to be awarded a belated world indoor championships bronze medal, her first global senior medal, after Ethiopian Diribe Welteji copped a doping ban.

Live: Coles profit falls 11pc weighed down by court-ordered penalties
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Shares in Coles are under pressure after the supermarket giant posted a weaker first-half profit, weighed down by court-ordered penalties.

One of the world's stars isn't touring the US, but drawing crowds in Sydney
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Global powerhouse Bad Bunny is bringing together Sydney’s Latin diaspora and exciting fans who cannot speak a word of Spanish. 

Council backflips on rate rise for short-stay rentals to support tourism
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

As questions persist about the effect of short-stay rental properties on housing availability, one council has cancelled plans to charge hosts higher council rates. 



News from the BBC World Service

How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Documents in the Epstein files reveal how Maxwell nurtured the connection between the two men after Clinton left the White House.

Chris Mason: Gorton and Denton by-election could be a three-way tussle
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Plenty think it could be a three-way tussle between Labour, Reform and the Greens, the BBC's political editor writes.

Spain to check Gibraltar arrivals under post-Brexit deal
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Arrivals at the Rock's airport would have to show their passport twice under a new UK-EU treaty.

MoD launches review into whether Epstein used RAF bases
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Records and emails will be reviewed to determine whether the convicted sex offender used military bases when visiting the UK.

Soham murderer Ian Huntley treated for serious head injuries after prison workshop attack
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

The 52-year-old is serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.

Tracey Emin says her artwork My Bed would be 'tidy, clean and boring' if she made it today
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Her Turner Prize-nominated messy bed caused a stir in the late 1990s and is now going back on display.

American citizen among those killed in Cuba boat shooting, US official says
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Cuba has accused those on board of planning "an infiltration with terrorist aims” and firing first.

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover
Posted on Friday February 27, 2026

Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

Woman angry at lack of prosecution after she fell from window fleeing triple killer
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

A former neighbour of Valdo Calocane was told he could have killed her, years before the attacks.

No 10 will have no say on which Mandelson papers are released
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

A committee of MPs and peers says the government has confirmed it will not overrule any decision to disclose files.

Bridgerton's first East Asian family is a beautiful thing, say cast
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Stars of the hit Netflix show talk about the importance of representation as part two of season four lands.

Jersey approves assisted dying law - where do proposals for change stand in the UK?
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland.

This coastal idyll banned 'harmful' holiday lets. Eight years on, has it worked?
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism.

Struggling to get your first job? Here are five tips to get you started
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Whether it's a Saturday job or your first full-time role, here are some expert tips to help you get on the career ladder.

How have Chelsea made biggest loss in English football history?
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25 - the highest loss ever made by an English football club - according to financial figures released by Uefa. How did it happen?

Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union.

Track UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

Catherine stresses importance of mothers' mental health during rainy Wales visit
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive to cheers from crowds that had gathered outside despite the rain

US-Iran talks end after 'significant progress', mediator says
Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026

The indirect negotiations in Geneva are seen as a last-ditch effort, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.

'I stopped engaging' due to Instagram, YouTube, woman tells landmark trial
Posted on Friday February 27, 2026

The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.



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