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Bomb found near Mamdani's home 'act of ISIS-inspired terrorism', say police
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

A homemade bomb thrown near an anti-Islam protest in New York at the weekend is being investigated as an Islamic State-inspired act of "terrorism," police say.

Will this year’s flu vaccine protect against the fast-moving Super- K strain?
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Experts say they are feeling "nervous" as Australia approached this year's flu season, with a new, fast-moving strain of influenza dubbed "Super-K" circulating as vaccine uptake dwindles.

Swiss prosecutors expand ski bar fatal fire probe to include mayor
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Swiss prosecutors have added the mayor to those under criminal investigation for a fatal New Years Eve ski resort fire that killed 41 people.

Trump says Iranian football players 'taken care of' in their bid for asylum
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Fears had been growing they would be targeted by the Iranian regime upon their return, after they were labelled "traitors" on Iranian state TV. 

Labor MP says linking Israeli government to antisemitism is 'dangerous'
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Josh Burns also acknowledged the government had not always acted fast enough to deal with antisemitism and said it was necessary to be "humble" in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. 

WA regional petrol stations begin rationing fuel as Iran war hits home
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Petrol stations in some WA towns begin restricting petrol sales to emergency services only, as impacts from the Iran war hit the state.

Katherine locals survey flood damage as volunteers rally to help
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

An "army" of volunteers has hit the streets of Katherine to help residents worst affected by the weekend's flooding, as they survey the damage from near-record river rises.

ABC National Forum explores lives and experiences of Jewish Australians
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

ABC National Forum is a new discussion program bringing together ordinary citizens, community leaders, experts and policymakers to talk about topical issues of national significance, moderated by David Speers.

Court dismisses claim of neglect against WA Housing Authority
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Perth Magistrates Court has ruled against a First Nations woman's challenge after a long legal battle over housing neglect in WA's Pilbara region.

Age verification for R-rated games and websites raises privacy concerns
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

New online safety codes requiring R-rated games and websites to verify their users' ages come into effect, prompting concerns about online privacy.

Australians in Bali sentenced for murder of Melbourne father
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

An Indonesian court has jailed two Australian men for 16 years for the murder of Zivan Radmanovic, 32, in June last year. 

'Every war game': The problem with the US strategy in Iran
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

A former top US diplomat says her country's efforts to topple Iran's leadership risks destabilising the region and strengthening the nation's Revolutionary Guard.

Goldfields teacher pleads not guilty to five assault charges
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

A female teacher is facing five common assault charges against several students.

Big Red Bash organisers search for new site to hold iconic festival
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The event is still four months away, but organisers say the site will not be sufficiently dry in time.

Man charged with murder after alleged assault, robbery in CBD
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Police charge a 37-year-old man with murder after he allegedly attacked a 62-year-old man in Perth's CBD, causing him to fall and strike his head on the pavement. 

The 'quite terrifying' scenarios that finally spooked global markets
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

For more than a year, traders have been pushing markets higher on the hopes of an AI-powered economic miracle and the notion of TACO — Trump Always Chickens Out. Now it looks like the penny has dropped.

Farmers warn grocery prices could rise as war sparks fuel supply fears
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Farmers say consumers could soon feel the impact of fuel shortages and soaring prices at the checkout, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global supply chains. 

NAB warns rising petrol prices could drive inflation above 5 per cent
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

More pain could be coming from motorists if economists' predictions about the impact of rising fuel prices on inflation prove correct.

Saltwater crocodile found in dam hundreds of kilometres from normal habitat
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Authorities say they will rehome a 2.3 metre saltwater crocodile that was found in a dam near Gatton, hundreds of kilometres from its usual habitat.

Metal theft likely motive behind cemetery desecration, SA councils suspect
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

An estimated 100 memorial plaques have been forcibly removed from two South Australian regional cemeteries, causing significant distress to loved ones.



News from the BBC World Service

US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.

Five Iranian footballers 'in Australian safe house' after Asian Cup protest
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

Iranians deeply divided over Mojtaba Khamenei's rise to power
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

While pro-establishment crowds celebrate Khamenei's appointment as his father's successor, others believe it signals no change to how Iran is ruled.

Days of disruption expected as Glasgow Central closed after fire near station
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon before the building collapsed hours later.

Passer-by tried to tackle vape shop blaze before inferno
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Lamin Kongira told BBC Scotland News he had been walking past when a shopkeeper ran out saying "fire, fire".

SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England were announced last month.

King praises Commonwealth at biggest royal gathering since Andrew arrest
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

A protest by anti-monarchists is staged outside the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.

Hundreds of teenagers report for duty as Croatia reinstates conscription
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Training will cover everything from traditional skills through to drone control and cyberwarfare techniques and countermeasures.

Tributes to 'enormously talented' teenage goalkeeper who died after collapsing on pitch
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Amelia Aplin died after collapsing during a game against Fulham in the Junior Premier League.

Police release images of Oslo US embassy explosion suspect
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Norwegian police say their investigation so far shows Sunday's blast was caused by an improvised device.

HMS Prince of Wales unlikely to head to the Middle East
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

It comes after defence sources said the crew had been told they must be ready to leave in five days.

Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.

In maps: Ten days of strikes across the Middle East
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war continues for a tenth day.

Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.

I had to travel 90 miles for care when postpartum psychosis set in
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Four days after giving birth, Lizzy Berryman's psychosis forced her to be taken from York to Derby for specialist care.

Paddington first new musical to win nine WhatsOnStage awards in 'record-setting haul'
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Other winners at the event included Jonathan Bailey, Rachel Zegler, Amber Davies and Sir Stephen Fry.

Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

I was sexually assaulted in a crowd. Now I'm developing tech to spot suspicious behaviour
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Rosie Richardson wants to shift the onus to self protect away from women and on to the authorities.

Images of face released in bid to solve mystery of man found dead in wetsuit
Posted on Monday March 09, 2026

Detectives hope the new facial reconstruction images will end an 18-month mystery.



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