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News from the ABC Australia

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.

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. 

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.

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: Aussie Graham begins Winter Olympics moguls campaign
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Olympic silver medallist Matt Graham — one of Australia's flag-bearers at the opening ceremony — will hit the slopes in the men's moguls qualification stage 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.

Woman tells court of pregnancy scare after alleged abuse as student
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

When recounting the first time her former teacher allegedly raped her, the woman told the court he was "like a big monster" on top of her and she "could hardly breathe". The woman is suing both her former teacher and the State of Tasmania.

Controversial construction policy cost Queenslanders billions, inquiry told
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Industry warnings about a controversial construction industry code were ignored by former Labor leaders, an inquiry into the CFMEU has heard.

Oil and gas exploration site the 'size of Singapore' approved in Queensland
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The Queensland government approves new oil and gas exploration in a region they believe could become Australia's first new major oil province in 50 years. 

Transport industry calls out so-called 'sham contracting'
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Advocates within the trucking industry are saying misuse of roadside parking bays is putting fatigued drivers at risk.

Last-minute administration blocks fire sale of billionaire's coal mine
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Tahmoor Coal has been placed into voluntary administration just as the Supreme Court was set to hear a creditor's winding-up application.



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: Labour sticks with Starmer for now but this is not over
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The prime minister has come through a political near-death experience, the BBC's political editor writes.

Trump's world order hangs over Europe on eve of key defence conference
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Leaders gather this week for the Munich Security Conference, with European security at a crossroads.

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.

Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman after Epstein fallout
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Wasserman's flirtatious emails to Ghislaine Maxwell were revealed in the Epstein files.

Maxwell refuses to answer questions about Epstein in congressional hearing
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

A video released by members of Congress shows Maxwell, the jailed associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refusing to answer questions about the late sex offender.

Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles

More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

British Museum to keep gold pendant linked to Henry VIII
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The museum says it has reached a fundraising goal so it can permanently display the artefact.

Why do we rarely see world records at the Winter Olympics?
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Our Ask Me Anything team explain why world records are rarely seen at the Winter Olympics.

Drones capture brilliant shots at the Winter Olympics
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Drones are being used to capture unique footage of the athletes in action at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

GB in curling medal match - Tuesday's guide
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

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

What is Olympic ice and how is it made?
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how Olympic ice is made for Milan-Cortina.

'We are just parents, not a couple': How to reconnect after having kids
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

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

Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.

The Papers: 'Streeting accused of coup' and 'King: We'll help police'
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Both the health secretary and the King make headlines in Tuesday's papers.

'A convicted sex offender befriended me, then bombarded me with explicit images'
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Ben Gunnery was sentenced to 12 months suspended for two years on Monday.

Streeting's Mandelson messages reveal election fears and criticism of government
Posted on Monday February 09, 2026

The health secretary says he is publishing the messages "after a weekend of smear and innuendo that I have something to hide".

Buy an island for £350k... but you must wade across an estuary to reach it
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The 17-acre Ynys Gifftan is available to buy, but waterproofs are a must as it lies in an estuary.

Australia police defend actions after violence at protest over Israeli president visit
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

Videos from the rally appear to show officers punching protesters and dragging praying men away.

Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge
Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Michigan to Ontario, is set to open this year.



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