News from the ABC Australia
Restaurant temporarily shuts doors after alleged machete threat, carjacking Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
A Top End Chinese restaurant manager says the eatery's staff have left town after its chef was allegedly threatened with a knife in a pre-dawn carjacking.
Australia escapes higher tariffs threatened by Trump Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
Australia will escape higher tariffs from the United States but remain under the previous tariff rate of 10 per cent, Trade Minister Don Farrell confirms.Â
Cuba kills four aboard US-registered speedboat who opened fire on guards Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-based speedboat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the country's government says.
From the first Mardi Gras to RuPaul, do you know your queer history? Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
Australia's LGBTQIA+ history is full to the brim with groundbreaking art, brave protests and lots of fun along the way. Test how much you know about the queer trailblazers of our country in this quiz.Â
What is Shen Yun, the group threatened in the Albanese bomb hoax? Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
Police are investigating a bomb threat against a Gold Coast theatre hosting a classical Chinese dance group after a threat was also made against the prime minister's official residence.
The 'common' AI-related crimes Australians fear most Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
More than half of Australian adults are worried about AI being used to cause them harm, and almost as many fear falling victim to a crime enabled by the technology, a report found.
How shed boxes became one of the most precious collections in Australia Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
The ABC gets a rare look at the Aboriginal History Archive, a little-known collection of thousands of items collected by the well-known activist Gary Foley.Â
Prosecutor's comment prompts retrial for man convicted of child sex offences Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
A man found guilty of sexually abusing his stepdaughters wins a retrial because a "serious breach" by a prosecutor resulted in a "miscarriage of justice".Â
Swedish vocal quartet Ã…kervinda among highlights in annual radio festival on ABC Classic Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
For 10 years, in the lead-up to International Women's Day, ABC Classic has celebrated classical music by women across centuries. Here's what's in store for 2026.
Gallery no longer a 'waste of time' as $145m of art goes on display Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
It has been two decades in the making, but the troubled Newcastle Art Gallery expansion is finally opening its doors.
Sri Lanka makes 'embarrassing' T20 World Cup exit against New Zealand Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
New Zealand knocks tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka out of the Twenty20 World Cup with a 61-run win in their super eights game in Colombo.
Live: ASX poised for fresh record as Wall Street powers higher Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
The risk-on rally is continuing with Wall Street and European stocks making solid gains and the ASX priced to follow. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
Live: Grace Tame reacts to PM's comment labelling her 'difficult' Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
The 2021 Australian of the Year has responded to Anthony Albanese's description of her as "difficult" at an event in Melbourne yesterday. Follow live.
Towns face months of isolation as tropical low enters its final days Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
Record rainfall brought by a tropical low across Central Australia continues to run through Western Queensland, cutting off some key roads between towns.
Abetz to consider slashing high-earner public servant retirement payments Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
The Tasmanian government is considering reducing the superannuation given to high-earning public servants as a way of reining in its $7 billion unfunded superannuation liability, the ABC understands.
Iceland to hold referendum on joining the EU Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
In 2013, Reykjavik abandoned EU membership talks after four years of negotiations, but rising living costs and the ongoing war in Ukraine have rekindled the island nation's interest in joining the bloc.
Dual Paralympian off to Milan just a year after she started skiing Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
Lauren Parker OAM, who won gold as a triathlete at Paris 2024, will compete in two events in Milano Cortina 2026, less than a year after skiing for the first time.
How South Korea's favourite sport could be big business in Australia Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
Australia emerges as an unlikely getaway for some of South Korea's biggest baseball stars.
'Way harder than I expected': 50 inspections for a share house in Brisbane Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
It is no secret finding a rental as a university student can be a challenge. Some are opting for purpose-build accommodation instead, but this major city could be at risk of falling behind in its supply.
Suffered inappropriate treatment for endometriosis? Here's what to do Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
If allegations that a surgeon performed surgery for "severe" endometriosis on women with little or no sign of the disease have you questioning your own treatment, here is where you can voice your concerns.
News from the BBC World Service
'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control. Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence. Met apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 Sir Lindsay Hoyle tells MPs he was acting "in good faith as is my duty and responsibility" as he felt information was "relevant". 'Jekyll and Hyde' killer guilty of shooting ex-colleague on remote country path Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 Former gamekeeper David Campbell murdered Brian Low in Aberfeldy two years ago then tried to cover his tracks. UK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, after minister said it was Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 It come after a minister said the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal. Man accused of driving wife to suicide claims she lied about abuse, jury told Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 Christopher Trybus, 43, is charged with manslaughter, coercive control and two counts of rape. John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead. Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say. BBC broadcast of racial slur at Baftas unacceptable, says culture secretary Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 The broadcast of a racial slur at the Bafta Film Awards was "completely unacceptable and harmful", the culture secretary says. Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guards, Cuba says Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 The identities of those on board - including six others who were wounded - is unclear. Life sentence for man who shook girlfriend's five-month-old baby to death Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 Thomas Morgan's "rage-filled attack" left the five-month-old boy with catastrophic injuries. Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 The release comes on the same day as the death of the coup leader, Antonio Tejero Molina. Yungblud festival goes international, but not everyone's convinced Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 The third instalment is taking place in the Czech Republic after being held in Milton Keynes. Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying the UK economy's turning a corner? Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence. Watch: Moment a sinkhole in Omaha traps cars and drivers Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police. Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers. Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making. Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention? Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post. New travel rules for UK visitors kick in today - find out how this affects you Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals. UK records warmest day of the year as temperatures climb above 18C Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026 After a relentlessly wet start to the year the UK has recorded its warmest day of the year as many places bask in the late winter sunshine.
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