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News from the ABC Australia

Quick hits: Verstappen's big crash and Mercedes accused of sandbagging
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Mercedes blitzed the competition in Melbourne, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri declaring the Silver Arrows had dropped the "sandbags" from their car. These are the key moments from qualifying at Albert Park.

Labor on track to win Nightcliff by-election, taking NT's single Greens seat
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Labor is on track to win the Nightcliff by-election, taking the Greens' first and only seat held in the Northern Territory parliament.

Iran's women's football team being held 'hostage' amid calls for them to remain in Australia
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The Iranian women's football team is facing an impossible situation. Return home, and possibly face punishment from the Islamic Republic regime for its silent protest, or stay in Australia and their families could instead suffer retribution.

Agricultural businessman to stand for One Nation in Farrer by-election
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

David Farley, 69, defeats two other candidates in today's preselection battle at the Albury Entertainment Centre.

Brisbane man drowns in surf on Sunshine Coast
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

A Brisbane man has died on the Sunshine Coast after he went missing in the surf on Saturday afternoon.

Fans devastated over trouble in paradise for Kyle and Jackie O
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

An actress, electrician and real estate agent all have one thing in common – their love for Kyle and Jackie O. Here's why they've stuck by the pair through thick and thin.

SA Liberals to preference One Nation over ALP as Bernardi comments condemned
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

South Australia's Liberal opposition will preference One Nation over Labor at the upcoming state election as parties condemn "outrageous" comments by One Nation's Cory Bernardi.

'I'm not a hero': Austin Appelbee reunited with rescuers who saved family
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

A WA family who made global headlines when they were rescued after being swept out to sea have been reunited with the local heroes who saved them. 

Raiders beat Manly in dramatic golden point season opener
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Ethan Sanders boots a field goal to take the Raiders to a 29-28 victory over Manly in golden point at a sodden Brookvale Oval after last-second drama.

Media personality, broadcaster, and Agro puppeteer Jamie Dunn dies aged 76
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Dunn was a long-standing host of the B105 breakfast program but was known across the country as Agro — a puppet made out of a bath mat that rose to fame in 1990s.

Superstar Sutherland backs up record-breaking ton with key wickets
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

An all-round masterclass by Annabel Sutherland has Australia on the brink of victory against India after day two of the day-night Test at the WACA.

Bulldogs beat the Lions in a thriller at the Gabba as Giants get revenge on Hawks
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Defending premiers Brisbane Lions lose a thriller against the Bulldogs after an injury-hit GWS get revenge on the Hawks for an elimination final loss.

Mercedes flex muscle as Russell claims pole, Piastri qualifies fifth
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Mercedes has lived up to the preseason hype with a dominant qualifying performance, locking out the front row of the grid for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.

Family mourns 18yo lifesaver found dead in surf
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

An 18-year-old surf lifesaver whose disappearance prompted a three-day search off Buddina Beach is being remembered for his love of the ocean and big heart.

If 'mini supreme leader' Mojtaba Khamenei rises to power it will send a message
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

As senior clerics responsible for selecting Iran's next supreme leader met this week to discuss their pick, a familiar name emerged as the frontrunner: Mojtaba Khamenei. 

Helicopters evacuating NT's remote communities amid flooding
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Hundreds of remote residents are being evacuated from their small communities by air this weekend, as flooding inundates parts of the Northern Territory.

Sympathy in short supply as Lomax urged to 'live with' his NRL exit
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Wayne Bennett rules South Sydney out of the Zac Lomax stakes, with the Rabbitohs coach insisting the exiled State of Origin star must live with the consequences of his split with Parramatta. 

Conference that served as platform for Trump held in Perth for first time
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas tells a conservative conference the Liberal Party must stop haemorrhaging voters and win back "lost Australians".

'I'm not going to sit here and get killed': Trans lives in Trump's America
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Since Donald Trump returned to power last year, trans Americans say they feel dehumanised, unsafe and isolated from public spaces. For some, Australia has provided a safe haven.

We met a great wall of polite silence at China's National People's Congress
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

China gives foreign journalists one chance each year to speak with politicians. Here’s what happened when I tried.



News from the BBC World Service

Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Huntley, who murdered two schoolgirls in 2002, had his life support switched off on Friday, the BBC understands.

The legacy of Holly and Jessica's murders: Soham 'won't waste its breath' on Huntley
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The trauma and aftermath of events in 2002 are still having an impact on the Cambridgeshire village.

Canada's PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office last month.

Military chief defends UK response to Middle East conflict
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Sir Richard Knighton "completely rejects" criticism that the UK had been ill-prepared.

Timothée Chalamet triggers backlash over ballet and opera remarks
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

In an interview, the Oscar-nominee danced into some online controversy after claiming no one cares about ballet and opera.

We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.

In maps: Eight days of strikes across the Middle East
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

There's an inflation wave coming - what does the war mean for the UK economy?
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree?
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.

From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.

Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back - then Netflix came calling
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Gracie McGonigal says fans have been "unbelievable" since the release of season four.

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London's O2 arena.

UK sees Saharan dust, year's hottest day and snow all in 48 hours
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

Spring has started on a relatively dry and mild note but as Chris Fawkes explains, a change to wetter, windier and colder weather is on the way next week.

Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department
Posted on Friday March 06, 2026

The Department of Justice said the released files had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative" and inadvertently not published.

Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.

'Perfect storm' for Russell but Norris unhappy with 'worst cars'
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

George Russell knew his Mercedes was fast but was surprised by just how quick. Lando Norris was not so happy after Australian Grand Prix qualifying.

Locked door made 'incel' teen give up Southport copycat massacre plan
Posted on Saturday March 07, 2026

The teenager called police himself and said he lacked "empathy and morality" and needed help.



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