News from the ABC Australia
Last blood moon for almost three years stuns stargazers Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
Australians looking to the sky on Tuesday night saw the Moon turn a reddish-orange hue, in the last total lunar eclipse until 2029.
Kyle and Jackie O remained steadfast through scandals but the writing was on the wall Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
Jackie "O" Henderson has given notice saying she can no longer work with Kyle Sandilands, bringing an end to the Kyle and Jackie O Show.
Australian dollar, global stock markets dive as Middle East war intensifies Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
It follows a surge in the price of oil as Europe woke up to news the Strait of Hormuz had been closed to shipping.Â
Key moments from the Clintons' Epstein testimonies Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
More than nine hours of footage of Bill and Hillary Clinton's depositions on their alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein have been released. Here are the key takeaways.
Illegal foreign vessel, fishers seized by ABF in Cape York river, eyewitnesses say Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
An illegal foreign fishing vessel and nine men aboard have been intercepted by Australian Border Force off the far northern coast of Queensland, according to eyewitness reports.
Australian family stuck in Doha say it is far too unsafe to fly Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
Marty and his family were on their way to Rome for a European vacation when they were evacuated off a Qatar Airways plane as missiles flew above.
Restaurant fined $40k after children served citronella instead of cranberry juice Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
The former owner of a Perth restaurant is fined after a pair of sisters were served insect repellent instead of the juice they had ordered.
DV prevention groups reject NT plan to increase mandatory sentencing Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
The Northern Territory government's plan to increase the mandatory minimum sentence for domestic violence murder has been panned by the prevention sector, as the NT attorney-general appears to backtrack on earlier remarks.
Former doctor 'banned indefinitely' over 'sexually motivated' examinations Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
A Queensland former doctor has been indefinitely disqualified from reapplying for registration after a tribunal found he excessively performed pap smears, breast checks and vaginal examinations on female patients.
Zip-line supervisor could not recall doing checks before father's fatal fall Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
The supervisor who was belaying Dean and Shannon Sanderson as they zip-lined between two platforms, recounted the moment he felt the rope go slack and saw the couple drop to the ground.
Tobacconist targeted by arsonists four times destroyed by molotov cocktails Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
Police are calling on the public for more information after the fourth arson attempt destroyed the tobacconist and other neighbouring businesses in Mackay, Queensland.
Head rejects claim 'fully committed' Australia didn't care about T20 World Cup Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
Travis Head hits back at the public narrative that has followed Australia's surprise early exit from the T20 World Cup.
Man acquitted of 2009 murder later confessed twice, court hears Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
The man is only the second person previously acquitted to be charged with murder under the state's double jeopardy laws, after he allegedly confessed to police twice.
Queensland massage therapist charged with sexually assaulting four clients Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
A 58-year-old massage therapist has been charged with sexually assaulting four clients over three years on the Sunshine Coast.
Unauthorised direct debits create chaos for Perth business Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
A Perth business owner who has had $60,000 taken from his bank accounts via direct debits he did not approve says he has no option but to close accounts after his bank told him there was nothing more it could do.
Hit radio show taken off air as Jackie O quits over Sandilands tirade Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
In an ASX announcement, ARN Media said Henderson "has given notice she cannot continue to work with Mr Sandilands".
Huni set for first fight since trainer's death, named on Fury card Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
Justis Huni will make his long-awaited return to the boxing ring in London as a part of Tyson Fury's fight card.
After years in the wilderness, North Korea lays down a marker in Parramatta Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
Absent from the tournament for 16 years, women's football powerhouse North Korea opens its Asian Cup campaign with victory over Uzbekistan.
The narrow strait of water putting oil prices and freight costs on the brink Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
Iran's threats to attack vessels in one of the most important shipping passages will strain global supply of oil and gas, experts say — and Australia will not be immune from the fallout.
Teen who threatened to 'assassinate' PM and Chris Minns says he did not mean it Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
A 19-year-old WA man admits threatening to kill the PM and NSW premier in a direct message to Chris Minns on Instagram.
News from the BBC World Service
Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble as crucial shipping lane threatened Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Chris Mason: Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 The prime minister told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies". Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last? Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 Iran has carried out strikes against Israel, across the Gulf and against a British base in Cyprus in retaliation. Mother says Sarah Everard added to beauty of world Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 Susan Everard pays tribute to her daughter Sarah Everard on the fifth anniversary of her murder. Bafta host Alan Cumming apologises after 'trauma-triggering' show Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 A Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage. OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans. Richard Osman quits quiz show House of Games after 'amazing nine years' Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 The novelist and presenter says: "With the writing, there comes a point where you have to hand it over." New by-law to stop people roaming at first Scottish Center Parcs Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 Restrictions at the site of its first Scottish holiday village will come into force in April. A Brummie world premiere bursting with pride - by order of the Peaky Blinders Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 The world premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man took place in Birmingham to wild acclaim. Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 Whatever the prevailing mood, there seems little prospect of another referendum in the near future. The unsung body doubles of Wuthering Heights Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 How a cast of secret stars helped to bring Emerald Fennel's hit literary adaptation to life. Spin-off game starring a 'weirdo' Pokémon has reviewers raving Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 Pokopia, a game mixing Animal Crossing and Minecraft, has been a surprise hit with critics. 'I've given up on working in hospitality. The £15,000 pay isn't worth the stress' Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement. Jeremy Bowen: Three days in, we still have no idea where this war is heading Posted on Monday March 02, 2026 It's hard to predict how the war will end - but those fighting know how they would like it to. Texas Republicans back Trump over Iran - but some wary of 'a quagmire' Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 The president's supporters in one town hail his actions in the Middle East - though some comments suggest seeds of trouble.
In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 Israel has launched an invasion into Lebanon, while the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by a pair of drones overnight. What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership? Posted on Monday March 02, 2026 Security analyst Gordon Corera looks at what is likely to happen after much of Iran's most senior leadership is killed. Full Worm and Blood Moon shines in night sky Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 The full Worm Moon coincides with a full lunar eclipse creating a 'Blood Moon', as Simon King explains. Leaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate - video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 The newly released videos show Bill and Hillary Clinton sitting through separate depositions about Jeffrey Epstein. 'Deeply misleading' school talks compared student loans to £30 phone contracts Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026 Graduates hired to deliver the presentations a decade ago were told to avoid using words like "debt".
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