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News from the ABC Australia

Crucial koala corridors dwindling in Sydney, conservationists warn
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

Key wildlife links between two of Sydney's major rivers are under threat from land clearing for housing, according to a koala conservation group.

Beekeepers pay for imported honey testing to uncover hidden additives
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

Australian beekeepers are funding their own investigation into the authenticity of imported honey, with tests showing other products are being added.

Man found 'hiding underwater' after fatal shooting charged with murder
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

Police have now laid charges over a fatal shooting in Beenleigh, south of Brisbane, earlier this month which claimed the life of a 35-year-old man.

Liverpool boss says 'everyone makes mistakes' after win amid Salah spat
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

Liverpool coach Arne Slot picks up a crucial win against Inter Milan with his tenure on shaky ground amid a public fallout with his star winger Mohamed Salah.

Wooden-toy stallholder retires after 53 years at Salamanca Market
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

Loretta Olsen, 86, is saying goodbye to Salamanca Market after more than half a century of selling goods at the Hobart attraction.

Wells says 'gut reaction' to travel claims fair but she has 'upheld' rules
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

Communications Minister Anika Wells accepts her taxpayer-funded travel claims have prompted a "gut reaction" in people, after a week of scrutiny over her expenses.

Cummins's return made official as Aussies name squad for Adelaide
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

Australia's captain is poised to make his return to the Ashes as Australia names its squad ahead of the third Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Dancing gorilla wins funniest wildlife photo of the year
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

The winning images pair talented nature photography with humour that often relies on capturing a moment at just the right time.

Refugees keep sport of sepak takraw alive and kicking in Bendigo
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

Karen and Karenni refugees in central Victoria are taking a traditional sport to the world championships and staying connected in the process.

SA prisons remain locked down indefinitely, as home detention officers step off job
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

The union representing correctional officers has voted to strike indefinitely, while officers who monitor 1,500 people on home detention will stop work for 24 hours

'Reality is fiction': New exhibition explores truth in the AI age
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

Can you tell what's real and what's fake online? Data Dreams: Art and AI at the MCA looks at truth, art and history in the AI age.  

Sydney lawyer shot in gangland attack charged with attempted drug importation
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

Solicitor Sylvan Singh, 26, is due to face a Sydney bail court on Wednesday morning after being arrested on Tuesday.

Houses destroyed as firefighters battle bushfire near St Helens
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

At least two properties have been destroyed in a bushfire burning near St Helens, on Tasmania's upper east coast.

A rare brain illness couldn't stop Milly from making country netball history
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day.

Spurs under fire after moving rainbow flag for Champions League clash
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

Tottenham moves a rainbow flag inside its stadium following a request from Czech side Slavia Prague ahead of the two teams' Champions League meeting.

NFL team turns to retired grandfather to play quarterback due to injury crisis
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly sign Philip Rivers to play at quarterback, four years after his retirement from the NFL.

Live: Our experts take your questions on the social media ban
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

Ten major platforms are now expected to check the ages of all their Australian users and prevent anyone found to be under 16 from holding an account. We've asked experts how to best navigate it. Follow live.

Tasmanian ministers access $45,000 in free NBL and AFL tickets
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

Tasmanian government ministers have accessed more than $21,000 of free tickets to Tasmania JackJumpers games in the past 12 months, available as part of an agreement with the basketball club.

Bushfire destroys homes and buildings, conditions set to worsen
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

An unknown number of unoccupied homes and buildings have been destroyed in a bushfire burning in NSW's Capertee Valley near Lithgow. A high fire danger warning remains in place with conditions expected to get worse. 

Violent offenders used prison phones to call victim-survivors
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

A WA District Court judge questions how family and domestic violence perpetrators were able to "persistently" contact their victims using a regional prison's phones.



News from the BBC World Service

Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

The UK praises Europe's "strength" after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war.

Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted.

How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.

Storm Bram brings flooding and travel disruption to UK
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

Amber and yellow warnings for wind are in place, with gusts of 90mph forecast in north-west Scotland.

Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

He died in an accident away from Ukraine's front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says.

Artist Nnena Kalu earns 'historic' Turner Prize win
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award.

MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

The final report of Operation Kenova says the security service had "greater knowledge" of Stakeknife than it had first stated.

'What's your name?' - Moment police confront Luigi Mangione at McDonald's
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

Prosecutors have released bodycam footage showing the initial interaction between officers and the suspected CEO killer.

UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere.

UK spending half an hour longer online than in pandemic, says Ofcom
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025

Nigel Farage meets French far-right leader in London
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

National Rally president Jordan Bardella says he believes the Reform UK leader will become the next British PM.

Mutated flu virus is circulating - so should you buy a vaccine this year?
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

The Papers: Trump says Europe 'weak' and 'faithful servant' Winkleman
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

The US president has attacked Europe, with his comments splashed across a number of Wednesday's front pages.

Watch: Ozzy the dog sets Guinness World record for longest canine tongue
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

The mastiff mix from Oklahoma City broke the previous record with his tongue measuring in at 7.83in (19.89cm).

MI5 under more scrutiny after multiple criticisms
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

Concerns are raised over whether the MI5 can be trusted to provide full evidence to courts and investigations following the findings of Operation Kenova.

Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse
Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt - Google Glass - was pulled in 2015.

It sparked a debate over AI, but can Arc Raiders win a Bafta game award?
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

Smash-hit Arc Raiders is longlisted for Bafta's best game award alongside Clair Obscur and Silksong.

Autistic man starts new job after Waitrose rejection
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

Tom Boyd has begun working at his local Asda, before beginning a new role at Waitrose in January.

Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice.



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