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News from the ABC Australia

One Nation part of global populist movement in politics, Barnaby Joyce says
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

In his first interview since formally joining One Nation, Barnaby Joyce says he sees comparisons between his new party and Britain's far-right Reform UK party under populist leader Nigel Farage.

Student stabbed in 'targeted' knife attack at Perth high school
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

A teenage boy is taken to hospital after being stabbed in the arm in a "targeted" knife attack that saw a Perth high school go into lockdown on Monday afternoon.

Primary school teacher jailed for 'calculated' abuse of young girls
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

A former Cairns state primary school teacher has been jailed for 17 years for dozens of child exploitation offences involving children from the school where he worked.

Rural Queensland town loses only permanent doctor
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

The suspension of Tim Lane leaves a Central Queensland town of 3,000 people with no permanent hospital doctor or GP.

Death of 10yo in state care may have been accident not suicide, inquest told
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

An inquest hears the 2024 death of a 10-year-old Indigenous boy while he was under the care of the Department of Communities may have been an accident, not suicide.

Council faces court after destroying homeless camps
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

The City of Moreton Bay council violated the human rights of homeless campers when they destroyed their tents and belongings in April, the Supreme Court has heard.

Proposed testing changes for imported raw prawns labelled 'short-sighted'
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

The federal government is being accused of allowing "trade to trump biosecurity", over proposed changes critics claim will "weaken" and "roll back" testing of potentially diseased raw prawn imports.

Man found not guilty of Melbourne woman's murder due to mental impairment
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

The family of a Melbourne woman who was brutally killed by her partner say they're distraught after the man was found not guilty due to mental impairment.

Distillery founder pleads not guilty over alleged investor fraud scheme
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

The founder of a Tasmanian distillery behind an alleged investor fraud scheme has pleaded not guilty to 736 criminal offences.

NRL proposes lengthy bans for Tonga officials following Katoa head knocks
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Three Tonga team officials are facing two-year suspensions following the NRL's investigation into the incident that forced Eli Katoa out of the 2026 season.

'You promised you would look after her': Tarago crash driver jailed
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

A young driver who crashed his car near Tarago, killing his girlfriend and two friends, has been sentenced to more than six years in jail.

More SPF50 zinc sunscreens under the spotlight after preliminary testing shows lower protection
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

It's been almost two years since Craig Jones first ran preliminary tests on his zinc sunscreen. When he discovered it wasn't providing the SPF it was supposed to he threw it out and set out on a quest to find out why.

Man accused of raping aged care resident tells court of break-in
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Hayden Carl Skinner tells the District Court in Coffs Harbour that the open doors of the facility inspired a "spur of the moment" break-in to settle a drug debt.

Toyah Cordingley murdered by former nurse, jury finds
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

It took a jury in the Supreme Court in Cairns seven hours to reach the unanimous guilty verdict after an almost four-week retrial.

Trump makes history hosting Kennedy Center Honors — here's how we got here
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Donald Trump has made the Kennedy Center a touchstone in a broader attack against what he claims is "woke", anti-American culture.

How paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith escaped scrutiny
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

A review has identified 18 points or "missed opportunities" where Ashley Paul Griffith's offending could have been disrupted or stopped, had a different action been taken.

Should you go screen-free after giving birth? These mums share their stories
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Readers share how they approached their online and social media use in the weeks immediately after giving birth. 

Labuschagne praises Aussies' makeshift opening pair as Khawaja call looms
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Marnus Labuschagne says Australia's opening partnership is making the rest of the batting order improve, as selectors deliberate over Usman Khawaja's Test future.

Toddler's septic tank death 'likely would have been prevented' with maintenance
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

A coroner's report has found there were multiple missed opportunities to improve or replace the public housing septic system, which the NT government had responsibility for.

Man who allegedly headbutted ambulance windscreen while naked now in a coma
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

A 25-year-old man is in a coma and cannot attend court after he allegedly smashed an ambulance windscreen with his head while naked.



News from the BBC World Service

Storm Bram named with severe weather warnings for damaging winds and heavy rain
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Damaging winds and flooding rain will sweep across the UK on Tuesday with Storm Bram as Simon King explains

Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the Assads' crushing weight - but now there are new problems
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses.

Royal Navy unveils new Atlantic strategy to counter Russian threat
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Experimental underwater drones form part of a new plan to protect the UK's undersea cables and pipelines.

Thousands flee Thai-Cambodia border after deadly clashes
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

At least five people have been killed in the most serious confrontation between both sides since July.

Ex-Labour councillor known as poverty champion ran secret hate mail campaign
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Ex-Labour councillor Gerard Woodhouse may have targeted multiple victims, a BBC investigation finds.

How Lando Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition of F1 world title by 'winning it my way'
Posted on Sunday December 07, 2025

There were bumps in the road but Lando Norris has secured his first F1 drivers' title and says he is proud "because I feel like I made a lot of other people happy".

Trump says $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem'
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.

DJ Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape and assault
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

The former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra presenter denies 15 charges at a court hearing in London.

Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

Watch: Syrians share their thoughts one year on from the fall of Assad
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution.

Overwhelmed by Christmas already? How to get better at saying no
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

We often agree to do things we don’t want to do at this time of year. Here are three ways to help you say no.

Robot carers and GPS trackers - how tech could solve Japan's dementia crisis
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.

Our families didn't know each other before Southport attack - being together helped us
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Parents of Alice, Bebe and Elsie tell BBC documentary they have supported each other through grief.

50,000 new apprenticeships promised in youth employment push
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.

Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

The leak in the Egyptian department comes just weeks after a jewellery heist that put the museum's security infrastructure under scrutiny.

I'm A Celebrity 2025 winner crowned in series final
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

The winner of the ITV reality show's 25th regular series is crowned in the Australian jungle.

Minister admits sharp rise needed to hit 1.5m housing target
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Housing Secretary Steve Reed tells the BBC's Build Baby Build ministers are "pulling every lever" to increase building.

One hundred abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for.

Japan protests after Chinese fighter jets lock radar on Japanese planes
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

Tokyo has vowed a 'calm and resolute' response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate.



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