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News from the ABC Australia

Hanson in confrontations with SA premier and MP as poll support continues
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

South Australia's premier tells Pauline Hanson he will work with any One Nation MPs elected on Saturday, as a new poll shows the right-wing party remains ahead of the Liberals. 

Cross River Rail boss tells inquiry CFMEU 'purposefully' caused disruptions
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority chief executive Graeme Newton told an inquiry into the CFMEU the union had "consistently made unsubstantiated claims" on social media and through media organisations about poor worksite safety. 

Possum found in Hobart Airport gift shop soft toy section
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

A real possum nestled among soft toys and animals in a gift shop has thrilled passengers — but caused "pandemonium" after going on a sightseeing tour of the departure lounge.

'Moment of pride': Venezuela edges US to win first World Baseball Classic
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Venezuela claims its first World Baseball Classic championship with a 3-2 win over the United States in Miami.

How a new steel mill plans to support economy, climate, and Olympics
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

The developer claims its production technology can reduce carbon emissions by more than 70 per cent compared with the conventional steel-making process.  

Man faces court charged with rape and murder of 62yo woman in brothel
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

A forensic pathologist has told a committal hearing for Michael James Chalmers she believed the 62-year-old woman died from neck compression, smothering or gagging.

'Absolute disaster': Media analysts weigh in on Sandilands sacking
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Shock jock Kyle Sandilands was likely sacked because of pressure from the media regulator and his huge $100 million contract, former ABC Media Watch host Paul Barry says.

Hate flyers target Perth LGBTQIA+ community as police issue warning
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Police are investigating flyers dropped in mailboxes across Perth targeting members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ex-Shire of Coorow executive charged with fraud and corruption
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

A public officer in regional Western Australia has faced court on charges of attempted fraud, corruption and stealing while working for the Shire of Coorow. 

Swans dealt injury blow, Hawks warned against 'false sense of security'
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

The Sydney Swans will be understrength after losing another key player to injury ahead of facing Hawthorn at the MCG tomorrow night.

Second climber dies as young woman identified after Mount Beerwah tragedy
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

A young Brisbane woman has now lost her boyfriend and her twin sister after the pair fell while descending Mount Beerwah.

Kent backed Trump through several storms but drew the line with Iran
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

He was once a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, but the president's war in Iran has proved too much for Joe Kent — and perhaps American voters. 

Daly River evacuee's heartbreak at seeing flooded community
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Flood evacuees from Daly River in the remote Northern Territory — who have now spent more than a month this year in evacuation centres — say many had lost "everything they worked for".

Trump promised a 'wild' meeting with Xi, but surely he didn't mean this
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

The US president said last month that his planned visit to China on March 31 would be "a wild one". A lot has changed since that confident declaration and most of it has weakened his position.

Man pleads not guilty to manslaughter of former MP Barry Urban
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

A man has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of Barry Urban, the former Western Australian Labor politician who was allegedly attacked at a tyre business he managed in Perth.

Date set for Bruce Lehrmann rape trial in Queensland
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will stand trial in the Toowoomba District Court later this year on two counts of rape.

Youth advocate who assaulted teenagers hands back OAM
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Cody Schaeffer, who founded the charity Borderline Australia, last week pleaded guilty to assaulting five teenage boys he met through his work.

Woman dies in 'freak accident' while boating in Tasmania
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

The body of a woman in her seventies has been recovered after what police described as a "freak accident" while boating near Marion Bay, in Tasmania's south-east.

WA's tough new gun laws stifled in failure to remove firearm from bikie's relative
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

WA Police have been overruled in their attempt to take firearms off the estranged relative of a bikie in a potential blow to the force's interpretation of new gun laws.

Axed Bulldogs star challenged by coach, why Dolphins welcome fan abuse
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Cameron Ciraldo speaks for the first time since Bronson Xerri's discontent at the Bulldogs emerged over the weekend.



News from the BBC World Service

Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.

Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran.

Higgs Boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.

Morocco awarded Africa Cup of Nations title after Senegal win overturned
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat by Senegal.

Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being 'un-British'
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.

Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.

Nigeria president begins first UK state visit in 37 years
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

King Charles and senior royals will provide a ceremonial welcome for Nigeria's President Tinubu on his state visit.

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

Spring to make comeback with warmest day of year forecast
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Temperatures are on the rise again and it will feel like spring has returned.

Was response to outbreak too slow?
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.

Watch: Mother 'absolutely shocked' to find daughter had meningitis
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Khali Goodwin's daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.

Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent.

Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

The Papers: 'First cracks' in Trump camp over Iran war and UK tackles meningitis outbreak
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

The ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran and the meningitis outbreak in the UK lead Wednesday's papers.

Scotland's assisted dying bill has fallen - what happens now?
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Debate on the issue has been ongoing in parliament for more than 15 years but this is the closest legislation has made it to become a law.

Mean Girls actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.

India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

Will Champions League be Guardiola's Man City regret?
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest managers of all time, but will his Champions League record be a cause for frustration?

Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.



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