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News from the ABC Australia

The NRL risks losing itself in a maze of set restarts
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

After three rounds of the NRL season the increase in set restarts has left coaches, players and fans alike more confused than ever about the specifics behind rugby league's most controversial rule change.

AFL concussion class action expands to more than 100 former players
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Eight more footballers have joined a multimillion-dollar concussion class action against the AFL, tipping the total to over 100 former players who all claim they have been left brain-damaged by the game.

Lift minimum wage above the rate of inflation, federal government urges
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

In its submission to the Fair Work Commission's annual wage review, the government has again called for the lowest-paid workers to not go backwards.

Man charged over fellow aged care resident's death still living at facility
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

An elderly man charged over the death of a fellow aged care resident remains on site at the facility, a court has heard.

Cyber audit gains access to government systems in Qld, exposing security gap
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The report found increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks could expose government entities that had weak cybersecurity.

23yo fronts court over alleged abduction and murder of Chris Baghsarian
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The man who police have alleged to be a "major player" in the mistaken identity kidnapping and murder of a Sydney grandfather has fronted court for the first time.

Ryswyk says reaction to coming out has been 'overwhelming'
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Former Brisbane Lions player Leigh Ryswyk says the support he received after becoming the first AFL player to come out as gay has "blown me away". 

Live: ASX slightly down as Iran rejects truce talks
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The ASX 200 is trading slightly down as Iran's foreign minister says the country will not negotiate with the US on a ceasefire plan. Brent crude remains above $US102 a barrel. Follow live

Teenager found not guilty of murder in trial over fatal Logan stabbing
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The jury deliberated for 12 hours over three days before finding the teenager not guilty of murder and manslaughter.

Australian bishop appointed by pope to senior Vatican role
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Anthony Randazzo, the bishop of Broken Bay, which since 2019 covers Sydney's northern regions and the central coast, receives the personal title of archbishop and is named as Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts.

Live: Australia, Germany to sign status of forces agreement
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Australia and Germany will sign a status of forces agreement and enter a pact for space cooperation. Follow live. 

TGA releases proposed reforms to Australian sunscreen regulation
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The proposals include a number of changes to SPF testing requirements, oversight of the labs that do SPF testing, and the way SPF is labelled — reforms that would overhaul the sunscreen industry. 

'Here I am': Sarah Mullally enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Dame Sarah Mullally is enthroned as the Church of England's first female Archbishop of Canterbury, taking the helm as the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide in a historic ceremony blending tradition with global symbolism.

Here's who you should see at comedy festivals across Australia
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Comedy season is in full swing, with festivals across the country hosting the best acts from Australia and the world. We asked our favourites to share their recommendations.

Controversial Melbourne nightclub Love Machine destroyed by fire
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Victoria Police are investigating a suspicious fire that tore through a controversial Melbourne nightclub.

Sheffield Shield final day-one live scores, Victoria vs South Australia
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Victoria and South Australia meet in the final of the Sheffield Shield at Melbourne's Junction Oval.

How her medical degree gives Sophie Edwards balance and focus on the bike
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Sophie Edwards somehow manages to balance completing a medical degree with bike racing at the top level on both the road and the track. And it seems she's getting better than ever.

PM calls second emergency national cabinet meeting over fuel crisis
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

States and territory leaders will convene next week to further coordinate the national response to the fuel crisis as the fallout from the Iran war continues to escalate.

Brisbane capitalises on 'less sexy' business events to the tune of millions
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Brisbane is punching above its weight as it attract more major business and scientific conferences that inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the city's economy each year, industry figures say.

Hard time for renters as landlords squeeze tight market
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Australian renters continue to have a hard time finding a home, despite vacancy rates slowly improving from post COVID pandemic lows, a report finds.



News from the BBC World Service

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

British forces preparing to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The move will "starve Putin's war machine", Starmer says as he arrives in Finland for a military summit.

Calls for urgent inquiry into high street child abuse claims
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Political leaders call for an urgent investigation into alleged child sexual exploitation after a BBC report.

Peers defy government by pushing for UK social media ban for under-16s
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

The government is consulting on whether the UK should follow Australia by introducing a ban.

Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise.

Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.

Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Roblox said safety was a top priority and it had advanced safeguards in place to keep users safe.

Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.

Camilla's love of books explored in BBC documentary
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

Queen Camilla is to appear in a BBC documentary about the life-changing power of books.

Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.

Iranians mark their New Year with anger, fear, and defiance
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Cleaning her home for the festival, one Iranian told us: "Perhaps this dark night will finally give way to dawn."

Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks?
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off.

CO2 plant in UK to reopen in war contingency plan
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.

Iran's foreign minister says there are no negotiations with US
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.

Oil price falls as Trump talks up peace negotiations
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Crude rose back above $100 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.

Rap legend Slick Rick on Mobo honour and shaping hip-hop: 'We took novels to the next level'
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The British-born rapper looks back as he's awarded a lifetime achievement prize at the Mobo Awards.

I re-visited one of England's most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail.

Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.

'Managing my finances with ADHD felt overwhelming'
Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

ADHD affects the brain's frontal lobe and can impact organisation and focus, a specialist says.



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