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Phillip Island motoring festival proposed to fill MotoGP void Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Phillip Island will host its last Australian MotoGP later this year, but the local community hopes a motoring festival could help fill the $29 million economic void.
Live: Fuel crisis set to worsen with massive fire at Geelong refinery Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Our fuel crisis to worsen with massive fire at one of Australia's two oil refineries. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
Gina Rinehart 'won' the legal battle for Hope Downs, commentator says Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Gina Rinehart and her company, Hancock Prospecting, are the "clear winners" of what prominent Perth industry commentator Tim Treadgold said was the "big daddy" of legal battles.
Live: Albanese to meet Malaysian PM on last day of fuel campaign tour Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The PM will have a one-on-one meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur and talks with a global oil giant on the last day of his south-east Asian tour. Follow live.
Appeal for witnesses after 4yo boy dies in suburban crash Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
A four-year-old boy has died in hospital after being hit by a car on a suburban street in Dubbo.
De Minaur suffers shock loss as Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Alex de Minaur's uneven season has hit another road bump as Australia's number one succumbed to a shock last-16 loss at the Barcelona Open.
Supermarket milk price rises tipped to help hundreds of dairy farmers Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Supermarket milk price rises linked to the war in Iran are predicted in the coming months as hundreds of dairy farmers battling increasing costs receive more for their product.
Arrest warrant issued in legal battle for $27k in unpaid long service leave Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
It's now been over three years since two women left their jobs at a small business. Two courts later, they want their combined $27,000 in long service leave paid out to them, and say they won't give up until they get it.
Manhunt underway after prisoner mistakenly released from jail Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Kyle Quayle is believed to be in the Newcastle area and officers from the Newcastle City Police District are asking the public for assistance as they continue to try to find him.
Woman suffers brain injury after receiving 'toxic dose' of wrong drug Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
A 36-year-old woman who says she suffered a "hypoxic brain injury" after being given a "toxic dose" of the wrong drug during routine surgery at Palmerston Regional Hospital is suing the Northern Territory government for negligence.
Kerr scores landmark goal as Matildas win FIFA Series Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Sam Kerr's 75th international goal has helped the Matildas to a surprisingly tough, controversial 2-0 victory over Kenya in the FIFA Series final.
A lucky chat, then a lifeline for men with prostate cancer Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Michael Platts panicked when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Now he wants to help others break through the stigma and silence surrounding the condition.
Mental health support service first contacted man days after his suicide Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Blake Whittington, 23, was taken to hospital after a suicide attempt. He was discharged, then referred to a support service that did not contact him until days after he took his own life.
Inquest hears nurse covered 'dying' patient's face just before death Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The Coroner's Court of Victoria is investigating whether a Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse contributed to the death of a "dying" patient in 2021.
SA government apologises to prisoner denied abortion medication Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The South Australian ombudsman calls for changes to medical monitoring at the Adelaide Women's Prison after a female prisoner was denied a medical abortion, which the health minister says is unacceptable.
Talk of a ceasefire in Lebanon as the Strait blockade continues: What to know today on Iran Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Israeli forces are expected to "overwhelm" parts of southern Lebanon and yet a ceasefire may still be only a matter of days away.
Henderson 'content' knowing her epic reign will not last forever Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Rebecca Henderson has won 13 elite national mountain bike cross-country titles in a row and, this season, is unbeaten in the UCI Oceania Continental series, which concludes this weekend at the Cairns Rainforest Rumble.
Farmer feels 'disrespected' over VicGrid's attempt to access land Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
VicGrid escalates its attempts to access land for VNI West surveys, threatening fines or court-ordered entry to farmers who stand in the way.
Proposal to block non-citizens from first homebuyer scheme slammed Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Multicultural groups are concerned Angus Taylor's proposal to prevent permanent residents from accessing the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme could deter skilled migrants from coming to Australia.Â
Dozens of workers with disability made redundant by award-winning charity Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Help Enterprises made 41 positions redundant weeks after it was named Brisbane's social enterprise of the year.
News from the BBC World Service
Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system after BBC investigation Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 An undercover investigation revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, BBC finds Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system. Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify. Bank of England boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision "very very difficult". US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies. Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers. Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children. Two officers charged after pregnant woman killed in crash with police car Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The woman and her unborn child died in a crash with a police car in Kidbrooke, south-east London. British doubles legend Jamie Murray retires from tennis Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis. BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The BBC's interim director general says the cuts will require "some big and some difficult choices". Arrests after attempted arson attack on synagogue Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Police arrest a man, 46, and a woman, 47, on suspicion of arson at Finchley Reform Synagogue. Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump. Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials say Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Lebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report. Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war? Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict. Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Since the start of the US blockade on Monday, 15 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, nine of which have links to Iran, BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests. Starmer says he is 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed". Is the US blockade of Iran working? Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working. Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims. Jessie Ware on the 'hyper-surreal' high of her first arena tour Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The singer will play three UK arenas later this year, 14 years after her first album came out. 'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?
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