News from the ABC Australia
Why Ivan Cleary's decision to leave Penrith is as unprecedented as his success Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
Ivan Cleary is doing what no other coach of his stature has ever done in Australian rugby league history, walking away from the NRL with his team at the height of their powers.Â
US author to be sentenced for killing husband then writing a book on grief Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
Kouri Richins was convicted of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl and self-publishing a children's book about coping with grief.
Miner to sue council for $22m in years-long dispute over access road Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
A legal stoush between a Central Queensland council and one of Australia's largest coal mines deepens in Queensland's Supreme Court.
John Travolta's luxury jet bound for aviation museum arrives by ship Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
After nearly a decade of delays and millions of dollars in repairs, John Travolta's old luxury jet needed a boat to get to Australia.
Whyalla steelworks remains 'fiscal risk' in budget as SA waits for freight bypass funding Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
The federal government's ongoing financial support for the Whyalla steelworks remains a "fiscal risk" to the budget. Meanwhile, the South Australian government continues to hold out for more Commonwealth funding for a major road project.
Woman stole parrot from pet shop by hiding it under top, police allege Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
South Australian police swoop on the alleged perpetrator of a parrot theft at a suburban Adelaide pet shop, but say the bird has not been found.
$150m compensation payout for Yindjibarndi slammed as too little Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to hand over the largest native title compensation payout in Australian history. But some say it falls painfully short of what is owed.
Forget the generation gap, this budget is about 'the 1 per cent' and the rest Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
Just like it did in 2019, Labor is making an argument about wealth in Australia when it proposes negative gearing and capital gains tax changes.
Ex-Demon May reveals 'mental breakdown' led to abrupt AFL retirement Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
Steven May opens up on his shock decision to retire from the AFL just two weeks before the season opener for Melbourne.
Person shot at property in Tasmania's north Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
Tasmania Police say a person has been shot in the stomach at a residential property at Wynyard, in the state's north.
Could cars save this struggling country mall? Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
A Victorian council is proposing to reopen a regional mall to vehicles after 44 years in an attempt to breathe new life into the area.
Police searching for man after woman's body found outside cafe Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered on Grand Boulevard in Joondalup.
Qld ministerial lovers and premier referred to CCC by opposition Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
The call for investigation follows weeks of scrutiny over whether ministers Amanda Camm and Tim Mander had made appropriate conflict of interest declarations relating to their relationship.
Omega-3 testing to be introduced in SA to prevent preterm birth Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
The South Australian government has announced that pregnant women will be able to access free omega-3 blood tests from next month.
Inquest finds treatment of prisoner in lead up to death 'reprehensible' Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
Corey Desmond Devree died when he was left alone for extended periods of time at the prison's paint workshop.
Ex-bikie boss who paid sniper to kill rival gets 34 years in jail Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
David Pye, who was convicted last year of hiring a sniper to assassinate his rival Nick Martin during a drag racing event, was sentenced to 34 years in jail.Â
Inquiry witness claims CFMEU planted asbestos to get project shut down Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
The inquiry heard the CFMEU was making social media posts attacking the credibility of WHSQ employees.Â
Homebuilding reforms to let WA customers walk away from failing builders sooner Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
New legislation introduced to state parliament aim to prevent Western Australians from having to suffer the financial and emotional strain of not having a home if their building company collapses.
Ship owner bid to limit payout over tugboats sinking fails Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
A shipping company's attempt to avoid paying millions of dollars to Tasmania's port authority over the sinking of two tugboats in Devonport has been overturned by Australia's High Court.
NT Police fraud squad seizes grenades, warheads in raids south of Darwin Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
Northern Territory Police have seized 32 explosive ordnance items, including hand grenades, rocket components and warheads in raids south of Darwin.
News from the BBC World Service
PM prepares for King's Speech as he faces leadership crisis Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026 King Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government's agenda. The potential challengers to Keir Starmer Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job. Watch: Resignations, drama and defiance at Downing Street Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Sir Keir Starmer will meet Wes Streeting for talks after a day that saw his leadership come under significant pressure. How would a Labour leadership contest work? Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest? All the Labour MPs who have come out against Starmer, and the ones who want him to stay Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister. A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says. Twenty-two people set to leave hospital after hantavirus isolation Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 The passengers and crew will have spent 72-hours isolating at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside. Alex's mum abducted him as a boy. Now he's ready to talk to her again Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Alex Batty reveals all about his abduction and life on the run in a new BBC documentary. Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK. Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final. UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026 More than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow. Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47 Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns. The Papers: 'Starmer and Streeting set for showdown' and 'Crisis? What crisis?' Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Every paper leads on the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership for the second day in a row. Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Air India faces a leadership vacuum and mounting financial losses as it struggles to recover from the crash. 'Prize draw addiction left me hungry and using tissues for tampons' Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 The lure of luxury prizes is leading people to addiction, gambling support organisations warn. Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help? Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026 The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply. White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock. Catherine heads to Italy for first overseas trip since cancer Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026 The Princess of Wales will travel to to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education. Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth to unveil ministers for new Welsh government Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Ap Iorwerth said it was "the greatest privilege" after he became first minister of Wales on Tuesday.
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