News from the ABC Australia
'I just wanna die': inquest told man wanted to be fatally shot by police Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
An inquest into a 2024 police shooting in Nowra on the NSW South Coast hears police gunned down a man who was carrying a fake gun with the intention of being killed.
Netting on apartment complex did not meet fire resistance code, Hong Kong officials say Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency has arrested 11 people, including the directors and an engineering consultant of a construction company.
Sam Kerr 'in the mix' for Matildas return on Tuesday night Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is running out of chances to make her long-awaited return from a knee injury, as the Australian team faces New Zealand's Football Ferns in their last scheduled match before next year's Asian Cup.
Closing arguments to begin in trial of Rajwinder Singh, accused of killing Toyah Cordingley Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
The jury in the former Innisfail nurse's murder trial has heard more than three weeks of evidence.
Trial told nursing home resident allegedly assaulted in care has died Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
A 76-year-old woman who reported a sexual assault in a break-in at her nursing home has since died of unrelated causes as the trial of the man accused, Hayden Carl Skinner, began today in Coffs Harbour.
Businesses that send SMS messages now need to register their IDs Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
Organisations using branded identifiers in their text messages to consumers will need to register them by July 1, 2026, or risk being mistaken for a scam.
Man arrested after allegedly firing crossbow at police in Melbourne Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
Police say they returned fire after the man allegedly shot a crossbow at them at a house in Etham this afternoon.
Vinnies takes most waste to ACT landfill as overall charity waste declines Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
Canberra's biggest charities dumped almost 600 tonnes of waste last financial year, with the declining quality of donations a key factor in goods ending up as landfill.
Firefighters slammed for 'potentially deadly' incident at Metro Tunnel Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
The union claimed firefighters entered the Metro Tunnel for operational reasons but Fire Rescue Victoria said there were no planned drills or site visits.
Heat and fires in the west, while record cold delivers snow in the east Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
Summer has arrived in Australia with a bang, with fire and searing heat in the west, while a sprinkling of snow accompanied record cold temperatures in the south-east of the country.
Operator of jumping castle involved in six deaths seeking court costs Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
The operator of the jumping castle at the centre of the tragedy in which six schoolchildren died in 2021 is seeking to recoup potentially "millions" in court costs following her being found not guilty of a health and safety charge in relation to the incident.
Scores of baby birds displaced by land clearing for renewables project Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
The NSW government's flagship renewable energy project has come under fire after trees containing dozens of hatchlings were cut down.
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New warning for Ozempic-style drugs over risk of suicidal thoughts Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
Australia's medicines regulator issues a safety warning over the potential risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours when taking Ozempic-style drugs.
Teens in court charged over Adelaide shopping centre stabbing Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
Prosecutors are "likely" to consider asking for the case against two teenagers charged over a stabbing — which sent an Adelaide shopping centre into lockdown — to be moved to an adult court.
Diver's body recovered after cave diving incident in SA Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
The body of a man who died while cave diving in South Australia's south-east on Sunday has now been recovered, police say.
Customers 'angry' as caravan manufacturer collapses into administration Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
Hundreds of Zone RV employees are out of work weeks before Christmas after arriving at work on Monday morning and being told the bad news.Â
Queensland government considering youth 'breach bail, go to jail' laws Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
The government says it will consider the policy after the LNP claimed the seat of Hinchinbrook in Saturday's by-election, where its candidate campaigned heavily on the policy.
Total strangers find Tasmanian convict connection Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
A Â Victorian tourist has been "blown away" after discovering a connection with a volunteer at the Hobart Penitentiary, with the volunteer noting people seem more open to discussing their convict histories.
$3.4b Coomera Connector stage one to open after construction cracks probed Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
Motorists will be able to use the first 4-kilometre stretch of the new Coomera Connector as an alternative to the busy Pacific Motorway from Tuesday.
Our best summer desserts for the festive season Posted on Monday December 01, 2025
Summer desserts are for sharing and we have 10 options for end-of-year gatherings and Christmas.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Heads of UK Special Forces suppressed evidence of war crimes, officer tells inquiry Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 An officer tells the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan UK Special Forces leadership was "very much suppressing" the allegations. Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 The former minister and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, who received a two-year sentence, says the charges are politically motivated. David Dimbleby: Can William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win back more support for the monarchy? Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 Polls suggest public approval for the monarchy has declined, which raises the question of what King Charles and Prince William could do to win back more support for the institution. I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it? Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told. An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 A Disclosure documentary uncovers the figures behind the protests around asylum hotels which have divided communities. Ukraine talks 'productive' but more work needed, Rubio says Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 American and Ukrainian delegations meet in Florida to discuss the outlines of a peace deal with Russia. Feuds, boycotts and the birth of Your Party Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 The path to this weekend's founding conference has been overshadowed by splits in the party. WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds. Weather warnings issued as month's worth of rain could fall in 24 hours Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 Parts of the UK could see a month's worth of rainfall in just one day. Major waste firm warns vapes causing more than one fire a day Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly. 'I saw them driving over injured people' - the terrifying escape from war in Sudan Posted on Sunday November 30, 2025 The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak. The Papers: Reeves 'denies lies' and 'must face sleaze probe' Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 The fallout from last week's Budget continues to dominate the papers. Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Salah? Posted on Sunday November 30, 2025 Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Mohamed Salah after he was dropped for the 2-0 win at West Ham, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty. Are you falling victim to 'rage bait'? Oxford's word of the year 2025 explained Posted on Sunday November 30, 2025 The phrase - meaning to get angry scrolling through social media - beats aura farming and biohack to the title. BBC Scotland HQ evacuated after fire breaks out Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 Breakfast radio and TV bulletins were suspended after the blaze was detected in a rooftop equipment area at 06:30. Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving vulnerable customers 'at risk of harm' Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk. Over 120,000 home cameras hacked for 'sexploitation' footage Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 The cameras were located in private homes, karaoke rooms, a Pilates studio and a gynaecologist's clinic. US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims Posted on Monday December 01, 2025 Concern over media reports that the US military carried out a second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat prompts a bipartisan inquiry. Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide aged 92, group says Posted on Sunday November 30, 2025 Ludwig Minelli founded the group in 1998, which has since helped thousands of people to die.
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