Integrity watchdog boss steps aside from six defence investigations
The head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission continues to hold senior roles in the Army Reserves six months after a misconduct finding was made against him.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/integrity-watchdog-boss-steps-aside/105084982
Uncertainty over Australian Abrams tanks donated to Ukraine
Operations stall at a logistics hub in Poland that is expected to soon receive Australian Abrams tanks donated to Ukraine's war effort.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/uncertainty-for-australia-s-donated-abrams-tanks/105085026
Under-the-radar Australian team out for 2028 glory in returning Olympic sport
After an 80-year hiatus, lacrosse is returning to the Olympic program in time for 2028. Members of Australia's women's team say there has never been more excitement surrounding the sport.
Keir Starmer was struggling in the polls. Then he met Donald Trump
Struggling to gain traction at home after taking the top job, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's performance on the international stage has been received differently.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/keir-starmer-polling-ukraine-us-russia-negotiations/105069030
How a fiery Princess Anne talked her way out of being kidnapped in 1974
At the age of 24, a brash and fiery Princess Anne was called "her royal rudeness" by the British tabloids. But when a man brandishing two guns tried to kidnap her outside Buckingham Palace, Anne's sharp tongue helped save her life.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/princess-anne-kidnapping-anniversary/105062712
Trump revokes security clearances for Biden, Harris and Clinton
US President Donald Trump rescinds the security clearances of former Democratic rivals Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, as well as several other officials.
Sudanese army seizes presidential palace after two years of civil war
Sudan's army retakes the Republican Palace in the capital Khartoum, marking a significant gain for the military after two years of civil war.
Lewis Hamilton achieves first win as Ferrari driver
After a lacklustre debut weekend for the Scuderia in Melbourne, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has converted Friday's sprint pole into a terrific win in Shanghai.
The Coalition is ‘flooding the zone’, as Donald Trump does, but without as much strategy
The stark difference between how the second Trump administration is "flooding the zone" and what the Coalition is doing is that the Trump team knows exactly what they are doing.
Authorities responding to light aircraft crash north of Geraldton
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash at Ogilvie, around 500 kilometres north of Perth, after being contacted by a member of the public who spotted the wreckage.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/light-plane-crash-ogilvie-western-australia/105082806
Tense wait for WA Liberals in tight race over opposition party status
The WA Liberals are staring down the very real possibility of remaining the state's second-tier opposition party for the next four years as the tight race for lower house seats continues.
Suburban Rail Loop will cost more than what Victoria budgeted for, report warns
A report released by independent body Infrastructure Australia says it has low confidence in the cost estimate for the Victorian government's multi-billion-dollar signature rail project.
Nurse impersonator's apology leaves magistrate 'somewhat troubled'
A man who pretended to be a nurse at one of Adelaide's major hospitals has shown "limited insight" into his offending and has a "narcissistic component" to his personality, a court hears.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/sa-man-brandon-chesney-faked-being-a-nurse-at-rah/105080638
Bin strike sparks 'rats the size of cats' warning in UK's second-biggest city
A bin strike in Birmingham has resulted in rubbish piling up in the streets and sparked warnings about "rats the size of cats", with residents claiming the rodents are "just everywhere".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/birmingham-bin-strike-rats-size-of-cats/105080074
Broome Cup bombshell as winning horse disqualified
Thoroughbred Vevinsky's win is struck from the record with trainer Kelvin Moore admitting to a stewards' inquiry that he had presented the horse to race with a banned substance in its system.
Legendary pace trio headlines 15 Aussies in action in this year's IPL
The new season of the Indian Premier League is upon us once again as Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood all return to action after spending some time on the sidelines.
Flights to Bali to resume after volcanic eruption grounded planes
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia disrupted Bali flight schedules on Friday.
Owners of historic theatre threaten legal action against Sydney Metro
Owners of the Roxy Theatre in Parramatta have threatened legal action against Sydney Metro for blocking the development of the near-century old building.
No link between international students and rising rents, study finds
International students have been "thrown under the bus" and unfairly blamed for the rental crisis, according to new study.
NSW government to launch inquiry into troubled childcare sector
A parliamentary inquiry has been called into the troubled childcare sector following a landmark ABC investigation into serious safety breaches in the industry.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/nsw-to-launch-inquiry-into-childcare-sector/105078484