Queensland hospital expansion plan pushed back to 2032 The Queensland LNP government says it aims to roll out 2,600 new hospital beds across the state by 2032 at a cost of about $18.5 billion. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/queensland-hospital-beds-expansion-plan-pushed-back/106142866

Bondi's antisemitic massacre highlights global political challenge Israeli politicians have blamed Anthony Albanese for the devastating massacre in Bondi. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/benjamin-netanyahu-anthony-albanese-bondi-massacre/106144038

Brook to rein batting in after 'shocking' dismissals Harry Brook's tenure in Test cricket has been defined by his aggressive approach but the Bazabll linchpin has conceded he will adjust his approach after a difficult start to the Ashes. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/harry-brook-adelaide-test-cricket-bazball/106145512

Three independent directors of the Walkely Foundation resign over reform stoush ABC journalist Adele Ferguson is among three directors who have resigned from the board of Australia's most prestigious journalism awards over governance issues.  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/adele-ferguson-board-directors-resign-from-walkley-foundation/106143900

NSW inquest told how exploding lithium-ion batteries turned deadly A NSW inquest has been told exploding lithium-ion batteries caused volatile fires killing three people in separate blazes within minutes. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/lithium-battery-fire-inquest/106143100

No heightened risk in WA after Bondi Beach terror attack, premier says WA Premier Roger Cook condemns the "cowardly and heinous" attack in Bondi, after meeting with Jewish leaders in Perth as police increase patrols. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/wa-government-meets-with-jewish-leaders-after-bondi-attack/106143968

Hero's parents praise son's actions during Bondi terror attack The ABC has spoken to the parents of Ahmed Al Ahmed who was shot after he heroically wrestled and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach attackers.  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/bondi-beach-shooting-fruit-shop-gunman-hero-parents-speak/106143864

Five quick hits: Grandpa throws a touchdown, as Chiefs star tears his ACL Patrick Mahomes tears his ACL, the Packers suffer a major blow, Donald Trump's coin toss goes viral and Old Man Rivers scores a touchdown. Here's the five quick hits from the NFL action. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/nfl-quick-hits-patrick-mahomes-tears-his-acl/106143906

Albanese's first responsibility is to lead. His second is to explain Anthony Albanese's first responsibility after the horrific Bondi terror attack is to lead a grieving nation, his next will be to explain how this happened. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/anthony-albanese-bondi-terror-attack-sussan-ley-mike-burgess/106143400

'We are here for you': How to help in the wake of the Bondi attack NSW Premier Chris Minns has urged community members wanting to help the Jewish community following the Bondi terror attack to donate blood. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/bondi-shooting-how-to-help-call-for-blood-donations/106142864