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NSW graziers begin search for livestock as drought-breaking water recedes As water begins to recede after record-breaking rains, outback New South Wales graziers are assessing the damage and searching for stock.

NSW graziers begin search for livestock as drought-breaking water recedes: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/graziers-go-from-drought-to-floodwater-livestock-welfare-nsw/106413964

The high stakes of premiering new works at the Adelaide Fringe Forget getting any rest — actually, forget about a full night's sleep at all, because once you pass the point of no return in the production of a new show, the hits keep coming, the stakes get higher, and that deadline creeps closer and closer.

The high stakes of premiering new works at the Adelaide Fringe: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/adelaide-fringe-high-stakes-new-artists-snout-the-rock-opera/106415588

AI's assault on creatives put to the sword in new play Never mind artificial intelligence, this is dragon intelligence. A new play commissioned for the Perth Festival explores the importance of human creativity, even if AI can help with an unfinished novel.

AI's assault on creatives put to the sword in new play: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/dragon-i-tackles-ai-theatre-perth-festival/106421822

Ex-Brazil forward among 23 players red-carded following violent brawl A brawl which featured players, coaches and security staff in Brazil's soccer league has seen 23 players red-carded afterwards.

Ex-Brazil forward among 23 players red-carded following violent brawl: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/football-23-red-cards-cruzeiro-atletico-mineiro-brazil-brawl/106435448

Darwin residents urged to reduce water usage as city's dam stops operations Amid issues with the pump station at Darwin River Dam, which is the city's major supplier of water, Power and Water Corporation have urged locals to reduce their water consumption.

Darwin residents urged to reduce water usage as city's dam stops operations: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/darwin-residents-urged-reduce-water-usage-river-dam-stops/106434412

Bazzana heroics in vain as Australia exits World Baseball Classic Australia's incredible campaign at the World Baseball Classic comes to a heartbreaking end after narrowly failing to qualify for the next stage.

Bazzana heroics in vain as Australia exits World Baseball Classic: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/australia-eliminated-world-baseball-classic-south-korea-bazzana/106435302

Holiday town asked to prove it has a homelessness problem While local families are left living in tents and caravans, authorities tell Margaret River's leaders they need to present more data detailing the holiday town's growing homelessness problem.

Holiday town asked to prove it has a homelessness problem: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/homeless-survey-margaret-river-housing-crisis/106421674

Man charged with murder over Gold Coast stabbing A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged with one count of murder and domestic violence. He is due to appear in court today.

Man charged with murder over Gold Coast stabbing: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/fatal-stabbing-murder-charge-gold-coast/106435314

Residents blame housing development after flash flooding Residents of a Central Victorian town are frustrated after being hit with two unprecedented flooding events in a couple of days.

Residents blame housing development after flash flooding: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/gisborne-residents-homes-flooded-storms-rain-water/106419132

Rainforest river cruise boat found on Great Barrier Reef after flash flood Operators in the world heritage Daintree Rainforest are anxious about lost business after tour boats and ferries were damaged in floods ahead of the Easter holidays.

Rainforest river cruise boat found on Great Barrier Reef after flash flood: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/cn-daintree-river-ferry-concerns-ahead-of-easter-holidays/106433886

Breaking: Australia to provide military support to Gulf states Australia will provide military support to Persian Gulf states impacted by Iranian missile and drone attacks.

Breaking: Australia to provide military support to Gulf states: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/australia-to-provide-military-support-to-gulf-states-/106435248

Inside the underground custody cells at the NT's busiest courthouse The ABC has been given a glimpse inside the custody cells at the Darwin Local Court that hold a revolving door of men and women arrested every week.

Inside the underground custody cells at the NT's busiest courthouse: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/inside-the-darwin-local-court-custody-cells-nt-busiest-court/106431796

Live: ASX 200 set to rebound as Wall Street lifts and oil falls After huge losses yesterday spurred by concerns about the economic impact of the Middle East war, the Australian market is set to track Wall Street's overnight rise. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Live: ASX 200 set to rebound as Wall Street lifts and oil falls: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/asx-markets-business-live-news-march-10-2026/106435244

$250k reward offered as hunt for alleged triple murderer continues The NSW government is offering a quarter of a million dollars to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of  alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram, who has been on the run for more than six weeks.

$250k reward offered as hunt for alleged triple murderer continues: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/julian-ingram-reward/106435114

'I'm the only one suffering': Opetaia frustrated as IBF strips belt again Jai Opetaia isn't giving up his dream of unification despite being caught in the middle of an administrative slugfest.

'I'm the only one suffering': Opetaia frustrated as IBF strips belt again: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/boxing-jai-opetaia-unification-dream-despite-ibf-belt-drama/106435178

After a car crash changed her life, Lily is telling her story to help others Lily Mathews's father died while drink driving four years ago. She hopes others can learn from her trauma.

After a car crash changed her life, Lily is telling her story to help others: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/woman-shares-story-of-personal-trauma-for-road-safety/106395346

Queensland warns state on 'precipice' of fuel security issues amid calls for plan Queensland Energy Minister David Janetzki has written to federal counterpart Chris Bowen warning of major impacts on daily life.

Queensland warns state on 'precipice' of fuel security issues amid calls for plan: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/queensland-energy-minister-calls-for-national-fuel-security-plan/106434368

Mardi Gras pioneer wants more inclusive venues in country towns After taking part in the original 1978 Mardi Gras parade, Kevin Betts returned to his country roots and set about making life easier for people growing up queer in the regions.

Mardi Gras pioneer wants more inclusive venues in country towns: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/orange-gay-elder-kevin-betts-leads-rainbow-walk-parade/106425660

Live: Burke to provide update on Iranian soccer team, Trump calls PM Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is expected to hold a press conference shortly to provide an update on the Iranian women's soccer team after US President Donald Trump intervened and demanded Australia offer the team asylum. Follow live.

Live: Burke to provide update on Iranian soccer team, Trump calls PM: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/federal-politics-live-iran-albanese/106433228

Dubai's 'cringe' influencers have a new rule: Don't mention the war As missiles and drones began lighting up the sky over Dubai, many of the city's social media personalities started posting about it. Then the government stepped in.

Dubai's 'cringe' influencers have a new rule: Don't mention the war: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/dubai-influencers-told-talking-about-war-could-end-in-arrest/106434192

Forwarded email a rare public glimpse into the cunning world of political spin It is common for media advisors to provide reporters with background information in an effort to shape the way a story is reported, but the practice backfired spectacularly when the SA government shared an email from the wrong patient.

Forwarded email a rare public glimpse into the cunning world of political spin: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/chris-picton-shared-email-cunning-world-of-political-spin/106433376

Bundaberg region on alert as major flood warning issued Thousands of residents are on major flood watch across Queensland following days of huge rainfall totals.

Bundaberg region on alert as major flood warning issued: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/major-flood-warning-bundaberg-qld-bom-river-levels/106433430

Three dead in southern NSW after head-on crash on Kings Highway Three people are dead and four others injured after a shocking head-on crash on the Kings Highway at Monga in southern NSW.

Three dead in southern NSW after head-on crash on Kings Highway: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/triple-fatal-crash-at-monga-on-kings-highway/106435108

Another case involving a flesh-eating ulcer detected in NSW The sixth case of a flesh-eating Buruli ulcer has been detected on the NSW south coast.

Another case involving a flesh-eating ulcer detected in NSW: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/sixth-case-of-flesh-eating-ulcer-appears-in-nsw-hotspot/106431736

With Queensland road toll rising, widower says deaths getting 'lost in the data' Colin Caudell has been on a mission to improve safety for roadside workers since his wife Suzanne was struck and killed by a truck in 2013.

With Queensland road toll rising, widower says deaths getting 'lost in the data': https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/qld-road-death-roadworks-traffic-controller/106391030

Patient information not to be used as 'political tool', peak doctors body says The Australian Medical Association says politicians should not be using non-consensual patient information to make a point about the health system.

Patient information not to be used as 'political tool', peak doctors body says: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/ama-says-patient-information-is-not-to-be-used-as-political-tool/106433794

Aussie Paralympics icon shreds 'pathetic' showing after 20-year hiatus Michael Milton is overcome with emotion after making his Paralympics return, but is less than impressed by his actual performance on the slopes.

Aussie Paralympics icon shreds 'pathetic' showing after 20-year hiatus: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/paralympics-michael-milton-competes-first-time-in-20-years/106435104

International student 'cash cows' blindsided by visa cost doubling The Department of Home Affairs has doubled the price of a post-study work visa, leaving "tens of thousands" of graduates out of pocket.

International student 'cash cows' blindsided by visa cost doubling: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/nsw-temporary-graduate-visa-cost-for-international-students/106432034

What you need to know about Iran today, with Laura Tingle The ABC's global affairs editor, Laura Tingle, is in Dubai and will provide daily updates on the Middle East war.

What you need to know about Iran today, with Laura Tingle: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/iran-israel-war-daily-news-briefing-laura-tingle/106432852

Scientists warn axing CSIRO jobs will harm climate change response Scientists are calling on the Australian government to push back on a plan to scrap hundreds of jobs at the nation's science agency, as they await the release of further details this week.

Scientists warn axing CSIRO jobs will harm climate change response: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/csiro-call-for-urgent-funding-as-job-cuts-loom/106433192