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News from the ABC Australia

Biggest coal-producing state fears impact of High Court emissions decision
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The federal government says the High Court decision is constrained to New South Wales but the industry in Queensland isn't so sure there won't be ramifications.

Data breach reported at SA private hospital
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

An Adelaide private hospital has notified individuals and cyber security authorities of a data breach of personal information.

Dropped Aussie opener out of Sheffield Shield match with concussion
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Jake Weatherald's wretched run has continued, with the discarded Test opener forced out of the start of the domestic cricket season with concussion.

Drivers 'sitting ducks' on deadly Western Highway stretch, resident says
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

On a 16 kilometre stretch of the Western highway between Stawell and Horsham, there have been six deaths on the road over six years. 

Woman charged with attempted murder of two boys with 'noxious substance'
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Police allege the 47-year-old woman exposed two boys, aged 12 and 15, to a noxious substance at a home in Mitchelton on September 24.

'Live on forever': Brock inspires Bathurst 20 years on
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Just as he does every year, Craig Lowndes is drawing on memories of Australian motorsport legend Peter Brock to fuel yet another attempt at the Bathurst 1000.

Canberra attempted murder trial over alleged machete attack abandoned
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

An attempted murder trial in the ACT Supreme Court, which was set to begin this week, has been abandoned after one of the accused pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

WA's oil and gas industry watches impact of High Court ruling closely
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

WA's energy sector is sounding the alarm over a landmark High Court ruling that overseas emissions from a proposed NSW coal mine were required to be considered when approving the project.

Art loan scheme on chopping block amid Tasmanian cost cutting
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Tasmania's arts sector is fearing for the future of a nation-leading purchasing scheme that looks to be affected by government job cuts.

Female rage inspires new adaptation of classic novel Little Women
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

As creative and technical arts degrees and school subjects dwindle around the country, Queensland Theatre Company is thinking deeply about how to support the local ecosystem. 

Woman loses medical negligence claim over partially amputated leg
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

A NSW woman loses a medical negligence claim over the amputation of part of her left leg.

NZ Rugby launches court bid to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

New Zealand Rugby has sought interim and final injunctions before the NRL's Papua New Guinea team is officially launched later this month.

Amateur players' chance to win $1m against pros returns to Australian Open
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The Australian Open's 1 Point Slam will again draw star power in January with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among the players set to compete against pros and amateur qualifiers for a $1 million prize.

Monk who preyed on girls at Melbourne temple handed 13-year sentence
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

A County Court judge ordered Naotunne Vijitha, 71, to serve 13 years and 2 months for sexually abusing six girls at a Melbourne temple.

CCTV of Lamarre-Condon shows alleged killer's movements hours after deaths
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

A NSW court has released more CCTV compilations showing the movements of accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon following the deaths of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

Domestic violence advocates raise concerns over expansion of police powers
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The changes would grant the police the power to issue a three-year on-the-spot protection order, an expansion of the 12-month directions that came into effect in January.

Riot police tear gas French mayor in student demonstrations
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Bally Bagayoko says he told police to stop as they "charged" at students demonstrating over poor education conditions. 

Citizen sleuth tracks down bike after theft from home
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

An Adelaide woman who had two bikes stolen found one within hours after conducting her own investigation, with a man now arrested on theft and other charges.

Election candidates say vandalism and attacks on the rise
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

State and local election hopefuls are calling out the stealing and defacing of election signs, along with a rise in racism and intimidating behaviour, with one political expert saying Australia is witnessing a decline in voter behaviour.

Major share market float of Firmus in trouble as interest wanes
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The company is reportedly having to price its shares lower as it closed its books to potential investors abruptly overnight.



News from the BBC World Service

Burnham to hold security talks with German chancellor in Berlin
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany.

Syrian general accused of atrocities paid and protected by US and Lebanon, BBC finds
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Bassam al-Hassan, linked to reporter Austin Tice's abduction, is being sheltered in return for information.

'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.

'Every day there is killing': Gazans face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Many Palestinians are still living in cramped tent cities, with the US plan to end the war largely stalled.

Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.

Trump wants a new Camp David-like retreat at his Florida golf club
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Trump's estate would stand in stark contrast to the rustic Camp David and mark another tradition transformed by Trump.

Watch: What we know about Christa Pike's ‘shock’ recovery in hospital
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

The US death row inmate's legal team said at a press conference that she is now "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution.

Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.

'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

Hedgehog among four animals chosen to feature on new banknotes
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.

What could happen next in Christa Pike's case?
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Christa Pike is conscious after surviving a botched lethal injection, leading many to wonder if the state of Tennessee will try again to execute her.

Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.

How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The BBC’s Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.

She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.

The Papers: 'Kemi's family home pledge' and 'Badenoch invokes core Tory values'
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch's speech at the Tory conference dominates Thursday's papers.

Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.

AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.



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