News from the ABC Australia
Live: Australia to unleash all-out pace attack in second Test against RSA Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
Australia looks to build on its spectacular first Test victory over South Africa when the series moves to Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. Follow all the day one action live.
Teenage boy rescued from Brisbane stormwater drain Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
Firefighting crews deployed an inflatable boat in a tunnel under Brisbane's Kangaroo Point to rescue the boy.
Live: Diamonds facing uphill battle against Silver Ferns in first Test Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
The Diamonds have work to do if they are to challenge the confident Silver Ferns in the opening Constellation Cup Test in Auckland. Follow live.
Two people in custody after protest at offshore Woodside gas platform Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
Two people are in police custody after occupying an offshore Woodside platform about 200 kilometres off Western Australia's coast to protest against the company's gas operations.
Violence forces lockdown, early closure of Perth agricultural show Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
Violence between dozens of youths has forced the early closure of a long-running Perth agricultural show, with police called to quell the disturbance.
Labor pledges $30 toll cap as Coalition targets gas ban Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
Victoria's premier and opposition leader have announced duelling pledges on public transport fares and gas installations in the latest round of campaigning ahead of next month's state election.
Man in custody after allegedly stabbing woman Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
A woman is recovering after being allegedly stabbed several times in the head and torso by a man known to her on Thursday afternoon in the Riverina town of Leeton.
Tim Winton's Cloudstreet wins Top 100 Australian Books countdown — as it happened Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
Cloudstreet has taken out the Top 100 Australian books countdown with The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton rounding out the top three.
Animal welfare group calls for accountability after latest racing death Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
The fallout continues from the death of Ohope Wins in the Caulfield Cup, with animal rights groups saying the number of equine fatalities in Australia are "not acceptable".
Bill Lark is the godfather of Australian whisky but he has never seen times like these Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
A global whisky downturn is hitting distillers from Kentucky to Kilkenny. But it is unfamiliar territory for Tasmania, where producers are facing their biggest challenge since the state was governed by colonial law.
Inside the Chinese city helping sustain hermit kingdom North Korea Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
I was on a tourist boat as it passed into North Korean waters, just 100 metres from the shoreline of the hermit kingdom. The tourists around me were all asking one question.
Woman dies while rock fishing on NSW far south coast Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
The 25-year-old was located in the water by a nearby fishing vessel and was unable to be revived.
Timor-Leste president says first gas agreements to be signed Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
Jose Ramos-Horta says agreements for the long-stalled Greater Sunrise gas project will be signed within the next few months.
Ten years of fighting against extinction brought to life on film Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
From "spring-loaded woylies" to nocturnal stake-outs, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy shares the effort behind the country's biggest reintroduction scheme.
Search for missing Murray River man after cries for help heard Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
Police resume the search for a 39-year-old man missing from the Murray River near Tocumwal after after cries for help were heard.
'Nerves and shame' gone, the DMC Boys look to the global stage Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
A reggae-rock outfit from Queensland's Gulf Country hopes to take its music "worldwide" after opening for one of Australia's biggest acts.
Woman arrested after spate of hit-run crashes across Adelaide Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
Police say the 32-year-old woman is expected to be charged with offences including the aggravated assault of an emergency worker when she is medically fit.
Family of lost WA man want someone held accountable for his disappearance Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
Jeremiah "Jayo" Rivers was last seen on October 18, 2021. Five years later, his devastated family is still waiting for answers.
War of words erupts as Buti pitches uni merger passion project Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
Cracks have begun to appear in the plan, touted as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity", with opposition from two universities, criticism from political opponents, and an error-laden feasibility report compiled with the help of AI.
Surgery referrals missed in Sydney hospital email blunder Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
A review is underway after more than 3,000 emails, including 16 urgent referrals for elective surgery, were found in an unmonitored email inbox months after they were sent.
News from the BBC World Service
Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,200 arrested after protests Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests. Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests. Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 Officials have not given a cause or death toll, citing the "very active and delicate" situation at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. NHS faces more challenging winter than normal, health secretary warns Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 Yvette Cooper has announced £140m investment in England's urgent care system, after summer heatwaves piled pressure on the NHS. A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic. Dubois destroys Wardley in two rounds to retain WBO title Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 WBO champion Daniel Dubois underlines his status as Britain's leading heavyweight with a devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley. Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans. There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control? Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett. How The Traitors' music plays with your emotions Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone. The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy. The turbulent backstory of one of Turkey's biggest girl groups Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert. European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign. The Papers: 'French protests become violent' and SAS men 'arrested for murder' Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 The Times reports soldiers accused of murder were sent into war zones while still under police investigation. Swinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independence Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026 BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech. Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 His wife wrote on Instagram that the actor had been "mugged at a cash machine behind a Sainsbury's in Islington". Reform activist suspended after reportedly saying Muslims cannot be British Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026 The alleged comments were filmed by an undercover reporter for an ITV broadcast: Undercover a Year in Reform Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate. Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026 The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns. Student who spells by blinking is denied chance to sit exam Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026 Romi Loffler is battling to take her history exam with reasonable adjustments allowing for her condition. Horse-drawn carriages in New York City expected to be outlawed Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026 Both the speaker of the city council and the mayor have expressed support for ending the practice.
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