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News from the ABC Australia

Greens senator Jordon Steele-John's ex-partner charged with stalking
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

A 40-year-old woman is due to appear in court today, charged with aggravated stalking of Western Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John. 

Mount Morgan residents welcome new water pipeline after drought
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

People in the town are hopeful a new water pipeline will bring stability to once prosperous Mount Morgan.

Breaking: Retailer's future in doubt as David Jones calls in administrators
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Customers are left wondering as the retailer calls in administrators while it struggles to pay its rent.

Cyber attack hits French blood banks but no blood products compromised
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The refrigerators at three regional blood banks in France were hit by a cyber attack overnight from Sunday into Monday, at the same time hackers struck supermarkets from Sweden to Belgium.

Crocodile's day trip to popular resort island sparks commotion
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

A saltwater crocodile has caused a commotion at one of Queensland’s most popular tourist islands, forcing snorkellers out of the water and a resort to ramp up safety precautions.

Outback town abandoned after council 'drops the ball'
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

More than three years after floods destroyed the remote outback town of Urandangi, residents still cannot return home, with the local council unable to fund essential rebuilds.

'Australia's loneliest echidna' no longer solo after trail-cam discoveries
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

At first there was just one, now new trail camera footage from Tasmania's Lungtalanana/Clarke Island has shown multiple echidnas survived a near-island-wide bushfire in 2014, exciting conservationists.

LIV Golf future in doubt as premier says Australia event likely cancelled
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The future of LIV Golf appears to be in serious doubt after reports that BC Partners, which provides financing to middle-market companies, is dropping its bid to relaunch the league.

Stricter rules for WA government to protect endangered birds
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has been ordered to improve the quality of Gouldian finch breeding habitat.

Victorian election candidate finds bullet hole in campaign sign
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The independent candidate has released a statement after the bullet hole discovery, saying he is determined to win the election to turn the page on divisive politics.

How a moth 'maelstrom' gave scientists hope for an endangered species
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

A swarm of thousands filmed on a Victorian mountain top is part of a surge in bogong moth sightings, which researchers say is good news for the endangered mountain pygmy possum.

Education ministers agree to biggest school system shake-up in years
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Ministers will enforce a digital detox in schools, establish a new antisemitism curriculum and consider mandatory civics classes.

Menindee Lakes locals fear more fish kills as hot summer forecast
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

As a dry summer approaches, Menindee Lakes locals are worried that suggested changes to their management will be ineffective. 

Rarely used rule sees Renegades claim final ball win in WBBL thriller
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

One of cricket's rarely needed rules has cost the Hobart Hurricanes in a four-wicket WBBL loss to the Melbourne Renegades.

'It would be a scandal': NT government accused of hiding youth prison from UN
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Human rights lawyers have condemned the Northern Territory government's decision to lock the United Nations out of Darwin's youth prison and questioned what it is trying to hide.  

Trump and Vance lead GOP blame game as fingers point at Iran war
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Republicans begin their post-mortems after massive losses in the US midterm elections, with Donald Trump and JD Vance blaming the Iran war. Here's what to know about the midterms today.

Japanese consumers build appetite for Australian 'red-tipped' bananas
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Ecoganic bananas, identified by their tips dipped in red wax, have begun regular export shipments to Japan after months of trials and market testing.

Disgraced businessman Salim Mehajer charged with domestic violence offences
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The fresh charges come 18 months after Mehajer was released on parole after being jailed for a raft of offences.

Live: 'Not inconceivable' David Jones could disappear as retailer collapses
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The 188-year-old department store's collapse comes after negotiations with key landlord Westfield broke down. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Keeper breaks silence after collision that led to Spanish player's death
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono says he is going through the most difficult days of his life following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus De Miguel after the pair collided during a match.



News from the BBC World Service

Bowen: Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

After bruising midterm results, President Trump will want to show he can still shake the world, the BBC's international editor writes.

How America voted in maps and charts
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.

What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.

Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Democrats secured some big wins - and a few historic firsts - earning congratulations from President Trump.

How voter shifts in Texas helped elect a Democratic senator and governor
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the state's long track record of voting Republican and what was different in this year's election.

Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.

Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump – how will Burnham react?
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?

Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago

Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever'
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.

British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UK
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The wider risk to the UK public from the deadly virus remains low, a government spokesperson says.

Brigitte Bardot inheritance row deepens after private letter to partner leaked
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

In the letter, the late French actress says her partner Bernard de Chiara was "incapable" of giving "support, a tenderness, a presence".

LIV Golf to wind down after backers withdraw support
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

LIV Golf is set to announce on Thursday it will wind down after a financing firm retracted its support.

An island in mourning: Tenerife processes death of De Miguel
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Tenerife football club and the wider football community mourn the loss of footballer Jesus de Miguel following an on-field collision.

Surreal moment Tarantino and Kylie Minogue came to my hometown to star in my new film
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

A Hollywood giant and singing superstars caused a stir after arriving in a Welsh seaside town.

Could Hyrox's Olympic ambition spell the end for triathlon?
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.

Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.

Kellogg's admits snap, crackle and pop is quieter after uproar over Rice Krispies recipe change
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The cereal giant has changed the recipes for Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, sparking a backlash online.

Police in Scotland to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.

Fewer mothers to appear in court days after giving birth under new guidance
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The changes follow concerns over the number of mothers summoned to safeguarding hearings shortly after labour.

Palestine Action ban undermined confidence in anti-terror laws, Supreme Court told
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, is challenging the government's decision to proscribe the group.



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