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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Gaming giants told to 'lift their game' on child safety
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The eSafety Commission says it has identified gaps in harmful content detection, repeat-offender prevention and information-sharing initiatives in some gaming platforms. Follow live.

Volunteers unite to help strangers and find Nannup Four
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

A team of citizen searchers has travelled from across the country to dense bushland in Western Australia's south in a bid to find the Nannup Four.

Australia and India to kick off next year's Cricket World Cup
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Australia will launch its defence of the men's Cricket World Cup in South Africa next year with a blockbuster opener against India, the powerhouse it defeated to win the crown in 2023.

Tasmania's notorious St Marys Pass upgrade could cost almost $3b
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

A notoriously windy stretch of road in Tasmania could be upgraded with pricing revealed to be as high as $2.7 billion to re-route the road.

The quirky laksa-inspired creations competing at Darwin foodie festival
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

From laksa cheesecake to toasties and deep fried ice cream, Darwin's annual laksa festival has something for all palettes. And while it might sound "weird", those cooking up a storm promise "it tastes way better than it sounds".

Western Sydney home owners 'battening down the hatches'
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Between interest rate and petrol price rises and falling house values, Western Sydney residents say making ends meet is getting tough.

Brisbane to Melbourne with no traffic lights, and no Big Banana
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Businesses in Coffs Harbour are preparing for life without 35,000 vehicles driving daily through the city.

Sarah Sutter was an inaugural Thunderbird. Now her daughter is making history
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Jazmin Mckay has joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds as the club's inaugural mother-daughter signing, following in the footsteps of her mother, a dual premiership T-Bird and gold medal winning Diamond player.

Australian citrus growers miss out on millions without US export markets
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

There are calls for government departments to speed up decades-old negotiations as markets in Asian countries worsen and Australia faces citrus oversupply.

How to prepare for daylight saving time
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

This weekend, many Australians will experience a time warp, with their clocks jumping forward by an hour on Sunday morning. 

PNG's NRL franchise faces trademark fight over Chiefs name
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Australia's intellectual property agency tells PNG's rugby league franchise that its chosen name, the Chiefs, risks being confused with the name of a Super Rugby club. 

Police investigating accused paedophile's links to celebrated charity
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Australian and Cambodian police are jointly investigating accused paedophile Mark Dennis's network and links to a celebrated Cambodian charity following his death after being charged with possessing child abuse material.

South-east faces flooding, storms after second-driest September on record
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

After a warm and dry start to spring, heavy rain is expected to sweep across south-east Australia this weekend. 

Retailers predict price rises under RBA's surcharge reforms
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Surcharge bans are supposed to save consumers money but retailers say they're being forced to put prices up and are finding ways around the reforms.

Teenage killer survives execution attempt after 30 years on death row
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Christa Pike was set to become the first woman executed in the US state of Tennessee in more than 200 years. Instead, she is fighting for life.

Major hospital investigating chemical exposure risk after glove bungle
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Clinicians at Victoria's leading paediatric hospital have been using gloves that were not tested or approved for administering chemotherapy, despite the issue being raised a decade ago.

Putin warns West Russia will use 'all weapons' if Kaliningrad threatened
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The Russian president delivers a blunt warning to allies as he concedes Ukrainian strikes are having an impact on his country's economy.

Howard-era minister voted to outlaw offshore casinos, then co-founded one
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Former federal minister De-Anne Kelly has been revealed as a co-founder of offshore casino LuckyBet.

School protests spread in France as fires break out and teachers injured
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Several school principals were injured, harassed or assaulted during blockades at high schools. 

Tasmania's alarming family violence numbers keep going up
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Tasmania has 400 known serial family violence offenders, while police continue to see an increase in domestic and family violence incidents. Advocates say attitudes are still not changing, and more law reform is needed.



News from the BBC World Service

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The 25-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, marking the sixth arrest in connection with Sunday's incident near the airbase.

Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Pike’s lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution.

Netanyahu says Flydubai flight attacker 'underwent Islamist radical indoctrination'
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".

HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.

Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders.

UK in talks with EU partners over fuel reserves after Trump diesel threat
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.

Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival.

What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years.

Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.

Fires break out at French schools as students protest over funding
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.

PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.

Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.

What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.

'My boss stabbed me then left prison early, but no one told me for months'
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Hannah Pritchett said she was not told for five months that her attacker had been freed from prison.

What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

What role would you play in the Traitors castle? Take our quiz to find out
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Navigate the early stages of the series with our interactive

'I love the sheep and the people' - Knitters flock to Shetland's wool week
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The annual event is marking its 17th year and draws visitors from all over the world.

Bill Nighy wins best host at British Podcast Awards
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The actor has become an agony uncle in what award organisers called an "irresistibly endearing series".

Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.

Drumcree talks resume at Hillsborough as residents' legal challenge postponed
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The Orange Order and members of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have arrived at Hillsborough Castle for further talks over the Drumcree parading dispute.



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