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News from the ABC Australia

E-scooter hospitalisations more than tripled since 2019
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

A report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has found e-scooter hospitalisations have more than tripled since 2019.

House prices across capitals post steepest quarterly decline ever: Domain
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

For only the second time ever, house prices have fallen across all Australian capital cities, falling by 4.7 per cent last quarter, the steepest drop on record.

Comedian hit with car in Taiwan after criticising Xi, prosecutors say
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Comedian Huang Yi-hao has vowed to return to the stage, inviting police and prosecutors who worked on the case to his upcoming gigs.

Putin announces release of imprisoned US citizen during meeting with Witkoff
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old US citizen held in Russian custody since 2022, had been freed and was at Pulkovo Airport in St Petersburg.

Man arrested for allegedly making threats at WA MP's office with nunchucks
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Police arrest a man after he reportedly made verbal threats while armed with "nunchucks" at state MP Hannah Beazley's electoral office in the inner-city Perth suburb of Victoria Park.

18yo charged over alleged Alice Springs hit-and-run that left man dead
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

A young man is charged over a fatal alleged hit-and-run in Alice Springs five months ago following "a coordinated effort by specialist police units".

Data centre gas plant could be mothballed after two years, court told
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Developers behind a proposed $23 million gas-powered power plant required for a data centre have told a court they want the project to be powered by the grid as soon as possible.

Seven people charged over deadly alleged pack attack in Melbourne's west
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The final moments of a 24-year-old allegedly hacked to death in a pack attack in Melbourne's south-west are revealed in court as three boys and four men face charges almost two years after the ambush.

Hundreds rally at parliament against proposed university merger
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

More than 300 university students and staff march on Parliament House to protest a controversial plan to merge three of Western Australia's four public universities.

Man who allegedly threatened to 'blow up' unit block given bail
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Police allege 19-year-old Harley Adams threatened a family at Morningside unit block in the early hours of Monday morning.

Husband of Helen Haines says critically injured MP is a 'fighter'
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Phil Haines says his wife's road to recovery will be "long and difficult" after days of surgery at Melbourne's Alfred Hospital following Monday's attack.

Live: Aussies following on after being skittled for 99 on day four
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Australia faces a mountain to climb on day four of the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha. Follow live.

Aussie mothers with postpartum psychosis 'falling through the cracks'
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Many Australian women with postpartum psychosis actively seek help despite not understanding what is wrong with them, research finds.

Plans for commercial helium production on Yorke Peninsula
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The region is expected to become Australia's only helium production site within 18 months, helping address a global shortage of the rare and vital gas.

Man to face trial over alleged attack on woman after beach dog dispute
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Thomas Keys allegedly violently assaulted a 60-year-old woman on the Sunshine Coast after she told him his dog was not permitted on the beach. 

Antiques dealer fined for possessing hundreds of frozen, stuffed animals
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

A Victorian man is fined following the discovery of hundreds of frozen and taxidermied animals at his property in Victoria.

Father of two identified as cyclist killed in hit-and-run as police hunt driver
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Joseph Paratore's friends describe him as a "larger-than-life character" who was adored by the cycling community, as police confirm they are still looking for the driver.

Australia at 'crossroads' as police warn of 'tsunami' of radicalisation
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Law enforcement agencies have told a parliamentary inquiry about an increasingly dangerous security environment where children and young adults are being targeted with increasing speed and intensity online. 

Diamonds go down again as Ferns take control of Constellation Cup
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Australia trails the four-game Constellation Cup series 2-0 after a 62-50 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch, but will hope to turn things around on home soil.

Fishers make unlikely catch after kangaroo spotted 3km from shore
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

A routine fishing expedition turns into an unlikely rescue off the coast of Port Lincoln.



News from the BBC World Service

US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The 74-year-old former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.

'My friend was lying next to me... I was only 8 but I realised he was dead'
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Four people who were children at the time of the Aberfan disaster recall the moment when a coal waste tip collapsed 60 years ago.

Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.

Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.

Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.

Teenage boy guilty of trying to murder girl, 15, in school
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.

Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.

Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

Huge crowds watch attempt to rescue shark stranded in South Korean canal
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.

Hackers steal children's data after company used 'Password1' to protect old account
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The data watchdog reprimanded Ogi Networks Limited and Data Cymru after the 2024 ransomware attack.

The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

It was one of Wales' darkest days that changed a mining community forever.

How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.

I left state secrets on the train - I'm proof you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.

Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.

Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.

Why Elon Musk is considering a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.

Trump's deportation drive is reshaping the town where he claimed migrants were eating pets
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate.

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.

Student who murdered university housemate jailed for life
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Jamie Collins, 21, was ambushed and killed in the garden of the home he shared with his killer.



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