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News from the ABC Australia

Adult and youth inmates in NT struggle to access health care, doctors say
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Doctors working in Northern Territory prisons say difficulty accessing patients in custody is causing "moral injury" to health workers.

'Systemic' increase of children with complex needs in Canberra
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Children living in the nation's capital are increasingly facing poorer developmental outcomes, with experts pointing to mounting pressures on families.

Appeal challenges ruling on Sydney teacher's abuse of male students
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

A challenge is underway in the Supreme Court after a judge ruled a former Sydney teacher who sexually abused male students in the 1970s could not have foreseen the harm she caused.

Conflicting accounts emerge after Spanish train collision
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Contradictions have emerged between a private rail operator and the Spanish government over what caused Europe's deadliest train collision since 2013, according to local reports.

Delusions and possible psychosis explored in Haines accused's prison assessment
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

An initial prison assessment of the man who allegedly attacked federal MP Helen Haines finds no indication of ideological extremism.

Pair jailed for life over country club murder of beloved grandfather
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Craignish Country Club owner Gregory Harding was shot in the leg with a shotgun and left to bleed to death on the floor of his home in botched robbery.

Adelaide parklands campaigner 'doxxed' as home address shared on social media
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

A prominent advocate for Adelaide's parklands says having their home addressed shared online is the "scariest thing" that has happened to them during a campaign to stop the removal of trees.

Olympic equestrian says whipping ban stems from illegal video recording
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Olympian Heath Ryan is suing international horse sport officials as well as Equestrian Australia, alleging he was banned over a horse whipping incident after an unlawful video recording was used against him. 

Brewers complete underdog story with maiden World Series title
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers, playing in the smallest market in the majors, are World Series champions for the first time.

Creative project reimagines history from First Nations perspective
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Address to the Nations is an art series, video game, theatre production and TV show exploring an alternate Australian history set against the backdrop of a race-based civil war.

Highly invasive weed labelled 'biggest threat' to beauty of Uluru landscape
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Park rangers and tourism operators are sounding the alarm about the continued encroachment of an invasive weed at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, which is now surrounding the base of the World Heritage site, Uluru.

Police investigate motorhome fire as man remains in critical condition
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Police are investigating a suspicious motorhome fire in the Newcastle suburb of Wallsend that left a 69-year-old man with serious burns to his arms and legs.

Rogue taxi drivers accused of exploiting passengers at Perth airport, casino
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Undercover checks on illegal taxi operators are being ramped up, as a taxi driver accuses them of stealing wages from legitimate drivers.

Teen in 'prime of her life' dies after drive-by shooting south of Brisbane
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Vana-Reese Schuster-Togiatau was one of four people gunned down by two masked men during a boxing event at Fitzys Loganholme on Saturday night.

Frances Crawford's son tells jury he was 'scared for her safety'
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Robert John Crawford is on trial in Brisbane, accused of murdering 49-year-old Frances Crawford in July 2024.

Less than a week from midterms, Trump is very, very unpopular in the US
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Donald Trump wants American voters to "pretend" he's on the ballot these midterm elections. Voters don't need to be reminded how much they dislike him.

Police uncover usernames allegedly directing Melbourne arson attacks
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Victorian police have identified multiple online usernames suspected of ordering crimes including alleged firebombings and extortions across Melbourne.

Club's social media post 'deeply troubling' after coach charged with rape
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The Northern Tasmanian Football Association says it is "deeply troubled" by a country football club's social media activity, after its former coach was charged with three counts of rape.

Aussie captain most expensive player at WPL auction
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Sophie Molineux is the most expensive buy at the Indian Women's Premier League player auction, and is set to reunite with an Australian legend.

Gold Coast Suns AFLW finals feat faces home-ground headache
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The Gold Coast Suns have earned a place in the AFLW finals but are yet to find a venue to play their final games.



News from the BBC World Service

Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.

I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.

Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Emergency teams worked through the night to find victims after one of the worst rail disasters in Europe's modern history.

Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d’état and political persecution, recycling unsubstantiated allegations of “electoral fraud”.

Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

Family row over George Michael items up for auction - including Faith guitar
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The brother of the singer's late personal assistant says she would not have wanted the items to be sold.

King Charles shows off dance moves on second day of Caribbean tour
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Earlier in the day, the King paid his respects to the island's fallen servicemen and women.

Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.

Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.

Weight-loss jab boom brings needles warning for recyclers
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Recycling bosses say used needles are increasingly being found among household waste.

US conservative activists charged with unlawful voting in election stunt
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Prosecutors alleged the pair misrepresented their identities by giving election judges the names of other people.

Budget key points at a glance
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Here’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and spending plans.

How the Budget affects you
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.

What the Budget offers for under 25s - and what it leaves out
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.

What we now know about the UK economy in four charts
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.

Europe's youth take to the streets - they feel locked out of a promising future
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?

'Super offensive' - We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.

'I live with a ghost': Japan's haunted homes attract bargain hunters
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.



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