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News from the ABC Australia

Indian smashes fastest-ever ODI double century in huge run chase
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Indian batter Shubman Gill has smashed the fastest ODI double century on his way to an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls and a win against West Indies.

Live: ASX to fall, price of oil surges
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

ASX set to fall while the oil price stays stubbornly in the green. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Heritage listing for 'first of its kind' outback solar experiment
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

A solar plant built in the 1980s in a remote opal mining town has been recognised for its pioneering contribution to the renewable energy industry.

'The living conditions are so bad': Ex-detainee's warning for Hiep Tran
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Chau Van Kham spent more than four years in a Vietnamese prison on terrorism charges. He says Australian Hiep Tran, who was detained after going missing in Cambodia, can expect a long sentence.

Live: Environment minister urges new Greens leader to be constructive with Labor
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Murray Watt has urged new Greens leader David Shoebridge to be constructive with Labor in parliament. Follow live.

Teenagers charged over bag snatches after allegedly targeting lone women
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Three males have been charged after youths allegedly carried out robberies in Melbourne's south-east targeting mostly lone women.

For love, not money — Tasmania's elite eight ready to represent the map
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

He's the 202-centimetre 17-year-old West Australian, who was the raging favourite to be taken at pick No.1 in next year's AFL draft.

'They can't stop': Wadeye elders desperately try to end violent feud
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Leaders in the remote Northern Territory community of Wadeye say they hold "grave concerns" for people's safety amid ongoing clan violence and fear it is only a matter of time before someone is killed.

Australia strikes back to avoid ODI whitewash ahead of Test series
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Australia avoided a whitewash in their ODI series in South Africa, with Pat Cummins's encouraging comeback and the return to form of Adam Zampa and Alex Carey inspiring them to a rain-interrupted win in Potchefstroom.

Housing waitlist cancellations a 'systems level problem', advocates say
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

An audit found gaps in housing department record keeping for cancelled social housing applications. Advocates say it could mean thousands of vulnerable people were taken off the waitlist too soon.

Mother demands answers after traumatic birth at Queanbeyan Hospital
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

A mother who experienced a traumatic birth at the Queanbeyan Hospital says her daughter could have died due to care failures during her labour.

‘Disagreement’ over $1m tax debt led to cream puff venue closure, boss says
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Sydney yum cha institution Emperor's Garden comes to an agreement with the Australian Taxation Office to pay back debts of more than $1 million.

Telcos seek to 'rebuild trust' with mobile roaming during disasters
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Australia's three major telcos will work together to implement mobile roaming during severe weather events in regional areas, but some still want it legislated.

The AFLW is speeding up and these numbers prove it
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

AFLW games are becoming faster, higher-scoring and more entertaining, and the stats and numbers behind the scenes prove it.

'What are they hiding?' Advocate calls on SA premier to release child death review
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

A prominent child protection advocate has accused the South Australian premier of breaking a promise, after his department refused to release the findings of a review into the deaths of two children.

Relevance of judge's social media posts disputed in appeal hearing
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Stephen Fane Noga is appealing against a Supreme Court decision, after he was sued by one of his former Hobart Matriculation College students for allegedly sexually abusing her in the 1980s.

Nepal's dire warning to the rest of the world
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Just days after a plea for global climate action, Nepal faces yet another disaster.

Mysterious outback disappearances of four men to be probed by WA coroner
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

When four men go missing within two years, is it a coincidence or a sign of foul play? Families are hoping a joint inquest will reveal the truth.

Nathan Cleary has no worlds left to conquer after Dally M win
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Nathan Cleary is already the dominant player of his era, and his Dally M victory confirms a greatness that has been evident for years.

Stalked runner takes personal safety into her own hands
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Kate said she remained "really cautious" after what happened to her but was hopeful the workshop would boost her own, and others', confidence.



News from the BBC World Service

Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.

Dame Esther Rantzen: A presenter who campaigned for change
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The veteran broadcaster's career spanned street interviews, national campaigns and emotional reunions.

UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Iran's foreign minister has responded, saying the PM was "barking up the wrong tree".

UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.

China funding UK research and sending it to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).

Teens who died in car that entered River Wear named
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Jackson Duke, Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw died when the car they were in ended up in the River Wear.

Brexit referendum 'possible' in Labour election manifesto, Burnham tells BBC
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The PM says a referendum wouldn't be the right thing now but the UK needs to consider its options for the future.

Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.

We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Three victims of domestic abuse tell the BBC why they feel let down by the early prisoner release scheme.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach denies rift
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain why "in time", hours after head coach Jorge Jesus denied any rift with the player.

Singer Lola Young says vaping has made breathing feel like a 'chore'
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The Messy singer says her lungs feel "battery powered" due to the effects of vaping.

What we know about stabbing on Israel-bound plane
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

A pilot has been arrested and is being questioned after another pilot was stabbed, officials say.

'I pulled the controls': Passenger tells Israeli PM how he helped stop attacker
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The man says he "pulled the controls" of the plane after it plummeted during the attack.

Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.

'Shaken and emotional' travellers arrive at Israeli airport
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The BBC's Yogita Limaye is at Ben Gurion Airport as passengers from the Flydubai flight arrive in Israel.

Timeline of RAF Fairford incident and the investigation so far
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

From a late-night call about suspicious vehicles, to five men being arrested and then bailed - here is how the incident has unfolded.

Criminal investigation? Relegation or expulsion? The key Man City questions
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

BBC Sport takes a look at the key questions following the guilty verdicts handed down to Manchester City.

Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse and how to break them
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.

Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.

Meet 'Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The brown bear, described by one supporter as having both the "chonk and the badonk", will shortly enter hibernation, which can last up to six months.



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