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News from the ABC Australia

Police investigating unexplained infant death at Adelaide motel
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

South Australian Police have established a crime scene as they investigate the unexplained death of an infant at Tollgate Motel. 

Live: Matt Renshaw's rescue effort continues on day two in Durban
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Australia needs Matt Renshaw to carry on after ticking off his first Test milestone since 2017 as he tries to save the tourists' first innings against South Africa on day two at Kingsmead. Follow live.

Light aircraft crashes in field, two men on board survive
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The single-engine plane crashes into a field while trying to land at an airstrip in Muchea, north-east of Perth.

St Kilda end the drought to send Dal Santo out a winner
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

It's been an AFLW season to forget for St Kilda, but Saturday's win over Collingwood has given departing Saints coach Nick Dal Santo a perfect send-off.

Outback Dolly Parton Festival bigger than ever after star's death
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

An outback town has had a glow-up, transforming into "Dollymine" for the day to celebrate country music star Dolly Parton's legacy.

Samoa looks for power from pain in World Cup tilt
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

With the men's and women's Rugby League World Cup officially launched, Samoa are looking to repeat their fairytale run to the 2022 final. 

Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement founder Abhijeet Dipke
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

India's youth "cockroach" movement was set to hold fresh protests in the capital New Delhi prior to its leader being arrested.

Live: All Blacks blowing Wallabies away in dominant second-half at Eden Park
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The Wallabies are chasing their first Bledisloe Cup Test win at Eden Park since 1986, as they take on the All Blacks. Follow live.

Winner of scientific imagery contest was AI generated
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Nikon disqualifies the winner of its prestigious science competition for using AI after microscopy experts questioned the accuracy of the clip on social media.

In 1975 editor Hilary McPhee changed Australian publishing forever
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Author Carmel Bird pays tribute to her friend, the pioneering writer, editor and publisher who died earlier this month.

Bladder cancer mistaken for UTI, perimenopause in women
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The vast majority of Australia's bladder cancer cases are in men, but experts are concerned about the number of women presenting with advanced disease. 

Old Bendigo gold mine hosts underground piano concert
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

A unique piano recital has been held 61 metres deep underground in an old gold mine.

Hanson takes aim at Coalition in fiery pitch to conservative voters
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Pauline Hanson uses a speech at a conservative conference to urge voters to abandon the Coalition, while acknowledging she would work with them to remove Labor from government.

SA starts Shield defence with innings win over Victoria
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

South Australia gets its Sheffield Shield defence off to a winning start against Victoria, with debutant centurion Noah McFadyen making his mark with the ball as well.

Victoria Police reopens Gippsland cold case from 40 years ago
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Family members of Albert Pisani have appealed to the public for information on the fortieth anniversary of the slain Gippsland father's disappearance.

Police charge man with murder of twin found dead in yard
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Police charge a 29-year-old man after finding his twin brother's body in the backyard of their home in Perth's south.

Champion golfer reflects on lasting legacy in outback WA
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Graham Marsh returns to his birthplace of Kalgoorlie and reflects on his role in building one of Australia's most unique courses.

Teen suffers serious injuries after Canberra man allegedly shoots at car
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The 29-year-old was denied bail after being accused of shooting at a car and seriously injuring one of the teenage passengers.

Homelessness camp in Perth's south tip of iceberg
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

More people, from all walks of life, including dual income families, are becoming homeless, sector workers say, as rising rents and the cost of living bites. 

Police save man who jumped into river to evade capture
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Three police officers leap into the River Torrens to save a man struggling and calling for help after he fled patrols attending a fight on Hindley Street. 



News from the BBC World Service

Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".

Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.

Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.

JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.

Early release scheme prisoner jailed days after leaving
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Michael Bogle had said outside prison last week that "people like me" should not be jailed "for a long time".

Screams, haunting scenes and deadly hide-and-seek, as Celebrity Traitors heats up
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Episode four saw another contestant killed off, a ghoulish mission near a graveyard and a spooky twist.

What happens when you grow up not knowing your family medical history?
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

People who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health.

Watch: Can the Fort Hood shooter's execution be livestreamed?
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Rules on the recording and filming of executions differ between state, federal and military regulations.

Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding - the story became a hit song
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

US singer-songwriter Ashe reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding.

Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?

'Everyone hates the police' – what France's school protests reveal about a divided nation
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Students taking to the streets in France have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.

Weekend showers and sunshine for UK ahead of warmer air next week
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

With sunshine and showers forecast for the weekend, next week could see a return to some warmer temperatures but there will be gales for some.

'Airlines sound alarm on costs crisis' and 'King's £1.5m bailout'
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The weekend edition of the Financial Times highlights what it is calling a "mounting crisis" for airlines.

NI secretary intervenes to ban Drumcree parade
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.

Nord Stream trial: How German police followed the evidence - to Ukraine
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

After four years, a Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines.

Polanski vows to stay on as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeat
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.

US country music star Ella Langley cancels show due to 'security threat'
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Police say they checked the concert venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma but "could not find any threat".

Queen reflects on reading 'forbidden' Lady Chatterley's Lover under the pillow
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

In BBC documentary The Book That Changed My Life, the Queen speaks about memorable moments in her own reading.

'My donated Brummie accent gives me confidence'
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Christian Wilson wanted help not to "sound like a character from Star Wars or a cyborg from Doctor Who".

We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.



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