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News from the ABC Australia

Twelve dead in PNG after car rollover and police shootout
Posted on Tuesday October 27, 2026

The deadly shootout with police follows days of gun violence in Kimbe, the capital of West New Britain province.

Dying SES employee fights to have workers' compensation claim recognised
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Despite serving during some of Victoria's most significant emergencies, Ken Bodinnar is facing a workers' compensation battle to make sure his family is supported after he dies. 

Sydney house erupts in flames in suspected arson attack
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Police praised the bravery efforts of an officer and a civilian, who climbed a ladder to rescue an 88-year-old woman from the blaze.

Outback mining jobs are on the rise, with no workers to fill them
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A number of mining operations are set to restart in outback Queensland but, with a national shortage of skilled workers, companies fear production will suffer. 

Choreographer behind Kylie's grand final show prepares to reveal final work
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

As Rafael Bonachela prepares to leave Sydney Dance Company, his final full season as artistic director looks to both its history and the next generation of dancers and choreographers.

Veteran rugby prop cited for allegedly grabbing opponent's genitals
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Veteran Ireland prop Leinster's Tadhg Furlong has been cited for allegedly grabbing the genitals of Munster's Gavin Coombes during their United Rugby Championship match last weekend.

Country residents paying three times to keep local doctors
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

With country councils paying big money to attract and retain GPs, a report has found residents are paying up-front, rates and Medicare contributions for medical services.

Magnitude-4.9 earthquake strikes off South Australia coast
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Residents around Adelaide have reported feeling an earthquake this morning, with Geoscience Australia saying the epicentre was about 100 kilometres offshore, between Kangaroo Island and the south-east coast.

Fines of up to $120k for dumping pet fish in Adelaide river
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

With more than a dozen suspected pest koi carp spotted in the River Torrens, locals are being urged not to dump unwanted pet fish.

Live: Anthropic to hit stock market with 'eye-popping' growth and massive losses
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The AI giant behind Claude has filed its plans to float on the share market. Wall Street has rallied, led by tech stocks. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Sydney University hires Jacinda Ardern as lecturer and mentor
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The former New Zealand prime minister has been appointed a professor of practice, with a focus on empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust.

Prison officers fear deaths in custody under Queensland bill
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Queensland prison staff fear a human rights exemption for prisoners will make their jobs more dangerous.

Fixing the 'Santos-sized' problem in the gas market
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Historic legislation to establish a national gas reservation scheme is before federal parliament. Experts say the biggest driver of high prices could slip free.

De Minaur pulls off massive comeback to improve ATP Finals hopes
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

It looked like goodnight Vienna for Alex de Minaur as he trailed Tomas Machac by a set, a break and 0-30 on his own misfiring serve.

MP claims Melbourne property allowance despite attendance concerns
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A Geelong-region state MP claims almost $60,000 in taxpayer-funded allowances for a second home in Melbourne, despite appearing to have missed 88 of a possible 127 Parliamentary sitting days.

Roosters stunningly withdraw contract offer to halfback Sam Walker
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Sam Walker's future at the Sydney Roosters is uncertain after the club pulled a contract extension offer to the premiership-winning halfback. 

Decomposing whale carcass re-emerges on Sydney's Malabar Beach
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Randwick Council closes a Sydney beach after at least two large pieces of decomposing whale washed ashore. 

Live: Nine politicians get electorate office security upgrades after Haines attack
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Nine parliamentarians will receive security upgrades to their electoral offices after raising concerns in the wake of the alleged attack on Helen Haines last week. Follow live. 

October rainfall records under threat across south-east Queensland
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Brisbane and the Gold Coast are on track for their wettest October in six years as the Bureau of Meteorology predicts more showers and thunderstorms across south-east Queensland.

Farmers wear cost as starving flying foxes damage banana, berry crops
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Tens of thousands of bananas are ruined as starving bats search for food on NSW Mid North Coast farms. 



News from the BBC World Service

Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowak
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

"We must get to truth of what happened before, during and after that awful night," the home secretary says while announcing the review.

Israel and the US are both going to the polls - the consequences will be global
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents. The outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale

Drivers who killed mum and girl while racing jailed
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Justyna Hulboj and her daughter Lena died when they were hit by a car in Leeds in January 2023.

Storm Boelo leaves 22,000 without power as Met Office issues new wind warning
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A yellow warning for strong winds came in effect at 18:00 on Monday across the west coast of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland.

How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel helped turn Brazil election around
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that helped to transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.

Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.

Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins in pre-Budget package of 'everyday fixes'
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space".

Busted's James Bourne says 'hero' brother saved his life with kidney donation
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The guitarist says doctors had given him "a few years left to live", but is now recovering well.

No 10 appears to backtrack on PM's freedom of movement referendum suggestion
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The PM says he wants to start a conversation about potential options for the UK's future relationship with the EU.

Oscar-winning producer says BBC gave her £400,000 payout after she raised antisemitism concerns
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The BBC says it did not uphold any of the allegations of antisemitism but accepted there were "shortcomings" in how it treated Lucie Kon.

Macklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.

Will the public change its mind about Meghan?
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

This complicated - and developing - story could prove to be a turning point for Meghan.

Surprising things we have learnt from Anthropic's blockbuster share listing
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.

Faisal Islam: Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government

Five ways Trump has changed immigration in the US
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

This is how his signature policy has played out after returning to power promising a closed border and mass deportations.

Sydney's new $5bn airport has one big problem: Getting there is tough
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The airport won’t have direct public transportation for a year. How do locals feel about getting there?

The movement of students that brought down Serbia's Vučić
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.

Stunning photos capture October's Hunter's Moon around the world
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

October's full Moon, nicknamed the Hunter's Moon, lit up the night sky this weekend.

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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Tributes paid to man killed by falling tree in Storm Boelo
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Richard Baines was the long-serving curator of Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer.



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