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News from the ABC Australia

Cross-code star scores hat-trick as Kiwi Ferns make another final
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

New Zealand cross-code superstar Stacey Waaka leads her country to another women's Rugby League World Cup final, scoring three tries in a dominant win over Fetu Samoa. 

Man arrested and charged for alleged harassment of SA Speaker
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

South Australian Police have arrested and charged a man for alleged stalking and harassment. 

Man, 75, dies in Goldfields mine incident
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

A 75-year-old contract worker has died following a workplace incident at Regis Resources' Duketon South operation in WA's Goldfields.

Live: Parliamentary newcomers Opportunity potential kingmakers in tight NZ election
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

A tight election result looms in New Zealand as polls show both major parties may struggle to form a government without support. Follow live.

Live: Ponga makes comeback from broken arm, Tonga aiming for World Cup history
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

New Zealand's bid to reach the men's Rugby League World Cup semifinal has been boosted by the return of fullback Kalyn Ponga, just 23 days after breaking his arm in the tournament opener. Follow live.

Supercars, SUVs take to Perth suburb to support teen assault victim
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

More than 100 cars and motorbikes took part in the "community cruise" in Ellenbrook, north-east of Perth, to show support for a 13-year-old boy who was allegedly bashed and threatened with a knife in the area by a group of teenagers. 

Demons rally and Kangaroos cruise into AFLW prelims
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Melbourne comes from the clouds to beat Geelong in a thrilling AFLW qualifying final, while North Melbourne cruises past Carlton to book its own prelim final spot.

Tasmanian nurses rally following 'disappointing' government pay offer
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Nurses and midwives have stepped up a pay dispute with the Tasmanian government, walking off the job at two southern hospitals.

US senator with Australian ties now a presidential frontrunner
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

The polling booths have barely been packed down after the US midterms, but Washington is already looking ahead to the presidential election.

Home battery subsidy scheme lauded despite government's search for cuts
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Environment Minister Murray Watt praises the home battery subsidy scheme as “phenomenally successful” despite the prime minister declining to rule out means-testing the $7.2b program. 

Lehmann says 'everyone' was ball tampering globally, denies Khawaja's sandpaper claims
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Darren Lehmann rejects Usman Khawaja's claims the entire Australian camp knew about the 2018 sandpaper plot, but says "everyone" was ball tampering up until that day.

US offers $29m reward for details on Iran's nuclear program
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

A US State Department program, Rewards for Justice, "is offering a $US20 million reward — and possible relocation — for information on Iran's nuclear program".

Elders call for leadership to address Indigenous child safety crisis
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Indigenous elders accuse WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch of "passing the buck" on child protection in the state's north, and say they want leaders who will listen and offer a clear plan forward.

For female 'lifers' in the US, prison will never be home
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

An Australian researcher is documenting the lives of America's most "dismissed" women, prisoners who will spend the rest of their lives behind bars.

Just 8 per cent of licensed pilots in Australia are women
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Stark gender imbalances in the aviation industry have left some young women in the field wondering what more can be done to close the gap.

Inside the multi-billion-dollar industry of illegal peptides pushed by influencers
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

ABC News Loop speaks to social media influencers being paid thousands of dollars to promote illegal peptides, and we take you inside the unregulated Chinese labs that make them.

Schoolgirl fighting cancer meets her idol Benson Boone
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

All Kenzie Riddle wanted for her 13th birthday was to meet US singer Benson Boone. Thanks to a viral video on Instagram, her dream became a reality.

Inclusion and education on agenda for marking WA's bicentenary in 2029
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Western Australia's bicentenary should be a "commemoration rather than a celebration", according to the new chair of the committee that will guide the state's approach to 2029.

'Strong, cheeky' Shepparton boy remembered after tragic river death
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

An 11-year-old Shepparton boy who died this week has been remembered as a talented athlete who had a strong connection to his community

Fishers' hurt on display as WA's demersal ban faces parliamentary scrutiny
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Three days of parliamentary hearings have exposed ongoing divisions over fisheries science, management decisions and the ongoing access to fish stocks, with calls for greater transparency.



News from the BBC World Service

Meghan's father Thomas Markle under house arrest after child sex abuse material charge
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

The 82-year-old appeared in court in Florida after the FBI searched two Los Angeles-area storage units he rented.

With Stephen Miller pick as new chief of staff, Trump readies for a battle
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

The US president's promotion of Miller, a loyal partisan firebrand to be his new chief of staff sets up likely clashes with Congress.

Paraguay's president impeached after collapse of bank
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money.

What happens if all the lights go out? This is the plan for a 'Black Sky' event
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

A Black Sky event could leave millions without power, water and communications. So how prepared is the UK?

Relief, tears and sadness: Married at First Sight UK cast react to show being axed
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

It was cancelled after a BBC Panorama investigation heard allegations from three former cast members.

Pope in 'pretty good health' as he starts Latin America tour
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Pope Leo travels to Uruguay just three weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.

'My mortgage is going up £200': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

With UK interest rates set to rise, mortgages, credit cards and loans could get more expensive for millions.

This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Jehovah's Witness leaders relaxed strict rules on blood transfusions, but the change came 23 days too late for Isaac Valdez.

Skepta: 'I'm what it looks like if you give an immigrant child a chance'
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

The grime artist, widely considered to be one of the UK's best, returns with his first album in seven years.

Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.

How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.

Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.

Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.

One of the year's most prolific meteor showers to light up the night sky this weekend
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

The Leonid meteor shower, known for its bright and fast meteors, will kick off this weekend and continue until the end of November.

Texas mayor instructs police to limit co-operation with ICE
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

There has been months of public outcry in Houston after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a man who was driving to work.

Whole Australia team knew of sandpaper use, Khawaja says
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Usman Khawaja claims the entire Australia team knew about the use of sandpaper to tamper with the ball in the final Test of their 2018 series with South Africa.

Parliament restoration delays 'frustrating', says Commons Speaker
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Sir Lindsay Hoyle urges action after a committee warns it is "crunch time" for the ailing building.

The Papers: 'Meghan's father charged' and 'Brand investigation widens'
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Thomas Markle's arrest leads a number of Saturday's front pages, while Russell Brand continues to feature prominently.

Gladiator II stuntman sues over injuries from on-set explosion
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

Edward Sarsfield says he suffered "excruciating" burns while filming a scene on a burning ship.

Boy, 4, dies after Range Rover crashes on country road
Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026

A 28-year-old man was driving the car when it crashed near Bathgate in West Lothian.



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