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News from the ABC Australia

Surgery giving Kiwis hope of Ponga playing again in World Cup
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

After breaking his arm in New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup opener, superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga is undergoing surgery in a bid to play again in the tournament.

Canberra man caught bringing alleged child abuse material into country
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

A 42-year-old Canberra man is denied bail after Australian Border Force officers allegedly found child exploitation images on his electronic devices when he returned to the country from Europe.

Jury to deliberate landlord's cold case murder trial
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Christopher Jarvis left for work in 2006 and was never seen again. Two decades later, his former landlord is on trial charged with his murder.

Awlad Hossain denied bail in foreign bribery case surrounding wife's death
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Awlad Hossain is accused of transferring $97k to Bangladeshi associates in a bid to have his name removed from a police investigation into the suspected murder of Rehana Parvin.

Proposed Dalby data centre to harvest rainwater from roof
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The international developer that has proposed Australia's largest data centre says it would be able to operate during even the worst droughts. 

Reserve Bank governor paid $1.2 million as RBA workers fight real wage cuts
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

RBA governor Michele Bullock received total remuneration of $1.22 million in 2025-26.

Football Queensland backflips on 2027 fee changes
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Football Queensland said it "carefully considered the feedback" from clubs and will stick to its existing fee structure for the new year.

ACT criticised for considering 'human rights' in illegal tobacco trade
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The territory is facing the prospect of being the last jurisdiction in the country to introduce laws to shut down illegal vape and cigarette shops.

Two men die after light plane crash in NSW Upper Hunter
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Two men have died after a light plane crashed in the NSW Upper Hunter. 

Outer Sydney residents face higher car costs due to public transport scarcity
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Outer Western Sydney residents pay $39,000 more per year on vehicles than inner-city residents, according to an alliance of councils. 

Nationals say Liberals oppose EU trade deal, Liberals beg to differ
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Despite Matt Canavan's assertion that both the Liberal and National parties oppose the EU free trade deal, Liberals say they have not agreed a position and some are inclined to support it.

3M lays out 'attack' on Commonwealth's $2 billion PFAS lawsuit
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The US chemical giant 3M will defend the federal government's claims of public nuisance and misleading and deceptive conduct. 

Family welcomes review into death of Adelaide woman left in hospital corridor
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Hospital footage obtained by the family showed 64-year-old Helen Sargent being left unattended for more than an hour on a bed in a corridor at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in October 2025 before she died.

Media mogul Antony Catalano denies strangling wife in assault court case
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Defence lawyers for Mr Catalano said the 59-year-old was attempting to rebuild his life, and that his wife no longer wanted the case against her husband to proceed.

Church bell stolen from Mallala community amid wave of metal thefts
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Local councils are calling for a crackdown on the black market for stolen metal amid a growing wave of thefts from monuments and community sites, including of a cherished church bell.

Carlton suspends defender over drink-driving charge
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Carlton's difficult off-season continues, with the Blues take action against defender Wade Derksen for high-range drink-driving in the Northern Territory.

Ferry blocks major Tasmanian highway after transportation fail
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

A major Tasmanian highway cut off after a boat "became stuck" during transport is now cleared.

New White House press secretary defends describing herself as a lawyer
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

New US press secretary Katie Zacharia defends her legal credentials after a truncated inaugural briefing prompted scrutiny over her suitability for the job.

Council suspended after GM sacked in wake of mayoral vote hat-draw blunder
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

A northern NSW council has been suspended for three months in the wake of a hat-drawn voting debacle in which the wrong candidate was declared mayor.

Sharing care for my son is hard. But I'm learning
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

I am my son’s carer, manager and advocate. Trusting others to share that support for him is hard, but I'm learning how.



News from the BBC World Service

Three children and teacher killed in US primary school shooting
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The suspect was shot dead by a community member who followed him into the Oregon school, police said.

Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.

Banks say Healey planning to increase tax on their profits in Budget
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin

Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.

Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission.

Watch: Will disenchanted Iowa Republicans reject Trump in the midterms?
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The BBC's Sarah Smith travelled across the state ahead of the midterms, as the president faces political headwinds.

Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".

London housing project wins top architecture award
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings.

Met needs to move away from criminalising sex workers, officers say after Levy failings
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The force is piloting a two-officer female team in north London to engage with street sex workers, in a bid to improve trust.

India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.

Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.

Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.

Your child wasn't invited to the party - here's how to handle the disappointment
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.

'It's really hard to believe' - How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.

Weekly quiz: Which star is lending his voice to Gromit?
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.

I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.

'We got penalised for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram'
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?

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