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News from the ABC Australia

University backflips on decision to cut 87 per cent of arts subjects
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Federation University staff have walked off the job following eight months of failed enterprise agreement negotiations, and a back-step by management that left staff "fearful".

Fast-tracking ground markers a must for vision-impaired commuters, advocates say
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Trains and trams have until December 2032 to implement accessibility upgrades — but disability advocates are calling for tactile ground markers to be fast-tracked near public transport.

Focus on Sheffield Shield as Test selection comes to the crunch
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The upcoming Sheffield Shield round of matches will be crucial for determining the make-up of the Australian Test team to play New Zealand in December.

How China's hunger for green stones fuels Myanmar's civil war
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The jade-smuggling trade is growing in Myanmar, exposing how the global hunger for precious minerals can finance and fuel conflict.

HungryPanda denies workers' claims of being forced to pay for stolen food
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Delivery workers say they are being forced to pay for orders that are stolen from them, as attention turns to safety after the stabbing death of Feng Jianming in Melbourne.

Rent isn't always 'dead money'. Here's why
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Owning your own home can give a welcome sense of security, but the jury is out on whether it's the best money move. 

Will you nail our Aussie inventions quiz or go back to the drawing board?
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Humans are an inventive bunch, constantly coming up with solutions to problems and working out ways to make life easier or better. And many ingenious inventions are Australian.

New documentary dissects an Australian tragedy from all sides
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Blackfella Films producer Darren Dale's directorial debut, 2.6 Seconds: Death in The Outback, dissects the shooting death of 19-year-old Warlpiri man Kumanjayi Walker by Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe.

Operator of Neil the seal merchandise website fined for false claims
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The operator of a now-closed Neil the seal merchandise website has been fined for "falsely" claiming it was donating a portion of its profits to conservation organisations.

Hobart's new lord mayor pledges to 'turn the ship around'
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Hobart City Council's newly elected councillors have been formally sworn in. New Lord Mayor Charles Wooley says he wants to be a "people's mayor".

ASIC launches investigation into collapsed Bathla Group
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Corporate regulator ASIC launches a formal investigation into collapsed property giant Bathla Group, which owes creditors at least $3.4 billion.

Queensland security guard who fought for Russia missing, feared dead
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Daryl "Dundee" Fladung was recruited to fight for Russia while playing video games at home in outback Queensland. Ten days after posting about joining the frontline, he went missing.

The election outcomes with profound implications for Australia
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Soaring global inflation has spurred voters to flip the political status quo in the US and NZ. The outcomes of both elections will have profound implications for Australia.

Wage theft class action at private university could be 'tip of the iceberg'
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Lawyers say the historic class action should put the entire sector on notice over exploitation of staff.

France blames Iran for supermarket fridge cyberattacks
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corp is behind the "unprecedented" cyber attacks on supermarket fridges as he vows to press for Europe-wide sanctions.

Pope draws record Buenos Aires crowd after rebuking Milei over austerity
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

More than 2.5 million worshippers attend the pontiff's Mass in the Argentinian capital, with some camping overnight to get a glimpse of the Catholic leader.

COP31 summit targets major electrification push as 1.5C goal slips away
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The climate summit will push for nations around the world to electrify their energy faster and move away from fossil fuels, as Chris Bowen predicts global temperatures will rise to 2.6 degrees above pre-industrial levels.

Russell Brand jailed for more than 10 years for rape and sexual assault
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Russell Brand was found guilty last week of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault relating to four women between 2004 and 2009.

The sales tactics to be on alert for this Black Friday
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Bogus "countdown timers", false "storewide" discount claims and misleading price comparisons are in the spotlight as the consumer watchdog cracks down this sales season.

Gunman dies in hospital after killing six and injuring 15 in Krakow shooting
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

A gunman who killed six people and injured 15 others in a mass shooting in central Krakow, Poland, has died in hospital.



News from the BBC World Service

Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Watch: Moment judge sentences Brand in court
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Russell Brand was sentenced for rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on Monday.

France accuses Iran of supermarket fridge hacking
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The cyber-attack last month saw fridges and freezers in hundreds of supermarkets across France heated up.

Nvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The share price dropped wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the value of Nvidia.

Civil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Kashim Chowdhury had secretly held multiple public sector jobs on full-time salaries.

Poundland unable to buy new stock as fears over collapse grow
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The discount chain is continuing to edge towards collapse and is said to be "running on fumes", according to one insider.

Ground Force and Homes Under the Hammer star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The building and DIY expert also appeared on TV shows like Challenge Tommy Walsh and Clean It, Fix It.

Trump questions midterm elections integrity after previously accepting results
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Trump made the claims, without evidence, on Truth Social on Monday.

Watch: Rare insight into France's drug gangs recruiting children to commit violence
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

"It destroys people, but we all make our own choices" - Marseille drug-gang members spoke to the BBC.

Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Six people were killed in the shooting, and three bodies of the suspect's family members were found at their home.

Russia's leading independent newspaper closes after eviction
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The outlet has been evicted from its offices of three decades and says it's been blocked from receiving donations.

Thick fog disrupts travel with further weather warning issued
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Fog is causing disruption on Monday morning for many across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.

Who is the suspected Chinese spy at centre of the Nvidia investigation?
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman, had a close relationship with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, reports say.

Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.

What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything?
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating.

What we know so far about the next James Bond film
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Josh O'Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the frame to replace Daniel Craig.

Find out who's in the running for this year's Booker Prize
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The winner of this year's literary award will be announced in London on Monday.

'I've got a band now' - Club anthem star Shygirl on why she's switching up her sound
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Fans know her for big electronic bangers, but the singer and DJ has come back with an indie-tinged sound.

A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.



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