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News from the ABC Australia

Three detainees scale Banksia Hill Detention Centre roof
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Aerial footage shows damage to parts of the Banksia Hill Detention Centre, including to windows and an air conditioning unit, after three detainees climbed to the roof at Perth's youth detention facility. 

Threatening, sexist messages scrawled on balloons left at MP's office
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Threatening, sexist and abusive messages scrawled on balloons have been left outside the suburban electorate office of South Australian government MP Jayne Stinson, with police confirming they are investigating the matter.

Alleged stalker who threatened to kill jockey Michelle Payne denied bail
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A 51-year-old man who allegedly sent a series of violent threats and sexualised slurs at the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup has been denied bail.

Ex-partner of disgraced author Craig Silvey speaks of 'great betrayal'
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The former partner of disgraced author Craig Silvey makes her first public statement since he was sentenced on child exploitation charges, describing his actions as a "great betrayal".

Woman rescues baby koala from grips of python in Brisbane
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The woman was walking through a nature reserve in Brisbane when she came across the dramatic scene.

Asofa-Solomona leaps into crowd, apologises after 'frightening' Gallen KO
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A furious Nelson Asofa-Solomona leaps into the crowd in sensational scenes during his knockout victory over fellow former NRL star Paul Gallen in Sydney.

18yo, teenagers arrested over Calder Highway pursuit
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

An 18-year-old described as the ringleader behind a series of alleged youth crimes in Victoria's north-west is remanded in custody.

Court grants Kumanjayi Little Baby's mother 20-year full no-contact DVO
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The father of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has been handed a jail sentence of more than three years for aggravated assault, for offences committed against the girl's mother.

Australians urged to reconsider fast fashion as workers fight for better pay
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The action, in which garment workers have clashed with police, is a culmination of the apparel industry's global supply chains, which human right experts say result in poor working conditions.  

Drug driver jailed for crash that resulted in premature baby death
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Andrew Dean Robson, 35, has been sentenced to seven years in jail for a car crash that resulted in a pregnant teenager losing her baby.

Alleged murderer denied bail after revealing self-defence argument
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A 40-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his 47-year-old partner while the pair were driving through a Northern Territory suburb has been refused bail.

'Multitude of factors' behind firing of chef who refused pineapple on pizza
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Brisbane restaurant manager Elliot Ingram says there were a number of reasons behind the firing of a chef who refused to put pineapple on a customer's pizza.

Young victim of hotel fall died in 'tragic' accident, parents say
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The grief-stricken parents of Natasha Lawton, who died in a fall at a Hindley Street hotel in Adelaide's CBD, have described their daughter as someone who "loved life and lived every minute".

Data centre plan could bring water into Queensland, minister says
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Queensland Water Minister Ann Leahy says rapid industrial growth in the Western Downs could help drive private investment in major water infrastructure projects, including the long-discussed Nathan Dam project.

Multimillionaire friend of Sam Wood offered surety in his bail application
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Alongside listing the home as a place Mr Wood could live, the person also offered $1 million in cash.

Ex-CFMEU boss admits to illegal tirade against AFL umpiring boss
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

John Setka admitted to breaching the Fair Work Act by threatening to delay AFL construction projects unless umpire Stephen McBurney was sacked.

Paraguay's president tangled up in Ueno banking crisis
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Paraguay's president has stepped down after the collapse of Ueno Bank plunged the country into a political crisis. 

Teen who allegedly attacked boy in filmed assault refused bail
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A 14-year-old boy appears in court charged over an alleged attack on a 13-year-old boy which was filmed and shared on social media.

Outrage from tiny town results in electoral commission backflip
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The VEC had decided the western Victorian town of Kaniva would go without a polling booth on election day, but a group of concerned residents weren't having it.

'Not a waste of money': Authority to be dissolved after years of issues
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The waste authority responsible for the failure of South West WA's FOGO waste system is being dissolved after repeated environmental breaches cost ratepayers millions of dollars.



News from the BBC World Service

Met chief says he wouldn't be surprised if more allegations made about Brand after rape conviction
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".

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.

Did a data centre revolt affect the US midterm election results?
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

BBC Verify examines whether US voters were influenced by the data centre boom - and the impact anti-AI sentiment could have on the industry.

'Misleading' student loans information left out examples of higher-salary repayments
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The Treasury Committee chair says she is "shocked" after one university compared repayments to the price of coffee.

Firms should publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law, says PM
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

Two Gloucester schools in lockdown after boy hurt in incident
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Armed police are on the scene in Tuffley - police say pupils are safe within school grounds.

How unprecedented changes to the polar vortex may impact the UK's weather
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.

Tube drivers to stage strikes in Christmas run-up
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The union is in dispute with London Underground over working arrangements for drivers.

Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.

Train worker recalls repelling Huntingdon attacker with frying pan
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Samir Zitouni used a frying pan against train attacker Anthony Williams, jurors hear.

'Clicky Ponting' cheating scandal cricketer banned from sport for two years
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

An amateur cricketer is banned for two years for his role in the ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal that made headlines across the globe.

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.

Thatcher's Right to Buy created a generation of homeowners - did it also fuel the housing crisis?
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Labour is weakening Margaret Thatcher's landmark housing policy. Will it really fix Britain's social housing woes?

'We had no idea how ill she was': Bono on recording Dolly Parton's last song
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The rock group discuss Parton's final recording before her death, and why they refuse to be censored on stage.

Weekly quiz: How did Rice Krispies lose their snap, crackle and pop?
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

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

Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.

Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.

'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work

Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The teenager was eventually rescued on Zugspitze and has since been discharged from hospital.

Homes and temples glow across India as Diwali celebrations begin
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets



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