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News from the ABC Australia

How a data centre united Australia's gaming community
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

After years of playing on distant worlds, Australian gamers of the popular Japanese role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV discovered a new home. Now that community has welcomed the game developers Down Under.

Two large earthquakes off coast of Vanuatu prompt tsunami warning
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

A tsunami warning has been issued after two large earthquakes struck off the coast of Vanuatu.

Years of conflict splits voters in former Netanyahu stronghold
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Israelis are headed to an election that will have a profound impact on the country after years of conflict and social upheaval. But can Benjamin Netanyahu survive?

Tasmanian football club coach charged with rape
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

A former Tasmania football club coach has been charged with three counts of rape, and the club's president has resigned.

Former Port Adelaide AFL player Daniel Stewart dies at 37
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Port Adelaide AFL club will pay tribute to former Power forward Daniel Stewart at the first home game of 2027 after his sudden death at the age of 37.

Elon Musk has a lot to lose at US midterms as pollsters tip blue wave
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

As the US midterm elections approach, the trillionaire SpaceX and Tesla boss is making an expensive foray back into politicking.

Amanda Stoker to replace Amanda Camm as child safety and DV minister
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm announced she would be standing down this week because of health challenges. 

Cattle prices hit 'a new gear' as rain tumbles down
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Price records were broken in the cattle market this week as widespread rain fell across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Number of injured rises to 76 after deadly earthquake in Tibet
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a magnitude-7 earthquake left 16 people dead in China's Tibet.

Can you stir-fry without gas? Fremantle pop-up serves up the answer
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

An advocacy group for electric home conversion sets up a free noodle bar in Fremantle to prove that giving up gas does not mean giving up your wok.

Dog owner to face harsher penalties after man attacked in Brisbane park
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

A 37-year-old man was left with serious injuries after he was attacked by two dogs in Chermside in Brisbane's north.

Pauline Hanson's right-hand man weighs up Capricornia run
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

With One Nation support surging, national director James Ashby is considering entering the race for a seat that could become a major political battleground.

Rediscovering civility, respect and the art of disagreeing well
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The attack on federal MP Helen Haines has Australians contemplating the state of our public and political discourse. Experts explain how to respectfully disagree with someone.

Former AFLW coach says likely player exodus to go 'well beyond Collingwood'
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Former AFLW player and coach Lauren Arnell has criticised the standard of Collingwood, while emphasising the responsibility of coaches to "put on a show" to grow the game.

Assault on patron was homophobic attack, film festival says
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The Adelaide Film Festival says one of its patrons was hospitalised after a violent homophobic attack in the city's CBD last weekend.

WA Greens senator to miss parliament amid allegations
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Jordon Steele-John says he will not attend parliament next week, as he releases a copy of a letter detailing allegations of misconduct against him.

'Esther you can do that': Perth woman, 75, smashes handstand record
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

A 75-year-old Perth woman has turned the record books upside down, becoming the world's oldest person to perform a handstand.

Aussie Picklum aglow on top of WSL standings after Portugal win
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Australian Molly Picklum is in pole position for a second straight world surfing title after her victory in Portugal put her on top of the live WSL standings.

Man accused of shooting, stabbing as police say two others possibly involved
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

It is alleged the accused, along with two others, forced their way into the Lyneham unit and shot and stabbed the man.

Mother says monitoring type 1 diabetes should not be left to children as young as seven
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Alana Marshall says managing her son Declan's type 1 diabetes requires constant vigilance and wants age-based cut-offs to support in school scrapped.



News from the BBC World Service

Second storm to hit UK with more wind and rain as thousands remain without power
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

An amber weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, as Storm Boelo approaches.

France prepares for day of protest a week after nationwide riots
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

More than 70,000 police officers are to be deployed over fears protesters will defy restrictions on demonstrations.

UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.

Met investigates reports of letter detailing claims about Meghan's father
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Scotland Yard opens an inquiry after the Duchess of Sussex said she was sent a letter containing "disturbing allegations".

Australian MP's condition improves after alleged car attack
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The Independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital.

Father who killed Oregon school shooter describes anguish over children he couldn't save
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Kaylub Giamanco, has been hailed as a hero for killing a teenager who fatally shot three children and a teacher.

Celebrity Traitors left on a knife edge after a trip to the field of screams
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

A newly earned special power left one contestant with a big decision to make in Friday's episode.

Arrest made after fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.

Why is John Travolta's old luxury jet in a small Australian town?
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The BBC goes on board Travolta’s old Boeing 707 which is being reassembled in a small coastal town.

Tory activist in 'contract killing broker' claim had worked for party HQ
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Jack Ross was contracted to do social media work for the party until earlier this year, the BBC has been told.

GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.

Prince William on how he once dreamed of becoming 'DJ Xara'
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.

Are California voters about to impose world's first 'tax on billionaires'?
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.

Strictly's new presenters - after frosty reviews have they warmed up?
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.

Ruins of Limoges city hall a symbol of France divided by national protests
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Younger Limoges residents see the destruction of their town hall as unfortunate collateral damage in a wider movement. For others, the fire was an unacceptable tragedy.

The Papers: 'Meghan warned over father' and 'Don't risk Truss-style budget'
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Meghan Markle's responds to allegations over her father and PM warned to not risk 'Truss-style' budget leads Saturday's papers.

Meghan statement offers answers after years of questions about her relationship with father
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Today, without exactly using the word, Meghan claimed vindication.

Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep your house warmer for longer
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm.

The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaign
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.

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