News from the ABC Australia
Traditional owners and uni students work together to unearth history Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
Deep within Ityamaiitpinna Yarta Glenthorne National Park, traditional owners from across Australia work alongside a group of Flinders University archaeology students to unearth history.
Firms using telemarketers to spruik super switches could lose licences Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
Unqualified and unlicensed telemarketers are targeting Australians to switch their superannuation savings into riskier schemes. This has prompted the corporate regulator to threaten the licences of financial advice firms that use these "lead generators".
Aged care bed crisis hits boiling point for families waiting years Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
Betty Cameron's husband's dementia is worsening, but he has been waiting two years for a residential aged care bed in South Australia, which has the nation's longest wait times.
Trump's war in Iran driving shift from fossil fuels Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
The Iran war might have cost Donald Trump the midterm elections, but it has helped EV sales boom and strengthened the case for electrification, as the costs of solar and batteries plummet.
Left without wages or answers, workers break silence on Bathla collapse Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
Former employees of collapsed property developer Bathla Group speak for the first time about unpaid wages, mounting financial hardship and fears for their futures in Australia.
Trump is revamping his team, and there are reasons for Hegseth to be worried Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
The US president's ambition to leverage his final two years sparks speculation that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could be among the casualties.
This is what a weekly shop looks like for seven households in 2026 Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
Seven shoppers share what they get in their weekly shop as high inflation and interest rate hikes persist.
Roaming cats 'split' town as concerns grow for native wildlife Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
A feeding station found near a national park sparked "outrage" and calls for stricter pet cat containment laws.
Police officer's suicide exposes toxic culture in Victoria Police Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
When a police officer with more than two decades' service took her life, it set a young detective down a path that would leave him disillusioned about the force's culture and accountability.
Hooked on the history quiz? It's time to test yourself again Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
This week we'll try to trip you up on prime ministers, feral hippos, the star of Ally McBeal and more.
Kerry Greenwood's final novel published 18 months after her death Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
With the publication of the Melbourne author's final novel, Just Desserts, her partner David Greagg and close friends share memories of the whip-smart author who never expected to make it to 70.
Calls for next Victorian government to invest in prisons Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
Victoria's prisons are already at 92 per cent capacity, but experts say the crime policies of both major parties would see more people locked up.
Australia's export emissions under scrutiny ahead of climate talks Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
As United Nations climate change talks commence in Türkiye, Australia's position as a climate leader will be tested.
Are there any (good) alternatives to interest rate hikes to cool inflation? Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
Mortgage holders reeling from the blunt force of five interest rate hikes this year are questioning if there are other ways of controlling inflation. The answer is not simple.
It could be a matter of when, not if Andrew Hastie becomes opposition leader Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
As Labor suffers backlash following tough economic news, the opposition may be looking for someone else to lead them and take on the rising threat of Pauline Hanson's One Nation.
Abbott says Gillard's misogyny speech an 'unjustified attack' Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
Reflecting on Julia Gillard's now-iconic speech, Tony Abbott says he thought it was "pretty over the top" and saw it mostly as an example of political theatre.
Classrooms are getting a 'digital detox'. What does this mean for schools? Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
The government now plans to reduce the time students spend on screens and limit AI use at school to improve learning. What does this report mean for schools?
Live: New world champion in a spin as Norris survives wet-dry-wet F1 Brazil GP Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
Lando Norris has won a dramatic São Paulo Grand Prix, which started in wet conditions, turned dry, and then ended with rain falling. Follow live.
England hammer Wallabies with record-breaking, seven-try spectacular Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
The Wallabies's spring tour started in the worst possible way, as England ran rampant at Twickenham to pile the pressure on coach Les Kiss.
Against Samoa, Australia's old power conquered the new world Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026
Rugby league's Davids have gotten much bigger in recent times but Australia's win over Samoa in the World Cup semi-final was a reminder of Goliath's power.
News from the BBC World Service
King leads solemn Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 Wreaths are laid as 10,000 armed forces veterans, including 12 from World War Two, pay tribute in central London. Seven dead and more than 100 injured after trains collide in Egypt Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 Several carriages derailed after two trains travelling in the same direction crashed outside the city of Giza. Footage shows derailed carriages after fatal train crash in Egypt Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 It is yet unclear what caused the accident but Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said an investigation is underway and will "hold accountable anyone who proves their negligence". Nandy defends linking Erasmus student scheme to Remembrance Sunday after backlash Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 The culture secretary says the UK rejoining the EU's study and work scheme will help honour wartime sacrifice. 'Time is up': Minister warns media industry to take abuse seriously in wake of Brand case Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 Lisa Nandy tells the BBC "many people" in the media industry have come forward to her. Iran executes three men for 'armed unrest' after January protests Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 It is claimed Hassan Dioband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh were part of anti-government protests earlier this year. Government looking at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 The culture secretary confirms reports they could be in the list of platforms set to be banned next March. Homes and temples glow across India to mark Diwali Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 Millions of Indians are marking the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets. Two arrested after police officers hurt in brawl outside bare-knuckle fighting event Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 Police Scotland said three officers were hurt as they responded to reports of a large disturbance in streets close to the Ovo Hydro venue in Glasgow. The Trump coalition is shattered - what will Republicans do now? Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 Republicans can stick with Trumpism or chart a new path, writes BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush. My parents chose to die together and I was left to grieve alone Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 Els and Jan sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage, leaving behind their only child. Ambika Mod wants to change how South Asian women are seen on-screen Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 The actress joins the cast of Black Doves for the second season of Netflix's spy thriller. He spent $50,000 on Labubus but now the craze is dying Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 Parent company Pop Mart's revenue has fallen as appetite for the quirky collectible monsters wanes. Can the Zelda remake capture the magic of the original? Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 Nintendo has released its remake of what is considered one of the best games ever made - the BBC's Tom Gerken gives his verdict. Germans wrestle with what to do with Hitler's destroyed Eagle's Nest retreat Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 While some believe the site should be partially or completely rebuilt, others want it abandoned and all memory of its Nazi past forgotten. I won't let my daughter's killer live in my head, says Sarah Payne's mother Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 Sara Payne says she found out her eight-year-old had died as it was being reported in the news. Secondary schools told to stop teaching GCSEs before Year 10 Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 The government says pupils in Year 7 to 9 should have "richer, more engaging" learning than preparing for GCSEs. Dense fog threatens Monday morning rush-hour disruption Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 Fog could disrupt Monday morning’s commute We face paying £9,000 tax even though our second home is in a war zone Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 A Ukrainian woman who fled to Scotland is told she and her partner could face a £9,000 property tax charge because she still owns a flat in Kyiv. Microdramas: The 'snackable' shows made for the scrolling age Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026 The snappy, high-octane episodes - viewed on your phone - are huge in China and on the up in the UK.
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