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Youth crime advocate charged with drug offences, stripped of funding
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Mount Isa man Brodie Germaine, known for his advocacy in preventing youth crime, has been charged with multiple drug offences, as the state government terminates a $280,000 grant.  

Live: ASX to open lower following losses on Wall Street as US inflation data is released
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

ASX to open lower following a sea of red on Wall Street as US inflation data comes in hotter than expected. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Overhaul means more South Coast rail services but longer trips
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

South Coast passengers will get more than 200 extra weekly services from November 15, but they come with longer Sydney journeys and changes to airport connections.

Calls for better post-cancer care to give isolated survivors support
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

After beating cancer, it took Carly Gogel months to find herself again, and she is not alone. 

Aussie cyclists begin World Championships with silver medal
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Australia reaches the podium in the men's team sprint at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships for the fifth consecutive time.

Top gymnastics coach fined after assaulting two female teen athletes
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Former top gymnastics coach Jamie Glen Cannon, who once coached at a prestigious Brisbane private school, has pleaded guilty to assaulting two teenage girls.

Live: Labor scraps controversial ministerial discretion in digital duty of care bill
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The federal government has scrapped controversial ministerial powers in proposed new online safety laws and beefed up protections for news content. Follow live. 

Some older Australians embrace downsizing and apartment living despite costs
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Moving from a house to an apartment can come with fees like stamp duty and strata, but for some, the lifestyle perks outweigh the costs.

Universities justified job cuts with numbers no-one could check
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Universities said staff cuts were necessary to secure their financial futures. But disputed models, alternative plans and changing forecasts suggest other choices may have been available.

Schutt stars as Aussies sweep Bangladesh in ODI series
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

A four-wicket haul from Megan Schutt and unbeaten half-centuries to Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland secure Australia a 3-0 ODI series win over Bangladesh.

Sally Rooney pulls books from UK over her support for Palestine Action
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The Irish author of Normal People and Conversations with Friends says her support for Palestine Action means her books cannot be sold in the UK.

Flinders University admits to $965k underpayment of casual staff
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Flinders University has apologised for underpaying 1,405 current and former staff an amount that equates to roughly $687 underpaid per person.

Do you know what year these movies were released?
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Fancy yourself a cinephile? Then you must be able to tell us what years these very famous films were released.

CCTV shows crane hitting powerline at modular home site
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

A crane company is fined over a powerline strike that left a worker with critical burns.

Police execute search warrants in veteran report fraud investigation
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Officers searched the home of Josh Tinning, whose company provided medical and psychiatric assessments for veterans to submit as evidence for compensation payouts.

Zelenskyy says Trump's decision to take Russia's side is 'painful'
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The US president is openly calling for Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be replaced and for sanctions on Russian diesel.

Builder chosen for Hobart's Macquarie Point stadium
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The company that built a 30,000-seat arena in Christchurch, New Zealand, is understood to have won the tender to construct Hobart's new roofed stadium.

All the way from Scotland, Tassie town's new GP is ready for the challenge
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

A tiny Tasmanian town's first local GP in nine years has arrived, all the way from Scotland.

Inside NAZA, the documentary no Israeli cinema will show
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor have been exiled from their home country over their documentary, NAZA, which features IDF personnel detailing systematic slaughter.

ParaMatildas hunt more Australian football history at World Cup
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Having won Australia's first-ever round ball World Cup in 2024, the ParaMatildas begin the 2026 tournament in uncharted territory for an Australian football team and with the world's best "plotting" against them.



News from the BBC World Service

Musk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firm
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.

Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.

Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".

What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.

Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.

US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.

Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.

'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.

Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.

Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.



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