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Live: Stalking laws in focus, days from early voting in Victorian election
Posted on Monday November 16, 2026

The Liberals pledge to create anti-stalking laws in the name of murdered Melbourne woman Celeste Manno and Labor talks up its plan to tackle the elective surgery wait list, days from early voting in Victoria's election. Follow live.

Jury hung in trial exploring dark chapter of Sydney's criminal history
Posted on Monday November 16, 2026

Now that the case of Bilal Hamze's accused killer has concluded, the disturbing act his alleged murderers did after his death and the dinner date who denied setting him up can be revealed.

Police charge 14-year-old boy over crash of allegedly stolen car
Posted on Monday November 16, 2026

Police allege a 14-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a car involved in a two-vehicle crash that left a teenage girl in a critical condition.

Woolworths customers report hundreds of dollars stolen from digital gift cards
Posted on Monday November 16, 2026

Woolworths has acknowledged an issue affecting a number of customer e-gift cards and is investigating, with replacement cards among the possible next steps for affected customers.

Stranded turtle's 16-hour road trip to recovery
Posted on Monday November 16, 2026

After a call for help, Bunbury wildlife carer Letesha Heslewood drives almost 1,400km to pick up a loggerhead turtle stranded on WA's south-east coast. 

Looking for a summer job? Here's what to consider
Posted on Monday November 16, 2026

If you're looking for a few extra hours of work or exploring what you love doing, a summer job could be the right fit for you.

Walsh 'disappointed' after seeing Aussie fans cheering against Kangaroos
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Reece Walsh pleads with Australian fans to get behind their team after seeing criticism of the team's culture during the Rugby League World Cup.

Solomon Islands opposition accuses Australia of 'chequebook diplomacy'
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The Solomon Islands opposition accuses Australia of "chequebook diplomacy" after Prime Minister Matthew Wale funnelled budget support from Canberra into constituency funds for government MPs.

Trump blames Biden for airline ground stop
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The US president insists he inherited a mess from the Biden administration and says Congress must approve funds to upgrade America's outdated air traffic control systems.

'Tortuous' aged care crisis pushes town to create its own solutions
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

While more than 500 South Australians wait in hospital for an aged care bed, a regional town is looking at how it can support its community through the crisis.

Renshaw concerned about Khawaja's wellbeing amid sandpaper controversy
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Matt Renshaw reveals his check-in with the under-fire Usman Khawaja after Pat Cummins went on the offence during his press conference. 

Ballarat crash leaves one dead and three injured
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Police say a car left the road and struck a tree near the corner of Skipton and Doveton streets at Ballarat just before 10pm. 

Kakadu artist's rock art paintings in high demand
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Before artist Ivan Namarnyilk even has the chance to finish his pieces, tourists visiting the Marrawuddi Arts and Culture Centre in Kakadu are asking to buy them.

Worrying signs as Wallabies leave it too late to fire in Scotland defeat
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The Wallabies once again show precious little in an attacking sense, as Scotland edge a "turgid" encounter at Murrayfield. Time is running out for their attacking weapons to start firing. 

Live: Unions, industry join forces to call for passage of gas reservation scheme
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Unions and businesses groups sign an open letter calling for the federal parliament to back the government's proposed gas reservation scheme. Follow live. 

Labor urged to address fire station delays months before fatal blaze
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The Geelong council wrote to the state government just months before a fatal Armstrong Creek house fire, urging it to take greater responsibility for delays in delivering a promised fire station for the major growth area. 

Live: Supermarket giant Coles investigating cybersecurity incident
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Coles has been hit by a cybersecurity incident but says no data appears to have been compromised. The ASX opened lower after Wall Street slipped on Friday. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Data centres driving up inflation and community concerns
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Data centres have become politically toxic in the US. More Australian neighbourhoods, concerned about amenity, appear to feel the same way.

Giant hail, heavy rain and damaging winds possible for south-east Qld
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Residents across south-east Queensland are being warned to brace for possible severe thunderstorms today.

Designs offer first look at new North Canberra Hospital
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Canberrans are being invited to have their say on the design of the new North Canberra Hospital, which the ACT government says has been partly inspired by the colours of the surrounding landscape.



News from the BBC World Service

Staggered age of consent to be discussed after Brand case, minister says
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

A woman who alleges she was raped by the jailed comedian when she was 16 is campaigning to see relationships between 16-and 17-year-olds and adults made illegal.

Zelensky urges US and Musk to lift Starlink restrictions and be on 'right side of history'
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The Ukrainian president says the slowed-down internet is making it difficult to stop Russian attacks.

Prince Harry praises war veterans on surprise visit to Ukraine
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

He has been showing support for injured veterans in Ukraine and praising the country's resilience.

UK will have 'voice' but no vote on EU food rules in Brexit reset
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

EU minister Hamish Falconer insists Britain would have some influence on policy as part of a new deal.

Cut national insurance for under-25s to create jobs, Milburn report to say
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The report being launched this week will suggest gradually reducing employment costs over five years.

Trident submarine returns home after record-breaking undersea patrol
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting was at HM Naval Base Clyde to welcome the crew after the longest deployment at sea for a British vessel.

Man and woman die and four arrested after police pursuit crash in Leeds
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police say.

Brand moved from Wandsworth to category C prison, his wife confirms on podcast
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The convicted rapist has been moved to HMP Littlehey, which houses sex offenders.

Thousands of US flights still cancelled or delayed two days after grounding of planes nationwide
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The US transport secretary says that normal air-traffic operations may not be restored until Monday.

Pope Leo rides in helicopter cockpit during Peru trip
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The Pope took to the skies before arriving in Cusco on the penultimate day of his Latin America tour.

Tories pledge to halt screen-based school exams and cut coursework
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The party says its proposals for England aim to address excessive screen time and over-reliance on AI.

Beauty advent calendars can cost hundreds but are they value for money?
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Beauty calendars have become a Christmas staple and have become particularly popular with female shoppers.

Judo champion shakes up French presidential race with surprise candidacy
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Teddy Riner is one of the most popular figures in modern-day France, and one in five voters say they could support him.

Can lessons in shaking hands and making eye contact help kids land jobs later in life?
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Year 10 pupils are learning employability skills to reduce the number of young people who end up "Neet".

My mother told me I would die if I sought treatment for Ebola - I am proof you can survive
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Fear and misinformation surrounds the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo - Dr Kamwanga's mother was not immune.

Holly Humberstone: People can't connect to a pop star who's 'too polished'
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The singer felt forced to compete with her female peers, until she realised the power of longevity.

'Steering casualty' preceded New Orleans cruise ship collision, says NTSB
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Preliminary findings by National Transportation Safety Board investigators suggest the tanker suffered a steering failure before colliding with the cruise ship on Friday.

Clothing factories shut in Bangladesh as workers strike over pay
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Workers are striking over demands for a minimum wage of 30,000 taka (£182) a month.

Minister backs legal right to job support for young people
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The work and pensions secretary said the level of support currently on offer was too vague.

Iran targets US military base in Bahrain with drone attack
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

It marks the second attack on the country in three days and comes as the US and Iran remain locked in a stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz.



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