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News from the ABC Australia

Australia at the heart of 'transformational' cancer vaccine breakthrough
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

A world-first cancer vaccine has been shown to radically reduce the risk of melanoma recurrence and death.

'Safe air' bill passes NT parliament following Inpex, Santos scandals
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

A scheme to monitor and publicly report toxic air pollutants around Darwin Harbour can now be set up.

Australians to light candles for critically injured Helen Haines
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Ms Haines remains in a critical condition in a Melbourne hospital, four days after the 65-year-old was struck by a car outside her electorate office in Victoria's north-east.

Breaking: Former Bachelor Sam Wood loses bid to block media from court files
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

On October 4, the fitness entrepreneur was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting, relating to an incident alleged to have taken place at a luxury apartment in Noosa.

Grieving sister will 'never understand' decisions made by brother's killer
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The family of a man who was shot dead during a 13-hour manhunt addresses his killer in the Supreme Court.

Breaking: Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial postponed to allow time to find barrister
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The looming rape trial of former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been postponed amid a bitter courtroom clash between lawyers.

Man jailed for six years for killing friend in drunk driving crash
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The family of a former high school teacher who died from injuries sustained in a Tura Beach car crash last year have described him as "a friend to everyone".

Teen jailed for sexually assaulting jogger while on bail
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

A teenage boy who sexually assaulted a jogger on a walking trail in Canberra's north has been jailed until at least May 2028.

Fortnite returns to Apple's Australian app stores after landmark case
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The Federal Court has ordered Apple to open up its devices to other app stores, as part of a landmark finding that the tech giant violated Australian competition law.

Premier Coal gives employees redundancy forms ahead of move to close night shifts
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

One of Western Australia's last coalmines is set to reduce its operating capacity by nearly half, which unions say will result in job losses. 

NSW's second-largest national park created to protect koalas
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Spanning from Coffs Harbour to Kempsey, New South Wales's second-largest national park has been created after years of campaigning to protect koalas and their habitat.

Former cop found guilty of cold case murder of Warrnambool man
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

A cold case murder trial has finally been brought to a close, after a Supreme Court jury determined a former police officer murdered Christopher Jarvis in 2006.

Courtney Act immortalised with dismembered Barbies, sequins and beer can
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Discarded fingernails, sequins, a pair of high heels, a beer can, and a dismembered Barbie doll have been used to capture the likeness of Australia's most celebrated drag queen.

MP always on guard after death threats made her feel 'physically sick'
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

In the wake of the attack on Helen Haines, several NSW politicians speak about being subjected to threats of violence.

Union calls on MPs to stay out of schools unless premier apologises
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The education union is calling on politicians to "stay away" from Tasmania's public schools for the rest of term 4, unless the premier apologises for a social media post made about a school's upcoming end-of-year celebrations.

Grant Stevens ends four decades on the force in headquarters ceremony
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

South Australia's outgoing police commissioner has been farewelled with a show of full police pomp and ceremony, as he formally steps down to prepare for his new role as the state's next governor.

Woman jailed for helping ex-wife's alleged murderer evade police
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Anastasia Marshall has been jailed for helping cover up the death of her ex-wife Krystal, but a court is yet to decide if she was murdered.

Killers behind unprovoked murder of Melbourne teen sentenced to jail
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Two of the teenager's killers were sentenced to 17 and 18-and-a-half years behind bars, with the court hearing the attack was random and unprovoked.

Dame Judi Dench reveals she 'can't act anymore' as eye condition worsens
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

British actress Judi Dench has said her eyesight has deteriorated to the point she can no longer act on stage or in films.

How the Western Bulldogs engineered a return to AFLW finals
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The team's turnaround from rock bottom to the AFLW finals seems rapid but has been many years in the making. This is how they did it.



News from the BBC World Service

Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case 'like being raped again'
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women.

Watch: Met chief Rowley not fit for job, says detective raped by colleague
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Det Con Linda Williams, a victim of serial abuser David Carrick, says she has no faith in the system.

Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink network, Trump says
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.

Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.

Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.

Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrong
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The sequence is part of the latest Blue Planet series from Sir David Attenborough.

Chancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.

Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.

Give more people weight-loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.

Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns public
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.

I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.

Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.

Weekly quiz: How long did Katie Zacharia last as White House press secretary?
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

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

'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.

The Papers: 'Prepare for the worst' and 'Covid report fallout'
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting's national campaign on preparedness for cyber or climate emergencies dominates today's papers.

Attack on actor Tiger Shroff is dark reminder of Bollywood's gangster past
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The attack on Shroff has revived memories of the 1990s, when gangsters wielded influence over the industry.

Call of Duty promises a return to form - but can it compete with GTA?
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Modern Warfare 4 faces an uphill battle after last year's Call of Duty missed the mark with fans.

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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Celebrity Traitors - paranoia deepens as traitor behaviour splits opinion
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The murder in plain sight victim was revealed ahead of another difficult round table.



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