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News from the ABC Australia

Shark trapped in South Korean city won't return to sea
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Although "Bukangi" has become a mascot for the city of Busan, everyone agrees the dusky shark should go back to the open sea. But getting her to leave is proving difficult.

Chalmers says investors feel good about Australia despite gloom at home
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers hails positive news for business investment, despite domestic gloom over inflation and productivity.

Nationals leader set to attempt switch to lower house
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Nationals MP Michelle Landry is expected to announce on Friday that she will retire from federal politics at the next election.

Snowy 2.0 to cost 12 times more than initial budget with further delays
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Australia's biggest renewable energy project, which has faced financial and timeline challenges since its inception, could now cost $25 billion and is expected to be delivered in late 2029. 

NT government accused of politicising Kumanjayi Little Baby's death
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The Northern Territory government has used its parliamentary majority to pass a motion condemning Chansey Paech for comments he made to the media about Kumanjayi Little Baby on Tuesday.

Police investigating death of woman and child in Melbourne's east
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Detectives are investigating the circumstances around the death of a woman and a child in Melbourne's east.

Man charged over WA MP threats says weapon was musical instrument
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

A man charged over an allegedly threatening incident at Labor MP Hannah Beazley's electorate office tells a Perth court he was holding a musical instrument, not a weapon, as police allege.

Affordable home scheme went from 'blessing' to 'disaster', buyers say
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Buyers of properties in this Canberra suburb say they have been left stranded as they grapple with incomplete works while locked in contractual disputes with the builder.

'Reprehensible': The Trump money grab that disgusts former adviser
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Donald Trump's former shortest serving press secretary adds to concerns the US President has let the nation down, while making allegations surrounding corruption.

Relatives of Elizabeth Struhs speak at final day of inquest
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The inquest has been examining whether various government agencies' responses to the eight-year-old's child protection case were adequate before her death in 2022.

Live: Bavuma can't watch as Smith departs after dramatic juggling catch
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Steve Smith comes and goes quickly with Australia now requiring a minor miracle to save the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha. Follow live.

PM was planning golf club photo-op when news of his membership broke
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Anothony Albanese's office was planning a photo opportunity to celebrate a $6 million grant to the Marrickville Golf Club days before the ABC revealed his undisclosed honorary membership.

Disgraced former AFL footballer Nick Stevens to remain behind bars
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Former AFL player Nick Stevens fails in his bid to have his prison term set aside after previously being found guilty by a jury of fraud-related charges.

Helen Haines remains critical, three days after car attack
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Floral tributes have continued to be added outside Ms Haines's Wangaratta office, with grief still raw among local and interstate visitors alike.

Two years after promised change, forced adoption survivors are still waiting
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

For decades, thousands of unmarried women were pressured or forced to surrender their babies for adoption. Two years since a WA report into the practice, survivors are frustrated with the pace of change.

'Tireless advocate' Pat Miller to be honoured with state funeral
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The trailblazing legacy of Patricia Ann Miller AO, a proud Arrernte woman and former NT Australian of the Year, will be honoured with a state funeral.  

Schutt banned for two matches after prescription medication failure
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Australian women's star fast bowler Megan Schutt apologises for a breach of prescription medication guidelines.

Colombian narcotics police 'have no record' of AFP anti-drugs taskforce
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Two Colombian National Police departments say they have no evidence of an agreement with the Australian Federal Police for its newly-announced international anti-drugs taskforce.

KPMG ban on government work extended after 'serious ethical failings'
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The federal government extends its ban on KPMG bidding for new government work until at least the end of February, following allegations its audit partners misused client data then mishandled a whistleblower's complaint.

Accused 'dead set' he was not driving in crash that killed four
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

A 25-year-old man has taken the stand in the Dubbo District Court, where he is on trial after pleading not guilty to dangerous and drink-driving charges over a crash on the Newell Highway that killed four people.  



News from the BBC World Service

What is PHP and why did it spark an international cyber-security alert?
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.

Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.

Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The friend of a woman claiming to have been raped by Russell Brand says she said he was "quite aggressive".

Tougher punishments for criminals who refuse to attend sentencing backed by victim's family
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The aunt of Zara Aleena says the new powers for judges will "rebalance the power" from offender to victim.

Police investigate Married at First Sight Australia after 'inappropriate' allegations
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

New South Wales Police say inquiries took place "following a report of inappropriate content being shared".

Two storms in two days as Austen and Boelo head for UK
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The Met Office has named a new storm, Boelo, which is set to bring another round of stormy weather to the UK over the weekend.

How Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.

Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read any more'
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The actress tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.

Moment man rescued from sinking car by Australian TV reporter
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Journalist Will Murray describes how he and a bystander saved an SUV driver from his vehicle.

Retired decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m after years in attic
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

He says he found treasure in his attic where the collection had been stored for 15 years.

The real reasons there are so few young politicians in the US
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?

Chronic UTIs affect millions in the UK - these women are out to end the stigma
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.

Zoe Kleinman: PHP is the cyber equivalent of an unexploded bomb
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

It has been a dramatic, public and global response, but the cyber event hasn't happened yet.

Rosenberg: Russia agrees to Ukraine talks but sees little to talk about in new peace push
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

President Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.

Better weather, pay, more opportunities: Why graduates are ditching the UK to move abroad
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

Is the UK set to green-light a huge untapped oil field in the North Atlantic?
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Scotland editor James Cook visits Rosebank - the UK's largest known untapped oilfield - in the North Atlantic.

Some New Yorkers back ban on horse-drawn carriages, but drivers fear for incomes
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

As councillors prepare to banish the vehicles, views in Central Park are divided over the 160-year-old tradition.

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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At least four dead after storm brings flooding to southern France
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The deaths include two women found drowned in a cellar in the Bouches-du-Rhône region.

Trial hears Tommy Robinson hired private detectives
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The political activist denies wanting to expose two Daily Mail journalists to threats of violence.



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