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News from the ABC Australia

Australia's first car was a rust bucket, but it was our rust bucket
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

The first fully Australian-made car rolled off the Holden production line in Melbourne on this day in 1948. The man who dreamt it up wasn't there to see it unveiled.

The power dynamic between Labor and mining has shifted
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

There has been a shift in the power dynamic between Labor and the mining industry. This week's environmental law reform is its embodiment.

Europe doesn't find the prospect of Russian aggression as funny as Putin does
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Something has now been unleashed in Europe which is going to be hard to put back in the bottle.

'Where is Imran Khan?': Son of former Pakistani PM calls for proof of life
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

The family and political allies of Pakistan's former prime minister say they've not been allowed to visit him in prison for weeks but authorities say he is well.

Zelenskyy's chief of staff quits after anti-corruption agents raid home
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

It come as Kyiv battles to persuade US officials to defend Ukraine's interests in peace agreement talks with Russia expected to take place in the coming days. 

Eight arrested as Hong Kong fire death toll climbs to 128
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

The arrests come as the probe into what caused the deadly blaze that killed at least 128 people continues.

ICC rejects plea to release Philippine ex-president Rodrigo Duterte
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

The judge says it is "necessary" for the 80-year-old to remain in detention as the conditions proposed by his lawyers do not meet the conditions for parole.

Claims youth detainees in the NT being moved without families' knowledge
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Two politicians allege NT children in youth detention are being moved from Alice Springs to Darwin without their families' knowledge.

Melbourne Airport terminal evacuated, flights delayed after fire
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

The Qantas terminal is re-opening after being evacuated because of a small fire inside Melbourne Airport.

Iron ore royalties set to drop by billions but confidence remains
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Western Australia has long prospered off its hefty irone ore mining royalties, but new figures reveal that revenue may drop by billions.

Banksia Hill juvenile justice centre alternative opens in WA's north
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

An on-country youth diversion facility has been built in the state's far north, offering a culturally grounded alternative to traditional youth justice programs.

Kostecki wins Adelaide sprint race as Mostert closes in on Supercars title
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Brodie Kostecki prevails in wet and wild conditions to win the opening Supercars grand final race, as Chaz Mostert closes in on the championship lead.

Rare goanna missing again from Canberra reserve
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

One of a handful of Rosenberg’s goannas living in the ACT’s hill reserves has once again wandered off, prompting calls from a local conservation organisation for help bringing him back.

Seven towers burned — but the real fear in Hong Kong is how many could be next
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Hong Kong's worst fire in decades exposed long-standing weaknesses in its aging residential blocks. The question haunting the city is whether the disaster could happen again.

Cooney-Cross nets another long range stunner as Matildas humble New Zealand
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

A spectacular long range effort from Kyra Cooney-Cross has helped the Matildas to a dominant 5-0 win over New Zealand in Australia's penultimate game before hosting the Asian Cup in March.

Perth hacker jailed for fake Qantas Wi-Fi scam and theft of intimate images
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

A Perth hacker who copied intimate images and sex videos from women's personal online accounts and set up fake Wi-Fi on Qantas flights is sentenced to more than seven years in prison.

No charges for boy who allegedly stabbed 8yo at Melbourne school
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Police say a boy who allegedly stabbed a child at a Berwick primary school will not face charges as he is under the age of criminal responsibility.

'Zero tolerance': Stores lose lotto licences in bid to disrupt illegal tobacco trade
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Seven stores across Perth found to be selling illegal tobacco and vapes have their lotteries licences terminated, as attempts to disrupt the illicit and growing trade continues. 

AFLW have-nots receive league boost on grand final eve
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Three of the AFLW's worst-performing clubs will receive boosts to their lists, with the help announced the day before the grand final.

When I leave my garden in summer, this is what I do so it survives
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Leaving my garden in the heat of summer can feel worrying but some simple planning means it misses me less than I miss it.     



News from the BBC World Service

Zelensky's top adviser resigns after Ukrainian anti-corruption raid on his home
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Andriy Yermak, 54, has been the Ukrainian president's chief of staff throughout Russia's full-scale war.

Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease.

France to intercept small boats in Channel after pressure from UK
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

The change in policy comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote to President Emmanuel Macron.

No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run-up to Budget
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

The Conservatives say she was overly gloomy about the public finances as a "smokescreen" to raise tax.

Romanian teens accused of rape attempt that sparked riots in NI have charges dropped
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

The boys, aged 14 and 15, have been in custody since the alleged assault on 7 June which led to race riots across NI.

Eight more arrested over fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 people
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Authorities say 89 bodies are unidentified and 79 people remain injured after Wednesday's blaze.

State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.

Homes of residents in dispute with holiday park company catch fire on same day
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Residents had appeared in a BBC Panorama programme and were in dispute with a holiday park company.

Lightning detected on Mars for the first time, scientists say
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Researchers heard electric crackles on 28 hours of recordings made over two Martian years.

Parents threatened and blamed by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Families seeking help for their children’s complex needs describe threats of police action against them.

UK submits 2035 World Cup bid and lists new Old Trafford stadium as venue
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Manchester United's proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.

Treasure hunt golden hare sold for £82k at auction
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

People from around the world tried to solve riddles to find the hare through the early 1980s.

We met on TV's Blind Date - we're still married after 34 years
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Sue and Alex Tatham became the first couple who met on Blind Date to get married. They reflect on a life together 40 years after the show first broadcast.

Black Friday: Buy loo roll and keep the receipt to get a good deal
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting value for money.

At 15 my best friend promised she'd have my baby. Now I'm a mum
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Georgia and Daisy's childhood closeness later become the foundation for a life-changing act of generosity.

'This was preventable': Anger and unanswered questions after Hong Kong fire
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Questions are mounting as to how the deadly fire spread so rapidly - and who should be held responsible.

What we know about shooting of National Guard in Washington DC
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in a critical condition.

Awards season is approaching: 25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

Weekly quiz: What age did scientists say your brain reaches adulthood?
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

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

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner reveals plan for prize money
Posted on Friday November 28, 2025

Four finalists were put through their paces one last time during series seven's grand finale.



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