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News from the ABC Australia

This Samoan superman is the World Cup's greatest comeback story
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

A year where Ronald Volkman thought he'd barely play first grade will end with the Samoan spark plug taking on the might of Australia in a Rugby League World Cup semifinal. 

North Korea denies role in Binance heist as customers withdraw billions
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Pyongyang says allegations linking North Korea to the biggest crypto heist in history are "nothing new" from the US.

Ditching the shame as a sex worker living with a disability
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

I have a genetic connective tissue disorder, which makes everyday activities difficult. In my unconventional body, I chose unconventional work — sex work.  

David Jones facing 'alarming' financial speculation just before Christmas
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Iconic department store David Jones is being forced to defend its future viability, as the Australian retailer faces speculation about store closures and disgruntled suppliers.

Lindsay Clancy lawyer urges judge to dismiss case or put it back on trial
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Lindsay Clancy's defence lawyers have argued her murder case should be dismissed, or a new trial date set for next year.

Shadow health minister sponsoring access for gambling group boss
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Ministers are sponsoring lobbyists seeking to influence them directly and the shadow health minister is sponsoring her former chief of staff, who now heads the peak gambling lobby group, the first glimpse of lobbyist access to federal MPs reveals.

Trump's not on the ballot, so what does he have to do with the midterms?
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Voters may treat the midterm elections as a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency and could determine how much power he has for the rest of his term.

Torrens-to-Darlington labour company's contract terminated
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The South Australian government has confirmed the Torrens to Darlington Alliance, tasked with delivering the $15.4 billion road upgrade, has cancelled its contract with Career Boss.

Museum jobs set to go as Launceston council looks to save $1.9m
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The northern Tasmanian council is cutting 10 full-time equivalent roles as it tries to find savings.

Concern over corners at redeveloped $3.2 million greyhound track
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Greyhound racing has returned to Lithgow after a multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the track, but animal welfare groups say the upgrade will not stop dogs dying at the circuit. 

NASA's Swift telescope predicted to plummet back to Earth tomorrow
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

After plans to save it failed, NASA's Swift telescope is hurtling back to Earth. Here's how to track its descent.

Man charged with kidnapping and weapons offences in Far North Queensland
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

A 34-year-old man is charged with 20 offences, including deprivation of liberty and torture, after allegedly assaulting a woman and forcing her into a vehicle.

11yo boy found dead after search near Victoria's Broken River
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

A missing 11-year-old boy has been found dead after a major search near the Broken River in Victoria's north.

Opals veteran opens door to Australian return after WNBA retirement
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

After leaving the WNBA following a stellar 11-year stint, Bec Allen has not shut the door on a potential return to the WNBL. 

Adelaide Crows star fined $2,400 and convicted for hitting pedestrian
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Josh Worrell pleaded guilty last week to an aggravated charge of driving without due care over the collision in July.

One Nation condemns alleged baseball bat assault on volunteer
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Police say a 60 year-old man from Torquay was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after an alleged assault by a man and teenager armed with a baseball bat.

Robbie Williams and colourful frocks brighten Melbourne Cup under grey skies
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Some early rain is predicted to give way to a mild spring day for the 166th running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington for the race that stops a nation.

NT top cop's message to parents after teen charged with terrorism offences
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The NT's Police Commissioner says the threat of violent extremism and radicalisation among young people is growing rapidly. He encouraged parents to monitor the online habits of their children and learn to recognise the early warning signs.

Two teens charged after stabbing outside Canberra school
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

A 19-year-old and 18-year-old have been arrested and charged after a stabbing incident outside a school in Canberra's south yesterday.

Maxwell retires from international cricket but continues franchise T20 career
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Glenn Maxwell calls time on his international career after building a reputation as one of the world's most dangerous short-form players. 



News from the BBC World Service

Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The home secretary laid out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency.

Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.

Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Western officials stress that any force sent to Ukraine would not take part in any offensive operations.

PM plans debt re-set for Commonwealth nations as slavery apology talks begin
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The move comes as the prime minister begins talks about the UK issuing a formal apology for the slave trade in the next year.

Jewellery sold as sterling silver on Amazon and Temu found to contain toxic chemicals
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

An investigation by Watchdog analysed 25 items bought from Amazon, Etsy, Temu, eBay and OnBuy.

Plane may have broken apart ahead of deadly Florida jet crash, say investigators
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The National Transportation Safety Board also believes weather could have been a factor in the crash, but warns it is too early to determine the cause.

What Florida jet audio and flight data tells us about its final moments
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

A private jet crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, according to US authorities.

Russian bombing kills 26 people at Ukraine aid centre, Kyiv says
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Officials say at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a southern Ukrainian village in what the president called an "utterly horrific" attack.

North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.

Apple unsure when more foldable iPhones will be available after selling out
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo was a hit with people willing to spend $2,000 on a new mobile.

'Mogging' is Collins' word of the year... but do you know what it means?
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The slang term, which relates to outshining or upstaging someone, is one of 10 words celebrated.

A simple guide to the midterms
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

US midterms campaign 'shattering' spending records to be most expensive ever
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The 2026 campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn - BBC Verify looks into where all that money has come from.

Democrats have high hopes - but are the polls right?
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.

A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watch
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.

Indonesia's toxic haze is giving its neighbours a political headache
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Governments in Singapore and Malaysia are split between anxious citizens and an irascible neighbour.

The Papers: Mahmood's 'Duty of care' or 'climbdown' and 'The new cold war'
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's revision of settlement plans for migrant care workers features prominently in Tuesday's papers.

'We grew up around this historic Delhi mosque - now we have been forced out'
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Authorities have razed hundreds of houses in a neighbourhood in central Delhi, saying they were built on government land.

If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges.

Fake nuclear warning from hacked app sparks unease but not panic in Ukraine
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Many Ukrainians, who have faced years of Russian attacks, did not take the messages seriously and doubted their veracity.



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