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News from the ABC Australia

Freshly unearthed abuse claim ahead of notorious paedophile's prison release
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

A freshly unearthed allegation against one of WA's worst serial paedophiles is under scrutiny by authorities, just weeks out from a decision on his release from prison after 15 years.

Lithium mine expansion could rival global leader
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

PLS Pilgangoora announces it will expand its lithium operation in WA's Pilbara, potentially rivalling the biggest lithium producer in the world. 

State authorities threaten legal action over council's homeless camp in park
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Economic Development Queensland says the City of Moreton Bay's homeless camping ground in Wyllie Park is illegal. 

Marilyn Wallman inquest suspended after emergence of new witness
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Teenager Marilyn Wallman disappeared while riding her bike in Mackay in 1972.

Bush pub that inspired Slim Dusty's 'Humpty Doo Waltz' hits the market
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

For more than 50 years thirsty travellers and local punters have ducked into the Humpty Doo Hotel. Now its owner of nearly 40 years has decided it's time for someone new to take over.

Teen reported for assault after Glenelg beach fight, police say
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Police say they have reported a 14-year-old boy for alleged aggravated assault after an incident at Glenelg Beach in Adelaide.

Carnival Cruises axes half of Australian fleet
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Only two cruise ships will operate full-time in Australia for the country's 1.4 million cruise passengers.

Jillaroos flex muscle in 40-point World Cup win over Samoa
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Australia's quest for a fourth consecutive Women's Rugby League World Cup has started with a bang courtesy of a 40-0 victory over Fetu Samoa.

Premier defends attorney general over delayed child murder inquest
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Western Australia's premier is defending his government's handling of persistent calls for an inquest into the deaths of three children murdered by their mother in the state's north.

Buyer still wanted for Spirit of Tasmania ferries
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

With their final voyage imminent, the future of ferries Spirit I and II is unclear, with no buyer yet and no local berths available to store them.

Four dead and two others badly burnt in Indonesia wildfire
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

A crew battling the blaze was caught when conditions changes, triggering an emergency call for help.

Couple forged will to obtain dead man's $6.7m estate, court hears
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Wollongong pair Matthew Barnes and Magnolia Farmer created a fake will to fraudulently obtain a multi-million-dollar estate. 

Child safety 'shocked' Elizabeth Struhs's dad converted to sect before her death
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The child safety witness said Jason Struhs had managed to treat Elizabeth's condition appropriately for more than two years prior to her death without child safety intervention.

WA Greens kept crisis comms document about Jordon Steele-John
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The WA Greens maintained a document on how to respond in the event of complaints against Jordon Steele-John being made public, it has been revealed.

Bonza owner pleads guilty to $US500 million fraud
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

American man Joshua Wander was charged by the FBI over a plot to defraud the company's lenders and investors.

Senior Brethren had 'brief' meeting with far-right figures during election
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Plymouth Brethren Christian Church leaders face a fiery line of questioning over their involvement in the 2025 federal election campaign, including allegations of a plot to harass and target MPs and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.  

Gambling reforms defended amid criticism of 'cowardly' outcome
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Tasmania's treasurer says scaled-back poker machine reforms will still bring "substantial improvements", despite criticism from anti-gambling advocates.

PNG Chiefs to go ahead with NRL logo launch after court decision
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The Papua New Guinea NRL franchise is set to go ahead with its jersey and identity launch next week after a court rejected New Zealand Rugby's request for an interim injunction.

Family forced to drive three hours for 'vital' testing after daughter's rape
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

A mother says that after her daughter was raped in regional South Australia, they were told to drive 270 kilometres for a test to collect evidence. 

Unique trees stolen from one of SA's largest cherry producers
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Torrens Valley Orchards is counting its losses after more than 40 trees were stolen out of the ground in a spate of bizarre thefts at its Riverland property.



News from the BBC World Service

British father fined for causing his two-year-old son's death in Cyprus hotel fall
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Joshua Foster "lost control" of his son while showing him the view of a water park from a window.

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Israeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.

Norwegian teen 'hitman' detained for UK murder plot
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Johannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year.

Children aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting before suspect shot by bystander
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

A teacher was also killed in the attack at the Silver Rail Elementary School in the city of Bend, Oregon, police say.

Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution'
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The prime minister said he wanted regions to have more power while on his first substantive trip to Scotland since moving into Downing Street.

Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.

Catherine says nature can help children's emotional growth
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The Princess of Wales launches a project encouraging a greater emphasis on children learning from nature.

Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.

Sex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', ex-flatmate tells trial
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, which he denies.

We must save water as drought becomes new normal, says minister
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.

Ten-year-old Willow among children to benefit from pioneering same-day test to spot infections
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.

Police officer who raped two women jailed for 12 years
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Campbell Petrie was found guilty of physical and sexual abuse towards the women between 2006 and 2023.

The hero dinner lady who died saving five children in the Aberfan disaster
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

As coal slurry engulfed the school, the dinner lady threw her body on five children, protecting them.

Your child didn't get a party invite - here’s what to do
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.

'People call them pervert glasses': Blind users fear backlash over smart tech
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Concerns about the use of smart glasses are having an affect on visually-impaired users.

I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.

They fled Russia, but the West sent them back
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.

Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?

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Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

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