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News from the ABC Australia

Big-stage Dooley wants to add to Lions' Irish legacy
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

No stranger to the big stage, Brisbane's Neasa Dooley wants a piece of what her fellow Irish imports have been selling.

19yo allegedly told 'he didn't die' when gangland murder target survived
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Details of how a Sydney underworld figure was tracked by his would-be killers have been revealed for the first time in court as it emerged a 19-year-old charged vowed to an associate: "brother I would never snitch".

Alleged manslaughter victim had bruises and 'off' lunches, court told
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

A girl who died, allegedly as a result of criminal neglect by her mother, had attended school with bruises and had lunches that "didn't seem" edible, a court has heard.

Breaking: CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.

'Deeply disturbing' fighting competition argues it is helping men's mental health
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

The organiser of this fight club says it saves lives. But critics say it is putting young men at serious risk.

Asbestos sand contamination was a fluke discovery in an Australian lab
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

An Australian lab discovered asbestos in children's play sand by chance and regulators only found out about it because of a podcast interview, the ABC can reveal.

Vanuatu council backflips on law banning menstruating women selling food
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

A Vanuatu provincial government says it will repeal parts of its new bylaw banning menstruating women from preparing and selling food at markets and roadside stalls after the decision sparked a public outcry.

Breaking: Eli Katoa to miss 2026 NRL season after brain surgery
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa will miss the 2026 NRL season as he continues his recovery from head knocks that forced him to have brain surgery.

ACT ambulance officer shortages could be 'difference between life and death'
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

An internal review has revealed the service needs at least 80 additional ambulance officers, response times are worsening, and night shifts are failing to meet minimum staffing levels 96 per cent of the time.  

First witness in CFMEU inquiry says bosses 'revelled' in being feared 
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

A probe into the CFMEU has begun in Brisbane, examining allegations of bullying, violence and misogyny at the powerful construction union. 

From Tangled to the AFL draft, Willem Duursma is dancing to the top
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Willem Duursma's dancing feet could carry him all the way to the number-one pick at tomorrow night's AFL National Draft.

Australia is home to world-class ensembles. These ones are celebrating big birthdays
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Improvising with headlights, a sold-out debut and championing new music are some of the impacts these Australian music groups have made in their decades-long existence.

Indian Sikh communities celebrate a new Nationals leader
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Gurmesh Singh's election as the new leader of the NSW Nationals is being hailed as great news for Indian Sikh communities across the state.

No extra jail time for off-duty pilot who tried to cut engines midair
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

A US judge has ruled that a former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to disable the engines of a passenger jet mid-flight while riding off-duty in the cockpit will not serve additional prison time.

Legal Aid NT takes 'drastic action' of refusing new clients not already in jail
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Legal Aid NT says it will refuse all new criminal clients who are not already in custody, including children as young as 10, due to funding constraints.

Dr McGready honoured for 30 years spent working with mums in Myanmar
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

This year's ACT Australian of the Year honours go to a refugee health expert, football pioneer, historical guide and mental health advocate. 

Category two cyclone predicted off NT coast by Thursday
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued its first forecast track map for a tropical low over the NT, showing the system is expected to strengthen into a category two cyclone by Thursday night.

South African man taken into immigration detention over neo-Nazi rally
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Matthew Gruter spends the night in a detention centre after having his visa revoked for attending a protest organised by the National Socialist Network.

'The fastening didn't hold': New $198m bridge closed after safety issue
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

The Boorloo Bridge, which connects Perth's inner southern suburbs with the CBD, will remain closed until at least Wednesday after lighting cables fell across the commuter structure on Monday. 

Police search for teen over attempted sexual assault of elderly woman
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Police say a teenage boy fled on a push scooter after allegedly pushing an elderly woman to ground and trying to sexually assault her in a park near Maitland. 



News from the BBC World Service

Mahmood defends overhaul of 'out of control' asylum system
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Under the plans, refugee status will become temporary and new capped "safe and legal routes" into the UK will be created.

Unprecedented plan for asylum system sees government walk tightrope
Posted on Monday November 17, 2025

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan is unprecedented and marks an enormous change in policy, writes Dominic Casciani.

Trump's plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Included in the 20-point peace plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise the territory.

Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in.

Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government
Posted on Monday November 17, 2025

Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value.

So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.

KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character's journey
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.

Dan Wootton denies High Court claim that he catfished 'former colleague'
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

In High Court documents, the broadcaster said he did not trick a man into sending him explicit photos.

Staff wellbeing 'crisis' forcing teachers out of schools, charity says
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

A poll of teachers around the UK suggests they have a poorer wellbeing than the general population.

Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast
Posted on Monday November 17, 2025

The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains.

HMRC's suspension of child benefit payments 'cavalier' - MPs
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped.

Paralegal sacked after offering to help dodge £60k illegal working fines
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Zohaib Hussain said he could "make documents" to help dodge immigration fines.

This phone habit might be ruining your relationship. Here's how to stop it
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Mindlessly checking your phone when you're with somone can have a negative impact on your relationships - here's how to stop it.

'Labour asylum mutiny begins' and 'crackdown' on ticket touts
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

The home secretary's "sweeping changes" to asylum laws are leading almost every front page on Tuesday.

A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.

We followed Scotland to France 98 - now we're dreaming of another World Cup
Posted on Monday November 17, 2025

Fans tell their stories of Scotland's last World Cup finals ahead of the team's crucial qualification match.

Six key takeaways from the proposed asylum system reforms
Posted on Monday November 17, 2025

What we know so far about Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposed reforms.

What now for Queen's playhouse after Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge?
Posted on Monday November 17, 2025

Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.

When is the Epstein files vote - and why does Trump now say he wants them released?
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

There are still procedural and legal hurdles to cross before the files can be released to the public.

Pupils banned from singing KPop Demon Hunters songs due to school's 'Christian ethos'
Posted on Monday November 17, 2025

The head teacher tells parents references to demons can feel "deeply uncomfortable" to Christians.



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