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News from the ABC Australia

'Multitude of factors' behind firing of chef who refused pineapple on pizza
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Brisbane restaurant manager Elliot Ingram says there were a number of reasons behind the firing of a chef who refused to put pineapple on a customer's pizza.

Young victim of hotel fall died in 'tragic' accident, parents say
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The grief-stricken parents of Natasha Lawton, who died in a fall at a Hindley Street hotel in Adelaide's CBD, have described their daughter as someone who "loved life and lived every minute".

Data centre plan could bring water into Queensland, minister says
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Queensland Water Minister Ann Leahy says rapid industrial growth in the Western Downs could help drive private investment in major water infrastructure projects, including the long-discussed Nathan Dam project.

Multimillionaire friend of Sam Wood offered surety in his bail application
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Alongside listing the home as a place Mr Wood could live, the person also offered $1 million in cash.

Ex-CFMEU boss admits to illegal tirade against AFL umpiring boss
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

John Setka admitted to breaching the Fair Work Act by threatening to delay AFL construction projects unless umpire Stephen McBurney was sacked.

Paraguay's president tangled up in Ueno banking crisis
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Paraguay's president has stepped down after the collapse of Ueno Bank plunged the country into a political crisis. 

Teen who allegedly attacked boy in filmed assault refused bail
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A 14-year-old boy appears in court charged over an alleged attack on a 13-year-old boy which was filmed and shared on social media.

Outrage from tiny town results in electoral commission backflip
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The VEC had decided the western Victorian town of Kaniva would go without a polling booth on election day, but a group of concerned residents weren't having it.

'Not a waste of money': Authority to be dissolved after years of issues
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The waste authority responsible for the failure of South West WA's FOGO waste system is being dissolved after repeated environmental breaches cost ratepayers millions of dollars.

Baseballer loses sight in one eye in 'horrific freak accident'
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

An Adelaide club baseballer struck by a ball in an "horrific freak accident" during a weekend game has permanently lose sight in his right eye, his close friend and former teammate says.

Seasonal produce to make the most of this November
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

From asparagus to cherries, these are some of the best fruit and vegetables to look for in November.

Man sues former AFL players Dion Prestia and Steven May
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The former players were previously charged over an alleged streetside altercation in Sorrento on Boxing Day in 2024, but the charges were dropped a year-and-a-half later.

Qantas flags fare increases and flight cuts as fuel prices surge
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The Middle East war continues to weigh on Qantas, despite strong demand for air travel.

Three people stabbed near Melbourne primary school
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A woman and two men have been found with stab wounds at a home in Melbourne's south-east, with police saying family violence detectives are leading the investigation. 

'Treason' claims and military deployments: The political drama unfolding in Indonesia
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

After the alleged wire-tapping of the president and some of his most trusted allies, some experts wonder if it signals a growing rift between Indonesia's political heavyweights. 

Murder trial hears woman's injuries 'consistent with strangulation'
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A forensic pathologist has told a murder trial that injuries found on 49-year-old Frances Crawford's body were consistent with her being strangled in a chokehold and trying to free herself.

Woman pleads not guilty to DV murder of man found dead on Newell Highway
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Mark Akers was found dead on the side of the Newell Highway in June last year. The woman charged with his murder has pleaded not guilty.

Christmas display burns down in Canberra shopping centre
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A blaze took hold of a Christmas tree and burnt the surrounding display in the early hours of Friday morning at Westfield Belconnen.

Not guilty finding didn't bring comfort or closure, jumping castle owner says
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The owner of the jumping castle at the centre of the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy says the impact it has had on her life "doesn't seem important" compared to what families have experienced.

Coalition promises compensation access for firefighters who get cancer
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The Victorian opposition has promised to expand the range of cancers covered by legislation that guarantees compensation for firefighters if it wins government this month. 



News from the BBC World Service

Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

Met chief warns policing 'heading for failure' without reform
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Sir Mark Rowley will argue that the current system is unable to cope with the sophistication of modern criminals.

Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.

Watch: Met Police release Brand interview footage
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court.

White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

US media reports there are calls to replace Pete Hegseth, who also faces a possible impeachment vote, while Mark Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run.

Thatcher's Right to Buy split my estate. Now its days could be numbered
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Labour is weakening Margaret Thatcher's landmark housing policy. Will it really fix Britain's social housing woes?

'Misleading' student loans information left out examples of higher-salary repayments
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The Treasury Committee chair says she is "shocked" after one university compared repayments to the price of coffee.

Andrew received up to £2,000 per month from sub-letting, watchdog reports
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The income went to the former prince rather than his landlord the Crown Estate.

Firms told to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.

A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.

California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US.

U2 on Dolly Parton's final duet; and the 'grudge match' behind their new album
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The rock group discuss Parton's final recording before her death, and why they refuse to be censored on stage.

Did a data centre revolt affect the US mid-term election results?
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

BBC Verify examines whether US voters were influenced by the data centre boom - and the impact anti-AI sentiment could have on the industry.

Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.

'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work

The Papers: 'Justice' and 'Predatory' Brand faces jail
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault conviction leads many of Friday's papers.

Weekly quiz: How did Rice Krispies lose their snap, crackle and pop?
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

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

Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.

Police car set alight in Glasgow amid Bonfire Night trouble
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Seven arrests were made during disorder in parts of Scotland, with fireworks thrown at emergency workers, police say.



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