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News from the ABC Australia

Court to test claims mining exploration fast-tracked at expense of native title
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Traditional owners in WA's north launch legal action against the state government claiming it is fast-tracking mining and exploration projects using "expedited procedure" approvals at cultural expense.

Fuzzy Zoeller, who beat Greg Norman to win 1984 US Open playoff, dies
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major champion and one of golf's most gregarious characters whose career was tainted by a racially insensitive joke about Tiger Woods, has died aged 74.

Victorian exhibition raises awareness about gender-based violence
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

A new exhibition in the Victorian city of Ballarat aims to raise awareness about gender-based violence through works contributed by victim-survivors. 

ABC's Adele Ferguson, Chris Gillett win Gold Walkley for childcare investigation
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The pair's investigation had an immediate impact on Australia's childcare industry, resulting in the suspension of one centre and a raft of government policy changes and safety reforms.

What Amy and Estella want you to know about living with disability
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Nineteen-year-old Estella Jones lives with a disability in her hometown of Tennant Creek, where she loves baking brownies, singing karaoke and spending time with good friends.

Controversial 'Brumby Bill' recognising horses' heritage value dumped
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The bill which recognised the heritage value of wild horses in horses in Kosciuszko National Park but was widely criticised by conservation groups will be scrapped after a vote to repeal the law passed NSW parliament.

'I had the uniform cut off me and it was the last time I ever wore it'
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

More than two years on from a serious crash that saw him medically retired, a former police officer says he can still hear the screech of tyres before the deafening bang of a car slamming into his police wagon.  

United States to review all asylum cases approved under Biden
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says it has begun "a full-scale, rigorous re-examination of every Green Card for every alien from every country of concern".

Broken down on the Birdsville Track in search of a cattle-carrying boat
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The ABC's Landline crew discovers extreme kindness with a can-do attitude after a mechanical breakdown in South Australia's outback.

Will this $2.6bn theme park succeed where others have failed?
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

A mega theme park and entertainment precinct has been proposed for a rural township between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. But will this one happen?

Legal Aid NT rejected 'exception for children' in service cuts, memo shows
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

A leaked internal memo shows the board of the NT's main legal aid service voted down a proposal to exempt children accused of crimes from sweeping service cuts.

Aussie cricket captain snubbed in lucrative WPL auction
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

All-rounder Deepti Sharma fetched the highest price at the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction, while Australia captain Alyssa Healy, one of the marquee players up for grabs, went unsold.

Live: ASX to open lower as Wall St is closed
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The ASX 200 futures is pointing down ahead of the market's opening, with Wall Street closed for Thanksgiving. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Cherry season 'weeks' behind schedule as cold blasts put crops on ice
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The latest casualty of a year with delayed crops has been the cherry, with cold weather in some growing regions setting the festive favourite 'weeks' behind schedule.

Live: Nationals senator hopes party leader will entice Barnaby Joyce back
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Nationals senator Matt Canavan says he will try to convince Barnaby Joyce to return to the National party after his departure yesterday. Follow live.

More arrests over protest violence as police prepare for another Melbourne rally
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Two men have been charged with assaulting police at a rally in Melbourne's CBD in October. The arrests come as police prepare for another demonstration in the city on Sunday.

Scientist drills into dunes to collect storm surge data at renowned wetland
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Infrastructure to monitor the impact of rising sea levels and storm surges on the Coorong in South Australia has been installed along the thin strip of coastline between Goolwa Beach and the lagoons of the Ramsar-listed wetland.

Piastri says helping Norris win F1 title was discussed and dismissed
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Oscar Piastri says McLaren raised the prospect of the Australian helping his teammate Lando Norris win the Formula 1 world championship, but it was rejected.

More than 50 coercive control charges laid in six months since criminalisation
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The standalone legislation — named in memory of Brisbane mother Hannah Clarke, who was murdered alongside her three children by her estranged husband in 2020 — came into effect in May.

Shark attack victims confirmed as Swiss nationals
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The Swiss consulate says it is providing support for the relatives of two Swiss nationals who were attacked by a bull shark on the NSW Mid North Coast.



News from the BBC World Service

Labour drops plan to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from first day in a job
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Employees will instead get the right after six months - the promise was a key pledge in the party's manifesto ahead of last year's general election.

Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS, as Starmer defends Budget
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.

Who are the winners and losers from Rachel Reeves' Budget?
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Budget is likely to financially affect different groups.

'Hang in there': Agonising wait for the missing after Hong Kong blaze
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Families are desperate for news of loved ones, after a huge fire engulfed seven tower blocks.

Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The Russian president accuses Kyiv of wanting to fight "to the last Ukrainian" - which he says Russia is also "in principle" ready to do.

Three arrests after BBC investigation into criminal network on High Street
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Two Iranian men and a British man are held after raids in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Sharp fall in UK net migration with drop in arrivals for work and study
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Provisional figures for net migration to the UK show levels dropped to 204,000 in the year to June 2025.

Track the latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

Israeli troops kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrender
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The Palestinian Authority says the killings are a "war crime", while an Israeli minister backed the soldiers.

National Guard shooting suspect worked with CIA in Afghanistan
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The suspect had been recruited to Unit 03 of the Kandahar Strike Force, a former military commander told the BBC, coming to the US after the withdrawal.

Man, 31, arrested over Manchester synagogue attack
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Police detained the man earlier at Manchester Airport on suspicion of terror offences.

Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."

Chris Mason: Starmer could have scrapped child benefit cap last year - why did he wait?
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Keir Starmer has always said he wanted to end the benefit cap but the money was not available - until now.

I already feel judged for having a Motability car - the Budget didn't help
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Rachel Reeves has removed tax breaks on insurance and advance payments for high-end Motability cars.

Simon Jack: Businesses left asking - what happened to growth?
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year's Budget.

Ministers insist plans to absorb council Send debts won't hit school budgets
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The government says the Office for Budget Responsibility's projections do not take into account upcoming reforms.

'I earn £20,000 and live with my son. The Budget means we will pay more tax'
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.

Stranger Things return gives some critics chills and thrills, but leaves others lukewarm
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Many critics give the return of the show glowing reviews - although others say it's past its prime.

Cats became our companions way later than you think
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.

As Liverpool hit 'new low' - is Slot's job at risk?
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

After a dismal run of form, Arne Slot's job as Liverpool boss is starting to come under question - just six months after winning the Premier League title.



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