News from the ABC Australia
Inside the conservative conference where Angus Taylor comes second to Pauline Hanson Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Angus Taylor is the first Liberal leader to attend the Australian Conservative Political Action Conference, but Pauline Hanson is still the favourite.
Matt Renshaw's 190 turns Durban Test, providing Aussie batting blueprint Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
With his epic 190 in Durban, Matt Renshaw not only changes the game, but shows he is capable of the real Test batting the Australian cricketing public is longing for.
Teens in state care ask for support to transition to adulthood Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Joshua Prosso spent almost a decade in the care of the Department for Child Protection, an experience he described as "psychological torture". He's calling on the government to reform how it assists wards of the state to transition from the foster system to independent adult life.
Christa Pike released from hospital, back in prison after failed execution Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Christa Pike, who survived two lethal injection attempts in a botched Tennessee execution has been discharged from hospital and returned to prison.
Businesses grapple with the cost of customers 'wanting to pay by card' Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Customers still prefer to pay with cards, but a week after a ban on payment surcharges, small businesses are looking at how they will wear the cost of merchant fees.
Island horses take centre stage in movie project Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
A community-led project is exploring the history of how some of K'gari's brumby population were sent to the frontline in World War I from a unique perspective.
Quick hits: AFL star in the sheds as Aussies go better than Bradman Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Matt Renshaw and Nathan Lyon outdo Sir Donald Bradman while Gold Coast Suns AFL star Noah Anderson watches on from the stands. Here are the quick hits from day two of the first Test between Australia and South Africa.
Mineral royalties and technical colleges in duelling Victorian election pledges Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Labor Premier Ben Carroll and Coalition leader Jess Wilson will today announce duelling policies on mineral royalties and technical colleges ahead of next month's Victorian election.
Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at UK zoo Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
A man has died after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, police say.
Hurricane Isaias kills at least four, leaves thousands without power in US Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Four people are dead and about 800,000 in south-eastern US states are without power after Hurricane Isaias made landfall, weakening to a post-tropical cyclone.
South Melbourne stuns Melbourne Victory to claim Australia Cup Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
NPL side South Melbourne stuns A-League's Melbourne Victory at a packed AAMI Park, winning an historic Australia Cup title on penalties.
Piastri caught up in last-lap crash with teammate in Singapore GP sprint Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Oscar Piastri shrugs off a last-lap collision with McLaren teammate Lando Norris that knocks him out of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix sprint race.
Several injured, flights cancelled after second attack on Saudi airport Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Multiple people are wounded and flights grounded after a second attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital.
Bathurst 1000 weather, start time, how to watch and starting grid Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
From the weather to the start time, here is what you need to know ahead of today's Bathurst 1000.
Solomons MPs jet overseas for treatment while many citizens wait Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
An ABC investigation raises questions about whether some Solomon Islands MPs and officials have received publicly funded care overseas worth thousands of Australian dollars when cheaper in-country treatment has been available.
Retracing the steps of Mark Dennis, 'brilliant' barrister with a dark side Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
The ABC travelled to Cambodia to reveal the inside story of how former top silk turned accused paedophile Mark Dennis accumulated power within a celebrated charity and gained access to vulnerable children.
Sampling wizards The Avalanches mine magic from old ads and obsolete tech Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
After making three classic Australian albums, The Avalanches return with a record exploring sounds from old computers, forgotten advertising and the power of nostalgia.
The unconventional coach out to extend the Jillaroos reign Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Jessica Skinner doubted her coaching style was elite. Now she believes it's exactly what elite sport needs. Her path from rural NSW to the top has been shaped by resilience, community, family and a belief that sport can change lives.
Shipping companies offering sailors 'crazy money' to transit Strait of Hormuz Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Oil tanker captains in the Persian Gulf are being paid up to $US100,000 a month to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, industry insiders and maritime unions say.
New Australian comedy horror asks if we can still laugh at Nazis Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Gnomes co-writer Tegan Higginbotham is still in awe that Sex Education star Asa Butterfield flew across the world to lead an Aussie show about killer garden ornaments.
News from the BBC World Service
Man dies after tiger attack at wildlife park Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 It was reported the man entered the tiger enclosure at the attraction near Doncaster, police say. 'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war. US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Pike's lawyers say she is "grateful" to the medical team who cared for her after she survived two lethal injections last month. Sara Sharif's grandfather granted guardianship of her siblings in Pakistan Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 All five children have been living with him in Pakistan since 2023, when 10-year-old Sara was murdered. King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre. Expedition hopes to find aviator Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The team en route to the suspected crash site aim finally to solve the mystery of her 1937 disappearance. Northern Lights stun UK down to England's south coast Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity. Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding, then her story became a hit song Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The US singer-songwriter reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding. I couldn't access my family's medical history - not knowing was terrifying Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 People who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health. Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago, why are they resuming now? Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong. Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr on making history at her NFL half-time show in London Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The Nigerian star will become the first African artist to headline the show at an international NFL game. Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you? Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 15 people including three children Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Volodymyr Zelensky says the attack, which left children dead, was Russia expressing its "thanks" for a US diesel deal. Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Roofs were ripped off buildings after Isaias barrelled into the US on Friday evening, before it weakened to a post-tropical cyclone. Nobel peace laureate says US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable' Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Navi Pillay says the Trump administrations' sweeping penalties on the international tribunal were "unheard of". Worker paralysed in 30ft fall from pylon gets £10m payout Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The HSE found Gavin Pugh's injuries could have been prevented if correct safety steps were followed. Ceremony marks return home of kiwi feather cloak Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The kahu kiwi, given to a British doctor in 1900, was "crying to come home", Māori campaigners say. Several injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The US embassy says it is "aware of attacks on King Khalid International Airport", which come days after Yemen's Houthis said they had struck it. Green Party MP wants to make sure it is 'not vulnerable to extremists' Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The party's Westminster leader Ellie Chowns made the comments after ex-leader Caroline Lucas said some members had joined to vote in the Zionism motion. 'My donated Brummie accent gives me confidence' Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026 Christian Wilson wanted help not to "sound like a character from Star Wars or a cyborg from Doctor Who".
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