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News from the ABC Australia

Breaking: Man charged after allegedly taking nunchucks to WA MP's office
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

A 56-year-old man is due to face court after he allegedly wielded a pair of nunchucks and made threats at Hannah Beazley's electoral office in Perth.

Diamonds looking lost and panicked as Constellation Cup woes continue
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Australia's losing streak across the ditch continues in the Constellation Cup, where penalty counts, multiple injuries and world rankings have been major talking points. 

Calls for rent cap to stop WA's spiralling rental market
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Housing advocacy groups say research shows a statewide rental cap could save tenants an average of $33,000 over the next five years.

Why Tesla's new flying car likely won't be seen in Australia any time soon
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The world's richest person wants to start producing a flying car by 2028, but experts say it would need to overcome several hurdles before it is ever seen in Australia.

Hospital halts heart surgeries for 10 days after nurse complaints
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Staff shortages paused heart surgeries for 10 days at a north Queensland hospital, with some patients urgently flown to Brisbane.

Motorists rescued by members of the public as rain hits parts of Qld
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Motorists have been rescued by members of the public from flooded roads as heavy rain soaks south-east and central Queensland overnight.

Calls for transparency as pressure builds on regional SA health system
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

There are concerns a lack of data on hospital demand in SA is obscuring the strain the system is under.

Putin agrees to resume peace talks with Ukraine and US
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to resume US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine as soon as next month, following a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff.

Scatterbrained Australian approach opens door to South African victory
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Australia shows a needless sense of urgency at the crease on day four and it backfires spectacularly as South Africa takes firm control in Gqeberha.

Live: ASX to open higher as Wall Street surges
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The Aussie share market is set to open higher after Wall Street surges. Meta raises the lower end of its spending forecast to fund its AI expansion. Follow the latest on our live markets blog.

One in four workers underpaid super, with only 15pc recovered by ATO
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

One in four Australian workers have been underpaid their super — many, along with industry experts, are calling on the tax office to be more "proactive" in addressing the billions that goes unrecovered each year.

Live: AFP expects to see increase in youth radicalisation
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The Australian Federal Police warns that "rapid" radicalisation of young people online could spill over into real-world violence by young people who feel disenfranchised. Follow live. 

Snail shell rings could hold prehistoric cyclone information
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Snail growth could be linked to extreme weather rather than annual patterns, enabling researchers to determine past cyclones.

Parents worried as injury toll from illegal e-bikes continues to grow
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Parents have raised concerns about illegally modified e-bikes as the Sydney Children's Hospital reports an increase in admissions relating to crashes.

Vanuatu minister contradicts own government on Chinese police drawdown
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The Pacific nation's internal affairs minister says it has not yet made any decision to reduce China's police presence.

The attack on Helen Haines was 'sadly predictable' in political climate
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Politicians on all sides of politics are doing some self-reflecting after the attack on federal MP Helen Haines. But answers to rising political violence are not easy to find.

Quick hits: Sore Smith doesn't return as Marnus throws it away on horror day
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Steve Smith reaches a major milestone but doesn't return and Marnus Labuschagne makes a mockery of an enormous reprieve on a disastrous fourth day for the Aussies in Gqeberha. Here are the quick hits from South Africa. 

Sydney Southwest Metro set to open after 130yo train line replaced
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Commuters will be able to cut down on travel time, with the service connecting the south-western suburbs to the Sydney CBD, north-Sydney and the north-western suburbs.

'We're unbreakable': Ex-Israeli hostage's message to Bondi attack survivors
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Former Israeli hostage Daniella Gilboa wants those affected by the Bondi Beach terror attack to know "we're unbreakable", ahead of the shooting's first anniversary.

Military vehicle model involved in fatal rollover had previously flipped
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Defence has since confirmed one of the six-wheeled vehicles had tipped over in a previous training exercise, after the ABC revealed it had photographic evidence of the incident.



News from the BBC World Service

Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.

Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.

Missiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talks
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Russia says it is "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump says the world is "the closest we've been" to ending the war.

Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

President Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.

'Targeted' attack on much-loved MP leaves Australian town heartbroken
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Locals describe the MP, who had to have both legs amputated, as a genuinely kind person who fought for the community.

Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.

Don't Stop Believin'! - high school musical Glee set for reboot
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.

Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The comment is an apparent swipe at Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, who both face elections in coming weeks.

Google staff resign in backlash over its AI contracts with military
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The BBC speaks to several current and former Google DeepMind employees about their concerns with AI use on the battlefield.

Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.

Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.

Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.

Will it bring down your energy bills?
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

BBC Verify's Ben Chu explains why energy prices are so high, and what Jackdaw could mean for your bills.

How the project will work and the difference it will make
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Business editor Simon Jack explains how the project will work, and the impact it could have on energy supply and security.

Why Jackdaw decision ignites row over climate and costs
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

How Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costs

The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

It was one of Wales' darkest days that changed a mining community forever.

Chip muffin? Bacon and egg soda? How Just Eat's AI struggled to depict Britain's regional dishes
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.

How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.

'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputy
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".

Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.



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