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News from the ABC Australia

Wild storms dump hail on south-east Queensland
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

A series of storms have dumped hail on communities across the south-east through Monday afternoon and evening.

Lack of supervision, failure to take precautions ruled key to toddler's death
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

A Darwin childcare centre and its supervisor have been convicted and fined over the death of 22-month-old Ebony Thompson, who died three years ago after becoming trapped in a fence.

More than 400 jobs to be affected under Mater Pathology changes
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

More than 100 positions will be lost in the next two months as Mater hospitals transition to a new pathology service model.

One-year-old dies in house fire south of Perth
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The child was found dead after the fire at a home in Collie, in WA's South West, on Sunday afternoon.

Cats' rise well overdue as AFLW finals loom
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Geelong has been one of the stories of the AFLW season in storming to a top-two finish and co-captain Nina Morrison believes it is well overdue.

Woman feared for life during indecent assault in Geraldton
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

A 29-year-old woman says she was "absolutely terrified" when she was attacked early on Sunday morning while walking home in Geraldton.

Charity 'heartbroken' by theft of Christmas toys, shoes
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Puddle Jumpers says thieves have targeted their Adelaide storage facility, stealing more than $20,000 worth of goods, including toys and shoes destined for vulnerable families.

Logan community gathers to remember drive-by shooting victim
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The Logan community comes together to remember the victim of a drive-by shooting at a boxing event.

Male nurse charged with raping three elderly women faces court
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Jeremy David Pearce is accused of raping three women in his care between 2020 and 2024.

Usyk's path to global dominance goes through Gatton
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

David Nyika, the New Zealand Olympian based in the quiet rural Queensland town of Gatton, has found himself central to Oleksandr Usyk's next grand plans.

Two people allegedly stabbed outside south Canberra school
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

ACT police are investigating after a student and another person were allegedly stabbed during an altercation in the car park of Lake Tuggeranong College in Canberra's south.

Man crushed beneath boulder while fossicking
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Emergency services were called to a remote track near a Far North Queensland goldfield but the 44-year-old died at the scene.

Man accused of holding woman captive
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

A manhunt in Far North Queensland has led to the arrest of a 34-year-old who police allege held a woman at gunpoint over several days before she managed to escape on Saturday morning.

University cancels show by queer Aboriginal artist following complaint
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

An exhibition has been abruptly shuttered by the University of Tasmania after one day, following a complaint made during its installation.

Bogus tyre disposal operation nets $50k in 10 days
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

An interstate group has made around $50,000 in 10 days after posing as a licensed disposal operation for old tyres, Tasmanian authorities say.

Craig Silvey jailed over 'most depraved' child exploitation material
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Disgraced Australian author Craig Silvey is jailed by a Perth judge after admitting he distributed graphic images of adults abusing children over a messaging service.

Wanderers' chair calls out 'totally unacceptable' fan treatment by police
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Western Sydney fans have lashed over-policing at their A-League Men's games, and now chairman Paul Lederer has had his say.

'Impossible to get ahead': Canberra inflation rate rises above national average
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The ACT's inflation rate jumped to 4.7 per cent in the 12 months to September this year, and with households curbing costs some Canberra business owners have been left without customers and unable to afford wages.

Has government spending added to inflation? These charts tell the story
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The Reserve Bank is tipped to increase interest rates tomorrow because of an ongoing concern that inflation is not under control. But is there an alternative?

Parents fight move to close 120-year-old Catholic primary school
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Parents say they feel betrayed by a decision to shut down a historic Southern Highlands primary school, with more than 1,600 people signing a petition to keep it open.



News from the BBC World Service

Mother told to book appointment to give birth to her baby who had died
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust apologises for care it says "fell short of the standards" expected.

Shop freezers in six European countries hit by suspected cyber-attack
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.

Nine killed as small jet crashes on Florida street
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the crash, which happened near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as a "horrific tragedy".

What Americans are voting for in this election
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The BBC's Maddie Gerber explains what's on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States.

Fake nuclear warnings issued after Ukrainian and Russian air alert apps hacked
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Neither government has confirmed who was responsible for the cyberattacks on Sunday evening.

Iran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regime
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.

Hunt for attackers after Halloween party stabbings
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Three boys aged 16 and two aged 17 were taken to hospital with serious injuries on Saturday night.

Mahmood to set out changes to settlement rules for legal migrants
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The home secretary will lay out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency later.

King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.

Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart says she 'really screwed up' with homeless Halloween costume
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The veteran lifestyle guru has deleted a photo of herself wearing torn clothes and dirt on her face.

Parents' concerns to trigger urgent checks in A&E
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Concerns from staff, parents, carers or the child themselves will trigger an immediate escalation of care.

A simple guide to the midterms
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

Democrats have high hopes - but are the polls right?
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.

North Carolina voters weigh up Trump's track record on cost of living
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The BBC's Clive Myrie found voters in the state were asking themselves whether they were better off than two years ago.

What's at stake for Trump?
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Anthony Zurcher explains how the results of the midterm elections could reshape the rest of Trump's presidency.

How 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli 'blew everyone away' to make Formula 1 history
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Kimi Antonelli seems destined for Formula 1 greatness after winning his first world title, writes Andrew Benson.

Don't get caught out by new Buy Now Pay Later rules
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

New affordability checks mean you could be blocked from using Buy Now Pay Later but here are ways to avoid it.

'It took years to get pain-relieving surgery - I hope a robot means others won't have to wait'
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

A woman who waited in pain for years for endometriosis surgery praises high-tech bid to end delays.

Why Scottish football is struggling to produce young talent
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Scottish football is wrestling with a growing concern over the number of homegrown players who are making to the top of the game.

Lindsay Clancy is back in court - where will her case go next?
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The Massachusetts mother, accused of murdering her three children, is expected back in court as she awaits a decision on whether her case will be retried.



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