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News from the ABC Australia

Mining equipment manufacturer reveals plans to phase out 265 jobs
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The union describes plans to phase out 265 jobs at a manufacturing plant in the NSW Southern Highlands as a "gut blow".

DV survivor 'disgusted' to learn of perpetrator's release
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A former police officer who was sentenced for six acts of assault against his then-wife is due to be released on parole next week.

CFMEU official claimed to have 'direct line to Jacinta Allan', inquiry hears
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Former construction union official Paul Tzimas tells a royal commission he was surprised when his superior Joe Myles told Big Build project managers he had a "direct line to Jacinta Allan's office".

Breaking: CFMEU inquiry delivers 'urgent and pressing' recommendations
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The Queensland CFMEU inquiry commissioner issues his interim report ahead of time after hearing "highly disturbing" allegations.

Tame Impala to headline Coachella alongside Dua Lipa, SZA and Madonna
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Tame Impala star alongside a huge group of Australian artists who will play at the music festival next year.

Pregnant heifer rescued from mine shaft with purpose-built harness
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A pregnant heifer has had a lucky escape after falling three metres into a mine shaft in South Australia's Barossa region.

Want to win an AFLW flag? Club culture matters, data shows
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

AFL Players Association CEO James Gallagher says the gap between AFLW clubs getting workplace culture right is widening and the results can be seen on the field.

Court hears man allegedly murdered woman after she banned him from local pool
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A murder trial over the death of 70-year-old Merril Kelly has begun in the Supreme Court. 

Child abuse survivor: extension of abuser's jail sentence still 'falls short'
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The man was initially jailed by an ACT court for more than two years but, after an appeal, he was re-sentenced to four years and seven months.

AI deepfake legislation loophole could see predators escape harsher sentences
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Legislation introduced to state parliament last month would see the creation of non-consensual sexually explicit media through artificial intelligence attract a maximum three-year sentence.

NSW premier and police minister subpoenaed in Town Hall protest case
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The premier and two cabinet ministers could be forced to give evidence in a criminal case stemming from a February protest at Town Hall.

More than 76,000 homes without power as storms hit parts of Qld
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

"Very dangerous" storms knock out power for tens of thousands of homes in the Logan region, along with the Scenic Rim, the Moreton Bay Region and the Gympie area.

The rebuild is on as Labuschagne makes shaky return to Shield cricket
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Marnus Labuschagne's return to the Queensland side nets just 12 runs, showing the path to his return to Test form will take some time yet.

'There go my plans': Finnish embassy in Canberra goes viral after logistics post
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

It all began when Mr Haapea fronted a video promoting a campaign encouraging singles to enter a competition where they could travel to the Nordic country to meet and dine with new people. Then, they posted about a day-long closure for a staff planning day.

Colleagues shield under-fire Labor MP Jags Krishnan from media
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Journalists trying to ask questions about the business dealings of Riverton MP Jags Krishnan are blocked by a group of his colleagues outside state parliament. 

Tensions between SA Government, city council rise over oval dispute
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has accused the Adelaide City Council of "stifling" the city over a decision to change event restrictions near Adelaide Oval, but the council says it has delivered "everything" that was sought.

Hellyer Metals liquidator lashed for 'serious lack of judgement'
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The liquidator of a company involved in a Tasmanian gold mine has been removed from the role, with a federal judge ruling the man had made "a serious error of judgement" and had failed to properly investigate the company.

Outback travellers stunned by 'white Christmas' hailstorm
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Hail, dust and thunderstorms have swept across WA's interior, leaving thousands without power and the landscape looking like a "white Christmas".

Former department chief warned over memory lapses at CFMEU inquiry
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Former department chief Michael De'Ath has faced questions at the Queensland CFMEU inquiry over whether union pressure influenced departmental decisions.

Woman dies after Dandenong stabbing
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The 28-year-old was taken to hospital on Friday with life-threatening injuries and died this morning.



News from the BBC World Service

Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with both David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware of their conduct".

Why Walliams' unprecedented legal battle to stay anonymous failed
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

The 55-year-old was named in reports by ITV News and the Guardian on Tuesday after losing a court bid to stop allegations being made public.

Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.

Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.

Temperatures to dip to -5C as first cold health alerts of season issued
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The most widespread frost of the season so far is forecast for many parts of the country. BBC Weather's Tomasz Schafernaker reports.

'If I tell you to run, run': How a Ukrainian drone unit protects a front-line city
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

Slovyansk continues to be bombarded by Russian forces, making it almost uninhabitable with less than 10% of its pre-war population remaining.

Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.

US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UK
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

The 41-year-old senior soldier is accused of national security offences and is being questioned in London.

Antidepressant escitalopram more effective at preventing relapse, analysis finds
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Three pills came top and outperformed Prozac for preventing relapse in a large number of patients.

US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Trump welcomes the outcome, praising Hegseth as a "Great American Patriot", but Democrats can try again next year.

New photos are 'essential evidence' of possible SAS war crimes, inquiry told
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The inquiry's lead barrister says photos of people lying on their backs with shots to the head may be evidence of possible war crimes.

Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law.

Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.

The Monaco summit that will decide the future of Carrick and Man Utd
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

Manchester United's power brokers meet in Monaco on Wednesday to decide whether Michael Carrick will remain as head coach

What we know about the allegations against David Walliams
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.

'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.

The Papers: 'David Walliams accused' and 'Named & shamed'
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Sexual misconduct allegations against actor David Walliams, which he denies, dominate Wednesday's front pages.

Duchy tenants may have to buy farms or leave as Prince William plans sell-off
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A ten-year strategy to raise £500m from the Duchy of Cornwall will see farms sold off across England.

Christmas toy rush being driven by stickers and building sets
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

Students passing university assessments in minutes using AI, regulator warns
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The Office for Students says students can frequently use AI "in ways that cannot be reliably detected".



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