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News from the ABC Australia

Adelaide United downs Sydney FC in A-League Men opener
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Socceroos winger Craig Goodwin has celebrated his return to Adelaide United with a 2-1 defeat of Sydney FC in the first match of the A-League Men season.

Tahau kicks five goals as Port powers past Hawks in Adelaide
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Port Adelaide records its fourth win of the AFLW season with a 35-point win over Hawthorn.

Diamonds hammer Silver Ferns by 17 goals to take first Test
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Australia has stormed to a commanding win in the first Test of the Constellation Cup series, defeating New Zealand 69-52.

Qld premier apologises for 'distress' after Melbourne stabbing comment
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

David Crisafulli apologises for a remark about crime, made on the same day footage emerges of a random stabbing attack in Melbourne's CBD.

Inquest recommends reforms after cyclist killed by partially blind driver
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

A coroner has recommended changes to national driving fitness standards following the death of cyclist Robert Hill who was hit and killed by a partially blind driver on a country highway seven years ago.

Madagascar military leader sworn in as president after coup
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

An army colonel who seized power in a military coup has been sworn in as Madagascar's new leader, after a sudden power grab that ousted the president and sent him fleeing from the country.

Phillip Island lap record smashed in MotoGP practice
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

In a stunning performance in perfect conditions on Friday, Marco Bezzecchi became the first MotoGP rider to go under 1.27 at the regional Victorian track.

Man who murdered Canberra Zoo co-worker 'remains infatuated' with her
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Jude Wijesinghe previously pleaded guilty to stabbing his co-worker Tshewang Choden to death in the kitchen area of the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra, where they both worked, in 2023.

Former Japanese PM Murayama, famous for WWII apology, dies aged 101
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Known for his landmark apology for Japan's World War II aggression and the phrases "deep remorse" and "heartfelt apology", Tomiichi Murayama has died at a hospital in Oita City.

Boland builds towards Ashes with match-winning performance for Victoria
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Scott Boland has produced a man-of-the-match performance, bowling Victoria to a 38-run win over New South Wales in their Sheffield Shield clash.

Chinese national charged with foreign interference granted bail
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

A woman accused of covertly gathering information for the Chinese government has been granted bail in Canberra, despite police warning she could try to flee the country.

Minjee Lee rises up the leaderboard of $3.56m LPGA tournament
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

In-form Minjee Lee has made a big move, powering once again into contention for a 12th LPGA Tour title.

Strict conditions imposed on future LIV Golf site
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

South Australia's Aboriginal affairs minister has imposed 31 strict conditions on the government's planned redevelopment of the North Adelaide golf course.

'Little grub' told to come forward or be named in cold case reveal
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

A brother of three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer, who vanished in 1970, has given the man who confessed to her killing a deadline to come forward or be named.

Tarred-and-feathered pelican caught after stickybeak in mud trap
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Friday the pelican evaded capture for weeks. But a long-overdue bath is for her own good.

Deepfake image-based abuse happening at least once a week in schools
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

The latest data revealed by Australia's eSafety Commissioner comes just days after reports that digitally altered explicit images of female students from a Sydney high school were shared online.

Fight reignites over Wittenoom asbestos clean-up
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

After decades of disconnection, the traditional owners of Wittenoom say they are prepared to take legal action to ensure the area is properly remediated so they can return to country. 

Wayne Swan calls time on 30-year political career
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Labor party president Wayne Swan will step down next July and has warned the ALP must boost membership if it is to survive into the future.

Three teens charged over Sydney church attack hit with fresh charges
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Three of the five young people charged in relation to the alleged stabbing of a Bishop at a church in Sydney's west last year have been charged with additional offences.

Video of events before improper strip search in Canberra's jail released
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

The ACT Supreme Court has made public confronting video showing the moments leading up to a strip search that violated an Aboriginal woman’s human rights.



News from the BBC World Service

Zelensky to meet Trump at White House to ask for Tomahawk missiles
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Ukraine's leader will meet Trump in Washington a day after the US president agreed to face-to-face talks with his Russian counterpart.

Housing designed to combat loneliness wins top architecture award
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Appleby Blue Almshouse in London wins the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize.

BBC Gaza documentary a 'serious' breach of rules, Ofcom says
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

The regulator says the documentary, broadcast earlier this year, was "materially misleading".

'I have a sweating problem': What Alan Carr's Traitors admission tells us about how social taboos changed
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Let's talk about sweat... From Alan Carr and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings

Celebrity MasterChef to air with sacked host John Torode
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

The Christmas specials will also air, with the BBC acknowledging it had not been a "straightforward decision".

Far-right extremists jailed for planning attacks on mosques and synagogues
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Three Nazi-worshipping extremists convicted of terror offences are sentenced.

Global stock markets hit by nerves over US banks
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Problems at two US regional banks have made investors nervous and triggered a sell-off in shares.

King Charles to pray with Pope during Vatican trip in historic first
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

The King will become the first British monarch to pray in a church service with a pope since the Reformation.

Author of I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki dies at 35
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

South Korean writer Baek Se-hee was known for her 2018 bestselling memoir about her struggle with depression.

Calls to suspend GP who 'harassed' woman raped by his son
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Rape Crisis Scotland argues Dr Andrew McFarlane has distressed his son's victim and may cause harm to other rape survivors.

Reese Witherspoon on writing a thriller: 'What do girls in bikinis have to do with solving crime?'
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

The actress talks about co-writing her debut thriller, about a female surgeon, with Harlan Coben.

Strange shrieks as tensions rise in Celebrity Traitors
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

For many social media users, it was the subtitles that stole the show.

Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, says Greene King boss
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Young adults are drinking less, so the likes of Nick Mackenzie are having to expand the appeal of pubs.

Five takeaways from NYC mayoral debate as Mamdani and Cuomo clash
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

The three leading candidates for New York City mayor have been making their case to lead America's biggest city.

Weekly quiz: What award did this sleepy spider win a 10-year-old?
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets.

What was alleged against the men who were accused of spying for China?
Posted on Thursday October 16, 2025

The two were accused of passing information to an agent who forwarded it to a high-ranking Chinese official.

HIV protection jab to be offered on NHS in England and Wales for first time
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.

Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton charged with sharing classified information
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Bolton is the third of the US president's political opponents to face charges in recent weeks.

US-backed aid group suspends Gaza operations after ceasefire
Posted on Thursday October 16, 2025

The US and Israeli-backed GHF group was heavily criticised before it announced a “pause” on its operations.



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