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News from the ABC Australia

Former Melbourne girls' school teacher charged with sexual assault
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Methodist Ladies' College confirmed in a letter to parents on Monday that former staff member Kam Kenny-Jones had been charged by Victoria Police with the sexual assault of a child.

Women's stars call on Cricket Australia to fix scheduling
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Concerns are growing about the lack of women's cricket in school-friendly slots over summer, amid warnings the schedule will hurt the game's growth among girls. 

Comedian Judith Lucy announces cancer diagnosis
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

The comedian and actress made the announcement in a lighthearted video posted to social media. 

Woman cleared of murdering adult children convicted of fraud offence
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

The judge told the court her fraud offending was serious and involved "sustained dishonesty".

Coalition promises deep cuts in migration fight with One Nation, Labor
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

The Coalition would cut net overseas migration to 100,000 for two years under a sweeping overhaul targeting graduate and bridging visas.

Influencers, firms cut ties with former Bachelor Sam Wood after DV charges
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Businesses and colleagues are cutting ties with reality TV star and businessman Sam Wood as he faces domestic violence allegations.

Former ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury is Lifeline Canberra's CEO
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Former ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Lifeline Canberra, as the organisation reports a 61 per cent increase in calls for help in the 2025-26 financial year.

Coalition wants Victoria to 'lead the world' in youth mental health care
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

The state opposition has promised to expand the number of patient transit lounges at Victorian hospitals and invest in youth mental health if it wins next month's election.

Teenager pleads not guilty to murdering father on Boxing Day
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

A 19-year-old has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter, which has not been accepted by the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Tomato soup tin explodes in man's face, slicing open his nose
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

A tin of tomato soup has exploded in a man's face, leaving him with a nasty wound.

Severe cyclone likely to hit Qld this season, weather bureau warns
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

The Bureau of Meteorology is also predicting warmer than average temperatures across large parts of the state, as well as below average rainfall until December. 

Calls for Cornell president to resign during protests over gang rape allegation
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

The Ivy League university has been at the centre of international media attention following allegations a student was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024.

Trump approves firing squad execution for convicted US military base shooter
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Psychiatrist Nidal Hasan is set to become the first person to be executed by the US military in more than six decades after killing 13 people at a military base in 2009.

'Heartless': Pro-Palestinian groups criticised for October 7 vigils
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Pro-Palestinian organisations are criticised for planning vigils for the third anniversary of Hamas attacks on Israel that killed more than 1,200 people.

Being fetishised broke me. Now I'm taking back my power
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Date any Asian woman and you'll soon realise we are not a monolith. We are layered, unique and, ultimately, human. 

Early morning car burglary ends in dramatic arrest on Melbourne freeway
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Tactical police arrested several people following an operation that brought outbound Monash Freeway traffic to a near Chadstone.

Police Commissioner Grant Stevens appointed SA's next governor
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has been appointed South Australia's new governor, succeeding the outgoing Frances Adamson.

What is South Australia's identity without its festivals?
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Festivals that once held a treasured place in South Australia's arts calendar are falling away, and artists are questioning whether SA still wants to be "The Festival State".

Former ACT politician unlikely to face grooming trial before mid-2027
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Former ACT attorney-general Gordon Ramsay faces arraignment in the ACT Supreme Court for allegedly grooming a teenage boy between 2022 and 2025.

Jaymie Graham named new North Melbourne AFL coach
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

North Melbourne confirms that Fremantle assistant coach Jaymie Graham is the new Kangaroos coach, succeeding Alastair Clarkson.



News from the BBC World Service

Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.

What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes.

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Archer sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade writing career, and his last book, Adam and Eve, was due to be released later this month.

Tories pledge £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

The Conservatives said their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.

Temperatures set to fall as rain and cloud sweep across UK
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Tuesday will see cool air spread across the UK ahead of a noticeable drop in temperatures for all by Wednesday.

Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.

King's funding for Andrew not to be used for legal action against police
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action over search warrants issued ahead of his arrest in February.

MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.

I won't accept exclusion, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.

Prisoner took his own life after terror order had 'substantial impact' on mental state, inquest finds
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Akhtar Uddin was jailed for breaching Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures in 2020.

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.

We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.

Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Anojan Sivarasa faces execution after he was found guilty of blasphemy over a Facebook comment.

Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.

The Papers: Badenoch's 'Britannia Dome' and 'King tells Andrew 'I won't fund court fight''
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Several of Tuesday's papers lead on a Tory pledge to devote £10bn to an Iron Dome-style defence system.

A simple guide to the US midterms
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.

Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.



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