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Bomb squad called to country town after shots fired Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
A 66-year-old man has been charged with making and possessing an explosive device, as well as drug possession, in northern Victoria.
De Minaur stuns new number one Zverev in Vienna Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
Alex de Minaur secures one of his biggest victories, beating soon-to-be world number one Alexander Zverev in Vienna to put himself back in the mix for the ATP Finals.
Eating disorder experts warn against online wellness trends Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
A recovered eating disorder specialist is seeing young, impressionable Australians fall victim to profit-driven, "dangerous" online wellness trends while scrolling daily.
Housing industry body complains over TasBuild appointment Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
Tasmanian industry bodies are up in arms about the appointment of a former unionist as independent chair of the construction industry's $258 million long service scheme.
'Police are coming for you': Minister's message to drive-by shooters Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
The manhunt for two masked gunmen who fired at least six shots at a crowd of innocent people outside a Queensland pub has shifted to a homicide investigation.
The 10 albums we couldn't stop playing last month Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
Are new albums from The Avanches, Fontaines D.C. and Troye Sivan worth the hype? We dig into October's best new music.
Strategy, succession planning needed for Australia after Cape Town collapse Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
After a disastrous series loss to South Africa, Australian cricket faces some tough decisions.
Tributes flow for 'flying doctor artist' who captured spirit of outback Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
Howard Steer's paintings of outback Australian life were often described as cheeky, mischievous and sometimes downright rude.
NT angler second person in history to reel in million-dollar fish Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
After seeing a red-tagged barramundi leap out of the water, Matthew Maurice said there was "absolute panic" as he tried to reel it in. The Darwinite's fishing skills in that moment have won him $1 million.
The Suns started their rebuild when half their roster were just kids Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
The Suns are on the brink of the AFLW finals with a slew of young stars who were just kids when this rebuild began.
Ex-AFL star's spirit company is soaring, including in Asia Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
Former Kangaroos and Port Adelaide footballer Daniel Motlop's spirit company uses ingredients that some might regard as left-field, but it's breaking into the Asian market and is turning its focus to Europe.
Dental and worker pledges as Victorian election campaign enters final month Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
Premier Ben Carroll and Opposition Leader Jess Wilson start their final month of campaigning with duelling pledges as Victoria counts down to polling day.
Backing a horse in Victoria's election is no simple task Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
Backing a winner on Cup Day might be easier than working out just how much of a disrupter One Nation will be in the Coalition's quest to win office at the Victorian election.
Sale of Victoria Barracks Sydney 'mind-boggling', says retired colonel Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
An army barracks considered "the jewel" of Australia's military history is gearing up to farewell its personnel, with one retired colonel describing the earmarked sale as "mind-boggling".
Quick hits: Marnus's career on the brink, Warner aims cutting lunch-time spray Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
David Warner labels his former teammates "disgraceful" and Marnus Labuschagne's career crisis continues to spiral as Australia endures a horror end to its tour of South Africa. Here are the quick hits from day five in Cape Town.
Albanese flies to Caribbean for summit as households brace for rate pain Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
The prime minister is travelling to Antigua and Barbuda to discuss climate, trade and AI regulation with other Commonwealth leaders.
US election officials brace for violence, intimidation at polling booths Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
With Donald Trump threatening to interfere in the US midterm elections, local officials are preparing for the possibility of armed ICE agents intimidating voters at polling booths.
Show must go on for Melbourne theatre company catfished over ticket sales Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
A suburban theatre company has been left with a half-empty theatre after being catfished by someone claiming to represent a Melbourne church.
ABC Wordage quiz: Let's splash some cash Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
Your challenge today is to sort words and phrases for money according to how old they are. Time to make it rain.
Olivia wasn't expected to live more than a few days, now she's a movie star Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026
Actor Olivia Hargroder was given just days to live, but her mother never gave up on her. Born with Down syndrome and a potentially fatal heart condition, the 27-year-old is dancing her way to stardom
News from the BBC World Service
'We came back from hell', say Ukrainians after years in Russia-occupied front-line city Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 One evacuated couple says they crossed minefields in Oleshky in search of food. Laura Kuenssberg: Healey risks breaking minimum wage promise for younger workers Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 The Chancellor has suggested that younger workers might not receive the same minimum wage as others before the next election. Thousands demonstrate in Paris as protests spread across Europe Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 More than 320,000 people demonstrated across France against the rising cost of living and poor public services, with clashes between some protesters and police. 'It's been killing me!' Celebrity Traitors winners relieved the secret is out Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 The second series of the hit show reached its finale on Friday, attracting a whopping 11.2 million live viewers. Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 Two analytics firms say they have robust intelligence pointing to a North Korean state-backed group as the likely culprit. Europe can no longer rely on US to 'bankroll' its defence, Starmer says Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 Sir Keir warns that "things will not go back to the way they were" as he says the US makes it clear it will no longer "bankroll" its allies. 'The necktie is dead': How US midterm candidates are dressing for votes Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 From Alaska to Texas, candidates with an eye on Congress are using their personal style to stand out. He questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 Thailand has prosecuted 294 people since 2020 under its lèse majesté law, with sentences going up to 50 years. Responsible or panicked? Meet the people around the world already preparing for crisis Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 Filter straws to a disposable toilet - people in the US, Japan, Sweden and Netherlands on what's in their emergency stashes. The fight to save Canadian town threatened by Trump's tariffs Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work. Why MPs keep talking about an early election despite Burnham's denials Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 The prime minister has categorically ruled out an early general election, but it has not stopped speculation at Westminster. Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 The British government has never formally apologised for slavery despite repeated calls from a number of Commonwealth leaders. UK police cannot 'intervene' over woman killed by father in US, despite 'unlawful' ruling Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 Jane Coates wrote to Cheshire police urging them to gather evidence into Lucy Harrison's killing. More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus. US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles. Everton striker's relief family not home during burglary Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 The French striker says he is relieved his family were not at home as he played against Newcastle United. Mahmood expected to announce changes to rules around indefinite leave to remain Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 The home secretary has faced opposition from within the government over plans to impose new rules on migrant workers already in the UK. Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026 The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election. 'I live with a ghost': The people saving money by moving into Japan's haunted houses Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price. Author's camping trip inspired Hollywood film Wicker Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026 Author Ursula Wills says the story was inspired by a camping trip in Cornwall 20 years ago.
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