News from the ABC Australia
Security contractor denies alleged gangster was zip-tied during flight Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
One of seven masked security contractors at the centre of an alleged Sydney underworld figure's contested extradition denied the accused murderer was illegally restrained.
Former mining town's preschool again at risk of lead exposure Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
The Captains Flat community has concerns about how ongoing lead exposure risks are being managed in their hometown, after elevated lead levels were detected at their preschool.
Lamarre-Condon admits accessing Baird's private messages in trial testimony Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon admitted to entering Jesse Baird's home and going through his phone in testimony at his double murder trial.
Trump's tendency to lash out after losing has some observers nervous Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
The midterms may change the obeisance that has been paid to Trump and an administration that has become increasingly dangerous in its reckless disregard for its impact on the rest of the world.
NAS weighs in more than 33kg heavier than Paul Gallen Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has continued his verbal attack on Paul Gallen, setting the scene for an explosive heavyweight bout between the NRL premiership winners.
Pilot died while trying to avoid power pole, final report finds Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
A final report into a plane crash on the Lower Eyre Peninsula that killed pilot Jarred Wait found he died while trying to avoid a power pole during wheat spraying.
IVF, abortion and more set to cease at Newcastle private hospitals Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
IVF, elective abortions, voluntary assisted dying and gender reassignment surgeries are set to cease if the sale of two Newcastle hospitals is approved.
It was a 90s anthem that made millions from a 'stolen' sweet lullaby Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
The song for an orphan recorded in an isolated Pacific community was used by a French band for a global hit adopted by corporate giants, but the singer and her family never saw a cent. Now a push is on to make amends.
Netball blindsided by leak of likely inclusion at Brisbane Olympics Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Reports that netball's once in a generation Brisbane 2032 bid is backed by high sources within the Olympic ranks is a very positive sign, but the sport is holding off from celebrating until the official vote takes place in April.
Police 'aware' of allegation dog lost leg in incident involving alleged Helen Haines attacker Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Victoria Police says it is "aware" of allegations that a vehicle linked to Helen Haines's alleged attacker Brendan Nugent ran over a dog in 2020.
Albanese's Caribbean trip is no holiday as he faces grilling over economy Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Anthony Albanese doesn't have much choice over whether to attend a series of conferences and summits overseas. But as the Australian economy shudders under another interest rate rise, the timing couldn't have been worse.
Man who drove stolen truck into police officers jailed for 10 years Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Bartholomew Dornbusch drove a stolen truck into the officers — pinning them against their car — before leading police on a 40 minute chase.
Central Australian guitarist jailed for 'degrading' assault on partner Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
The bass player in one of Central Australia's pioneering Aboriginal bands has been jailed for an aggravated assault on his partner.
Jumping castle owner appears at inquest into Hillcrest 2021 tragedy Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
The operator of the business that supplied inflatables on the day of the Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy has appeared as a witness in the coronial inquest.
Woman dies from leptospirosis after hunting near Top End billabong Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
A woman aged in her 30s has died in Royal Darwin Hospital after contracting leptospirosis while hunting near a billabong in a remote Top End community.
Stock already being cleared as David Jones goes into administration Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
David Jones customers have rushed to spend gift cards hours after news broke the retailer's future was in serious jeopardy.
How the Wegovy pill compares to weight-loss injections Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
A new tablet version of Wegovy, a peptide used to help people lose weight, has been approved for the first time in Australia.
Indonesia's ambassador wants feral banteng cattle protected in NT Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Indonesia's ambassador to Australia wants the two countries to work together to conserve a species of wild cattle that is critically endangered internationally.
NSW man, 72, arrested over fatal stabbing of a woman on rural property Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
A man remains in hospital under police guard after the fatal stabbing of a woman in her 70s.
Woodside to axe 500 jobs, sparking fears for WA workers Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Gas giant Woodside Energy announces it will slash at least 500 jobs from its global workforce as part of plans to cut costs by $550 million a year from 2028.
News from the BBC World Service
Vance walks Trump tightrope after blaming Iran war for election defeat Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory. UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes. The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public? Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law. Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years. Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever' Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather. British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UK Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026 The wider risk to the UK public from the deadly virus remains low, a government spokesperson says. Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago More asbestos found in Parliament, as MPs urged to get on with revamp Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire. £200m taxpayer-funded trains sit barely used for three years Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 The final piece in a £2bn rail project is late, with less than half of the trains tested. World record 51 red cards shown in Brazilian youth game Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 A world record of 43 players and eight members of staff were sent off during an under-20 championship match between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil. Anthony Zurcher: Trump is weakened but still wields power for now Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026 Trump has given conflicting messages about how he might deal with Democrats in Congress after his party's resounding defeat. Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats. Democrats won on affordability. Can they deliver it? Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans. Bowen: Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026 After bruising midterm results, President Trump will want to show he can still shake the world, the BBC's international editor writes. How voter shifts in Texas helped elect a Democratic senator and governor Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026 The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the state's long track record of voting Republican and what was different in this year's election. Would you take a test to see if your life will be cut short? I did - and it changed me Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 Laura Sides faced a dilemma of whether to find out if she would inherit her father's condition. Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react? Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026 The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad? The Papers: 'Crushing midterm rebuke' and 'Trumped' Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 The Democrats sweep in the US midterm elections is the focus of Thursday's papers. Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.
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