News from the ABC Australia
A new vintage: Why gen Z and millennials favour organic wines Posted on Monday November 24, 2025
Central-west New South Wales winemaker Sam Statham has noticed a trend that has nothing to do with price or palate.
Woman behind Slender Man stabbing in 2014 is now missing Posted on Monday November 24, 2025
in 2014, Madison Geyser and an accomplice nearly stabbed a classmate to death and later told police they did so to earn the right to be Slender Man's servants.
Firefighters union questions Metro Tunnel safety permit Posted on Monday November 24, 2025
The United Firefighters Union has asked the national rail safety authority to investigate the validity of a permit to run services in Melbourne's Metro Tunnel, which will begin running passenger services on Sunday.
Wieambilla inquest sheds light on how to prevent similar violence Posted on Monday November 24, 2025
A coronial inquest does not fault police or the government for failing to pick up the curdling paranoia of the deluded Train family, but it does offer some paths forward.Â
Hinchinbrook candidates reveal policies amid tough by-election campaign Posted on Monday November 24, 2025
A hard-fought by-election in a north Queensland cane-growing district is growing more heated by the day.Â
China says Japan 'crossed a red line' as diplomatic spat over Taiwan continues Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
China's foreign minister has accused Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of attempting to intervene militarily over Taiwan.
Fifty kidnapped Catholic school students escape captors in Nigeria Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
However, more than 250 students and 12 staff members are still being held, in what is one of the worst mass kidnappings ever recorded in the country.Â
What did McLaren do wrong in shock disqualification at Las Vegas GP? Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
McLaren apologises to Norris and Piastri as F1 officials explain why the drivers were disqualified in Las Vegas.
Conservationists condemn prescribed burn in cockatoo nesting area Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
Environmental and conservation experts in Western Australia challenge claims by Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn that two endangered bird species were not present in a patch of Great Southern bushland set ablaze.Â
Cristiano Ronaldo scores stunning bicycle kick in Saudi league at 40 Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
Veteran superstar Cristiano Ronaldo responds to a recent high-profile send-off with a brilliant bicycle kick for his Al-Nassr side in the Saudi Pro League.Â
Flood insurance premiums still rising in area last inundated in 1956 Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
There are growing calls for an investigation into the insurance classification of Wagga Wagga, with residents saying they are paying more for insurance now than they ever have.Â
'It's been really disheartening': The reality of trying to find a new job Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
Australians are finding it harder to change jobs. It comes at a time when artificial intelligence is poised to further disrupt the workforce.
When women flee their husbands in PNG, they have few places to turn to Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
Women are twice as likely to suffer domestic violence in Papua New Guinea compared with the rest of the world, a new report finds. Here's what the country is doing to fix it.
'Decade overdue' salt conversion plan could rewrite coal seam gas future Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
Five million tonnes of salt could be dumped in ponds over the life of the coal seam gas industry. Now, there could finally be a better solution.Â
Parents in shock over inaction to childcare abuse claim Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
Only 10 per cent of allegations of sexual abuse or grooming by childcare workers in Western Australia in the past six years have resulted in someone being banned from working in the industry.
Eze's derby hat-trick sends Arsenal six points clear in Premier League Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
Eberechi Eze lights up the North London derby, his hat-trick giving Arsenal a big win over Spurs and extending the Gunners' Premier League lead.
Regional Victorian shops fight back against increasing retail crime Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
Retail stores in north-west Victoria are taking their own measures to curb increasing retail crime.
Gut bacteria may explain why antibiotics make vaccines less effective Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
It has long been a mystery why antibiotics reduces the effectiveness of some vaccines, but researchers believe bacteria in the gut may play a pivotal role.
What you need to know about life in Darwin in the wake of Cyclone Fina Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
As a new week begins for Top End residents still recovering from the damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Fina, questions remain for many about what happens next.
Former mayor backs bill to protect drivers using medicinal cannabis Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025
After years of chronic pain and legal uncertainty, a new bill could finally let NSW patients like Benn drive safely with medicinal cannabis.
News from the BBC World Service
US hails 'tremendous progress' at Ukraine peace talks Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 Secretary of State Marco Rubio says more work is needed to finalise a US-Ukraine deal that will then need Russia's agreement. In Ukraine's 'kill-zone', robots are a lifeline to troops trapped on perilous eastern front Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 Land drones are increasingly the only means of transporting supplies to the embattled city of Pokrovsk. Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 A former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has "caused paralysis for businesses and consumers". Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK. Israel kills top Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in months Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 Israel has escalated its campaign on targets it says are linked to Hezbollah, raising fears of a resumption of hostilities. Navy intercepts two Russian ships in English Channel Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 HMS Severn headed off the warship and a tanker as they sailed west through the Dover Strait, the Ministry of Defence said. Watch: Lava spews out from Hawaii's Kilauea as volcano erupts again Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 According to the United States Geological Survey, this is the 37th eruption episode since December 2024. Murder victim named as girl, 13, released on bail Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 Sarah Forrester, 55, has been named as the woman who died in a house in Swindon on Friday. Fifty children escape after mass school abduction in Nigeria Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 The raid on a Christian school came amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation. Vietnam floods leave at least 90 dead and 12 missing Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 Days of torrential rain leaves vast swathes of the country inundated and facing landslides. G20 summit boycotted by US closes in South Africa Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is a "renewed commitment to multilateral co-operation". Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 Lando Norris and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri are disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for technical infringements. Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive COP30 climate summit Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels? What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine war Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines. 'I'll never step out of Ron Weasley's shadow,' says Rupert Grint Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 The actor told the BBC he's written a letter to the next child actor playing Ron in the upcoming HBO TV adaptation of the books. Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity, leaving the Church in a dilemma Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 The Church of England is grappling with what to do about followers of the far-right figure embracing faith. A private jet and massive debt - the rise and fall of a £1m Glastonbury ticket scammer Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 Ripped-off customers are hunting for Miles Hart after he sold hundreds of Glastonbury tickets and vanished. Women in politics get much more abuse than men, PM says Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 Keir Starmer’s comments come after Rachel Reeves said she was "sick of people mansplaining how to be chancellor". Ex- Brazilian president Bolsonaro says ankle monitor damage caused by paranoia Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 Brazil's convicted ex-president blames medication for tempering with his monitor under house arrest. Real Madrid sorry for Jota and Andre Silva tribute error Posted on Sunday November 23, 2025 Real Madrid apologise for a mistake in a video paying tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.
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