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News from the ABC Australia Wallabies unveil 2026 Tests as new coach begins with Japan matches Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss will launch his tenure against Eddie Jones's Japan, Australia's 14-Test schedule for 2026 shows. Social media ban for under-16s challenged in High Court Australia's social media age ban is being challenged in the High Court on the grounds it restricts young teens' implied right to freedom of political communication. Labor accused of turning blind eye to Nauru corruption allegations Greens senator David Shoebridge reads what he alleges to be extracts from a secret AUSTRAC report that has not been made public, in the Senate late on Tuesday. 'Biologically male' athlete stripped of world's strongest woman title An Australian strongwoman has been dramatically promoted to second at the world championships after the winning athlete was stripped of the title because they were "biologically male". Parents seek answers after baby dies at maternity hospital A WA family has been devastated by the death of their newborn son at Perth's premier maternity hospital, and are desperate for answers on how the delivery of their fourth child went so tragically wrong. Perry Kouroumblis to stand trial over Easey Street murders The 66-year-old accused of killing two Melbourne in 1977 will stand trial over the murders, but has had a rape charge dismissed. Police union warns Labor 'austerity' drive would undermine security An apparent request across the public service to find and suspend low-priority spending would undermine security if applied to the AFP, according to its union. Backlash prompts midnight NYE Sunshine Coast fireworks backflip Sunshine Coast Council has caved to public pressure and will resurrect its Mooloolaba midnight fireworks display, bringing the region into line with other Queensland towns. ATO targets Queensland businesses suspected of failing to pay staff, taxes An investigation into farms and labour hire businesses in Queensland's agricultural heartland have uncovered $25 million in unpaid taxes, according to federal authorities. Man accused of severing father's arm with samurai sword has charge dropped Prosecutors drop an aggravated grievous bodily harm charge against a 20-year-old man earlier accused of cutting his father's arm off with a sword. What has changed in the year since the NT's landmark DV inquest? A year after NT Coroner Elisabeth Armitage handed down 35 recommendations from a landmark domestic violence inquest, those on the frontline say things are going backwards. Amanda's husband seemed able to read her mind. Then she learnt why Amanda's husband always seemed to just know things. When fiddling around with her social media settings, she discovered how he had been using technology to gaslight her. Financial abusers appointing victims as directors in government's sights The federal government is consulting on major reforms to reduce financial abuse, including making it harder for directors to be appointed without clear consent. Economic abuse is estimated to cost the economy nearly $11 billion a year Heather Croall reflects on 11 years leading Australia's biggest arts festival After returning from the UK to direct the Adelaide Fringe in 2015, Heather Croall has seen the festival's ticket sales pass the 3-million mark and box office sales reach nearly $30 million. Grandfather allegedly killed in one-punch attack remembered as 'kind, loving' A 32-year-old man faces court charged with unlawful striking causing death, after an alleged one-punch attack outside a Gold Coast club. Ex-Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup plot Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro begins serving a 27-year jail term for an attempted coup against Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2023. Man killed by falling tree, 75,000 without power as storms lash NSW A man has died after he was struck by a tree during a series of storms that have lashed New South Wales. Robert Irwin wins Dancing with the Stars — a decade after sister Bindi The son of late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin wins Dancing with the Stars US, lifting the coveted Mirror Ball trophy a decade after his sister won the same title. Russia overtakes Australia in Asia regional power ranking The latest Asia Power Index shows Australia slipping behind Russia for influence, while the region remains dominated by the US and China. Affordability crisis triggers surge in outback NSW land values The combined value of land in NSW passes $3 trillion for the first time, as the affordability crisis sees property prices skyrocket in remote towns. News from the BBC World Service Tax rises, benefits and minimum wage. What could be in today's Budget? Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget. Ukraine says 'understanding' reached on US peace plan, as Trump envoy to meet Putin Kyiv and Washington have moved closer to agreeing the shape of a deal to end the fighting, with Putin to be consulted next week. Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now. Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers. Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife, Joan, dies aged 80 Sir Richard said she was "the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for". Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence. Chris Mason: Reeves will be hoping the Budget buys her some time Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen. 'I'm on £22,000 and want free bus travel for all students' BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget. Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour as minimum wage increased The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living. Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for Brazil coup plot The Supreme Court says the former leader has exhausted his appeals and will start his prison term at a police station in Brasilia. Justice secretary wants to scrap jury trials except for most serious cases Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs. Parking inspector and wife arrested for €1m meter theft The man is alleged to have stolen coins from parking meters in the German town of Kempten, police said. Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction Hundreds of children remain missing following other recent abductions in Nigeria. Canadian PM's office and border services not 'involved' in Kneecap ban In September, Liberal MP and Parliamentary Secretary for Combating Crime Vince Gasparro announced the ban "on behalf" of the Canadian government. 'I would love to be doing this in my 60s' - the debate over selling sex in Scotland Porcelain Victoria is concerned that a potential change in law in Scotland could drive herself and other sex workers into poverty. The Papers: 'Rachel Reeves' Budget Ledger' and 'Jury trials scrapped' Budget day is here and the newspapers focus on the chancellor's highly-anticipated statement. Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force. The looming election Trump can't afford to lose In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic. Who is Trump's 'drone guy' Dan Driscoll, taking key role in Ukraine talks? The youngest-ever US army secretary has been thrust into the spotlight as the face of renewed efforts to end the years-long war. What we know about the cruise ship death of Anna Kepner The soon-to-be high-school graduate's body was found in her cabin while she was on vacation in the Caribbean with her extended family. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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