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News from the ABC Australia

WA premier confronted by South Hedland community members
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

WA's premier was heckled in his first visit to South Hedland since announcing a coronial inquest into the deaths of three local children.

Fire breaks out at Hitler's mountain retreat, suspect arrested
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze at the Eagle's Nest, in Bavaria, which Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler used as a retreat to host foreign dignitaries in its mountaintop teahouse.

Daughters joyful to 'breathe same air' as Donna Nelson returns to Perth
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The family of Donna Nelson, who was jailed in Japan for drug smuggling after being duped in a love scam, say they are ecstatic to have her back in Western Australia.

Jillaroos hammer England 78-0 but superstar's World Cup ends in hospital
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Australia's women's team continues a second round of lopsided scores as they thump England 78-0 at the Women's Rugby League World Cup, losing centre Julia Robinson in the process.

How a data centre united Australia's gaming community
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

After years of playing on distant worlds, Australian gamers of the popular Japanese role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV discovered a new home. Now that community has welcomed the game developers Down Under.

Two large earthquakes off coast of Vanuatu prompt tsunami warning
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

A tsunami warning has been issued after two large earthquakes struck off the coast of Vanuatu.

Years of conflict splits voters in former Netanyahu stronghold
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Israelis are headed to an election that will have a profound impact on the country after years of conflict and social upheaval. But can Benjamin Netanyahu survive?

Tasmanian football club coach charged with rape
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

A former Tasmania football club coach has been charged with three counts of rape, and the club's president has resigned.

Former Port Adelaide AFL player Daniel Stewart dies at 37
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Port Adelaide AFL club will pay tribute to former Power forward Daniel Stewart at the first home game of 2027 after his sudden death at the age of 37.

Elon Musk has a lot to lose at US midterms as pollsters tip blue wave
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

As the US midterm elections approach, the trillionaire SpaceX and Tesla boss is making an expensive foray back into politicking.

Amanda Stoker to replace Amanda Camm as child safety and DV minister
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm announced she would be standing down this week because of health challenges. 

Cattle prices hit 'a new gear' as rain tumbles down
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Price records were broken in the cattle market this week as widespread rain fell across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Number of injured rises to 76 after deadly earthquake in Tibet
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a magnitude-7 earthquake left 16 people dead in China's Tibet.

Can you stir-fry without gas? Fremantle pop-up serves up the answer
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

An advocacy group for electric home conversion sets up a free noodle bar in Fremantle to prove that giving up gas does not mean giving up your wok.

Dog owner to face harsher penalties after man attacked in Brisbane park
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

A 37-year-old man was left with serious injuries after he was attacked by two dogs in Chermside in Brisbane's north.

Pauline Hanson's right-hand man weighs up Capricornia run
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

With One Nation support surging, national director James Ashby is considering entering the race for a seat that could become a major political battleground.

Rediscovering civility, respect and the art of disagreeing well
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The attack on federal MP Helen Haines has Australians contemplating the state of our public and political discourse. Experts explain how to respectfully disagree with someone.

Former AFLW coach says likely player exodus to go 'well beyond Collingwood'
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Former AFLW player and coach Lauren Arnell has criticised the standard of Collingwood, while emphasising the responsibility of coaches to "put on a show" to grow the game.

Assault on patron was homophobic attack, film festival says
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The Adelaide Film Festival says one of its patrons was hospitalised after a violent homophobic attack in the city's CBD last weekend.

WA Greens senator to miss parliament amid allegations
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Jordon Steele-John says he will not attend parliament next week, as he releases a copy of a letter detailing allegations of misconduct against him.



News from the BBC World Service

Met Police says letter with claims about Meghan's father not shared with other law enforcement
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The Met said it passed information to the duchess but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.

Plan for Northern Olympics to get £7m in Healey's Budget
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.

Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Mum dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at sea in Bahamas
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The children were subsequently rescued from the water, police say.

Infantino tells BBC Sport he is backed by 'vast majority' of world football
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Fifa president Gianni Infantino laughs off questions about whether he considered resigning over the World Cup sell-off debacle.

Strictly's new presenters - after mixed reviews have they found their feet?
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.

Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires?
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.

Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep you and your home warmer for longer
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm.

The artist dropping her debut album after a billion streams
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Irish DJ Jazzy came up on the Dublin club scene and has worked with industry heavyweights like Calvin Harris.

Ruins of Limoges city hall a symbol of France divided by national protests
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Younger Limoges residents see the destruction of their town hall as unfortunate collateral damage in a wider movement. For others, the fire was an unacceptable tragedy.

Ukraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limits
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.

The convicted £33m tax fraudster evading justice and living it up in Dubai
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Arif Patel "should not be beyond the reach of the justice system," says the PM’s anti-corruption champion.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany's recovery will take 'weeks' after collapse
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Vincent Kompany remains stable in hospital as doctors run tests following his collapse on Friday, says Bayern Munich director Max Eberl.

Arrest made after fire at Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.

Watch: The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaign
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.

How Brazil's changing working class is reshaping the presidential race
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday.

How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?

Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.

The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

When to switch your clocks back as British Summer Time comes to an end
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

British Summer Time will soon comes to an end as the clocks go back an hour to Greenwich Mean Time.



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