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News from the ABC Australia

Woman, 92, who cheated death on Fremantle's old bridge stoked for new crossing
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

A woman who survived a 10-metre plunge from the Fremantle Traffic Bridge in a car 70 years ago is hoping for a less dramatic crossing when the new almost $600m Walyalup Bridge opens on Sunday.

Children enjoy learning how to communicate with deaf people
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

Students at a Wheatbelt school are part of a growing number of WA schools taking up Auslan as a language other than English.

Police probe whether Perth murder suspect was serial killer in UK
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

New details surrounding the prime suspect in the 1994 murder of WA jeweller Pamela Lawrence have prompted UK police to re-open multiple cold cases.

Creator's monster Halloween display proves 'people aren't so scary'
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

As Zoe McKavanagh's Halloween display grows each year, so too does her confidence to join in the fun on the night.

Council proposes road extension through protected wildlife sanctuary
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

Conservation groups and landowners are urging the council not to proceed with its road plan, saying the sanctuary is a crucial refuge for endangered plants and animals.

Etsy cracks down on AI-copying issues but some users still sceptical
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

Online marketplace Etsy updates its artificial intelligence policies following widespread criticism from users, but some sellers say more needs to be done.

Triple premiership coach Chris Fagan joins Carlton as director of football
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

Speculation on Chris Fagan's next destination is over, with Carlton announcing the triple premiership coach is joining the Blues as director of coaching. 

G20 foreign ministers skip 'family' photo amid objections over Russia
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

Foreign ministers skip a traditional group photo ahead of their meeting, after European and Australian representatives object to the presence of Russia. 

The visually impaired triathlete preparing to take on a half marathon
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

Mathew Kent says the sport has helped him wring more enjoyment out of life. Just don't mention the swim leg.

Victorian town loses last LPG servo as demand for the fuel falls
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

LPG was once a popular, cheaper alternative to petrol. Now Horsham has no service station selling it, and drivers have to leave town to fill up.

Who is behind the largest crypto heist in history?
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Almost $9 billion in cryptocurrency was hacked from exchange company Binance, but who was behind the attack, and where is the money? 

From smelly morgue to a privacy breach, CLP plagued by health issues
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

An overflowing morgue at the Territory's largest hospital and mould infestations at another two health facilities highlighted a nightmare week for the NT government.

Interstate investors sparking 'astronomical' house sales in Alice Springs
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Buyers from Melbourne and Sydney are snapping up housing in Alice Springs sight unseen within 24 hours of them going on sale, looking to capitalise off high rental yields in the outback town.

New Bass Strait ferries herald new era, but it has not been plain sailing
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Spirit of Tasmania IV and V will cross Bass Strait with passengers for the first time tonight. But it has been a long and costly journey to get to this point.

Ruthless Cats crush Bulldogs in AFLW finals statement
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Geelong is set up for a big crack at their first AFLW flag, thumping the Western Bulldogs to lock in a top-two finish.

Secrecy orders and back exits as alleged gangster puts AFP under scrutiny
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Several AFP officers have been given orders protecting them from prosecution as secrecy over their actions in capturing a fugitive in Türkiye increases.

Tiny town calls for parliamentary inquiry into SA Ambulance service
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

A small rural community is demanding an independent investigation into the treatment of local ambulance volunteers amid claims one was unfairly stood down. 

England's World Cup fate is resting on a miracle
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

After a scratchy win over Papua New Guinea, England need a miracle to stay alive in the Rugby League World Cup, and big questions need to be answered about the sport's future in its birthplace. 

Series set for epic finale as Aussie batters must stand up
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

After Rickelton and Mulder's heroics, Australia needs batting heroes to stand up on a decisive final day in Cape Town.

Can anyone rein in the rabble of Queensland parliament?
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

While the Speaker of Queensland parliament says he "just hopes" conduct improves, a respected former Speaker says he was deliberately undermined by the government.



News from the BBC World Service

US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.

Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.

What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy explains more about what is suspected to be the biggest hack in history.

Celebrity Traitors comes to a climax in nail-biting final
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

The second series of the hit series reached its climax on Friday after attracting 15 million viewers.

Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.

Driver guilty of hitting cyclist and dragging him to death under car
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Simon Richardson is convicted of murdering head teacher Michael Mullins and will be sentenced on Monday.

G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted his Russian counterpart at the meeting and accused his government of killing innocent civilians in Ukraine.

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.

US inmate Christa Pike says she woke up 'confused and in pain' after failed execution
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

It is Pike's first public statement since she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection in September.

King visits Guyanese slave rebellion site on Caribbean tour
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Hundreds of slaves were killed by colonial leaders in the Demerera rebellion of 1823, with many survivors executed.

Police Scotland carrying out 'active inquiries' into Andrew and Epstein Balmoral visits
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

The force said it had received information and stressed its inquiries were at "an early stage".

US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Shares in Intel continue to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.

He left 28 years ago, now after 36,000 miles Karl Bushby is almost home
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

Global walker Karl Bushby is almost within sight of his journey's end after 28 years away.

Democrats in the US have an identity crisis - it won't be an easy fix
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them.

How a passenger's confession helped convict her cousin of murder
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Simon Richardson hit cyclist Michael Mullins with his car and dragged him along for over a mile.

Who could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far

We went on holiday with our neighbours and swapped families - it tore us apart
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them.

UK could see 10 days without rain after 'wettest week in two years'
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

With high pressure developing across the UK, the start of November is looking very settled with no significant rain in the forecast.

Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.

Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.



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