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News from the ABC Australia

Liberal stands alongside water buyback supporters despite party opposition
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

South Australian politicians say it is time for the eastern states to contribute their fair share of water to the Murray-Darling Basin.

PM says government trying to stop 'abhorrent' US execution live stream
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Anthony Albanese says the government is exploring all options to prevent the potential live streaming of a US execution from being seen in Australia.

Live: Australia chases victory as Durban Test approaches gripping finale
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Australia needs six wickets to win the first Test against South Africa as the Kingsmead contest comes down to the fifth day. Follow live.

Reports of bed bugs on a Qantas flight prompt warning from expert
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

An expert says there is virtually nothing passengers can do once they are aboard a bed bug infested flight but suggests places where to start looking for the critters.

Canberra's V8 Supercars rookie Zach Bates 'put everything on the line'
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Canberran V8 Supercars rookie Zach Bates "still can't believe" he finished third at the Bathurst 1000 on Sunday.

The French supermarket hack could happen in Australia, experts say
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Experts say the incident demonstrates a shift in the cybersecurity threat landscape. 

Toyah Cordingley's killer appeals murder conviction
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The man who murdered Toyah Cordingley has had an appeal against his conviction and sentence heard in a Brisbane court.

Why the MAHA movement is turning on Trump and RFK Jr
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Robert F Kennedy Jr vowed to Make America Healthy Again, but his alliance with Donald Trump has left some true believers jaded.

Ming dynasty statue unearthed in WA back in Chinese hands
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

A small buddha statue discovered by prospectors in Shark Bay is returned to Chinese officials in an emotional ceremony.

Prison staff would not need to consider prisoners' human rights under bill
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Corrections staff would not have to act compatibly with human rights in their dealings with prisoners under a Queensland bill.

Eleven Edge Early Learning centres to close after failing to find buyers
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Administrators for Edge Early Learning say they have secured offers for 53 centres after the company collapsed in August, but eleven centres are set to close.

Girl, 15, accused of stabbing British tourist in Cairns
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Police are reassuring people about safety in the Cairns CBD after a 15-year-old girl allegedly stabbed and seriously injured a British tourist.

Dying Queensland man wins record $1.9m after developing asbestosis
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

A Queensland grandfather has won a record compensation payment after developing asbestosis from his work as a plumber.

Former employee accused of defrauding auto parts business of $294,000
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Timothy Ferris is accused of stealing more than $90,000 and causing his former employer to lose more than $200,000 by cancelling orders and misdirecting EFTPOS payments. 

Chinese trio avoid jail after attempt to smuggle husband and boyfriend
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The trio were behind the arrival of a boatload of Chinese nationals found near a remote air base in Western Australia's far northern Kimberley in 2024.

How NRL's Super League bid could revive a fallen giant
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Premiership-winning coach Trent Robinson is helping Les Tricolores again at the Rugby League World Cup, and he hopes a potential NRL investment in Super League could boost the sport in France.

Examining WA's proposed university merger, and why it's causing concern
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The University of Western Australia, Murdoch University and Curtin University could be merged under a WA government proposal. What's behind the plan, how will it work and what comes next?

Police officer who assaulted his crying five-week-old baby sentenced
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Nickolas Wayne Peake, 30, is given a community order after admitting to shaking his crying baby daughter when she would not settle.

Minister says child safety has 'stabilised' despite drop in urgent cases seen on time
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Quarterly performance data showed at risk children that needed to be assessed within three days had not been seen-to within that timeframe.

Landlords could be jailed over illicit tobacco in SA crackdown
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Landlords would be held more accountable for the sale of illicit tobacco from their tenants' businesses, under a proposed crackdown in SA that would also significantly boost fines and jail time.



News from the BBC World Service

UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Chris Mason: Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Second tranche of prisoners will include those serving up to two and a half years for crimes.

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.

Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.

Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released to US media
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.

One dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at US amusement park
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.

Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.

Abramovich's close associate misled UK court in £1bn oil-fields case, documents suggest
Posted on Monday October 12, 2026

Former Chelsea FC director, Eugene Tenenbaum, helped to manage the oligarch’s wealth.

NHS staff get 'landmark' payout over nitrous oxide exposure
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The settlement follows the largest group legal action brought by midwives in the UK, says union.

Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs
Posted on Monday October 12, 2026

Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.

I lost my hair to MS treatment - now my wigs are worn by Naomi Campbell and Serena Williams
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.

Watch: BBC's Orla Guerin travels with Yemen's southern national security forces
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Orla Guerin travelled through Yemen, with forces loyal to its internationally recognised government, to a remote desert battlefield where Houthi rebels were dislodged just days ago.

I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.

Death threats and isolation - the cost of fighting sexual violence in Iraq
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Women say they share stories of abuse to highlight the issue, despite social pressure and safety fears.

The Papers: 'Burnham ready to sign new EU deal' and 'Hand of Gord'
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Many of today's papers cover the PM's comments on Brexit and the Daily Star writes of an alleged exorcism.

Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections
Posted on Monday October 12, 2026

As election day looms, the president turns his eyes overseas for help with a pressing domestic problem.

US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The Legally Blonde star is investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a flight from LA to New York.



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