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News from the ABC Australia

Ballarat crash leaves one dead and three injured
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Police say a car left the road and struck a tree near the corner of Skipton and Doveton streets at Ballarat just before 10pm. 

Kakadu artist's rock art paintings in high demand
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Before artist Ivan Namarnyilk even has the chance to finish his pieces, tourists visiting the Marrawuddi Arts and Culture Centre in Kakadu are asking to buy them.

Worrying signs as Wallabies leave it too late to fire in Scotland defeat
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The Wallabies once again showed precious little in an attacking sense, as Scotland edged a "turgid" encounter at Murrayfield. Time is running out for their attacking weapons to start firing.

Live: Unions, industry join forces to call for passage of gas reservation scheme
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Unions and businesses groups sign an open letter calling for the federal parliament to back the government's proposed gas reservation scheme. Follow live. 

Labor urged to address fire station delays months before fatal blaze
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The Geelong council wrote to the state government just months before a fatal Armstrong Creek house fire, urging it to take greater responsibility for delays in delivering a promised fire station for the major growth area. 

Live: Supermarket giant Coles investigating cybersecurity incident
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Coles has been hit by a cybersecurity incident but says no data appears to have been compromised. The ASX looks set for a cautious opening after Wall Street slipped on Friday. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Data centres become dirty word as rollout faces rising opposition
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Data centres have become politically toxic in the US. More Australian neighbourhoods, concerned about amenity, appear to feel the same way.

Giant hail, heavy rain and damaging winds possible for south-east Qld
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Residents across south-east Queensland are being warned to brace for possible severe thunderstorms today.

Designs offer first look at new North Canberra Hospital
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Canberrans are being invited to have their say on the design of the new North Canberra Hospital, which the ACT government says has been partly inspired by the colours of the surrounding landscape.

Brisbane 2032's Olympic boss and his pickleball conflict
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

He is in charge of Australian sport's biggest money-pots. But can Brisbane's Olympic boss manage the tensions surrounding the 2032 Games?

Council to pay $75k for releasing raw sewage into river over nine days
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

A council in Central West NSW accepts responsibility for discharging untreated sewage effluent into a river that supplies drinking water.  

SA Health investigates medication errors at youth detention centre
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

SA Health says three medication errors at the state's youth detention centre have been investigated since January 2025, with a watchdog repeating a call for a dedicated all-hours health service at the site.

Regional Victorians look for health funding ahead of election
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Regional Victorians are calling for political candidates to consider health inequality ahead of the state election, with one health alliance saying Victorians outside of Melbourne continue to experience a reduced life expectancy. 

Western Sydney airport to become a 'heat sink', expert warns
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

In a suburb that has previously recorded peaks of 50.1C on extreme heat days during summer, the new airport could essentially act as a "heat sink", heating up millions of surrounding homes.

Vanuatu woman internationally recognised for solar scheme tackling violence
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Women in a village on Vanuatu's Tanna island are working to reduce their risk of being attacked by switching from candles to solar lights.

The cost of basics keeps rising but 'anti-fascist economics' could lower them
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Isabella Weber, an associate professor of economics, says policymakers need to make affordability the centre of "anti-fascist economics".

You'd be bananas to miss this week's history quiz
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

We'll pick your brains on tennis prodigies, a vampire flick, questionable contemporary art and more.

Oil, smoke, AI and Myanmar among key topics at ASEAN summit
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

There is plenty on the agenda as world leaders gather at the ASEAN conference in the Philippines this week.

Studio behind Bluey delivers new creature to adore
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Allen, an adventurous family romp featuring an out-of-this-world star, is Queensland success story Ludo Studios and its co-founder Daley Pearson's first feature film.

Nari reported being groomed online, then adults stopped listening
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Nari was a teenager when she was groomed online by a family acquaintance who was living overseas. Once she reported it, she was shut out of further discussions.



News from the BBC World Service

Staggered age of consent to be discussed after Brand case, minister says
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

A woman who alleges she was raped by the jailed comedian when she was 16 is campaigning to see relationships between 16-and 17-year-olds and adults made illegal.

Man and woman die and four arrested after police pursuit crash in Leeds
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police say.

Zelensky urges US and Musk to lift Starlink restrictions and be on 'right side of history'
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The Ukrainian president says the slowed-down internet is making it difficult to stop Russian attacks.

Ex-Met Police inspector lied about wife's death in Barbados hotel room, BBC learns
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Warren Arter faced claims of sexually exploiting crime victims - his wife was found in a blood-stained room.

Minister backs legal right to job support for young people
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The work and pensions secretary said the level of support currently on offer was too vague.

Pope Leo rides in helicopter cockpit during Peru trip
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The Pope took to the skies before arriving in Cusco on the penultimate day of his Latin America tour.

Thousands of US flights still cancelled or delayed two days after grounding of planes nationwide
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The US transport secretary says that normal air-traffic operations may not be restored until Monday.

Trident submarine returns home after record-breaking undersea patrol
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting was at HM Naval Base Clyde to welcome the crew after the longest deployment at sea for a British vessel.

Tearful McIlroy dedicates record-equalling win to ill dad
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Rory McIlroy wipes away tears as he dedicates his record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title to his ill father, Gerry.

Iran targets US military base in Bahrain with drone attack
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

It marks the second attack on the country in three days and comes as the US and Iran remain locked in a stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz.

Hannah Fry feels 'unbelievably lucky' after cervical cancer treatment
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The presenter says she has received a 'five-year clear' after having a hysterectomy in her thirties.

Beauty advent calendars can cost hundreds but are they value for money?
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Beauty calendars have become a Christmas staple and have become particularly popular with female shoppers.

Judo champion shakes up French presidential race with surprise candidacy
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Teddy Riner is one of the most popular figures in modern-day France, and one in five voters say they could support him.

Can lessons in shaking hands and making eye contact help kids land jobs later in life?
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Year 10 pupils are learning employability skills to reduce the number of young people who end up "Neet".

My mother told me I would die if I sought treatment for Ebola - I am proof you can survive
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Fear and misinformation surrounds the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo - Dr Kamwanga's mother was not immune.

Holly Humberstone: People can't connect to a pop star who's 'too polished'
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The singer felt forced to compete with her female peers, until she realised the power of longevity.

Clothing factories shut in Bangladesh as workers strike over pay
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Workers are striking over demands for a minimum wage of 30,000 taka (£182) a month.

Schoolboy imposter subjected ex-professor and wife to 'terrifying ordeal'
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Brian MacKinnon - who posed as a school boy in his 30s - targeted a former university professor as he lay in bed with his wife.

Suspected China spy linked to Nvidia's ex-boss left Megaspeed in 2025, company says
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

The Nvidia scandal has raised questions over whether advanced AI chips ended up in China, despite US restrictions.

Man dies after being hit by ambulance near Sunderland
Posted on Sunday November 15, 2026

Northumbria Police says a man in his 30s died at the scene on the A19 near Sunderland.



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