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News from the ABC Australia

Connecting community through sport celebrated at Indigenous Sports Awards
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

An autoimmune disease diagnosis when he was young inspired Noongar and Martujarra man Nat Heath to start TriMob, and it's being recognised at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards.

Cooking classes help cut cost of living and boost social connection
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A regional community centre's free weekly cooking class, using homegrown and donated ingredients, is teaching people to cook on a budget, while fostering connections.

Anger over Tungkillo data centre should have Labor on red alert
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

With the Liberals, One Nation and the Greens all leaning into community fears about data centres, the Malinauskas government could be left holding the bag if it can't regulate them properly.

Voters in Melbourne's south-east concerned by crime and community safety
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

In a seat held by Victoria's shadow minister for police, Brad Battin, residents are concerned by crime but also forging community connections.

Reefs' new name echoes the legacy of the 'Bingil Bay Bastard'
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

John Büsst was a poet, artist, revered conservationist and friend of the prime minister, who campaigned for the Great Barrier Reef to be protected when many scientists hesitated to get political.

Fine line between boxing and barbarism breached in 'frightening' KO
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

In the chaos following Nelson Asofa-Solomona's terrifying knockout of Paul Gallen, the sickening nature of his quadruple uppercut onslaught was overlooked.

Endangered crayfish return home months after Victorian bushfires
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

An endangered species is returning home months after bushfires destroyed its habitat.

Trump to replace chief of staff with hardline deputy Stephen Miller
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

In a social media post, US President Donald Trump says his chief of staff will leave her post on Monday, less than a week after his Republican Party's disastrous midterm election performance.

Convicted rapist Brand facing at least four more investigations
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

From Neil Diamond hits to explosive hallway conversations that prompted a top lawyer to report himself to the bar standards, Russell Brand's trial was a show in itself.

Tallow could help solve Australia's fuel shortages
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Australia's booming tallow industry could help reduce the nation's reliance on imported fuel, with plans to turn animal by-products into renewable fuels on home soil. 

Democrats' crushing midterms win could spark battle for party's soul
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The Democratic Party is no longer just a broad church, but a huge multi-faith centre. Now their prayers for an electoral resurrection have been answered, the perennial battle for the soul of the party begins.

Albanese weighs in on 'very significant' US midterm results
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The prime minister describes the US midterm results as "very significant" and assures Australians he will continue to push for an end to the war in Iran.

Khawaja claims all players knew about Sandpapergate ball tampering
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Usman Khawaja claims all staff and players knew that the Australian team was using sandpaper to tamper with the ball during the 2018 tour of South Africa.

How Australian singer Dame Joan Sutherland became a global opera sensation
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A century after Joan Sutherland's birth, singers reflect on how La Stupenda's artistry, bel canto revival and Australian success continue to inspire.

Western Sydney's place of 'innovation', 'learning' officially opens to public
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The biggest cultural infrastructure build since the Sydney Opera House officially opens today on a site that was once an old car park. 

The young lawyers thrust onto the frontline of the domestic violence crisis
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Community legal centres say they are becoming overwhelmed with domestic and family violence matters, but a new program that sends young lawyers to country towns is providing much needed relief and hope. 

Inside the $3 billion battle over defence real estate
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A plan to sell 67 defence sites around the country has become a long-running political headache for the federal government, but it is vowing to press on.

As they battle cancer, these investors fight to recover their super
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Meredith Wright is desperately trying to recoup about $200,000 of her bedridden husband's retirement savings. They are one of the thousands of First Guardian investors still fighting for their money.

Brands asked to keep supplying David Jones despite unpaid debts
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Documents seen by ABC News show the unclear situation facing suppliers after the 188-year-old retailer was plunged into voluntary administration this week.

Plane vanishes without a trace but not before chilling final transmission
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

In 1981 a Cessna 210 disappeared without a trace in an area some call the Devil's Triangle, creating an impact that would continue to resonate for decades.



News from the BBC World Service

Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.

How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.

Trump replaces White House chief of staff days after Republicans suffer midterm defeats
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Miller, considered the architect of Trump's hard-line immigration policy, will move into the role on Monday.

New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.

Harry and five others seek to challenge Mail publisher privacy ruling
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The Duke of Sussex and other public figures lost a High Court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.

Manhunt after boy injured by sword, sparking Gloucester school lockdowns
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Two schools went into lockdown following the incident and one woman has been arrested.

Spain's rail authorities face European fraud probe after Urda rail disaster
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Prosecutors begin investigating EU funds meant for upgrading the Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people.

Judge blocks construction of Trump's massive arch after federal agency approval
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The Trump administration had hoped the construction of the 250-foot arch could begin as early as this week.

AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.

Huntingdon train attack victim thought 'this is what it feels like to die', court told
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Scott Bletcher says he found police and told them 'am I glad to see you, I've been stabbed".

Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".

Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.

Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.

'A beautiful story' as Bellingham brothers called up
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

It may be a surprise to some but Jobe Bellingham's call up to the England senior side has been a long time coming.

How unprecedented changes to the polar vortex may impact the UK's weather
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.

Four midterms takeaways for 2028 White House race
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The buzz about the presidential election is already under way - here's what we learned this week.

Spate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industry
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

After a week of disruption, airlines are facing both safety and financial concerns.

Why the US midterms sparked an AI stock selloff
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Fears of more AI regulation appear to have sparked fear among investors, but concerns about the industry have been growing for some time.

Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The teenager was eventually rescued on Zugspitze and has since been discharged from hospital.



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