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News from the ABC Australia

Man dies at popular Qld swimming spot
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Emergency services spent two hours searching for the man at a popular waterfall in the state's Far North before his body was recovered from the water.

Police close first suspected illicit tobacco stores under Victoria's new powers
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Police, along with Tobacco Licensing Victoria, raid and close four stores suspected of selling illicit tobacco in country Victoria.

Suspected arson attack destroys four cars at prison carpark
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Four cars have been destroyed by fire at the Yatala Labour Prison car park in Adelaide's north, in what is being investigated as a suspected arson attack.

Breaking: Charges laid after baby found dead at Adelaide motel
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

South Australia's police minister says charges have been laid following the death of an infant, who was found by police at the Tollgate Motel on Saturday.

Alice Springs bracing for more storms after 'worst in 40 years'
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

A wind-lashed Alice Springs is bracing for another storm even as residents have not yet finished clearing up downed tree branches, knocked over fences, leaking roofs and restoring power from "the worst storm in 40 years" on Monday afternoon.

Critical Melbourne teen's close ties with fatal stabbing victim revealed
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Teenage friends of a boy fighting for life after an alleged botched arson have revealed it is the second tragedy to strike their group in recent months.

Documentary explores how harmful conspiracy theories can take hold of us
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Aftermath filmmakers Jared Nicholson and Ben Lawrence discuss trying to understand those who find comfort in a dark place. 

Ministers and Aboriginal custodians divided over Darwin housing development
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The federal Labor government is facing pressure to reconsider its housing development project at Lee Point. While some local Aboriginal Larrakia people argue the project will interfere with sacred sites, other Larrakia people say it's an illegitimate concern.

Molly Ticehurst's father dismayed by killer's possible appeal
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Tony Ticehurst hoped his beloved daughter, Molly, could finally rest in peace. Her killer has now signalled he may appeal his sentence.

Paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith to stand trial in NSW
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

A Brisbane magistrate accepted the application for the former childcare worker to be extradited to New South Wales.

Breaking: Body found in cattle dip identified as missing grandmother
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Yvonne Whear had been missing since February. A police strike force has been formed to investigate her death.

Queensland's first retrial for murder ordered under double jeopardy laws
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

It is only the second time in Queensland the double jeopardy legislation has been exercised, with the first an unrelated matter in 2018 that was ultimately dismissed by the COA.

Live: The manosphere unpacked. Our experts answer your questions
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

From parenting to mental health, relationships to body image, our experts are here to break down everything you need to know about the manosphere. Join our live Q&A now.

Roller coaster incident at US theme park kills one and injures several
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

One person has died, and several others have been injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia, according to police.

NT announces pepper spray will be made accessible to 16 and 17yos
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The NT government has announced it will legalise the use of pepper spray for teenagers aged 16 years and above.

Man charged over police chase that led to crash in Perth's south
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Police charge a 27-year-old man over a high-speed pursuit that resulted in multiple collisions, including one involving an unmarked police vehicle that left an 80-year-old man critically injured.

Invasive fire ant nest discovered in Sydney's inner west
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Specialist fire ant detection dog teams have been deployed to the site in Sydney's Enfield and a nearby area with no other nests having been discovered.

Man facing 210 DV-related charges already in remand on unrelated matters
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

A man is facing more than 200 domestic violence-related sex offences allegedly involving three women on the New South Wales Central Coast.

NSW prison staff want drone guns to stop contraband drops
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The NSW government confirms it is procuring counter-drone technology for prisons after two alleged drug smuggling attempts in a fortnight. 

Calls to 911 reveal confusion after Christa Pike's botched execution
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Recordings and transcripts reveal a disjointed back-and-forth between prison officials and emergency personnel after death row inmate Christa Pike's execution went badly wrong. 



News from the BBC World Service

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On Yemen's desert battlefield, a war with global consequences is being waged
Posted on Monday October 12, 2026

Yemen's entrenched civil war is now impossible to ignore. But in operating rooms in its port city of Aden, geopolitics feels remote.

Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says
Posted on Monday October 12, 2026

Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.

Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador
Posted on Monday October 12, 2026

The prime minister says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard "almost certainly" directed the RAF Fairford incident.

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.

Schoolboy knife attacker texted 'sorry' to mum
Posted on Monday October 12, 2026

The mother of a boy accused of attempted murder at a high school gives evidence at his trial.

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.

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.

Which war is having the biggest impact on diesel prices - Iran or Ukraine?
Posted on Monday October 12, 2026

Both conflicts have led to less diesel being exported - but the data shows more has been lost from the Middle East.

Why is it so hard to fight the Houthis?
Posted on Monday October 12, 2026

Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.

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.

Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
Posted on Monday October 12, 2026

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was "unpicking" the deal the UK signed with the EU.

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

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

Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.



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