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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Aussies make long-awaited return to South Africa for Test series
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Australia is set to play its first Test on South African shores since the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal threw the sport into chaos. Follow live.

Australia and New Zealand police target motorbike gang deemed 'high threat'
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

An outlaw motorbike gang police say puts "profits ahead of public safety" has been targeted by authorities in a bid to undermine its criminal control.

Court hears teen under drug influence during attack on woman
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The Youth Court has heard a teenager was under the influence of a cocktail of drugs when he assaulted a woman in the vicinity of a southern suburbs library.

Man hit with angle grinder during attempted e-bike robbery
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Stephen Hoy said he was left covered in blood after he confronted an offender allegedly trying to steal his e-bike. 

Premier says new information on Hawke children deaths should be considered
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The WA premier says details released in a statement by the WA Ombudsman could lead to a coronial inquest into the deaths of the three Hawke children in 2022.

Sister of 13yo critically injured in alleged arson pleads with other teens
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The sister of the Melbourne boy clinging to life after an apparent botched firebombing has urged other Victorian children not to accept cash for committing crimes.

MP Luke Gosling vows to seek Labor preselection despite pending assault case
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Member for Solomon Luke Gosling has vowed to recontest his seat at the next federal election, saying future Territorians will "shake their head" at his prosecution for an alleged assault on the Northern Territory administrator.

Families of men killed on Mexico surf trip call for maximum sentences
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Closing arguments have been heard in the case of three men accused of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend in Mexico.

Ambulance ramping data casts doubt over LNP promise to reduce wait times
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The latest Queensland Health performance data shows statewide ambulance ramping is sitting at 42 per cent across Queensland's 26 top public hospital emergency departments.

How the card surcharge ban could change our relationship with cash
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Some businesses are offering customer discounts for the use of cash after the Reserve Bank of Australia banned card surcharges. But it's unlikely to return cash to the preferred type of payment.

The fruit and vegetables to look out for this month
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

From garden peas to red capsicums, check out the fresh produce that could help you save money on groceries this month.

Man accused of deliberately injuring sheep at Canberra property refused bail
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

An 18-year-old accused of breaking into a rural property in Canberra's south and injuring several sheep last month has been refused bail.

Remand centre built for adults to remain open to children over capacity concerns
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

A police watch house designed for adults may be needed to continue to hold Queensland children to meet demand under proposed breach bail, go to jail laws, an independent watchdog says.

Recognition for young dad who saved drowning daughter
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

A Perth father has won a Royal Life Saving Bravery Award after saving his toddler from drowning in a backyard pool in Broome.

Firmus wobbles have opponents relieved, critics questioning deals
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The news of data centre operator Firmus' share market float being pulled has been met with disappointment from some investors. But for Firmus' opponents, the response has been relief.

Wallabies must 'walk the walk' if 40-year-old curse is to end
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Confidence may be high, but the Wallabies know talk is cheap if they are to win their first Bledisloe Cup Test at Auckland's Eden Park since 1986.

Woman, 71, treated on 'cold floor' of Adelaide hospital
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

A woman details how she spent four hours on the floor of the Noarlunga Hospital while being treated for a chronic lung condition.

Driver avoids jail for hit-and-run that killed woman kneeling on Adelaide road
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

A young driver who hit and killed a woman kneeling, with her hands in a praying motion, on a road in Adelaide's north-east has avoided jail.

Trio who murdered man over $22k fake gun sale jailed
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

NSW Supreme Court Justice Peter Hammill jails three men over a gun deal payback murder in Newcastle in 2022.

Influencer Sam Wood to lodge Supreme Court bail application on DV charges
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Fitness influencer Sam Wood will launch a new fight for bail in Queensland's highest court after he was remanded in custody yesterday.



News from the BBC World Service

Zack Polanski defends leadership after Zionism row and by-election loss
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The Green Party leader has been criticised for his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.

Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Senior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.

Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".

Emotions run high at the round table as Celebrity Traitors banish two players
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Viewers watched to see whether Richard E Grant could save himself at the first round table of the series.

As freezing winter approaches, Kyiv residents look for shelter elsewhere
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.

Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire speaks to BBC
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.

​​USS Lincoln finally docks in San Diego after 10-month mission
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The US aircraft carrier was set to return in May but the war with Iran has kept it at sea on one of the longest deployments ever.

'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.

£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.

'I don't know what my partner earns': How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.

Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

'I rage and I don't care': Why women are reclaiming their anger
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?

Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.

'Stark warning' over ADHD and 'Andrew wins legal fight'
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

A government review of ADHD and austism diagnoses and the police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lead Friday's papers.

Olivia Colman on viral Wicker memes: 'This has never happened to me before'
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Steamy jokes have flooded social media ahead of the release of the actress's latest film.

Weekly quiz: How long did it take for Glastonbury tickets to sell out?
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.

ICE agent shoots man in New York City
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The mayor of New York expressed outrage at the shooting which the Department of Homeland Security said happened during the arrest of a "criminal illegal alien".

Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".



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