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News from the ABC Australia

Swing maps show spiky 'blue wave' that engulfed Trump's vote
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

The New York Times called it a rout, Fox News called it a bloodbath and CNN called it stunning.

More than 140 NT youths charged with domestic violence crimes in six months
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

In the last three months, two teenage girls in the Northern Territory have allegedly been murdered by their older, male partners — support services say it's proof of a growing need among young DV victims.

Speculation Victorian farm could sell for close to $100 million
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

A massive property in Victoria’s Western District is set to become the state’s most expensive farm.

Rugby league great Paul Langmack dies aged 61
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Canterbury-Bankstown triple premiership winner Paul Langmack has died.

NASA Swift telescope plummets to Earth over Indonesia
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

NASA's Swift telescope has re-entered Earth's atmosphere near Sumatra in Indonesia following a failed rescue attempt earlier this year.

Greens senator Jordon Steele-John's ex-partner charged with stalking
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

A 40-year-old woman is due to appear in court today, charged with aggravated stalking of West Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John. 

Mount Morgan residents welcome new water pipeline after drought
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

People in the town are hopeful a new water pipeline will bring stability to once prosperous Mount Morgan.

Retailer's future in doubt as David Jones calls in administrators
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Customers are left wondering as the retailer calls in administrators while it struggles to pay its rent.

Cyber attack hits French blood banks but no blood products compromised
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The refrigerators at three regional blood banks in France were hit by a cyber attack overnight from Sunday into Monday, at the same time hackers struck supermarkets from Sweden to Belgium.

Crocodile's day trip to popular resort island sparks commotion
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

A saltwater crocodile has caused a commotion at one of Queensland’s most popular tourist islands, forcing snorkellers out of the water and a resort to ramp up safety precautions.

Outback town abandoned after council 'drops the ball'
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

More than three years after floods destroyed the remote outback town of Urandangi, residents still cannot return home, with the local council unable to fund essential rebuilds.

'Australia's loneliest echidna' no longer solo after trail-cam discoveries
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

At first there was just one, now new trail camera footage from Tasmania's Lungtalanana/Clarke Island has shown multiple echidnas survived a near-island-wide bushfire in 2014, exciting conservationists.

LIV Golf future in doubt as premier says Australia event likely cancelled
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The future of LIV Golf appears to be in serious doubt after reports that BC Partners, which provides financing to middle-market companies, is dropping its bid to relaunch the league.

Stricter rules for WA government to protect endangered birds
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has been ordered to improve the quality of Gouldian finch breeding habitat.

Victorian election candidate finds bullet holes in campaign sign
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The independent candidate releases a statement after finding the bullet holes, saying he is determined to win the election to turn the page on divisive politics.

How a moth 'maelstrom' gave scientists hope for an endangered species
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

A swarm of thousands filmed on a Victorian mountain top is part of a surge in bogong moth sightings, which researchers say is good news for the endangered mountain pygmy possum.

Education ministers agree to biggest school system shake-up in years
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Ministers will enforce a digital detox in schools, establish an antisemitism curriculum and consider mandatory civics classes.

Menindee Lakes locals fear more fish kills as hot summer forecast
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

As a dry summer approaches, Menindee Lakes locals are worried that suggested changes to their management will be ineffective. 

Rarely used rule sees Renegades claim final ball win in WBBL thriller
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

One of cricket's rarely needed rules has cost the Hobart Hurricanes in a four-wicket WBBL loss to the Melbourne Renegades.

'It would be a scandal': NT government accused of hiding youth prison from UN
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Human rights lawyers have condemned the Northern Territory government's decision to lock the United Nations out of Darwin's youth prison and questioned what it is trying to hide.  



News from the BBC World Service

Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.

Bowen: Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

After bruising midterm results, President Trump will want to show he can still shake the world, the BBC's international editor writes.

How America voted in maps and charts
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.

What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.

How voter shifts in Texas helped elect a Democratic senator and governor
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the state's long track record of voting Republican and what was different in this year's election.

Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.

Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump – how will Burnham react?
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?

Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago

Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever'
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.

The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public?

British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UK
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

The wider risk to the UK public from the deadly virus remains low, a government spokesperson says.

Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.

LIV Golf to wind down after backers withdraw support
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

LIV Golf is set to announce on Thursday it will wind down after a financing firm retracted its support.

Police in Scotland to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.

Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.

Mother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Authorities in British Columbia say evidence suggests an animal may have been involved in the women's deaths.

World record 51 red cards shown in Brazilian youth game
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

A world record of 43 players and eight members of staff were sent off during an under-20 championship match between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil.

An island in mourning: Tenerife processes death of De Miguel
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

Tenerife football club and the wider football community mourn the loss of footballer Jesus de Miguel following an on-field collision.

Surreal moment Tarantino and Kylie Minogue came to my hometown to star in my new film
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

A Hollywood giant and singing superstars caused a stir after arriving in a Welsh seaside town.

Could Hyrox's Olympic ambition spell the end for triathlon?
Posted on Wednesday November 04, 2026

BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.



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