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News from the ABC Australia

Patients removed from Canberra health waitlists via letter
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A Canberra mother is shocked to learn her daughter has been removed from a waitlist for specialist care at a paediatric allergy centre because her condition "no longer meets the requirement for a specialist appointment".

Our favourite one-pot pastas for busy weeknights
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Busy weeknights call for easy meals that don't require much clean-up.

Former RAAF pilot was living 'double life' before wife's death, court hears
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The Brisbane Supreme Court hears Robert John Crawford was a "master manipulator", "adulterer and philanderer" before allegedly murdering his wife Frances Crawford at their Queensland home in 2024.

Jumping castle inquest looks to NASA dust devil researcher
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A coronial inquest into the deaths of six children in the Tasmanian jumping castle tragedy will seek to engage a planetary scientist from the US for his expert knowledge on dust devils.

Amateur prospector finds $150,000 gold nugget in outback
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A Broken Hill prospector searching for gold was about to finish up for the day when there was a faint signal on his metal detector and he hit paydirt.

Three-game Bledisloe Cup series looms as new deal struck
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The Wallabies will take on the All Blacks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of the Rugby Championship in 2027, along with an additional Test in 2029.

Second death increases call for action on health system in 'crisis'
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Tasmania's health system is in "crisis" after the second death of a patient involving a delayed ambulance this month, Labor and the Greens say.

RLWC quick hits: Big crowds and bigger scorelines in week two
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

From blowout results to bumper attendances, here are the highlights from week two of the Rugby League World Cup. 

Law must change on aged care algorithm to allow human override, ombudsman says
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A damning report has laid bare serious concerns about the use of Australia's automated aged care funding system.

Tens of thousands of Israeli expats fly home to vote in seismic election
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Tens of thousands of Israeli citizens abroad, including hundreds from Australia, are travelling to Israel to vote in the country's most consequential election in decades.

Australia's second largest veggie company admits 'cartel conduct'
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Perfection Fresh Australia has admitted fixing the price of broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce sold to Aldi stores in New South Wales.

Prisoner loses court case over access to Vegemite
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A convicted killer fails to overturn a ban on Vegemite in Victoria's prisons after court hears it can be used to make alcohol and impair sniffer dogs from detecting contraband.

Jury hears jail phone calls between Lamarre-Condon and friend
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The accused told his friend he had "misheard" an alleged confession he had "killed people" in recordings played to court.

Rome demonstrators storm Colosseum as Europe's youth protests spread
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Defying an Italian government crackdown, thousands of people march through cities across the nation, clashing with police and infiltrating the Colosseum in Rome.

Woman granted bail after allegedly trying to snatch teen's hijab
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The young women and some of their mothers had gathered at Bayside Park on February 21 after Iftar, a meal eaten after sunset during the Islamic month of Ramadan.

Worker dies in hospital after being dragged under ute at service station
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A 36-year-old who man was hit and dragged under a ute while checking underground fuel levels at a Coffs Harbour service station last week has died in hospital.

Zempilas echoes 'The Road Not Taken' as WA Liberals face difficult choice
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The WA Liberals must make a difficult choice as they confront the threat of One Nation, and leader Basil Zempilas left no doubt about it while selling his vision for victory to the party faithful.

Melbourne Market board quits over appointment of former Demons chief Paul Guerra
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The Victorian government says Paul Guerra brings significant commercial, governance and stakeholder engagement experience to the role as chair of the Melbourne Market Authority.

Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva re-elected president
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, defeats right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a run-off to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.  

Victorian Liberals to ban 'globalise the intifada' chant if elected
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Opposition Leader Jess Wilson says the phrase will be outlawed under incitement to violence laws if her party wins government.



News from the BBC World Service

Watch: How Lula turned it around to beat former president's son
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Brazil's left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote.

Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 properties without power
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

An amber wind warning has now expired after severe weather sweeps across the UK.

Elation across Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić concedes to student-led protest movement
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.

Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government

Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.

Sharon Osbourne: 'I visit Ozzy's grave every day'
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The TV presenter says she can see Ozzy's burial site from her window, and regularly talks to him.

Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns after months in exile
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Machado had left the country just a month before the US government seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Letter making claims about Meghan's father written by his first wife, BBC understands
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Roslyn Loveless, who has since died, divorced Meghan's father in 1975. Meghan said she had been informed about the "disturbing allegations" in 2018.

Rapper Nicki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rally
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The Super Bass singer is the latest big name to campaign in Michigan, where a tight Senate race is playing out ahead of the 3 November midterms.

End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd fans make clear who they blame
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.

Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks?
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online.

How a movement of students brought down Serbia's Vučić
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.

Lula wins in Brazil but faces hostile Congress and divided country
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

President Lula has pulled of a surprise win, but he will face a hostile Congress and a polarised country.

The Papers: 'Budget tax reprieve for pensioners' and 'Meghan dad net to widen'
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Stories about the Budget and the investigation into the father of the Duchess of Sussex feature on Monday's front pages.

Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

The single is the second posthumous release from Parton - who was of Welsh descent.

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.

Death toll in Nigeria village raided by gunmen rises to 48, police say
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Unidentified gunmen on motorcycles swooped on a remote village on Friday, looting shops and setting houses ablaze.



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