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News from the ABC Australia

United States to review all asylum cases approved under Biden
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says it has begun "a full-scale, rigorous re-examination of every Green Card for every alien from every country of concern".

Broken down on the Birdsville Track in search of a cattle-carrying boat
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The ABC's Landline crew discovers extreme kindness with a can-do attitude after a mechanical breakdown in South Australia's outback.

Will this $2.6bn theme park succeed where others have failed?
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

A mega theme park and entertainment precinct has been proposed for a rural township between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. But will this one happen?

Legal Aid NT rejected 'exception for children' in service cuts, memo shows
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

A leaked internal memo shows the board of the NT's main legal aid service voted down a proposal to exempt children accused of crimes from sweeping service cuts.

Aussie cricket captain snubbed in lucrative WPL auction
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

All-rounder Deepti Sharma fetched the highest price at the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction, while Australia captain Alyssa Healy, one of the marquee players up for grabs, went unsold.

Live: ASX to open lower as Wall St is closed
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The ASX 200 futures is pointing down ahead of the market's opening, with Wall Street closed for Thanksgiving. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Cherry season 'weeks' behind schedule as cold blasts put crops on ice
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The latest casualty of a year with delayed crops has been the cherry, with cold weather in some growing regions setting the festive favourite 'weeks' behind schedule.

Live: Nationals senator hopes party leader will entice Barnaby Joyce back
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Nationals senator Matt Canavan says he will try to convince Barnaby Joyce to return to the National party after his departure yesterday. Follow live.

More arrests over protest violence as police prepare for another Melbourne rally
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Two men have been charged with assaulting police at a rally in Melbourne's CBD in October. The arrests come as police prepare for another demonstration in the city on Sunday.

Scientist drills into dunes to collect storm surge data at renowned wetland
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Infrastructure to monitor the impact of rising sea levels and storm surges on the Coorong in South Australia has been installed along the thin strip of coastline between Goolwa Beach and the lagoons of the Ramsar-listed wetland.

Piastri says helping Norris win F1 title was discussed and dismissed
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Oscar Piastri says McLaren raised the prospect of the Australian helping his teammate Lando Norris win the Formula 1 world championship, but it was rejected.

More than 50 coercive control charges laid in six months since criminalisation
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The standalone legislation — named in memory of Brisbane mother Hannah Clarke, who was murdered alongside her three children by her estranged husband in 2020 — came into effect in May.

Global network of shark attack survivors connects after latest incident
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Shark attack survivors rally after a bull shark kills a woman and injures a man on the NSW mid north coast, warning of a nasty online backlash.

Cybersecurity experts alarmed by Snapchat's age-verification plan
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

As the social media ban for kids under 16 approaches, popular messaging app Snapchat says young people will be able to verify their age by sending a selfie or their ID to a third-party platform, but sharing sensitive data carries risks.

New-look Sydney swimming spots reopening so you can beat the heat
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

From 'Pondi' to Sydney Harbour, here's when your popular spots will reopen.

Hot air balloon rides nearly 10 times riskier than helicopter or plane
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

A report by the national transport safety investigator finds hot air balloon rides come with a higher risk of injuries than a joy flight in a light plane or a helicopter.

Greens out-step flat-footed Liberals on crucial deal
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The environmental deal is a major win for a government whose critics on the left are calling for it to be more reformist.

With each passing hour, a major Hong Kong fire only became more deadly
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades tore through a group of high-rise residential towers in a densely packed housing estate, causing major issues for firefighters. This is how the catastrophe unfolded.

Minister admonishes department for treatment of DV victim-survivors
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Two women who fled their violent partners say their efforts to stay in emergency accommodation via state government housing offices left them "deeply traumatised".

Video appears to show Israeli soldiers 'executing' two Palestinians in West Bank
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Video has emerged appearing to show two Palestinians being 'executed' by Israeli forces in the West Bank, with the Israeli military saying it has launched an investigation into the incident.



News from the BBC World Service

Labour drops plan to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from first day in a job
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Employees will instead get the right after six months - the promise was a key pledge in the party's manifesto ahead of last year's general election.

Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS, as Starmer defends Budget
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.

Who are the winners and losers from Rachel Reeves' Budget?
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Budget is likely to financially affect different groups.

'Hang in there': Agonising wait for the missing after Hong Kong blaze
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Families are desperate for news of loved ones, after a huge fire engulfed seven tower blocks.

Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The Russian president accuses Kyiv of wanting to fight "to the last Ukrainian" - which he says Russia is also "in principle" ready to do.

Three arrests after BBC investigation into criminal network on High Street
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Two Iranian men and a British man are held after raids in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Sharp fall in UK net migration with drop in arrivals for work and study
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Provisional figures for net migration to the UK show levels dropped to 204,000 in the year to June 2025.

Track the latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

Ban harmful social media content instead of us, say Australian teens challenging ban
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

From 10 December, social media firms must ensure Australians aged under 16 cannot have accounts.

National Guard shooting suspect worked with CIA in Afghanistan
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The suspect had been recruited to Unit 03 of the Kandahar Strike Force, a former military commander told the BBC, coming to the US after the withdrawal.

Man, 31, arrested over Manchester synagogue attack
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Police detained the man earlier at Manchester Airport on suspicion of terror offences.

Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."

Chris Mason: Starmer could have scrapped child benefit cap last year - why did he wait?
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Keir Starmer has always said he wanted to end the benefit cap but the money was not available - until now.

I already feel judged for having a Motability car - the Budget didn't help
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Rachel Reeves has removed tax breaks on insurance and advance payments for high-end Motability cars.

Simon Jack: Businesses left asking - what happened to growth?
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year's Budget.

Ministers insist plans to absorb council Send debts won't hit school budgets
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

The government says the Office for Budget Responsibility's projections do not take into account upcoming reforms.

'I earn £20,000 and live with my son. The Budget means we will pay more tax'
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.

Stranger Things return gives some critics chills and thrills, but leaves others lukewarm
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

Many critics give the return of the show glowing reviews - although others say it's past its prime.

Cats became our companions way later than you think
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.

As Liverpool hit 'new low' - is Slot's job at risk?
Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025

After a dismal run of form, Arne Slot's job as Liverpool boss is starting to come under question - just six months after winning the Premier League title.



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