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News from the ABC Australia

Staff say jobs are moving offshore as NAB sheds workers
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

NAB workers say the writing was on the wall regarding mass redundancies as the major bank pushes towards an offshore workforce and the uptake of AI. 

Airbnb scraps check-out chores for guests under new rules
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Airbnb will ban hosts from requiring guests to complete check-out chores, like stripping beds, washing dishes or taking out rubbish, under new rules.

Outback giant yabby Australia's latest 'big thing'
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Windorah's new sculpture is a nod to the town's love for yabbying and its annual yabby races, aimed at encouraging more tourists to stop in town.

Meta fined $25b in US for deceiving users about Facebook privacy
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

A judge orders Meta to pay New Mexico $US25 billion after a jury found the company liable for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook. 

Breaking: Alleged driver charged over hit-and-run that killed cyclist in Perth's south
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Police charge a 40-year-old man over a hit-and-run crash that left cyclist Joseph Paratore dead in Bibra Lake on Tuesday.

Pope Leo will not need further cancer treatment, doctors say
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Pope Leo will not need further treatment after undergoing surgery for lung cancer last week, his doctors say. 

Lamarre-Condon double murder trial shown five hours of CCTV
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The footage shows Mr Lamarre-Condon change from various vehicles including a hired white van which he allegedly used to transport the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

Melbourne man arrested by passers-by after attempted carjacking with axe
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Police say they were called to an eight-vehicle collision in Melbourne's north this morning and were told a 29-year-old male driver had tried to steal a car while armed with an axe.

Eastern Sydney beaches close after whale carcass washes up
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

A dead whale washes up on rocky shoreline in Sydney's east, prompting Randwick Council to close two popular beaches.

School 'running on a shoestring' says it can't wait until 2034 for funding
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Principals, the education union and a parent at a school with potholes in its playground have cautiously welcomed a deal between Victoria and the Commonwealth to fully fund state schools.

Mine on tropical island plans to pump pit water into ocean
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The $100 million plan has approval from the NT government and local traditional owners, and comes as financial challenges mount at the mine.

Man United captain branded 'disgrace' for comments following latest loss
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Bruno Fernandes takes aim at Michael Carrick as Manchester United's horrible start to the season goes from bad to worse in the Champions League.

Man charged after allegedly taking nunchucks to WA MP's office
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

A 56-year-old man is due to face court after he allegedly wielded a pair of nunchucks and made threats at Hannah Beazley's electoral office in Perth.

Diamonds looking lost and panicked as Constellation Cup woes continue
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Australia's losing streak across the ditch continues in the Constellation Cup, where penalty counts, multiple injuries and world rankings have been major talking points. 

Calls for rent cap to stop WA's spiralling rental market
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Housing advocacy groups say research shows a statewide rental cap could save tenants an average of $33,000 over the next five years.

Elon Musk's latest sci-fi dream a 'slick publicity stunt'
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The world's richest person wants to start producing a flying car by 2028, but experts say it would need to overcome several hurdles before it is ever seen in Australia.

Hospital halts heart surgeries for 10 days after nurse complaints
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Staff shortages paused heart surgeries for 10 days at a north Queensland hospital, with some patients urgently flown to Brisbane.

Roads and schools closed as flash flooding hits south-east Queensland
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Schools and roads closed as flash flooding hits south east Queensland.

Calls for transparency as pressure builds on regional SA health system
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

There are concerns a lack of data on hospital demand in SA is obscuring the strain the system is under.

Putin agrees to resume peace talks with Ukraine and US
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to resume US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine as soon as next month, following a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff.



News from the BBC World Service

Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.

Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.

Missiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talks
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Moscow says it is "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump says the world is "the closest we've been" to ending the war.

Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

President Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.

Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new study
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Drugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this common type of dementia.

The real reasons US politicians are getting older
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?

'Targeted' attack on much-loved MP leaves Australian town heartbroken
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Locals describe the MP, who had to have both legs amputated, as a genuinely kind person who fought for the community.

Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November.

The four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities.

Only one female scientist named in GCSEs, research finds
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

A new study finds Rosalind Franklin is the only woman named in Key Stage 4 science specifications.

Don't Stop Believin'! - high school musical Glee set for reboot
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.

Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.

Will it bring down your energy bills?
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

BBC Verify's Ben Chu explains why energy prices are so high, and what Jackdaw could mean for your bills.

How the project will work and the difference it will make
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Business editor Simon Jack explains how the project will work, and the impact it could have on energy supply and security.

Why Jackdaw decision ignites row over climate and costs
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

How Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costs

The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

'Betrayed by my body': The taboo health issue women are talking about on social media
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.

Japan is known for world-class events - but the Asian Games were chaotic
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Hotel chaos, transport mishaps and diplomatic blunders cast a spotlight on organisers and the firm hired to deliver the games.

Chip muffin? Bacon and egg soda? How Just Eat's AI struggled to depict Britain's regional dishes
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.

How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.



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