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News from the ABC Australia

Sharks could linger off Perth coast despite whale carcass removal
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

Some of Perth's most seasoned swimmers are taking a break from the ocean amid ongoing shark sightings, after a whale carcass washed up on Monday.

David Fifita leads Australia in wild mismatch against PNG
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

Australia and captain David Fifita have routed Papua New Guinea in the annual Prime Minister's XIII game in Port Moresby, while winger Jada Taylor has put her hand up for a World Cup berth after the women's team handed PNG a record loss.

Tornado rips through NSW south coast, causing damage around Ulladulla
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

The Bureau of Meteorology confirms a tornado moved through the area, describing the event as "very unusual", while the SES is responding to dozens of calls across the state.

One Nation promises law-and-order boost in Victorian campaign launch
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

The party pledges to boost police numbers and increase penalties for young offenders, saying it would fund the changes by scrapping the Suburban Rail Loop and Victoria's Treaty. 

Olympic star takes on challengers at pool's grand reopening
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

A much-loved old pool has finally reopened after it was feared it might stay shut forever — and the occasion was not a moment too soon for those enjoying school holidays. 

Saints hit rock bottom, Essendon claim breakthrough AFLW victory
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

St Kilda were 90 seconds from failing to score in their AFLW clash against the Western Bulldogs, as Essendon's first win of the year leaves the Saints as the only winless team in the league.

FOMO and 4am wake-up call get Pallister in the ocean
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

Lani Pallister won four gold medals and booked her spot at the world short course championships in Sydney this week, but that didn't stop her from flying to Queensland to win the Bluff to Bar ocean race.

Highway potholes puncture tyres after Victoria's latest bout of rain
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

Large sharp-edged potholes have opened up along Victorian roads and highways after heavy rain across the state since Friday.

Grand final send-off became 'absolute tragedy'
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

Ten people have been injured — two of them critically — by a car that ploughed into a crowd gathered for the Newcastle Knights grand final procession. Here's what we know.

Verity is the latest Colleen Hoover novel to get a film adaptation
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

From Misery to Yellowface, books and films about writers are favourites among the authors who pen them, but audiences love them too. Enter Verity, the latest film adapted from a Colleen Hoover novel.

Australian arrested for holding 'pistol-like object' in Hong Kong
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

The man was reportedly on holiday with his family and had been drinking alcohol.

How the eviction of an 87-year-old became Spain's 'last straw'
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

The average rental price in Spain has almost doubled over the past decade. When Maricarmen Abascal was evicted, she became the symbol of a fed-up nation.

Police arrest man over alleged online threats after AFP searches home
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

A man arrested in SA's Mid North following alleged online threats towards police officers was refused bail during a court appearance on Friday, the AFP says.

Live: Young girl critical as car hits grand final gathering, injuring 10
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

A car has crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters as they lined the streets to cheer on the team bus as it travelled to Sydney ahead of Sunday's NRL grand final.

Concreter survives three deadly strokes, warns against ignoring symptoms
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

A Queensland stroke survivor is overhauling his life and spreading awareness of symptoms after nearly dying this year, as experts say rushing to hospital as soon as possible is critical.

Inside the 'secret society' keeping the art of bellringing alive
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

Bellringers are set to gather in Bathurst to honour one of the world's oldest players by ringing bells for hours in a mentally and physically taxing art dating back to England in the 1600s.

P-plater in custody as witness recounts moment BMW hit Knights supporters
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

Emergency services are treating multiple casualties after a car crashed into a crowd during a Newcastle Knights pre-grand final farewell.

WA photos capture unseasonal rain and a hint of summer in September
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

The state experienced a mixed bag of weather in September. Looking back at our viewers' photos shows just how different WA's climate can be from one end of the state to the other.

Graziers step in to fix damaged roads after incomes 'decimated'
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

Transport for NSW will hire graziers to fix roads damaged by months of heavy rain in the remote Far West. But some graziers say red tape is slowing down progress and repairs.

'It breaks you': Friend of stabbed pilot speaks out
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

A pilot and close friend of the Indian flydubai captain who was attacked during a flight to Israel recalls his shock upon first seeing footage of the incident online.



News from the BBC World Service

Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".

Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

The flydubai plane plunged more than 17,000ft two and a half hours into its journey before passengers and crew overpowered the attacker.

Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

The strike on Northern Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days.

G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.

Woman deceived ex-partner that she had given birth to his babies, judge rules
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

The man paid his ex-partner around £30,000 over two years believing she had given birth to his children.

Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.

Traitors claim their first victim as Richard E Grant tries to save his skin
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

There was a murder and a recruitment in the latest episode, and that was just in the opening minutes.

EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

Research shows there are several reasons people might experience motion sickness in electric vehicles.

Spoiler alert! Is social media ruining big gig surprises?
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists.

Why thousands of couples are choosing Scotland to say 'I do'
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

A quarter of all marriages in Scotland involve couples who don't live here but see it as the ultimate wedding destination.

Women given shorts at Oktoberfest to prevent upskirting
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

The step at the Munich festival comes after thousands of voyeuristic videos emerged on social media.

Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

For the first time in three decades there has not been a single Atlantic hurricane in September, normally the most active month.

Newly released video shows Luigi Mangione’s arrest
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

The bodycam footage also shows a police officer finding a gun in Mangione's backpack, days after the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

The Papers: 'G7 strikes oil deal' and 'Alison's TV heart scare'
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after an export ban threat by Donald Trump.

Met Police urge students to move 7 October protest
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

The Met said it had tried to contact the University of London Coalition to postpone its protest.

King's Caribbean tour will not shy away from 'darkest days of our past'
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

In recent years, the King has expressed his "personal sorrow" at the UK's role in slavery.

Men charged over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

The pair were arrested in the Northern Quarter area of the city on the eve of Yom Kippur.

Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

The party says its proposals would stop prisoners being released early and cut crime.

US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it
Posted on Monday September 28, 2026

Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.



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