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News from the ABC Australia

'Cried and cried': How a breast cancer trial changed the lives of survivors
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Twenty-five years ago, Donna Rullo joined a trial for a little-known, targeted breast cancer drug that saved her life and transformed the care of women who came after her.

Putting off your tax return? You have a month to file
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

People who plan to file their tax returns themselves have until October 31 to get their paperwork in. 

Businesses fear visa changes to backpacker visas will make staffing harder
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Businesses in remote Western Australia's north are nervous about their future workforce after changes to backpacker entitlements.

RBA relaxed about housing downturn, deeply worried by AI and bonds
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Despite Australia's rapid housing downturn, which threatens to be the worst in decades, the Reserve Bank believes the main threats to the nation's financial stability come from overseas.

This 00s video game is Genesis Owusu's biggest influence
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

He's an ARIA hoovering born performer, but Genesis Owusu credits his rule-breaking creativity to a gang of rollerblading Japanese graffiti artists.

Buzzard iron ore mine dispute leaves workers in limbo
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

About 200 workers at an iron ore mine in SA's far north are facing uncertain futures amid a financial dispute between the project's owner and a major on-site contractor, the ABC understands.

Job cut fears at one of Australia's largest toilet roll manufacturers
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Dozens of jobs could be lost at one of Australia's largest paper mills as new owner Arbex flags a "transformation project" aimed at keeping the business sustainable.

Breaking: Three experts appointed to lead SA's Royal Commission into AI
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has appointed former federal court judge Dr Iain Ross AO to lead a royal commission into artificial intelligence alongside experts Kate Pounder and Christopher Manning.

Five things to know ahead of the NRL and NRLW grand finals
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The final day of the NRL and NRLW season is almost here, with the grand finals being held this Sunday. Here's everything you need to know.

Victoria's election is nearly here — it's time to have Your Say
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

We want to hear about the issues that matter to you most: the problems that need solving, the fresh ideas giving you hope and the message you want to send to the people in power.

Mother of men killed on Mexico surf trip asks for timely verdict at murder trial
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The mother of Jake and Callum Robinson makes a heartfelt plea at the Mexican murder trial for a timely verdict on her sons' deaths.

Abrupt closure of Melbourne Catholic school leaves families in the lurch
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Families attending a small Catholic school in Melbourne's east say they were not warned closure was a possibility and are scrambling to find new schools for their children by next year.

Teenager faces youth justice court over 'pro-Nazi' Instagram posts
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

A teenager who allegedly posted "pro-Nazi, anti-immigration, anti-trans and white nationalist" content on Instagram has faced the Youth Justice Court on a string of Commonwealth charges.

This marsupial used to be 'abundant' — now, researchers can't find it
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

More than 30 wildlife-tracking cameras have been filming in Litchfield National Park for almost 12 months, but researchers are yet to spot the endangered northern quoll.

Charges laid over shooting near Geraldton
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Police have charged a 30-year-old man for wilfully destroying evidence in relation to the shooting near Moonyoonooka in WA's Midwest.

100-million-year-old fossil reveals ancient outback bird
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

A chance and "extremely rare" discovery in an outback fossil pit has uncovered an unknown bird species from more than a hundred million years ago.

Mid-air stabbing, cockpit scrum and 'miracle' landing: Inside the flydubai flight
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Passengers have described the terrifying plummet that saw the jet descend nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds and the cockpit scrum that helped the flydubai flight land safely.

Nation's love affair with coffee on shaky ground as cost of living bites
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The way Australians drink coffee is changing, with more and more switching to home brews while cafes are "running on a shoestring".

Fake doctor AI scam targets Mandarin-speaking community
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Victoria Police warns fraudsters are fleecing victims of thousands of dollars by using artificial intelligence to phone victims with fake doctor calls.

Hong Kong police arrest journalist over alleged 'seditious' acts
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Local media are identifying the pair as independent journalist reporter Tang Ho-wing and activist Lee Ying-chi, who were arrested under laws passed following the sometimes violent 2019 protests.



News from the BBC World Service

Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.

How That's Life! gave Esther Rantzen a career-defining moment
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Sir Nicholas Winton's story became national news when he appeared on That's Life! in February 1988.

'Hero' pilot stabbed by other pilot on Israel-bound plane, Israeli PM says
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.

US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The death by lethal injection was scheduled to happen earlier on Wednesday before a lower court paused the execution.

Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.

China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.

Celebrity Traitors is back - here's what you need to know ahead of the first show
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in the show.

We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Three victims of domestic abuse tell the BBC why they feel let down by the early prisoner release scheme.

Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.

Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.

BBC should not overspend on shows such as Suits and Schitt's Creek, MPs say
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The issue is one of several raised by an influential committee as debate about the BBC's future continues.

Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.

What we know about stabbing on Israel-bound plane
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

A pilot has been arrested and is being questioned after another pilot was stabbed, officials say.

'I pulled the controls': Passenger tells Israeli PM how he helped stop attacker
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The man says he "pulled the controls" of the plane after it plummeted during the attack.

Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.

'Shaken and emotional' travellers arrive at Israeli airport
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The BBC's Yogita Limaye is at Ben Gurion Airport as passengers from the Flydubai flight arrive in Israel.

Energy bills are going up - here's what you can do about it
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.

Son who used AI to help save mum's life hopes case unlocks clues for other Parkinson's patients
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Doctors say clinical trials are needed to understand more after Ed Patrick identified a potential side effect of a Parkinson's drug.

How the new prison release scheme will work - and number of inmates to be freed
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Hundreds of eligible offenders will leave jails in England and Wales on 1 October, under the government's early prison release plan.



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