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News from the ABC Australia

Bladder cancer mistaken for UTI, perimenopause in women
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The vast majority of Australia's bladder cancer cases are in men, but experts are concerned about the number of women presenting with advanced disease. 

Old Bendigo gold mine hosts underground piano concert
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

A unique piano recital has been held 61 metres deep underground in an old gold mine.

Hanson takes aim at Coalition in fiery pitch to conservative voters
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Pauline Hanson uses a speech at a conservative conference to urge voters to abandon the Coalition, while acknowledging she would work with them to remove Labor from government.

SA starts Shield defence with innings win over Victoria
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

South Australia gets its Sheffield Shield defence off to a winning start against Victoria, with debutant centurion Noah McFadyen making his mark with the ball as well.

Victoria Police reopen Gippsland cold case from 40 years ago
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Family members of Albert Pisani have appealed to the public for information on the fortieth anniversary of the slain Gippsland father's disappearance.

Police charge man with murder of twin found dead in yard
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Police charge a 29-year-old man after finding his twin brother's body in the backyard of their home in Perth's south.

Champion golfer reflects on lasting legacy in outback WA
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Graham Marsh returns to his birthplace of Kalgoorlie and reflects on his role in building one of Australia's most unique courses.

Teen suffers serious injuries after Canberra man allegedly shoots at car
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The 29-year-old was denied bail after being accused of shooting at a car and seriously injuring one of the teenage passengers.

Homelessness camp in Perth's south tip of iceberg
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

More people, from all walks of life, including dual income families, are becoming homeless, sector workers say, as rising rents and the cost of living bites. 

Police save man who jumped into river to evade capture
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Three police officers leap into the River Torrens to save a man struggling and calling for help after he fled patrols attending a fight on Hindley Street. 

Kimberley leaders hope jailing of 'evil' Broome bishop exposes more abusers
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Community leaders in Western Australia's Kimberley region are urging locals to call out sex abusers, following the jailing of a Catholic cleric they call "an evil predator".

Investigators say flydubai pilot’s drift to 'extremism' began in Melbourne
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

A United Arab Emirates official says the man who allegedly tried to hijack a flight to Tel Aviv was reading extremist literature and following online content glorifying terrorist organisations while studying in Australia.

Oldest Wallaby remembers historic Eden Park win over All Blacks
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Over Don Strachan's 97 years, he has survived a motorbike crash, founded a rugby club and is among the few who remember what it is like to defeat the All Blacks at Eden Park.   

'FishTok' trend creates fishing boom among young Victorians
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The state's peak recreational fishing body says an increase in young Victorians taking up fishing has been "incredible" but is questioning why the government cancelled a program that may have led to the uptake.

Verstappen pips Russell to sprint pole at Singapore F1 grand prix
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Australia's Oscar Piastri will start on the second row for the sprint race at the Singapore F1, with Max Verstappen taking pole.

Cult of the Lamb video game team honours work of original composer
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

When Australian composer Narayana Johnson, better known as River Boy, died his team felt the loss deeply. They have since used the game expansion as a platform to honour his memory and work.

Tasmanian EPA says it was not told extent of Firmus data centre generator plans
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Tasmania's EPA is worried about the extent of AI data centre company Firmus's planned diesel generator use, saying it is much more than initially disclosed.

Baby flying foxes starving in numbers volunteers have never seen
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Wildlife rescue volunteers are being overwhelmed by hundreds of flying fox pups born prematurely across NSW, due to a suspected starvation event.

Queensland battles dry spring except in far north
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Unseasonal wet and cool conditions in the state's far north are expected to continue throughout Spring, as the rest of the state battles with dry conditions.

Trump strikes deal with Putin for Russia to supply diesel to US
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

In an apparent reversal of Washington's campaign to squeeze Russian fuel revenue powering the war in Ukraine, Donald Trump says Moscow will supply diesel to the US.  



News from the BBC World Service

Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".

Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.

NI secretary to ban the Drumcree parade
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.

Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.

Screams, haunting scenes and deadly hide-and-seek, as Celebrity Traitors heats up
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Episode four saw another contestant killed off, a ghoulish mission near a graveyard and a spooky twist.

Polanski vows to stay on as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeat
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.

Weekend showers and sunshine for UK ahead of warmer temperatures next week
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

With sunshine and showers forecast for the weekend, next week could see a return to some warmer temperatures but there will be gales for some.

JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.

Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The storm took direct aim at Florida and is expected to impact Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana.

Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for ‘cockroach’ protest
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Several trains to Delhi have been cancelled and dozens of metro stations are shut to stop protesters from gathering.

Three men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friend
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well.

Early release scheme prisoner jailed days after leaving
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Michael Bogle had said outside prison last week that "people like me" should not be jailed "for a long time".

Watch: Can the Fort Hood shooter's execution be livestreamed?
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Rules on the recording and filming of executions differ between state, federal and military regulations.

Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding - the story became a hit song
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

US singer-songwriter Ashe reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding.

Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?

'Everyone hates the police' – what France's school protests reveal about a divided nation
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Students taking to the streets in France have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.

'Airlines sound alarm on costs crisis' and 'King's £1.5m bailout'
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The weekend edition of the Financial Times highlights what it is calling a "mounting crisis" for airlines.

US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.

US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.

King pays Andrew's £1.5m repair bill on Royal Lodge
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was charged £1.5m in repair and restoration costs after surrendering the lease on the 30-room mansion.



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