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News from the ABC Australia

Irish 1,500m champion remembered as inspiration after death at 34
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Tributes flow from the athletics world after two-time Irish Olympic runner Ciara Mageean dies at 34 after a battle with cancer.

Matt Canavan enters Capricornia race to set up One Nation showdown
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The Nationals leader has officially thrown his hat in the ring for the lower house seat of Capricornia, setting up a potential contest with One Nation's party director James Ashby.

Australia's first Indigenous-owned water testing lab opens in regional Qld
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Australia's first Indigenous-owned water testing lab opens, empowering more traditional owners to manage their country. 

Matildas star continues remarkable WSL goalscoring run in huge win
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Ellie Carpenter continues to hit the score sheet as Chelsea records a huge win in the WSL, while Kyra Cooney-Cross's Arsenal is frustrated after a home draw.

Nine dead as business jet crashes into Florida roadside
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

US officials say a small private jet has crashed into a southern Florida neighbourhood killing all nine people aboard.

October keeps WA guessing with warm temperatures, showers and even hail
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Western Australia experienced a roller-coaster of weather in October, with everything from above-average heat and chilly mornings to an isolated hailstorm.

Melbourne Cup weekend crashes on Victorian roads leave eight people dead
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

According to the Transport Accident Commission, 220 lives have been lost on Victorian roads so far this year. 

Phar Lap's little-known pre-cup trip to the country
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

In the weeks before his historic Melbourne Cup win, Phar Lap was walked around the streets of Albury in relative anonymity. 

Crocodile climbs onto NT fisherman's boat
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Crocodiles tend to be more territorial and active in Top End waters this time of year, with experts warning breeding season comes with greater risks — especially for fishers. 

Israeli strikes kill eight people in Gaza, medics say
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Israeli strikes killed at least eight Palestinians, including five police officers, in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks, according to medics and the Hamas-run interior ministry.

Insurance unaffordable for flooded homes almost two years on from disaster
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Home owners are struggling to obtain or afford insurance as they recover from north Queensland floods almost two years on. 

'We have 50 cameras': Arsenal's drought-breaking win marred by VAR drama
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Arsenal wins its first match at Anfield since 2012, but receives a lucky break as the VAR misses a clear penalty shout for Liverpool. 

US midterms daily briefing: Trump rallies for Senators and antics in Alaska
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Donald Trump is back on the campaign trial after stopping in at Mar-a-Lago to throw a Halloween party. Meanwhile, judges in Alaska and California are throwing out lawsuits from his administration aimed at blocking election results. 

Sports journalist with gambling addiction shown sympathy by ex-boss
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Christopher Graetz, 43, was a country sports journalist when he stole $117,000 from his boss at the newspaper.

More storms looming for SEQ as 'extreme' heatwave hits Gulf country
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Severe thunderstorms are possible throughout the state's south-east on Tuesday, while a heatwave causes residents in the north to swelter. 

Live: Albanese to seek tighter rules for British backpackers in meeting with UK PM
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Anthony Albanese will seek a tightening of rules for British backpackers coming to Australia when he meets his UK counterpart this week. Follow live. 

Live: Westpac reports $6.8b profit, ASX on edge ahead of RBA meeting
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The ASX is poised for a flat opening despite a big sell-off on Wall Street amid mounting concerns about AI investments. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

'Thinking with a pencil critical': Experts back NAPLAN test change
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

From 2028, the NSW government wants NAPLAN testing to be done with a pen and paper to help redress the nation's decline in writing skills. 

'Despicable betrayal': Democrat backs GOP candidate in key midterms race
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The Democrats' messy Michigan Senate campaign is again marred by friendly fire, with defeated primaries candidate Haley Stevens breaking ranks and endorsing the Republican nominee in Tuesday's midterm elections. 

Gold Coast mayor took controversial Trump invoice out of office
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The Mar-a-Lago invoice helped kill the Gold Coast mayor's Trump Tower conflict of interest concerns, yet the council says it has no copy.



News from the BBC World Service

Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force says
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Authorities say there is no threat and have advised the public to stay calm and follow official channels for information.

Five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Hampshire Police believes an unknown group gained entry to the party at an address in Chandler's Ford.

Thousands of jobs at Virgin Media O2 to be cut
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The broadband provider has not finalised the number of roles to be axed but it will likely be a sizeable chunk of its workforce, the BBC understands.

Nowak family tell of 'unbelievable pain' of seeing footage of dying son handcuffed
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

His family describe the night police told them of his death, and watching him being handcuffed.

King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.

Tributes to 'inspirational' Olympian Ciara Mageean after death at 34
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The former European 1500m champion had bowel cancer and died just three weeks after marrying her partner.

Nine killed in 'horrific' Florida jet crash
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy described the crash, which happened nine miles from President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as a "horrific tragedy".

After a 28-year trek around the world, homebound Karl Bushby crosses the Humber Bridge
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The British adventurer is due to complete his 31,000-mile challenge in Hull on Monday.

Peaceful protests in Germany spiral into violence and looting
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Thousands joined largely orderly demonstrations earlier in the day, before violence erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg.

Armed police start patrols in Sydney after Bondi Beach attack
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The new police unit is a security measure in response to last year's deadly shooting attack at a Hanukkah festival.

Reeves says UK's future should be inside the EU
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

In her first major intervention since leaving the Treasury, Rachel Reeves says Brexit has made the UK "poorer, weaker and less secure".

Who are the real winners of Celebrity Traitors?
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Certain stars have been tipped by industry experts as getting the biggest career boost after the show.

Lindsay Clancy is back in court - where will her case go next?
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The Massachusetts mother, accused of murdering her three children, is expected back in court as she awaits a decision on whether her case will be retried.

No more washing up: Airbnb's new house rules divide hosts and guests
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Airbnb hosts must stop asking guests to wash-up or take out bins under rules coming into force in November.

I've been stuck on a tiny Pacific island for years because of visa rules
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and wants to return to Sri Lanka.

A severed hand and The Shining twins: The best celebrity Halloween costumes
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Celebrities have been embracing the scariest day of the year by dressing up as sport stars, dismembered limbs and unsold concert tickets.

Watch: Heidi Klum as giant severed hand for Halloween bash
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The supermodel and TV host provided a gory new shock at her New York event.

University of Cambridge scientist among those who died in Spanish train crash
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Marta Shahbazi was an "inspiring, talented and passionate scientist", says the laboratory where she worked.

Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire ends
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

A rare humanitarian ceasefire allowed civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.

Healey risks breaking minimum wage promise for younger workers
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The Chancellor has suggested that younger workers might not receive the same minimum wage as others before the next election.



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