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News from the ABC Australia

Four artworks to see at the Fisher's Ghost Art Award exhibition
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Shan Turner-Carroll wins the $50k Open Category at this year's Fisher's Ghost Art Award, an exhibition that explores everything from grief to motherhood and hope in a world that sometimes feels hopeless.

How mutton birding helped this queer Aboriginal man connect with his identity
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The ancient tradition of mutton birding — which Aboriginal people have done for thousands of years — has brought this young Indigenous man a deeper connection to both Country and identity.

Midterms More or Less quiz: It's Trump v Obama (and Biden, and Bush ...)
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Your challenge in today's quiz is to rank these past presidents based on how badly they were punished at the midterms. 

TasWater privately blamed regulator for 'blatant mistake' over sewerage bills
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Senior leaders at Tasmania's water utility privately blamed the state's economic regulator for an "error" that threatened to cost customers tens of thousands of dollars, documents show.

What parties are promising in the 2026 Victorian state election
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Political parties are laying out their visions for the state's future, as voters prepare to head to the polls on November 28.

Shake-up of specialist healthcare proposed to cut prohibitive costs
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

As patients languish on public waitlists or struggle to afford private specialists, a parliamentary inquiry is examining the barriers to crucial care.

Can anything break politics out of its inflation doom loop?
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Jim Chalmers has fronted up after 41 post-rates press conferences, saying the same thing at many of them. He's not alone, but will Labor or the Coalition take the risk to change the script?

Gas policy consultants worked for industry and government at same time
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

A consulting firm hired by the federal government to help develop its gas strategy was simultaneously doing paid work for the gas industry, and did not disclose that conflict of interest to the energy department.

'Like they don't care': RBA's fifth rate hike a huge blow to mortgage borrowers
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The Reserve Bank's fifth interest rate hike this year will mean mortgage borrowers already under financial pressure will need to find extra savings each month to meet repayments. It is particularly tough for those out of work or dealing with large mortgages.

'No need to sack the governor' and other reasons for the RBA's inflation target
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The Reserve Bank is hiking rates to get inflation back to its 2 to 3 per cent target. For a number that's so consequential, its origins are surprisingly imprecise.

Democrats forecast to make gains as US voters go to polls in midterms
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Democrats have firmed up as narrow favourites to win control of both houses of the US Congress in today's midterm elections, according to the US's top political forecasters.

Ticketek, Virgin and 'protein chips' win big at annual Shonky Awards
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Seven different companies have received the dishonour of being named in consumer group Choice's annual Shonky Awards handed to the worst products and services of the year. 

Live: Control of Congress on the line as US voters head to polls
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Americans are heading to the polls to elect a new US House of Representatives and Senate. Follow live.

Your hour-by-hour form guide to the US midterm elections
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Here's a quick summary of the most important things to keep an eye on in today's US midterm elections, including when it's the best time to take a break and touch some grass.

The key takeaways from Russell Brand's trial as jurors consider their verdict
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The jury in the Russell Brand rape trial begins its deliberations in London after more than three weeks of evidence. Here is what the jurors will be weighing up.

TGA clears weight loss tablets for use in Australia
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

A daily Wegovy tablet has been cleared for use in Australia, with the weight loss tablet expected to hit shelves before Christmas.

Charlotte Miles has won the 2026 ABC Young Performers Awards
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The winner of the 2026 ABC Young Performers Awards has been announced following a live grand final concert at the Sydney Opera House.

Two Australians dead after high-speed train crash in Spain
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Spanish authorities confirm two Australians are among the dead following a crash between two high-speed trains.

Seven flights and cruise ship disrupted in Europe by bomb threats
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Seven flights across Europe were grounded and one airport was temporarily closed after receiving separate bomb threats on Tuesday.

Beaconsfield miner Todd Russell to 'see out' last days at home amid health battle
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor Todd Russell has announced he is leaving hospital treatment and will "see out his days" at home surrounded by his family, amid a battle with his health.



News from the BBC World Service

How the US midterm results could unfold - as millions of Americans head to the polls
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The BBC's North America correspondent considers three different scenarios, and what they would mean for the country.

Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.

King calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.

Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The unnamed man asked for an injunction to stop his identity being reported in connection with allegations against him.

Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.

Jewellery sold as sterling silver on Amazon and Temu found to contain toxic chemicals
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

An investigation by Watchdog analysed 25 items bought from Amazon, Etsy, Temu, eBay and OnBuy.

Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.

Spanish footballer dies after collision with goalkeeper during match
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died after the 30-year-old suffered a serious injury during a Spanish second-division match.

Reform UK councillor charged with rape and sexual assault
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The Crown Prosecution Service has charged George Madgwick with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.

Third teen arrested after Halloween party stabbings
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Five teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, were found with stab wounds at the party on Saturday night.

Mahmood refuses to put cost on care worker settlement climbdown
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The home secretary says the full cost of dropping plans to extend the wait for settlement will be laid out in future.

A simple guide to the midterms
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

When will we know the results?
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Once polls close, it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks

The key US Senate races to watch
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.

The elections that could define Trump's closing chapter
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him.

Which stars have made the leap into US politics? Try our quiz
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

It's been a dramatic campaign - but how much have you picked up along the way? Take our quiz.

How 'mogging' went from toxic term to mainstream
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Mogging, named Collins English Dictionary's word of the year, was once the preserve of the manosphere but has become part of everyday discourse.

I was told I was too young to have cancer, it had spread by the time I was diagnosed
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease.

'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.

James Blunt on Traitors: I tried - and failed - to get banished
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The pop star on new music, The Traitors, and what really went down at James Acaster's banishment.



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