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News from the ABC Australia

Disgraced author Craig Silvey jailed for child exploitation offences
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Disgraced Australian author Craig Silvey is jailed by a Perth judge after admitting he distributed graphic images of adults abusing children over a messaging service.

Wanderers' chair calls out 'totally unacceptable' fan treatment by police
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Western Sydney fans have lashed over-policing at their A-League Men's games, and now chairman Paul Lederer has had his say.

'Impossible to get ahead': Canberra inflation rate rises above national average
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The ACT's inflation rate jumped to 4.7 per cent in the 12 months to September this year, and with households curbing costs some Canberra business owners have been left without customers and unable to afford wages.

Has government spending added to inflation? These charts tell the story
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The Reserve Bank is tipped to increase interest rates tomorrow because of an ongoing concern that inflation is not under control. But is there an alternative? 

Parents fight move to close 120-year-old Catholic primary school
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Parents say they feel betrayed by a decision to shut down a historic Southern Highlands primary school, with more than 1,600 people signing a petition to keep it open.

Coach who sent teen 'inappropriate' messages banned from working with kids
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

A tribunal heard the coach sent a teenager more than 140 Facebook messages that demonstrated "an inappropriate and overly familiar pattern of communication".

In America the average coffee now costs more than the minimum wage
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

From fuel to food and a day at the football, Americans are feeling the burden of the rising cost of living. It's the only issue on the mind of many voters as they prepare to cast their ballot in the US midterm elections.

Woman loses legal battle over roof painted 'disturbing' shade of red
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

A Queensland woman is ordered to repaint her red roof after neighbours complained the colour was "offensive" and "threatening".

Veggie-packed side dishes that are worthy of the main course
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Looking for some easy dinners to add to your regular rotation? We have you covered with these simple and tasty dishes that work equally well as the main course as they do as a side.

Big is beautiful as Australia's first UFC champion finally comes home
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Rob Whittaker's last fight in Sydney was so long ago he can barely remember it, but Australia's first UFC champion, now bulked up, is finally coming home for his first hometown fight since 2014. 

Food stall pops up at Big Splash in bid to comply with lease
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Access Canberra says it's "more likely than not" a pop-up food stall that appeared at Big Splash water park on Sunday meets the site's lease requirements for an "unlicensed family restaurant". 

Australian batting 'stronger' despite repeat South Africa collapses
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Australia's batting flopped in the final two Tests in South Africa, but coach Andrew McDonald says the output from new faces means it is in a better spot.

Inquest hears drowning more likely than murder in case of vanishing naked man
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

An inquest has been told drowning and possible shark intervention are more likely than murder in the case of Steven Fenwick, who was last seen naked on Stockton Beach in 2019. 

West Coast Eagles star suffers brutal injury news
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

West Coast have received confirmation of a horror injury to young superstar Ella Roberts.

Share your experience with the housing market
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The ABC wants to hear your housing journey to better understand how the changing market is affecting your decisions.

Albanese to discuss rule change for British backpackers
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will discuss tightening the rules for British backpacker visas when he meets with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in the Caribbean this week. 

Reality TV contestant 'mentally incompetent' to commit murder, report finds
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

A private psychiatric report has found former Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser "provisionally mentally incompetent" to have murdered her partner.

Canavan's seat switch might backfire, but does he have a better option?
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Matt Canavan is seeking pre-selection to run for the lower house seat of Capricornia at the next election, potentially setting up a high-profile showdown with One Nation.

Melbourne club dismayed by suspected e-bike vandalism of cricket pitch
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

A local cricket club in the south-western suburbs has expressed dismay after its turf pitch was destroyed by suspected vandals on e-bikes. 

Eight arrested over alleged assault of off-duty police officer
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Detectives are investigating an alleged assault by a group of men on a young off-duty police officer in the Victorian city of Shepparton. 



News from the BBC World Service

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.

Nine killed as small jet crashes on Florida street
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the crash, which happened near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as a "horrific tragedy".

Iran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regime
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.

How a Democrat in Michigan rocked the party days before the US midterms
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

BBC's Nada Tawfik visited Detroit, Michigan where the party spat unfolded.

Democrats have high hopes for midterms, but polls have let them down before
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.

Antonelli becomes youngest world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix.

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.

A&E warning system to flag sick children deteriorating quickly
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The initiative, in England, will help busy staff identify children who are deteriorating quickly as they wait for emergency care.

King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology
Posted on Monday November 02, 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.

Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after largest-ever crypto hack
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The exchange froze transactions following the incident which has been linked to a North Korean group.

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.

Don't get caught out by new Buy Now Pay Later rules
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

New affordability checks mean you could be blocked from using Buy Now Pay Later but here are ways to avoid it.

Watch: King Charles III caught in torrential downpour at Antigua and Barbuda parade
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were standing in an open-air stadium when the rain came on.

The Papers: 'A family's pain' and 'EU students in return for trade'
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The parents of Henry Nowak speaking for the first time about the moment they learnt he had been murdered leads Monday's Daily Mirror.

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.

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.

A simple guide to the midterms
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

What's at stake for Trump in the US midterms?
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Anthony Zurcher explains how the results of the midterm elections could reshape the rest of Trump's presidency.

Trump makes fevered campaign push in final weekend before election
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The US president rallied in states that Republicans previously won - showcasing how tight Tuesday's elections could be in determining control of Congress.

‘My vote still matters’ - Americans weigh in on the power of their ballot
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

The BBC asked voters from across the United States what voting means to them and whether they think it matters in the midterm elections.



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