News from the ABC Australia
Brumby advocate loses bid to stop aerial culling in NSW national park Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Aerial culling will be able to resume in a northern NSW national park after a court ruled the state government was allowed to "eradicate" brumbies.
Jail term for speedway driver after grooming and raping teenager Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
WA speedway driver Dustin Gary Higgs was sentenced to prison for the sexual assault and grooming of a teenage girl.
Mother will 'never forgive' her toddler's killer, court hears Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A woman whose former partner murdered her two-year-old child on the NSW Mid North Coast has spoken in court about her devastating loss.
Failures in supervision led to suicide in Canberra's jail, coroner says Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
An ACT coroner has found that failures in the supervision of a detainee who died by suicide at Canberra's jail contributed to his death, recommending changes to prison procedures and mental health services.
India's PM cracks down on journalists 'to stamp out the protests' Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
More than 40 journalists were detained during two days of protests, a media watchdog reports, but government pressure on press freedom dates back much further.
Billions of dollars stolen in largest cryptocurrency hack in history Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Up to $8.9 billion in crypto funds have been stolen from the cryptocurrency exchange, with approximately $4.2 billion frozen.
From Picard to Professor X: Sir Patrick Stewart remembered Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Tributes are flowing and flowers are being placed on Sir Patrick Stewart's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, following his death at age 86.
Boater rescues tired wallaby swimming out to sea more than 100m offshore Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
When seagulls started madly squawking near the Portland marina in western Victoria, Matt Smith thought they'd found a dog in the water. He was in for a surprise.
Hefty legal bill predicted in civil claim against ex-NRL star Jarryd Hayne Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A New South Wales Supreme Court justice says a civil case against ex-NRL star Jarryd Hayne could be "an expensive piece of litigation".
Former Bachelor Sam Wood applies for bail on strangulation charges Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
The 46-year-old, who lives in Melbourne, was arrested last month at a Noosa apartment complex.
'Unqualified' assistance animals causing distress, handlers say Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
WA navy veteran Gary Crombie says he has seen multiple "service animals" behaving poorly in public and distracting his own assistance dog.
Schoolies-goers will pay to party on the beach for the first time Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
For the first time in more than 20 years, school-leavers will be required to pay for entry to the Schoolies Hub on one of the biggest nights on the Schoolies' calendar.
Australians stranded in Cambodia after cruise ship suspends operations Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
One passenger reveals the company asked for help to pay for fuel on multiple occasions, with some forking out hundreds of thousands of dollars, before being ordered to disembark.
Melbourne man gives blood at all 85 donation centres across Australia Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
While most people who give blood might visit a handful of donation centres in their life, Trevor Bergman has gone above and beyond by donating at every blood bank in the country.
Cooling property market delivers $5 billion blow to Victorian budget Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A reduced take from stamp duty and land taxes will shave an average of $1.3 billion from the state's tax revenue over the coming four years, according to a fiscal update delivered on Friday.
Loving someone with dementia is hilarious and heartbreaking in new show Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
How do you care for the ones that once cared for us? This bracing and hilarious new play is inspired by the life of a renowned linguist and academic.
Player prepares for World Cup after career reshaped by injury Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Bryce Crane thought his rugby league career was over after being injured in a tackle, but is instead lining up for Australia in the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup.
Is it time the CLP stops blaming Labor for the NT's problems? Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Country Liberal Party politicians have referred to former Labor governments 443 times over six days of parliamentary sittings this month.
Alleged terrorist plot mastermind researched explosives, Perth police say Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A 22-year-old Perth man is charged with preparing for a terrorist attack after being arrested by WA's Joint Counter Terrorism Team.
Ex-Sydney childcare worker charged with 200 more abuse offences Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Notorious childcare paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith has been charged with more than 200 additional offences, allegedly committed against nearly two dozen children in NSW.
News from the BBC World Service
Crypto giant Binance hit by 'largest hack in history' Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The world's biggest crypto exchange said $6.3bn of digital assets had been impacted by the incident. Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all. Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race says she put others at risk Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash. Democrats have an identity crisis - it won't be an easy fix Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them. Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue. Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Could the faithfuls finally come good in Thursday's penultimate episode? 'Continue your journey': Key moments of leaked Spain train crash audio Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track. What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending? Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it. Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority. Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down. Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists. Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise. We went on holiday with our neighbours and swapped families - it tore us apart Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them. I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed. Weekly quiz: What was wrong with the Spotify listing of Dolly Parton's Jolene? Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? The Papers: 'No welfare cuts before election' and 'Police probe Epstein's Balmoral stay' Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Healey's budget fallout and fresh police probe into Epstein's stay at Balmoral with ex-Prince Andrew lead Friday's papers. From workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends. Many Cubans voted for Trump - now they're turning on Republican immigration policies Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant. Three dead after two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The collision involving a Robinson R22 and an Airbus helicopter occurred on Thursday afternoon, with both aircraft crashing in a field adjacent to a highway. New York police will investigate Cornell sex complaints, governor says Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The change was announced amid backlash over the school's handling of gang rape allegations involving a fraternity on campus.
Warnings :: No Current Warnings
|