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News from the ABC Australia

Firefighters battle out-of-control blaze at NSW feed mill
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The temperature has reached 500 degrees Celsius inside a feed mill near Newcastle as firefighters and engineers work to control a blaze.

No record of mother or deceased baby in SA health system
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

SA's health minister says the state's health system has no data related to a woman or baby boy at the centre of an unexplained death at a suburban motel.

New menopause guidelines designed to cut through misinformation
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Australia has a new set of clinical guidelines for managing the symptoms of menopause, that include hot flushes, night sweats, and a frequent need to urinate. Here's what it means for you.

Famous Larrimah pub shuts after bikies visit sister venue on 'charity run'
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The Northern Territory's world famous Larrimah Pink Panther Hotel has shut its doors after a police raid on its sister venue following an Outlaws bikie gang "charity run".

Dogs captured after attack on Brisbane man
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Emergency services were called to Kittyhawk Drive in Chermside just after 6pm on Friday following reports a man had been attacked by dogs. 

Killers of Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson sentenced in Mexican court
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Three men have each been sentenced to 158 years and nine months in prison for the murders of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad while they were camping in Mexico in 2024.

Wildfires rage in Southern California, burn homes
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Firefighters in the state say a fast-moving wildfire has ripped through at least six homes, prompting evacuations and power outages.

'Oh, shut up': Moment in Maine sums up Trump's troubles
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

A political debate in Maine offered multiple reminders of times when Donald Trump has dismissed Americans' concerns as either conspiracy theories or stupidity.

The humble chickpea has just boomed in value
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Australian chickpeas are in hot demand, with prices surging towards $1,000 per tonne in some regions. 

SA health care worker banned after cancer cure claims
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

A South Australian health care worker has failed in a bid to overturn a decision blocking him from practising after he made several false claims including that he cure cancer.

Doctorate awarded to elder for 50 years teaching 'any child to read'
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

After a career spanning half a century, Aunty Ruth Simms has been posthumously acknowledged as a Doctor of Letters.

CCTV captures moment flames engulf family home in suspected arson
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Police release confronting video footage in a fresh appeal over a deliberate house fire that threatened a father and his two children.

Indigenous rockers record third album in outback shed
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Outback rockers The Desert Stars have laid down their third album in what might be the remotest recording studio in the world.

Work starts on Bundaberg's first hotel development in 20 years
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The tourism industry hopes it's the start of a long-awaited hotel building boom for the city, which has struggled to attract significant short-term accommodation development.

Live: Wallabies seeking Bledisloe Cup redemption against All Blacks
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The Wallabies are looking to rebound from last week's thrashing dished out by the All Blacks, as the two sides meet again in the final Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney. Follow live.

Police arrest 'cockroach' movement leader again as protests in India escalate
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

India's "cockroach" movement founder Abhijeet Dipke has again been taken into custody ahead of a planned protest.

'Hero' bystanders helped prevent further bloodshed in Oregon shooting
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

A father and a teacher who stepped in to stop a teen shooter as he opened fire on a special-needs classroom in Oregon have been hailed as heroes.

Dingoes play vital role in protecting animals from feral cats in desert
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Dingoes play a vital ecological role in the Great Sandy Desert, saving endangered species from feral cats and foxes.  

'Decision next year': Nawaqanitawase keeps Wallabies options open
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The Wallabies are confident star code-crosser Mark Nawaqanitawase wants to play for Australia at next year's Rugby World Cup, but he still has a choice of three nations.

Hail, fallen trees and blackouts couldn't stop Alice Springs Masters Games
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The skies opened, trees fell and thousands were left without electricity. But as the Alice Springs Masters Games draw to a close, competitors say the spirit of the event has endured.



News from the BBC World Service

Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.

Third runway at Heathrow Airport would drive growth, Healey says
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.

Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.

Five days, one briefing: How Katie Zacharia’s short tenure unfolded
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The White House says the new press secretary is "transitioning out" of the role just days after taking the job.

Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.

Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.

Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.

Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.

Man killed by tiger may have had medical records breached by NHS staff
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday.

Police feared Andrew would delay search by saying King owned his home, documents show
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Legal records have emerged which show why police wanted to search the royal's home and what they were looking for.

Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.

Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.

The Papers: 'Mystery drones over UK' and 'Troops heading to Poland for war games'
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that RAF jets had two close encounters with unidentified drones earlier this year.

Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.

Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.

Two-week half terms: The school holiday no one can agree on
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.

Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.

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