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News from the ABC Australia

Six prisoners left in NT police cells after ombudsman's report
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Days after acting Northern Territory Ombudsman Bronwyn Haack raised the alarm about "inhumane" conditions in overcrowded police cells, the government says just six inmates remain.

Person found dead after fire engulfs home to Brisbane's south
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Police say two people were able to escape the fire and forensic investigations into the deceased person's identity are underway.

'Shocked' employees ponder bleak Christmas after collapse of caravan manufacturer
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Questions are being asked about why Zone RV fell into administration, leaving hundreds of workers unemployed and customers in limbo.

High-rise hotel planned for Darwin Waterfront scrapped after controversy
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

A $100 million luxury hotel planned for the Darwin Waterfront has fallen through, after concerns were raised by Larrakia traditional owners over its interference with a sacred site.

Three deaths related to asbestos exposure at former ABC site
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Staff at the former ABC studios in Elsternwick were exposed to asbestos over an extended period.

Young detainee forced to wear makeshift spit hood, report finds
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

An incident at a Tasmanian youth detention centre where a detainee had an improvised spit hood put over his head while being transported by a contracted security company, has been criticised for being "entirely incompatible" with human rights.

Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

After facing AFL premiership players in court, a former player agent is fined $4,500 for selling fraudulent memorabilia from the 2021 grand final.

Deputy shire president killed trying to protect family farm from fire
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

A farmer who died trying to stop a "treacherous" fire from destroying his family's property in WA's south is identified as the local town's deputy shire president.

Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes Test with back injury
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Australia will be without veteran opener Usman Khawaja for the second Ashes Test after the 38-year old was ruled out due to an ongoing back problem.

England stars under fire after e-scooter drama
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

England captain Ben Stokes and several teammates have been spotted in Brisbane riding e-scooters without helmets ahead of the second Ashes Test.

Hong Kong orders independent probe into fire that killed 151
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Hong Kong will set up an independent committee to investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades, including the oversight of the renovations blamed for the disaster that has claimed 151 lives, its leader says.

Rural university campus confirmed as site of 'open-security' prison work camp
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

The Northern Territory government has signed a deal to build a new "open-security" prison work camp at Charles Darwin University's Katherine campus, with the facility expected to house at least 130 prisoners. 

Man charged with the assisted suicides of three people granted bail
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

A Queensland man charged with assisting the suicides of three people has successfully applied for bail.

ACT Minister's text criticising backbencher breached code of conduct
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

ACT Attorney-General Tara Cheyne is found to have breached the code of conduct for a parliamentarian over an anonymous text message she sent criticising former Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee.

Another music festival canned as 'numbers no longer stack up'
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Park Waves festival, set for February 2026, has been cancelled amid economic challenges, joining a growing list of scrapped Australian music events.

Optus reveals nearly half a million phones may be unable to dial Triple Zero
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

The figure has been provided to a Senate estimates hearing, where the media regulator appeared on Tuesday.

Mystery floor plans stoke espionage fears as UK faces its China reckoning
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Underneath central London cables carrying vital financial information run and soon China's new embassy, which has redacted floor plans, could sit atop them.

Principal stabbed in incident at high school in Melbourne's south-east
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

The stabbing happened on the school grounds of Keysborough Secondary Collage about 3pm.

Threats against Victorian judges, magistrates by sovereign citizens double
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

A report tabled in state parliament has recommended judicial officers be paid an allowance to increase their personal security.

New satellite images show scale of China's Philippine Sea flotilla
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Private firm Starboard Maritime Intelligence says it has used satellite technology to track down the People's Liberation Army Navy task group.



News from the BBC World Service

Putin and Trump's envoy set for key Ukraine talks in Moscow
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Steve Witkoff will hold talks at the Kremlin, after the White House said it was "optimistic" about a breakthrough.

Faisal Islam: OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

Twelve further prisoners accidentally released, says Lammy
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

It comes on top of the 91 who were accidentally freed between April and October.

Hillsborough families fear delayed police report won't 'give all the answers'
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

A long-delayed report into police conduct at Hillsborough is due to be published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Fashion Awards: Baby bumps and Traitors stars
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.

UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arrive
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains "dire" as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter.

US Navy commander ordered second Venezuela boat strike, White House says
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

The White House confirmed the second strikes on 2 September, but denied reports that Defence Secretary Hegseth said "kill everybody" on board the vessel.

Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Reforms to jury trials to be announced as Lammy insists they remain fundamental
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

The changes will restrict the right to a jury trial in a bid to reduce the backlog of cases.

Doctors in England to stage five-day strike before Christmas
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens to acquire UK snack brand Graze
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

The deal comes as Unilever plans to offload some food brands to focus on care and beauty.

Italian town freezes Pavarotti statue knee-deep in Christmas ice rink, angering widow
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.

Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.

The Papers: 'OBR chief resigns' and 'Reeves clings on'
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

The exit of the Office of Budget Responsibility chair follows continued attention on the chancellor.

When's the right time to put your Christmas tree up?
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

When you should you decorate for Christmas – and how to keep your tree looking good until the big day.

Car made famous by Bond was left to rust on a drive - now it's worth £1m
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Local children jumped on the bonnet, and there was even a mouse nest in the highly-valuable car.

Will Australia's social media ban actually work?
Posted on Monday December 01, 2025

Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - here's everything you need to know in 60 seconds.

Australia won't be intimidated by firms over social media ban, minister tells BBC
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Anika Wells says she is 'ready to help' nations that wish to copy Australia's social media ban for under-16s.

Costco sues Trump administration for 'full refund' of tariffs
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Two lower courts have already ruled against President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.

Fashion house Valentino criticised over 'disturbing' AI handbag ads
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025

Social media users have called the luxury Italian fashion brand's artificial intelligence-made adverts "cheap" and "lazy".



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