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News from the ABC Australia

Singapore Airlines flight makes emergency landing in regional Queensland
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A SIngapore Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Rockhmampton after the cabin filled with smoke on Wednesday afternoon.

Young adult dies from meningococcal disease
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

SA Health has confirmed a South Australian has died from meningococcal disease.

VCAA investigating after website hacked during exam period
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Exams for students in Victoria are scheduled through to November 18.

Advocate who supported Peter Greste named ACT's Australian of the Year
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A human rights leader, a food scientist and people looking to build community connections are honoured at the ACT's 2027 Australian of the Year Awards.

Report shines light on what drives people to post hateful content
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Researchers found those who post online hate are more likely to be men under 35 with poor impulse control compared to people who do not.

Rescuers wrangling red tape as foxes pick off young swans south of Perth
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Bird lovers say departmental red tape needlessly delayed a bid to save 50 vulnerable black swan cygnets from fox attacks on a drying lake near Mandurah.

Victorian Liberals dump Williamstown candidate over offensive comments
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The Victorian Liberal Party has dumped Williamstown candidate Paul Lindemann over offensive comments it says he made about Indigenous Australians.

Mining equipment manufacturer reveals plans to phase out 265 jobs
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The union describes plans to phase out 265 jobs at a manufacturing plant in the NSW Southern Highlands as a "gut blow".

DV survivor 'disgusted' to learn of perpetrator's release
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A former police officer who was sentenced for six acts of assault against his then-wife is due to be released on parole next week.

CFMEU official claimed to have 'direct line to Jacinta Allan', inquiry hears
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Former construction union official Paul Tzimas tells a royal commission he was surprised when his superior Joe Myles told Big Build project managers he had a "direct line to Jacinta Allan's office".

CFMEU inquiry delivers 'urgent and pressing' recommendations
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The Queensland CFMEU inquiry commissioner issues his interim report ahead of time after hearing "highly disturbing" allegations.

Tame Impala to headline Coachella alongside Dua Lipa, SZA and Madonna
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Tame Impala star alongside a huge group of Australian artists who will play at the music festival next year.

Pregnant heifer rescued from mine shaft with purpose-built harness
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A pregnant heifer has had a lucky escape after falling three metres into a mine shaft in South Australia's Barossa region.

Want to win an AFLW flag? Club culture matters, data shows
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

AFL Players Association CEO James Gallagher says the gap between AFLW clubs getting workplace culture right is widening and the results can be seen on the field.

Court hears man allegedly murdered woman after she banned him from local pool
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A murder trial over the death of 70-year-old Merril Kelly has begun in the Supreme Court. 

Child abuse survivor: extension of abuser's jail sentence still 'falls short'
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The man was initially jailed by an ACT court for more than two years but, after an appeal, he was re-sentenced to four years and seven months.

AI deepfake legislation loophole could see predators escape harsher sentences
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Legislation introduced to state parliament last month would see the creation of non-consensual sexually explicit media through artificial intelligence attract a maximum three-year sentence.

NSW premier and police minister subpoenaed in Town Hall protest case
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The premier and two cabinet ministers could be forced to give evidence in a criminal case stemming from a February protest at Town Hall.

More than 80,000 homes without power as storms hit parts of Qld
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

"Very dangerous" storms knock out power for tens of thousands of homes in the Logan region, along with the Scenic Rim, the Moreton Bay Region and the Gympie area.

The rebuild is on as Labuschagne makes shaky return to Shield cricket
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Marnus Labuschagne's return to the Queensland side nets just 12 runs, showing the path to his return to Test form will take some time yet.



News from the BBC World Service

Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware" of their conduct.

'I felt like I was being manipulated': Woman alleges Walliams groomed her as a teenager
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Lilly Creightmore, who has alleged Walliams "groomed" her as a teenager, has told BBC Newsnight that she was "angry" at his behaviour.

UK falls silent to mark Armistice Day
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Services are being held across the UK to mark Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War One.

Police told Russell Brand to leave Jemima Goldsmith's house in 2014
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Police confirm they asked Brand to leave his ex-girlfriend's house after she reported an alleged assault.

Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.

Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.

Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.

Vinícius Jr's message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparked appeal
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.

Temperatures to dip to -5C as first cold health alerts of season issued
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The most widespread frost of the season so far is forecast for many parts of the country. BBC Weather's Tomasz Schafernaker reports.

Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.

Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach.

Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.

What we know about the allegations against David Walliams
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.

Why is Scotland's housing shortage getting worse?
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Homelessness has hit record levels and the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise.

'If I tell you to run, run': BBC joins a Ukrainian drone unit as it protects a front-line city
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

Slovyansk continues to be bombarded by Russian forces, making it almost uninhabitable with less than 10% of its pre-war population remaining.

In Mississippi, voters await cliffhanger Senate result with hope and frustration
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Democratic voters tell the BBC their candidate is on the brink of history, while Republicans vent disappointment.

New photos are 'essential evidence' of possible SAS war crimes, inquiry told
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The inquiry's lead barrister says photos of people lying on their backs with shots to the head may be evidence of possible war crimes.

Wayne Rooney leads I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! line-up
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The football star will be joined by Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page and YouTuber Sharky among others.

Sales of traditional toys rise as public debate around screen time grows
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

Richmond upon Thames is happiest place to live in Britain, survey finds
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Richmond upon Thames ranked highly in several quality of life indicators in a Rightmove survey.



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