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News from the ABC Australia

Former American Idol contestant guilty of fatally shooting wife
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

It took just a few hours for the jury to reach a guilty verdict in Flynn's murder trial after two weeks of evidence, including the testimony of his mistress, AI-generated love songs and thousands of text messages. 

Mammoth effort underway to remove whale carcass from Perth beach
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Crowds have been cleared and heavy machinery moved in as authorities begin removing a 13-metre long whale carcass that washed up at City Beach on Monday.

Childcare centre forced to close after recording 126 breaches
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre at Bathurst has been shut down due to non-compliance and child safety risks. 

Fossils to unravel secrets of ancient seabed buried beneath outback
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Geologists have discovered fossils from an ancient coral reef deep beneath the surface of outback Queensland, which have attracted the attention of international researchers.

Qld treasurer calls for GST overhaul at National Press Club
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki has criticised the federal government's GST distribution system in a historic address to the National Press Club in Queensland.

Ten years after their lowest ebb, Newcastle are one win from salvation
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

In 2016, Newcastle hit rock bottom in a season where they won just one game. Ten years later, one more win can deliver them a premiership.

Inmates living in luxury in Indonesian prison sparks corruption probe
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Several prison officers have been suspended as investigators probe whether prisoners paid to access the units.

Victorian man found not guilty after fatal crash at 2023 burnout event
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

A 29-year-old Ballarat man has been found not guilty in relation to a fatal crash at a burnout event in Stawell in 2023.

Billions slashed from NDIS packages as reassessments lead to more cuts
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

As NDIS participants brace for cuts to community supports from tomorrow, documents show the agency running the scheme has been slashing packages overall.

Sydney Airport near-collision one of worst in 20 years, investigators say
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has delivered findings on four of the six ongoing investigations into conflict investigations at Sydney Airport in recent months. 

Police investigate whether beach brawls were 'organised' on social media
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

SA Police are looking to identify individuals behind social media accounts and their "level of organisation" after videos emerged of public fights along Adelaide's metropolitan beaches on Tuesday.

Photos of contents of skip bin shown to jury in Beau Lamarre-Condon trial
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Photographs of possessions, blood-stained bedding and clothing found in a skip bin have been shown to jurors in the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon.

'A bit 1980s': Autism advocate says new program mostly a phone line so far
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Thriving Kids is available to all children experiencing developmental delays, with the first phase of its roll-out beginning on October 1.

DV offender jailed for five years over crash that killed ex-partner
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

A 32-year-old man has been sentenced after breaching an AVO and crashing a car with his ex-girlfriend in the passenger seat.

Mortgage squeeze hits Tasmanians after repeated rate rises
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Tasmanian home and business owners are assessing how to absorb the latest interest rate hike, in a state where wages are already lower than other states.

One EV sold every 100 seconds as Australia catches up to the world
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Electric cars have become mainstream in the past decade, making up one in four new car sales.

Cocaine seized in Australian's arrest goes missing in Fiji
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Fiji Police have confirmed another 12.9 kilograms of cocaine stored at a high court evidence room is missing, bringing the total to more than 52kg of cocaine now unaccounted-for.   

Planning decision to extend life of mega coal mine saves 1,500 jobs
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The NSW Independent Planning Commission approves plans that will allow Hunter Valley Operations to continue coal mining at a site near Singleton until 2045.

Minister says Perth barracks sale will not mean bulldozers for heritage sites
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Defence Minister Richard Marles says the planned sale of Perth's Irwin and Leeuwin barracks will free up land in highly desirable suburbs but developers will not have free rein to bulldoze the sites for housing.

Body found in rivulet in Hobart's north by passer-by
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Tasmanian Police are investigating after a body was found by a pedestrian in a rivulet in Hobart's north.



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes.

Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford called 999 himself
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

He made the call almost an hour before a farmer also called police after seeing men in balaclavas.

Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack.

'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free.

Antisemitism on the rise at universities, charity warns
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The Community Security Trust says reported incidents are "substantially higher" than before the war in Gaza began.

Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.

The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.

Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.

Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all conventional food
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".

Norfolk village team triumphs in FA Cup row replay
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

The controversial replay follows the FA ruling a referee had made a mistake in the initial match.

Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.

Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money.

Five takeaways from Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.

Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.

Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall?
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

The PM received a standing ovation as he spoke about his late dad while setting out reforms to social care.

'I like proving people wrong': The women taking up DIY and plumbing
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.

It is time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty.

How did the RAF Fairford incident go from 'suspected bomb plot' to police bail?
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

Detectives are entering a vital stage of the investigation, with a number of options still open, the BBC's Daniel Sandford writes.

Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.



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