News from the ABC Australia
Concerns as new $1.2b recycling facility will service data centres Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Western Sydney's Kemps Creek facility announced the treatment centre would now factor water needed to service NSW data centres.
'Huge gap' between employers and abuse survivors over workplace support Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Research by the Humans for Purpose Academy finds the vast majority of survivors felt inadequately supported by their workplaces as they escaped domestic and family violence.
SA government advertising spend hits record levels Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
The Malinauskas government has spent nearly $200 million on advertising in its first four years in office, including a record spend last financial year.
Police investigate whether hunters shot horse in Geelong Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
The 27-year-old horse was found with a gunshot wound in a paddock in Lovely Banks last month.
Do you have what it takes to be a delivery driver in China? Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Workers in the world's largest gig economy are being paid as little as $45 a day and sometimes going months without a day off. The ABC hears from one of them.
Why NRL grand final 'freak' is making Wallabies lick their lips Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
It was not just the 80,000 spectators, nor the millions of TV viewers in Australia, who were left in awe of Mark Nawaqanitawase's performance in the NRL grand final.
Overdose death involving possible synthetic opioid sparks health warning Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Health authorities in Tasmania have issued a public warning after an overdose death that may have been brought about by drugs "possibly laced with a strong opioid".
Jobseekers exploited by scammers on LinkedIn Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Sophisticated fraudsters posing as recruiters and using other dubious tactics are taking advantage of desperate jobseekers after announcing they're #opentowork.
Ex-cop allegedly attacked by teens stealing from supermarket calls for change Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
A former police officer says the strategy to combat crime is failing and that more needs to be done to keep people safe.
Bruising lead-up to inquiry as OpenAI executive set to take stage Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
It had been pencilled in for a centre stage performance, tapping into a bit of Silicon Valley star power, but it's a bruised OpenAI that's set to limp into the Australian political spotlight today.
A 'broken Britain' mentality has taken hold. Alastair Campbell sees a way out Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
The Rest Is Politics podcast co-host and former adviser to Tony Blair says he is now "moderately" hopeful Britain can put a decade of political turmoil behind it.
Tracey Moffatt is known to be 'controlling' but now she's letting go of all her work Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Spanning four decades, the new Tracey Moffatt Archive at the Chau Chak Wing Museum will include masterpieces and delve into "failed" works.
Want to be an animal investigator? Nab 'nature's most wanted' in this quiz Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Animals have run foul of human laws throughout history. See if you can match the animal to their crime.
Ways to financially protect yourself in a relationship — even a healthy one Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
The good news is that there's no one-size fits all and there are no absolute rules. You can be as picky about which advice you apply to your relationship as you are about choosing a partner.
Greens think tank wants public supermarkets to challenge 'duopoly' Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Taking inspiration from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, "Fair Go Grocers" public supermarkets would offer essential goods at a discount and act as a competitor to drive down prices at Coles and Woolworths.
Why unemployment is the more reliable gauge when declaring recession Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Pandemic aside, Australia hasn't experienced a recession caused by rising interest rates since the early 1990s. Now, in the current rate-hiking cycle, RBA governor Michele Bullock concedes the risk of recession remains a possibility.
They built a business empire that cashes in on veterans. It's made millions Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
The companies in the VBA network have made millions turning veterans into valuable sales leads on an industrial scale.
Norway proposes temporary ban on smart glasses amid privacy fears Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
The push comes amid growing ethical and privacy concerns around the new devices, which have been marketed by technology giants such as Meta.
'Concerning' death of Russian 'plague' lab worker being monitored Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
The US says it is closely monitoring the death of an employee at a Siberian "anti-plague" laboratory from what Russian officials are calling pneumonia of an unknown origin.
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces claim control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
The waterway in the Red Sea, which facilitates about 12 per cent of global trade, was seized by the Houthis last month.
News from the BBC World Service
King's funding for Andrew not to be used for legal action against police Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action over search warrants issued ahead of his arrest in February. What we know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's legal action against police Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest in February. What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford? Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes. Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the 15-year-old's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident. Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools. Prisoner took his own life after terror order had 'substantial impact' on mental state, inquest finds Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 Akhtar Uddin was jailed for breaching Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures in 2020. British Museum boss 'sorry' for Bayeux Tapestry visitor issues Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 Changes to how visitors see the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition were made after concerns over long queues and overcrowding. BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 Jupp is a former deputy editor of BBC Two's Newsnight and has also served as Panorama's editor. Man who killed dog walker should be deported, says judge Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 Dawood Safi killed Wayne Broadhurst and injured two others in a knife attack in west London. Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid. Shadow chancellor vows to cut at least one tax in every Tory budget Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 Shadow ministers unveiled a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. Pickford 'almost caused crash' with careless driving Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 The goalkeeper was pulled over by police after ignoring a give way sign, forcing two cars to brake. Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper? Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs. The job interview question you don't have to answer Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview. Henry Zeffman: Tensions exposed among Greens by 'Zionism is racism' conference vote Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 What may be troubling for the Greens institutionally is what this episode reveals about some of the dynamics in the party. Rachel Jupp is a bold choice for BBC News chief, says Katie Razzall Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 The new director of news takes over from Deborah Turness, who resigned as CEO last year. £800m in, £800m out - Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 Manchester City's owners have been found guilty of injecting money into the club. At Manchester United, fans are frustrated at how much has been taken out. Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports. Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says. It's been a terrible year for farming, Jeremy Clarkson tells Tory conference Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 The former Top Gear presenter and star of Clarkson's Farm also said farmers were being "attacked" from every angle.
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