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News from the ABC Australia

Surgeon disqualified for fraudulent overtime pay claims
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

A high-ranking Adelaide surgeon has been given a two-year ban for falsifying his pay time sheets to deceptively claim more than $50,000 in overtime — including a claim involving a patient which did not exist.

Footage allegedly reveals 'sickening' abuse at country saleyard
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Victoria's livestock welfare regulator is investigating 81 allegations against the Bendigo Livestock Exchange arising from video filmed as part of a seven-month-long investigation by an animal welfare group.

The 'stigma' of being a non-disabled player in elite wheelchair sport
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Leading out Australia at this month's Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup will be a dream come true for Bayley McKenna. But as the Wheelaroos' first non-disabled skipper, he is bracing for negativity from outside the sport. 

Victim-survivors tell of 'devastating' impact of court delays
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Three victim-survivors of child sexual abuse by the same Hobart teacher had to wait years for the criminal trial to conclude. Now, they face more delays for justice in a civil court.

Trump's immigration policies helped him win but now threaten to backfire
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The Trump administration's immigration crackdown was a vote winner in the 2024 presidential election, but is proving more divisive ahead of the midterms.

Faster, deadlier Russian drones shift warfare into horrifying new phase
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Moscow's new jet-powered drones rip through the sky at hundreds of kilometres an hour, slamming into buildings day and night, and Ukraine's defences are struggling to keep up. 

See how the price of everything has changed with inflation
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

If everything feels more expensive, that's because it is. With inflation rising again this week, we've tracked how prices of everyday items have increased. 

Robert Pattinson is on the hunt for predators in gripping new thriller
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

To Catch a Predator built a platform on conflating justice and entertainment, which director Lance Oppenheim presents in dark detail for his feature debut. 

Test your Halloween movie knowledge with our spooky quiz
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

It's officially spooky season! But how well do you really know your slashers? Take our quiz … if you dare.

Indigenous culinary school serving up talent to top restaurants
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Graduates from the National Indigenous Culinary Institute are preparing to take up roles in world-class kitchens across the country after completing their apprentice training.

The 'inexplicable' order that put two trains on a collision course in Spain
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

At least 68 people are dead after one high-speed train was ordered to proceed past a red signal at full speed, putting it on a collision course with another stopped train.

Fence constructed in bid to stop illegal dumping in Melbourne's south-east
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

A truck parking bay that has become a hotspot for rubbish dumping in Clayton South has been closed and fenced off.

How the Mongrel Mob became an issue in the NZ election
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

A tit-for-tat scandal has forced parties on both the left and right to address photos of MPs alongside confirmed and alleged gang members.

CSIRO criticised for lack of transparency over gas leak
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Australia's national science agency scrambled to spin its role in helping fossil fuel giant Santos investigate a secret 18-year leak from its Darwin LNG plant, internal messages have revealed.

Bathla offered top dollar for land, but some sellers fought to be paid
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Court records reveal some Bathla Group-linked companies struggled to complete multimillion-dollar land purchases years before the developer's collapse. A former major lender says Bathla was expanding too quickly, leaving it vulnerable when the property market turned. 

Unregulated peptides contributed to actor's death, coroner finds
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

A coroner has found the death of Australian actor Richard Norton was triggered by injecting unapproved peptides, recommending the TGA consider tougher restrictions. 

Bad inflation result lays bare the ugly truth: There is no easy way out
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The latest numbers cause pain for households, business and the government. They also show that a tougher approach may well be needed to curb the problem. 

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing journalists
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Tommy Robinson was charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence, relating to messages and calls to two Daily Mail journalists in 2024. He was convicted on Wednesday. 

At least three killed as powerful Cyclone Arnab hits India's east coast
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh state early on Wednesday, damaging dozens of homes, destroying crops, and disrupting power supply in several areas. 

Russell Brand tells jury friends won't defend him over sex crime allegations
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Russell Brand told the court he did not commit the crimes and believed sexual consent was "fundamental, essential, necessary" and "more important than sex itself".



News from the BBC World Service

Key points at a glance
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Here’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and spending plans.

Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.

Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.

The main announcements from the Budget - and how they will be funded
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The BBC's Joe Pike explains key things outlined by the Chancellor.

How the Budget affects you
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.

What we know about the crash so far
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.

Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after defeat in Brazil's presidential election
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

His arrival in the US ends speculation about his whereabouts after he failed to comply with an order to surrender his passports.

Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing two Daily Mail journalists
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The 43-year-old is convicted after a week-long trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Clock ticks down for Canada lotto winner to claim massive prize
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

It's rare for such a large lottery jackpot to go unclaimed - this one is worth C$40m (£21.4m).

Tax thresholds remain unchanged - here's what it means for your pay
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.

Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.

Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

What we know as Flávio Bolsonaro lands in US after Brazil election loss
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The BBC's Ione Wells unpacks Bolsonaro's journey to Miami after losing Brazil's presidential election and facing a passport surrender order.

Babydoll singer says life will 'never be the same again' after UK number one
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

The singer is finding genuine joy in life again after a difficult period led to him quitting music.

Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.

How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.

A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

You may get the right to find out what your colleagues earn - here's why
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning, the UK's equality watchdog says



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