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News from the ABC Australia

Floreat killer 'control freak' upset at marriage breakdown, court hears
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

A friend of Mark Bombara says the Floreat murderer viewed his wife as a "trophy" and began unravelling when she left him.

Breaking: Todd Russell, Beaconsfield mine disaster survivor, dies
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Todd Russell, whose rescue, along with colleague Brant Webb, from a collapsed gold mine captivated the world for weeks in 2006, has died aged 54.

Police officer wore explicit patch on uniform during teen's arrest
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

A WA Police officer wore an explicit label on his uniform while on official duties and in the presence of other officers, body-worn camera footage obtained by the ABC shows.

Leaked documents reveal confidential Woodside deal with traditional owners
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Woodside's traditional owner partners of 30 years have criticised the land access deal behind Australia's biggest gas project, withdrawing support for its Browse expansion. 

Thousands choose festive favourite as 2026 Australian Insect of the Year
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

More than 44,000 Australians voted in this year's ABC Australia Insect of the Year campaign, but which of our six finalists took home the gold?

Oscar Piastri splits with manager Mark Webber
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri and fellow Australians Mark and Ann Webber have ended their management agreement. 

Share price tumbles as Nvidia investigates CEO and 'foreign intelligence'
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Nvidia shares tumble as the computer chip maker opens an investigation into reports that foreign intelligence targeted CEO Jensen Huang.

Live: Wall Street roars despite Nvidia spy slump, ASX set to rise
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Wall Street indices have leapt despite a spy scandal at Nvidia, the world's most valuable company. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Popovic refuses to blacklist Socceroos who pull out of Jordan friendly
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Australia coach Tony Popovic insists Socceroos players who are reluctant to play Jordan due to security concerns will not be blacklisted from the national team set-up if they elect to withdraw from his squad. 

Australian country artist loses unborn twins to endometriosis
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

A country artist who underwent her fourth endometriosis surgery last month is sharing her struggles with the chronic disease in the hope of attracting more funding for research. 

A year after Victoria's inquiry into women's pain, an action plan is missing
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

It has been one year since Victoria released its landmark report into women's pain, and advocates are concerned the delay to the government's action plan is another example of how the issue is being ignored.

Live: Senior Labor members defend Jim Chalmers following leaks
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Senior Labor MPs have defended Jim Chalmers's handling of the federal budget following leaks to the media about the treasurer. Follow live.

'Life changing' initiative to close homelessness gap in Queensland
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Supported Accommodation will provide transitional housing in 37 projects statewide, and is expected to deliver more than 600 places for Queenslanders sleeping rough.

'Abhorrent' video sparks animal cruelty claims at major saleyard
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Video seen by the ABC shows an injured sheep being thrown into a paddock surrounded by dozens of dead animals at one of Australia's largest livestock exchanges. 

Comedian, actor, guru, rapist: Russell Brand’s path to prison
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The disgraced British entertainer-turned-conspiracy theorist charted a course towards fame and notoriety before a criminal trial in London found him to be a sexual predator.

Police less likely to intervene to keep Aboriginal children from court
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research finds that Aboriginal children are 30 per cent less likely to receive a court diversion from police compared to non-Aboriginal children.

New bid to impeach Hegseth for 'high crimes' and 'threat to civilians'
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Questions hang over Pete Hegseth's tenure as US defence secretary as a Congressman launches a fresh attempt to impeach him amid growing bipartisan calls for him to resign.

Victorian government promises to introduce Clare's Law, expand smart glasses ban
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Labor's pledge follows an opposition pledge to introduce a domestic violence disclosure scheme within 100 days if elected on November 28. 

Sandpapergate continues to wound Australia eight years on
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Usman Khawaja and David Warner's Sandpapergate revelations may have set the scene for civil war in Australian cricket as the 2018 ball tampering scandal continues to captivate and damage.

University backflips on decision to cut 87 per cent of arts subjects
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Federation University staff have walked off the job following eight months of failed enterprise agreement negotiations, and a back-step by management that left staff "fearful".



News from the BBC World Service

Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Brand's ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of violence and abuse against her
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

She accuses the disgraced performer of "violence, coercive control and abuse" while the two were together.

What happened inside court as Brand was sentenced
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The BBC's Sima Kotecha was inside the court as the judge sentenced Brand to 10 years and six months in prison, after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.

France accuses Iran of supermarket fridge hacking
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Tons of chilled and frozen food was spoiled last month as fridges and freezers in hundreds of supermarkets heated up.

Nvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The share price dropped wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the value of Nvidia.

How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.

Ground Force and Homes Under the Hammer star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The building and DIY expert also appeared on TV shows like Challenge Tommy Walsh and Clean It, Fix It.

Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The effort will likely fail, but Representative Thomas Massie wants to push Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process.

Judge denies motion to dismiss Lindsay Clancy's murder case - media reports
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The ruling means prosecutors can pursue the case, meaning they could reduce charges in a potential second trial or dismiss them altogether.

Russia's leading independent newspaper closes after eviction
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The outlet has been evicted from its offices of three decades and says it's been blocked from receiving donations.

Poundland unable to buy new stock as fears over collapse grow
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The discount chain is continuing to edge towards collapse and is said to be "running on fumes", according to one insider.

Watch: Rare insight into France's drug gangs recruiting children to commit violence
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

"It destroys people, but we all make our own choices" - Marseille drug-gang members spoke to the BBC.

Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.

What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything?
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating.

Who is the suspected Chinese spy at centre of the Nvidia investigation?
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman, had a close relationship with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, reports say.

What we know so far about the next James Bond film
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Josh O'Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the frame to replace Daniel Craig.

Drone delivers food to chimpanzee cut off by flooding
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Drone video shows the animal retrieving food from a paper bag dropped nearby after flooding blocked access to a Florida chimpanzee sanctuary.

Kane and Bellingham air strong views in England World Cup review
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

England players are understood to have aired strong views about their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a team meeting.

Electrical items caused fatal fire, inquest hears
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

An inquest is told a fire that killed a mother and her two children was accidental.

Trump questions midterm elections integrity after previously accepting results
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Trump made the claims, without evidence, on Truth Social on Monday.



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