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News from the ABC Australia

Dame Judi Dench 'can't act anymore' as her eyesight worsens
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

British actress Judi Dench has said her eyesight has deteriorated to the point she can no longer act on stage or in films.

How the Western Bulldogs engineered a return to AFLW finals
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The team's turnaround from rock bottom to the AFLW finals seems rapid but has been many years in the making. This is how they did it.

Canberra man accused of strangling seller during Facebook Marketplace deal
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Police say a man was threatened with a knife and forced into a car by a 21-year-old who claimed to be interested in purchasing his mobile phone. 

Lamarre-Condon told friend he'd 'killed people', court hears
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Former Sydney police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon told a friend he had shot two people, and asked for help cleaning up his "mess", a jury has heard.

Forum offers peek behind political curtain ahead of election
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

"How much influence do staffers have?" and "Why don't politicians show their personality more?" were among the questions on Victorian voters' minds at a recent election discussion.

Accuser's mother denies taking advantage of Jones's generosity
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The woman was questioned about her motives in continuing to seek assistance from Alan Jones, while at the same time encouraging her son to report the alleged assault to police.

WA police chief says no concerns reported before alleged WA MP threats
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

A man who allegedly threatened staff at Hannah Beazley's electorate office was known to police, the commissioner reveals, as he urges politicians not to retreat from their communities.

NCA bomber threatened to 'cough blood' onto doctors, coroner says
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Domenic Perre refused food and medication in the weeks leading up to his death in custody, according to coronial findings published today.

Nationals leader eyes lower house as Landry announces retirement
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Five-term Capricornia MP Michelle Landry will not contest the next election.

Israelis are heading to the polls in their most seismic election in decades
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Here's a breakdown of Israel's upcoming general election and its complicated coalition structures.

Australia targets fraudulent North Korean workers propping up nuclear program
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

North Korean companies have been accused of setting up an international network of IT workers to evade sanctions.

Spirit ferries, terminals have millions wiped in major asset write-down
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

They are yet to make their maiden voyage, but Tasmania's new Spirit of Tasmania ferries have lost millions in value in asset write-downs that also includes TT-line's two new terminals.

New York City bans horse-drawn carriages from 2028
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The New York City Council votes to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park.

Minister apologises for communication delay of alleged school knife attack
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

A global internet flaw is being blamed for delayed communication to parents after a student was attacked at a south Canberra school.

How to transform an underused balcony into a lush, functional living space
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Knowing how to use a balcony well can be tricky but not being afraid to divide it up into smaller spaces can make a big difference.

ABC wipes staff devices exposed to new, sophisticated cyber attack
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The ABC is among the more than two dozen Australian government critical infrastructure, universities and media organisations that researchers claim were targeted by an Israel-based company. 

'Sell or put up with it': Changed regulations have redrawn housing battle lines
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Leafy streets filled with homes are a common visage in the outer suburbs of Melbourne but newly implemented planning regulations may change all that.

Man United legend lashes current players for behaving 'like babies'
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

One of the English club's greatest ever players takes aim at the current cohort after skipper Bruno Fernandes's controversial criticism of manager Michael Carrick.

Mayor told staff member to 'lose some weight', misconduct probe finds
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

A regional mayor has denied multiple allegations that she bullied and undermined council staff, arising from an independent investigation. 

Dozens arrested over illegal casino operations, drug trafficking
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Police arrest 29 people after uncovering two illegal casinos operating in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, as part of a wider investigation into alleged drug manufacturing. 



News from the BBC World Service

Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns public
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.

Race to update services' computer systems after cyber-security flaw found
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Websites were taken offline after the developers of programming language PHP said "critical vulnerabilities" had been discovered.

Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink network, Trump says
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.

Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.

Amber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UK
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday.

Celebrity Traitors - paranoia deepens as traitor behaviour splits opinion
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The murder in plain sight victim was revealed ahead of another difficult round table.

Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in 2021.

Grid operator says lights will stay on this winter after concerns
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.

Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.

Give more people weight-loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.

Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.

I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.

Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.

'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.

Attack on actor Tiger Shroff is dark reminder of Bollywood's gangster past
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The attack on Shroff has revived memories of the 1990s, when gangsters wielded influence over the industry.

AI discovered a massive cyber-security flaw - here's what happened
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The BBC's technology correspondent Joe Tidy explains how it happened, and what it means for you.

The Papers: 'Prepare for the worst' and 'Covid report fallout'
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting's national campaign on preparedness for cyber or climate emergencies dominates today's papers.

Call of Duty promises a return to form - but can it compete with GTA?
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Modern Warfare 4 faces an uphill battle after last year's Call of Duty missed the mark with fans.

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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Private care home investors a risk to public sector, regulator says
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

US investors are buying up UK care homes - a situation regulators say they are "watching carefully" in case it threatens plans for a National Care Service.



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