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News from the ABC Australia

Coroner probing teen's cricketing death will not recommend rule changes
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The family of Ben Austin, the Melbourne 17-year-old fatally injured while practising cricket last October, has welcomed a decision not to recommend changes to the game their son loved. 

What we know about the investigation into Trump critic Ilhan Omar and the raid on her home
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Minnesota democrat Ilhan Omar has been a US citizen since 2000. According to US media reports, the latest raids on her home may be attempting to undo that.

Shop owner allegedly caught with 2,500 child abuse files, court hears
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Calvin Gabriel Gorsuch, 27, faced online bail court yesterday after his Woonona home was raided on Tuesday by police who allegedly unearthed more than 2,500 child abuse files on his electronic devices.

Indian voting changes sparking gen Z anger on the streets
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

For almost two weeks, demonstrators have taken to the streets of New Delhi demanding the resignation of India's election commissioner. Here's what you need to know about it.

Breaking: Police operation underway in Sydney's inner west
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

A NSW Police spokesperson says there are no reports of injuries.

'Investors freaking out' about Wall Street big tech as warning bell rings
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The cost of insuring against a debt default by Wall Street's tech titans has hit record levels. Soaring debt and rising interest rates have investors fretting about a potential collapse.

Safety concern in remote community with police station unstaffed
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Residents near Laura, in southern Cape York Peninsula, say the understaffing of their police station has led to safety concerns, including for those at risk of domestic violence.

House where Sydney couple died visited by Lamarre-Condon jury
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Jurors are today conducting a rare location trip to the Paddington house where former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly killed two men.

Cowan handed AFL suspension following illicit substance investigation
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The AFL hands down its sanction to Lachie Cowan following an investigation into his use of an illicit substance last weekend.

Mayor says flood-prone airstrip may need to move despite $27m upgrade
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

A Gulf of Carpentaria Mayor is calling for a newly repaired airstrip to be relocated to avoid future disasters.

Sandalwood industry left in limbo as WA government mulls new rules
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Producers say Western Australia's lucrative sandalwood industry faces an uncertain future, as the state government reviews the regulations governing the harvest of the valuable wood. 

Chickens allowed free range again in Victoria as bird flu lockdown ends
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Bird welfare concerns and forecast hot temperatures influenced the decision to ease confinement rules for flocks of 50 or more birds.

Live: Children among dead in shooting at elementary school in Oregon
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Authorities believe at least five people are dead following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.

Supercars to return to Phillip Island, plugging hole left by MotoGP exit
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The Victorian government has announced a five-year deal to bring the Supercars to Phillip Island, helping offset an $80 million loss caused by losing the MotoGP.

Mums get back to nature for mental and physical reboot
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Most mothers' groups typically meet at a park or cafe, but a bunch of Queensland mums are stepping it up a notch.

Royal Children's Hospital handed $66m after fear new beds would sit empty
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Premier Ben Carroll's funding announcement comes after hospital staff claimed new hospital beds would be empty because there were not enough workers to support them.

Complex surgery successfully separates Fijian conjoined twins
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

In what was described as an "exceptionally rare" case, doctors in Saudi Arabia say a complex operation to separate 13-month-old Fijian conjoined twins has been successful.

Town's only unleaded service station cuts fuel supply over rising costs
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The owner of the only unleaded fuel pumps in a regional Victorian town has left the town dry for almost a month, saying it is struggling to cover the increasing cost of fuel and the business's day-to-day expenses.

New Victorian laws reveal auction reserves, so buyers stop wasting weekends
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

The real estate industry says new laws targeting agents underquoting a house price are well-intentioned but poorly designed.

Tasmania's Jewels enter WNBL with debut win over Geelong
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

The Tasmania Jewels have won their debut clash against the Geelong Venom in front of a sell-out crowd in Hobart. Coach Claudia Brassard has praised the players for prolific defence and sharp shooting.



News from the BBC World Service

Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.

Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.

Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.

Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission.

Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin

Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".

London housing project wins top architecture award
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings.

Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.

India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.

Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.

Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.

Your child wasn't invited to the party - here's how to handle the disappointment
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.

Weekly quiz: Which star is lending his voice to Gromit?
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.

The Papers: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.

'We got penalised for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram'
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?

What we know about the criminal investigation into US congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

The nature of the investigation is unclear but comes after officials cast doubt on her US citizenship.

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Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.



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