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News from the ABC Australia

Model passenger railway to Adelaide Hills built in backyard shed
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

As calls continue to reinstate passenger rail into the Adelaide Hills due to a growing population and freeway congestion, one train enthusiast is replicating how it looked when you could still catch a train to Bridgewater.

What is ball tampering in cricket and why is Australia captivated by it?
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Keeping the cricket ball in the perfect condition to behave the way you want it to has always been a part of cricket, but the Australians and their yellow scrap of sandpaper shed harsh light on the sport's so-called dark arts.

ACL battles haven't halted these AFL draft hopefuls
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

After AFL hopeful Gus White ruptured his ACL this year, he sought advice from another player who experienced the same injury — and both are now hoping to be selected in this month's draft.

David Walliams cut from star-studded kids' movie filmed in Queensland
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Amid grooming accusations, David Walliams has been scrubbed from the upcoming movie, Fing!, which was filmed in Queensland and based on his 2019 children's book. 

Kennedy family members sue to block construction of Trump's arch
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Nine members of the Kennedy family have joined a lawsuit seeking to block construction of the US president's Independence Arch.

Foo Fighters' Grohl tribute for Beaconsfield mine 'hero'
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl has paid tribute to Beaconsfield miner Todd Russell at the band's Sydney concert.

'One thing wrong' will cost obscene patch police officer his job, Blanch says
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The WA Police Commissioner says an officer caught with a "despicable" patch on his uniform is "very lucky to have his job".

Flexible school enrolments soar as families consider classroom alternatives
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Enrolments at Queensland's independent special assistance schools have increased sevenfold over the past decade.

Significant number of David Jones stores set to close
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The retailer, which has 38 stores nationally, was placed in voluntary administration less than a week ago. Staff in the affected locations are being briefed.

Minjee Lee set to end horror 2026 season with Tour Championship absence
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Minjee Lee will miss the Tour Championship for the first time since 2014 as she looks to rebound from a year to forget.

Minister's moral dilemma as sister pleads to make cancer risk known
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Katherine Vine desperately wants to notify her half-sister of a family cancer risk — but she doesn't know who she is, and wants the SA government to help.

Advocacy group ordered to destroy abattoir video footage by High Court
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

An animal rights group has been ordered to destroy its recordings taken in a Victorian abattoir via secretly planted cameras, despite winning a High Court challenge over laws determining who owns the rights to covertly captured video footage.

Wage earners near top and at bottom hardest hit by bracket creep
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

New analysis shows people who earn about $45,000 or $190,000 are the worst hit by bracket creep, the phenomenon that results in taxpayers being stung with higher rates over time.

Cooped-up free-range hens set free again as bird flu spread slows in SA
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Egg farmers rethink the voluntary housing of their free-range hens as the spread of H5N1 bird flu eases in South Australia.

Warner jabs former Australian coach Lehmann over Sandpapergate sanctions
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

David Warner agrees with a Chris Broad comment suggesting former Australian coach Darren Lehmann got away lightly in the wake of the Sandpapergate scandal. 

China hits $US1 trillion trade surplus as exports to US surge
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Chinese exports surged 35 per cent last month, with the country on track to surpass the $US1.2 trillion trade surplus it achieved last year.

Melbourne aged care facility under police guard after shooting
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Arcare has increased security at its Victorian and interstate sites, as police continue to investigate the incident.

Usman Khawaja makes changes to book tour after tense TV interview
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Usman Khawaja cuts down on media appearances regarding his book, Sabr, following incessant questions about the Sandpapergate chapter. 

Australians mark Remembrance Day with services honouring fallen soldiers
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Australians across the country have paused to honour and commemorate fallen soldiers this Remembrance Day, marking the 108th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War.

Four bears put down after fatal mauling of mother and daughter in Canada
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Investigators discovered the remains of art therapist Jenny Balcarras and her daughter Selah Reed last week, shortly after their family reported them missing.



News from the BBC World Service

Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with both David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware of their conduct".

Why Walliams' unprecedented legal battle to stay anonymous failed
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

The 55-year-old was named in reports by ITV News and the Guardian on Tuesday after losing a court bid to stop allegations being made public.

Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.

US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UK
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

The 41-year-old senior soldier is accused of national security offences and is being questioned in London.

Meghan's father Thomas Markle back in federal custody after allegedly removing ankle monitor
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.

Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.

New photos are 'essential evidence' of possible SAS war crimes, inquiry told
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The inquiry's lead barrister says photos of people lying on their backs with shots to the head may be evidence of possible war crimes.

US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Trump welcomes the outcome, praising Hegseth as a "Great American Patriot", but Democrats can try again next year.

Antidepressant escitalopram more effective at preventing relapse, analysis finds
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Three pills came top and outperformed Prozac for preventing relapse in a large number of patients.

Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law.

Students passing university assessments in minutes using AI, regulator warns
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

The Office for Students says students can frequently use AI "in ways that cannot be reliably detected".

Stickers and building sets help drive toy sales ahead of Christmas rush
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

David Walliams' career and controversies including Britain's Got Talent and Little Britain
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

The entertainer shot to fame on Little Britain and also has best-selling series of children's books.

Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.

Inside devastated front-line city that Russia wants Ukraine to give up
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

The BBC gains rare access to a specialist drone unit defending the eastern city of Slovyansk from heavy Russian fire.

'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.

The Papers: 'David Walliams accused' and 'Named & shamed'
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

Sexual misconduct allegations against actor David Walliams, which he denies, dominate Wednesday's front pages.

Duchy tenants may have to buy farms or leave as Prince William plans sell-off
Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026

A ten-year strategy to raise £500m from the Duchy of Cornwall will see farms sold off across England.

Train attack driver's '10 seconds' to change line
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

Andrew Johnson tells jurors he heard over the intercom "'there's a knifeman stabbing people'".

Watch: What we know about the allegations against Walliams
Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026

The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.



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