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News from the ABC Australia

Zelenskyy says partners not warning Ukraine of incoming ballistic missiles
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no early warning from partners about incoming Russian ballistic missile strikes on civilian infrastructure in Kyiv.

Cracking firetrucks, $1b funding shortfall identified in Victorian audit
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Victoria's auditor has found $1.5 billion dollars is needed to provide critical upgrades to the state's fleet of aging fire trucks, with more than 1,600 CFA trucks needing replacement by 2034.

Michelin Guide dishes out first Australian stars to array of SA restaurants
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

A spread of South Australian restaurants has achieved distinguished culinary honours by becoming the first in the nation to receive stars from world-renowned guide Michelin.

India's 'cockroach' movement leaders detained for five days
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Two leaders of India's "cockroach" youth movement will serve five days in jail after being detained during a protest. 

The boldness Australia needs has no political home right now
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

When the Cold War ended, the US became Asia's uncontested leader. The hope, at the time, was that China would simply go along with that arrangement. Clearly, that's not how things are turning out.

Woman charged over crash that claimed life of 11yo girl
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

A woman whose young passenger was killed in a two-car crash in Adelaide's south last month has been arrested and charged with aggravated causing death by dangerous driving.

Shots fired in Tullamarine linked to road rage incident, police say
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Police are investigating reports of a collision and shots fired in Melbourne's north-west after a confrontation authorities suspect is linked to an earlier road rage incident. 

Alice Springs resident whose home was destroyed welcomes funding support
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Alice Springs resident left without home after 96km/h winds tore off her roof in Monday's storm has welcomed joint Commonwealth and Northern Territory government disaster relief funding. 

Patient allegedly set on fire, two others doused in accelerant at Sydney hospital
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after allegedly pouring accelerant on three patients and setting one of them on fire.

Pet cat restrictions mulled by WA councils as they face 'frustrating' wait
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

As changes to Western Australia's cat laws await final approval in state parliament, several councils are considering options, including curfews. 

Pope's AI adviser warns Australia's copyright changes risk 'new form of colonialism'
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Father Paolo Benanti is a Franciscan friar but he's also a key adviser to the Vatican on AI and he has a warning for Australia on the actions of AI companies.

Darwin’s mango harvest historically low after 'strange' season for growers
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

It is mango time in the Northern Territory, but yields this year are well down compared to previous seasons.

Qld union officials to undergo 'fit and proper' test under proposed changes
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

A review of Queensland's industrial relations laws has handed down its report with more than 100 recommendations.

Man accused of Paralowie child abduction granted home detention bail
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

An 18-year-old alleged to have abducted a child in Adelaide's north earlier this month is granted home detention bail, with conditions including that he not go within 100 metres of playgrounds or kindergartens.

Boy sentenced to seven years' jail over crash that killed grandmother
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Rosemary Franzidis was killed when the boy — aged 16 at the time — lost control of a stolen car crashing into her car and an unmarked police vehicle.

Inquest into 3yo's death hears experts pushed for pool safety changes
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The Northern Territory Coroner is examining the drowning death of a three-year-old boy found face down in the family's backyard pool by his father in 2025, putting the territory's pool safety laws under the microscope.

Fresh calls for CCTV after alleged robbery, assault in Victorian town
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Stawell residents pressure the council to beef up security following an alleged assault last week.

Albatross colony to be vaccinated by hand in fight against bird flu spread
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Wildlife experts will gather on an uninhabited island off Tasmania to vaccinate a colony of wild shy albatrosses against the deadly H5 strain of bird flu.

Government fails to secure support for beleaguered private health bill
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Controversial private health insurance changes affecting older Australians are now on life support, after the legislation was effectively thrown out of parliament by the Coalition and crossbench. 

Inmate died after waiting 305 days for help, NSW coroner finds
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

A lengthy wait for support in a NSW prison where two mental health nurses are responsible for 700 inmates likely contributed to the death 2023 death of Alexander Gavranic, a coroner has found.



News from the BBC World Service

Starlink restrictions affecting Ukraine's front line operations, Kyiv says
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Elon Musk's system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets.

Watch: What we know about Russia's overnight strikes on Ukraine
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes.

Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.

One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.

Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Investigations reporter NJ Convery has been out on a nighttime hunt for vehicle thieves.

Saudi employee charged with planting recording device in OpenAI office
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.

Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.

Davina McCall says memory loss after brain surgery felt like 'advanced Alzheimer's'
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The TV presenter says she suffered memory loss following her operation to remove a benign tumour.

Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.

Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.

'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

We created a memorial garden at home - a cemetery felt too far away
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Emma Moore shares how creating a special place at home has helped her family.

Chris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges change
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.

What we know about the deadly Six Flags rollercoaster incident in Georgia
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at an amusement park.

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Pope Leo had a "peaceful night" in the hospital after the surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican says.

Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment, Sri Lanka says
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Anojan Sivarasa's case sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, spurring diplomatic efforts to seek clemency.



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