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News from the ABC Australia

MP calls for upgrades on 'patchwork' highway after fatal crash
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

A man has died after his car crashed into a ditch beside the Mitchell Highway near Wellington in the NSW Central West, sparking calls for an urgent upgrade of the road.

Police allege P-plater drove dangerously for 15 minutes before Knights crash
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Police charge sheets allege a P-plater's dangerous driving spanned 15 minutes before a crash that injured 10 Newcastle Knights fans. 

Adelaide laneway named in honour of hip hop pioneers Hilltop Hoods
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Hilltop Hoods put Australian hip hop on the map. Now, Adelaide is putting the trio on the street map with Hilltop Hoods Lane.

Adelaide University to offer staff early retirements as financial woes grow
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Less than a year after a $500 million state government-backed merger, the new Adelaide University is already looking to cut staff numbers by offering early retirement packages. 

Ukraine's pleas over Starlink have now reached Elon Musk
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Ukraine says people will die as a result of throttled Starlink services in the country. Here's how its armed forces rely on the crucial satellite service.

Former stockman jailed for 'very cruel' fatal bashing of mother-of-four
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

A former stockman has been sentenced to prison over the fatal bashing of his partner and mother of his four children, Colleen Bradshaw, in a regional NT town.

Greens senator takes leave amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

The Greens say WA senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave after reports of allegations that he made inappropriate comments towards women.

Woman charged after allegedly poisoning colleague's curry with snail pellets
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

The Perth woman is due to face court accused of adding the pellets to the curry in an apparent attempt to poison another woman with whom she was in a "personal relationship".

Nobel laureate Navi Pillay on life under apartheid and Trump's 'pathetic' criticisms
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

In her first Australian interview since winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Navanethem "Navi" Pillay reflects on growing up in a segregated South Africa and her trailblazing career as a judge.

New law to force Darwin Private Hospital operators to provide maternity care
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says operators of the Darwin Private Hospital are "not welcome" in the Territory unless they are prepared to deliver maternity services.   

Queensland jails will be at triple capacity under new bail laws, union warns
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Queensland's prison guard union says new bail laws will force jails to house three inmates in cells built for one.

How Sally Rooney's support for Palestine Action led to UK exit
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Ireland's "Salinger for the Snapchat generation" can no longer sell her novels in the UK. The reason links back to pro-Palestinian activists.

Wallabies show faith in rookie fly half for final All Blacks Test
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

The Wallabies are without Ben Donaldson for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, while they have made changes elsewhere in their match-day squad.

Industrial relations minister could terminate strikes under proposed Qld laws
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Protected industrial action could be terminated if it would threaten to endanger the life, personal safety, health or welfare or cause significant damage to the state's economy.

Near head-on crash after speed camera operator's 'dangerous' overtake
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

A 67-year-old Road Safety Commission employee is accused of driving recklessly as he passed a road train in his speed camera car in WA's Wheatbelt, causing an oncoming vehicle to swerve off the road.

Friend of Lamarre-Condon tells jury of mobile phone 'favour'
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

A woman who became close with Beau Lamarre-Condon over their shared interest in celebrities is giving evidence in his double-murder trial on Thursday. 

'Not a lot we can do': Yass council region faces 76pc rate hike
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Independent consultants have found the council would need to generate an extra $8.3 million from operations each year by 2027-28 to maintain its financial and infrastructure position.

Conroy targets 'rot' in Defence after $15.6m bungle unmasked
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Defence officials behind Australia's flagship missile program racked up at least $15.6 million in financial and procurement blunders, a freedom of information document shows.

RSL going bush to connect with veterans from Afghanistan
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Life was radically different for many Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans when they returned home, but a Mid North Coast RSL branch is offering them a new way to reconnect.

Unemployment at five-year high after nearly 40,000 jobs lost
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

An estimated 39,300 fewer Australians were in work last month, while the number of unemployed people increased by 8,900.



News from the BBC World Service

Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.

Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".

UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.

Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.

White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.

Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.

Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".

Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.

Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.

Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.

Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.

How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.

The Papers: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator'
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages.

I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I?
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.

What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.



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