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News from the ABC Australia

18yo, teenagers arrested over Calder Highway pursuit
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

An 18-year-old described as the ringleader behind a series of alleged youth crimes in Victoria's north-west is remanded in custody.

Breaking: Kumanjayi Little Baby's father jailed for more than three years for DV
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The father of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has been handed a jail sentence of more than three years for aggravated assault, for offences committed against the girl's mother.

Australians urged to reconsider fast fashion as workers fight for better pay
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The action, in which garment workers have clashed with police, is a culmination of the apparel industry's global supply chains, which human right experts say result in poor working conditions.  

Drug driver jailed for crash that resulted in premature baby death
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Andrew Dean Robson, 35, has been sentenced to seven years in jail for a car crash that resulted in a pregnant teenager losing her baby.

Alleged murderer denied bail after revealing self-defence argument
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A 40-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his 47-year-old partner while the pair were driving through a Northern Territory suburb has been refused bail.

'Multitude of factors' behind firing of chef who refused pineapple on pizza
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Brisbane restaurant manager Elliot Ingram says there were a number of reasons behind the firing of a chef who refused to put pineapple on a customer's pizza.

Young victim of hotel fall died in 'tragic' accident, parents say
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The grief-stricken parents of Natasha Lawton, who died in a fall at a Hindley Street hotel in Adelaide's CBD, have described their daughter as someone who "loved life and lived every minute".

Data centre plan could bring water into Queensland, minister says
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Queensland Water Minister Ann Leahy says rapid industrial growth in the Western Downs could help drive private investment in major water infrastructure projects, including the long-discussed Nathan Dam project.

Multimillionaire friend of Sam Wood offered surety in his bail application
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Alongside listing the home as a place Mr Wood could live, the person also offered $1 million in cash.

Ex-CFMEU boss admits to illegal tirade against AFL umpiring boss
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

John Setka admitted to breaching the Fair Work Act by threatening to delay AFL construction projects unless umpire Stephen McBurney was sacked.

Paraguay's president tangled up in Ueno banking crisis
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Paraguay's president has stepped down after the collapse of Ueno Bank plunged the country into a political crisis. 

Teen who allegedly attacked boy in filmed assault refused bail
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A 14-year-old boy appears in court charged over an alleged attack on a 13-year-old boy which was filmed and shared on social media.

Outrage from tiny town results in electoral commission backflip
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The VEC had decided the western Victorian town of Kaniva would go without a polling booth on election day, but a group of concerned residents weren't having it.

'Not a waste of money': Authority to be dissolved after years of issues
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The waste authority responsible for the failure of South West WA's FOGO waste system is being dissolved after repeated environmental breaches cost ratepayers millions of dollars.

Baseballer loses sight in one eye in 'horrific freak accident'
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

An Adelaide club baseballer struck by a ball in an "horrific freak accident" during a weekend game has permanently lose sight in his right eye, his close friend and former teammate says.

Seasonal produce to make the most of this November
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

From asparagus to cherries, these are some of the best fruit and vegetables to look for in November.

Man sues former AFL players Dion Prestia and Steven May
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The former players were previously charged over an alleged streetside altercation in Sorrento on Boxing Day in 2024, but the charges were dropped a year-and-a-half later.

Qantas flags fare increases and flight cuts as fuel prices surge
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The Middle East war continues to weigh on Qantas, despite strong demand for air travel.

Three people stabbed near Melbourne primary school
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

A woman and two men have been found with stab wounds at a home in Melbourne's south-east, with police saying family violence detectives are leading the investigation. 

'Treason' claims and military deployments: The political drama unfolding in Indonesia
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

After the alleged wire-tapping of the president and some of his most trusted allies, some experts wonder if it signals a growing rift between Indonesia's political heavyweights. 



News from the BBC World Service

Met chief warns policing 'heading for failure' without reform
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Sir Mark Rowley will argue that the current system is unable to cope with the sophistication of modern criminals.

Russell Brand being investigated over rape allegations from two more women, police say
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.

Watch: Met Police release Brand interview footage
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court.

'Misleading' student loans information left out examples of higher-salary repayments
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The Treasury Committee chair says she is "shocked" after one university compared repayments to the price of coffee.

Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.

Could the earliest weakening of the polar vortex on record bring UK snow?
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.

Home Office investigating after BBC catches lawyer offering to make fines go away
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The Home Office said it will be investigating the allegations to see whether there has been a breach of immigration rules.

Thatcher's Right to Buy split my estate. Now its days could be numbered
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Labour is weakening Margaret Thatcher's landmark housing policy. Will it really fix Britain's social housing woes?

Firms should publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law, says PM
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

Andrew received up to £2,000 per month from sub-letting, watchdog reports
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The income went to the former prince rather than his landlord the Crown Estate.

Seven arrested and police car set alight during Bonfire Night violence in Scotland
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Seven arrests were made during disorder in parts of Scotland, with fireworks thrown at emergency workers, police say.

A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.

U2 on Dolly Parton's final duet; and the 'grudge match' behind their new album
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The rock group discuss Parton's final recording before her death, and why they refuse to be censored on stage.

Did a data centre revolt affect the US mid-term election results?
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

BBC Verify examines whether US voters were influenced by the data centre boom - and the impact anti-AI sentiment could have on the industry.

Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.

The Papers: 'Justice' and 'Predatory' Brand faces jail
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault conviction leads many of Friday's papers.

'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work

Weekly quiz: How did Rice Krispies lose their snap, crackle and pop?
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

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

King relishes 'politically charged' deployments, Palace aide says
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

The monarch faced questions on the UK's involvement in the slave trade during his Caribbean tour.

Australian woman shot during Bondi Beach attack dies almost a year later
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026

The 90-year-old was among those seriously injured after gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event last year.



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