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News from the ABC Australia

COP31 summit targets major electrification push as 1.5C goal slips away
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The climate summit will push for nations around the world to electrify their energy faster and move away from fossil fuels, as Chris Bowen predicts global temperatures will rise to 2.6 degrees above pre-industrial levels.

Breaking: Russell Brand jailed for more than 10 years for rape and sexual assault
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Russell Brand was found guilty last week of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault relating to four women between 2004 and 2009.

The sales tactics to be on alert for this Black Friday
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Bogus "countdown timers", false "storewide" discount claims and misleading price comparisons are in the spotlight as the consumer watchdog cracks down this sales season.

Gunman dies in hospital after killing six and injuring 15 in Krakow shooting
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

A gunman who killed six people and injured 15 others in a mass shooting in central Krakow, Poland, has died in hospital.

WA Aboriginal affairs minister visits Pilbara amid child welfare crisis
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Don Punch faces calls to resign as he visits South Hedland for the first time since reports emerged of children living in squalid conditions.

Ukrainian drone attack sets Russia's Kirishi refinery ablaze
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Russia's second-largest oil refinery has been set ablaze following a Ukrainian drone attack that killed a local woman, a day before Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators sit down for their first peace talks since February.

Police charged over alleged e-bike hit and run in Sydney
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

NSW Police is reviewing the employment status of two constables, aged 27 and 25, following the alleged hit and run.

Fagan's understudy Bruce named Brisbane's new senior coach
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Brisbane goes in-house to choose its successor to three-time premiership winning coach Chris Fagan, as Cameron Bruce wins the race for the prized job.

Fuel retailer accused of selling unleaded 91 as premium petrol
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The WA Commissioner for Consumer Protection launches civil court action against a fuel retailer it alleges has been making false or misleading claims about the octane rating of petrol.

This bouquet may look beautiful, but the weeds are killing our native plants
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

An arrangement of weeds that are infesting parts of WA's South West gets a couple of gongs that the winner hopes will help to highlight the issue of problem plants.

Warner says Khawaja's ball-tampering claim '100 per cent accurate'
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

David Warner throws his full support behind his childhood friend, Usman Khawaja, while slamming Cricket Australia's investigation into ball tampering.

Premier says tougher laws 'will be considered' after war memorials damaged
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Queensland premier David Crisafulli says tougher laws "will be considered" after two separate acts of vandalism on war memorials over the last 48 hours.

NT teen 'keyboard warrior' charged with terrorism offences seeks bail
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Lawyers for a Northern Territory teenager charged with terrorism offences last month say he is a "keyboard warrior" who should be "treated, not penalised", as a court considers his application for bail.

Calls for data centre moratorium 'until we get the rules right'
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The Conservation Council is calling for a moratorium on new data centre developments in the ACT until tougher rules are in place, amid "increasing concerns" about the impact on Canberra's water supply and electricity grid.

Demerits systems weren't designed for social media, that's now a major problem
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

After demerit points black markets are exposed by 7.30, the man who oversaw the introduction of Queensland's system in the 90s says the Crisafulli government must act. 

Premier accepts big pay rise after initially saying it was 'out of step'
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

All Tasmanian parliamentarians are now receiving the full 22 per cent pay rise they are entitled to, including the premier, who previously said it was "out of step with community expectations".

Greene's ex-teammate says he abandoned Giants with Cats move
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Joe Fonti takes aim at his former skipper after his defection to Geelong as the Giants look to make up for a host of lost experience.

'I want to come home now': Teenager texted mother on night of her death
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

A 19-year-old woman who died after an alleged violent assault at a Bundamba home in 2023 texted her mother saying she wanted to come home on the night of her death.

150 years ago a mishap in an SA paddock revolutionised farming
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The inventor of the stump-jump plough was initially dismissed as a "fool and a lunatic", but the innovation changed farming forever.

Desperate Triple Zero calls played in Floreat double murder inquest
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

An inquest into the deaths of Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc, who were murdered in their home by Mark Bombara, hears frantic Triple Zero calls made in the moments before they were fatally shot.  



News from the BBC World Service

Watch: Moment judge sentences Brand in court
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Russell Brand was sentenced for rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on Monday.

Civil servant who juggled five jobs found guilty of fraud
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Kashim Chowdhury had secretly held multiple public sector jobs on full-time salaries.

Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Six people were killed in the shooting, and three bodies of the suspect's family members were found at their home.

Inside the French drug gangs recruiting children to kill
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The BBC enters Marseille's dangerous underworld, where young people are trapped, brutalised and exploited.

Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast.

Ground Force and Homes Under the Hammer star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The building and DIY expert also appeared on TV shows like Challenge Tommy Walsh and Clean It, Fix It.

Thick fog disrupts travel with further weather warning issued
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Fog is causing disruption on Monday morning for many across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Woman says Al Fayed's brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The woman says she was flown to the Fayed family's Balnagown estate, where she was repeatedly assaulted.

Man jailed over racist Badenoch death threats
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Kieran Kyle sent emails to the Tory party leader in which he made racist references, a court hears.

A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.

Who is the suspected Chinese spy at centre of the Nvidia investigation?
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman, had a close relationship with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, reports say.

Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.

What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything?
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating.

What we know so far about the next James Bond film
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Josh O'Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the frame to replace Daniel Craig.

Find out who's in the running for this year's Booker Prize
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The winner of this year's literary award will be announced in London on Monday.

'I've got a band now' - Club anthem star Shygirl on why she's switching up her sound
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Fans know her for big electronic bangers, but the singer and DJ has come back with an indie-tinged sound.

Sports Personality of the Year returns - with five awards decided by public
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held on 13 December - and audiences will have more influence than ever over the awards.

James Bulger's killer to stay in prison after parole hearing
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

Jon Venables told parole staff dealing with his latest review that he was not seeking release.

Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission.

At least 39 die after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Senegal
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The Atlantic crossing to Spain's Canary Islands remains dangerous for migrants seeking a better life



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