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ABC News Top Stories
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ABC News Top Stories delivers the biggest breaking news and headlines from Australia and around the world, updated throughout the day.Get fast, trusted coverage of politics, business, extreme weather, and major national events from the ABC's newsroom direct to your podcast feed. Whether you're catching up on the morning's top headlines or need a quick update between meetings, ABC News Top Stories gives you the essential news of the day.You can also hear the biggest stories of the day explained in-depth in just a few minutes.Follow now for daily Australian news briefings from the ABC, Australia's most trusted news source.
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Coalition unveils partial costings for spending cuts | ABC News Top Stories
The Coalition has released costings for a handful of its proposed spending cuts, including cuts to climate and housing initiatives and a plan to strip permanent residents of welfare and NDIS access. The spending cuts proposed by the opposition to date would save $31 billion over four years,...
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How MPs honoured Helen Haines as parliament returns
Federal Parliament has spent most of its first sitting day since the alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines hearing tributes to her. Helen Haines remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition, with the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader both hoping to see her back in…
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Why Brazilians see Lula's win as a rebuke to US meddling
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has defied polls, precedent and global anti-incumbent sentiment to be elected to a fourth term in a run-off. With every vote counted, Brazil's electoral court says Lula won 51.8 per cent, a lead of nearly 4.4 million votes over Flávio Bolsonaro, who…
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Parliament shows support for Helen Haines after alleged attack | ABC News Top Stories
The Prime Minister has moved a motion in Parliament expressing support for Helen Haines, who was allegedly attacked outside her electorate office. It's the first time MPs have met in Canberra since the alleged attack, with parliamentarians wearing white and orange to show their solidarity with…
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Why are working families struggling to buy food?
There is a concerning creep of food insecurity into 'middle Australia' according to the latest hunger report by Foodbank. One in three households is now struggling to put food on the table, and even those in full time work are having to find help. So, why are so many households struggling?
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Can Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership survive Israel's elections?
A large crowd in Tel Aviv has held a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, ahead of what has been described as the most consequential election in the country's history.
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First flight takes off from Australia's new international airport | ABC News Top Stories
Queensland's premier has described a drive by shooting south of Brisbane which has injured four people, including one critically, as completely unacceptable.The first passenger flight from the new Western Sydney International Airport has taken off bound for the Gold Coast.And, major flash flood...
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Taylor says Westminster system not to blame for political tension | ABC News Top Stories
Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor says he disagrees with the connection being made by some parliamentarians between "robust" political debate and political violence. In the wake of the attack on independent M-P Helen Haines, some federal M-Ps and senators have called for changes to the way...
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What are the allegations against Meghan Markle's dad?
The rift between Meghan Markle and her estranged father is back in the spotlight - after it was revealed that she was told of disturbing allegations relating to him back in 2018. And, recently, it's been alleged thousands of child sexual abuse images were found at the former home of Thomas Markle...
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National vigil held for critically injured MP Helen Haines | ABC News Top Stories
Candles were lit across the country at 8 o'clock last night, as independent MP Helen Haines remains in hospital after having both her legs amputated. The movement - which was shared widely on social media - invited people to light a candle as a gesture of community peace and solidarity. Ms Haines...
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Australians honour Helen Haines with candlelit vigil | ABC News Top Stories
Australians are tonight honouring federal MP Helen Haines with a candlelit vigil. The Alfred Hospital has confirmed Ms Haines is still in a critical condition as she enters her fifth night in hospital. A friend of Beau Lamarre-Condon has told a Sydney court the accused told him he had killed...
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Sydney finally gets a second airport, but where's the control tower?
Western Sydney International Airport is preparing for its first passengers, with a second Sydney airport finally a reality after more than half a century of concept discussion, protests and delays. Its check-in counters are digital and open to any airline, and its air traffic controllers will…
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Could a vaccine stop melanoma deaths?
A personalised mRNA vaccine plus an immunotherapy drug cut the risk of death or melanoma returning by 42 per cent compared with the drug alone, a trial led by Professor Georgina Long has found. Each vaccine is designed from the patient's own tumour to help their immune system recognise it, and…
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Police investigate reports of family rift in Helen Haines attack | ABC News Top Stories
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush has confirmed officers are investigating reports of a rift between Helen Haines' alleged attacker Brendan Nugent and his own family. Mr Nugent allegedly targeted the Indi MP outside her electorate office in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon. Federal…
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Snowy Hydro 2.0 costs have doubled again, will the project go on?
The cost of building the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme has doubled again, with a new report finding it could reach $25 billion and not come online until 2029. Announced in 2017, Snowy 2.0 is Australia's biggest renewable energy project and was expected to cost $2 billion and be operating by 2021....
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Oil prices jump to five month high, potentially a blow to motorists | ABC News Top Stories
Oil prices have jumped to a five month high as conflict continues across the Middle East and it looms as a fresh blow for motorists. A Labor frontbencher has declined to say whether she thinks Snowy 2.0 is good value for money after confirmation of another cost blowout. Detectives are…
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Why are hosts angry with new Airbnb rules?
Guests will find leaving an Airbnb rental is soon more like checking out of a hotel. The company is moving to ban hosts from asking to them to do check out chores, like stripping the beds or washing dishes. The changes will come into effect from November 20. Hosts are not happy, they're warning…
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If the AI boom goes bust, what happens to our super?
You may have heard about the artificial intelligence bubble. In finance, a bubble is when the hype around something far outstrips its actual value and at some point it can pop in a big way. Then, as the famous American investor Warren Buffett, puts it: "'only when the tide goes out you find out...
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Is Snowy 2.0 still worth it after years of cost blowouts?
Snowy 2.0's budget may have blown out again, with a new cost reassessment putting the price tag at 22 billion dollars, up from an original estimate of just 2 billion when the project was announced in 2017. There are big questions now about whether a full cost-benefit analysis will be made public,...
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Ben Roberts-Smith reveals defamation costs, denies war crimes | ABC News Top Stories
Federal MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition after an alleged attack outside her electorate office left her with life-changing injuries. A widespread cybersecurity flaw has been uncovered on websites belonging to organisations around the world, including Australian government agencies. War...
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Will Trump become a lame duck after the US midterms?
Midterm elections are coming up in the United States, and they could seriously shake up Donald Trump's second term. Republicans currently control both the House and the Senate, but polling is telling an interesting story about whether that's about to change. What do the experts think is likely to...
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Would parents know if their child was being radicalised online?
The Australian Federal Police has told a parliamentary inquiry that AI is speeding up the radicalisation of children. Police say children as young as 11 are being radicalised, in some cases within days, and that they come from any background. Experts say families should watch for children...
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ABC reporter helps rescue driver from sinking car north of Brisbane | ABC News Top Stories
People in Wangaratta are gathering outside Helen Haines' electorate office to show their support for the independent MP, who's in a critical condition in hospital. War crimes charges have been laid against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith, who's now speaking publicly about the…
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How dangerous are e-bikes and e-scooters?
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released the first national data on hospitalisations linked to electronic bikes and scooters and it shows e-scooter hospitalisations have more than tripled since 2019.
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Helen Haines remains in a critical condition as tributes keep flowing | ABC News Top Stories
Hospital authorities say Federal MP Helen Haines remains in a critical condition this morning, as well wishers continue to leave tributes, after she was the victim of a car ramming attack. Perth police have charged a 56-year-old man over an incident involving alleged threats at a WA Labor MP’s...
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Vodafone accuses rival of being behind millions of scam calls
Vodafone analysed millions of scam calls on its network during a one-year period, finding 98 per cent came from internet phone company Symbio. Symbio is owned by Aussie Broadband who says stopping the scammers is very difficult. Aussie Broadband has committed to working with Vodafone's owner TPG…
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Why are house prices continuing to fall?
Over the past few months we've been hearing house prices are going down. The latest figures from real estate platform Domain confirm that trend.
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Why are experts sounding the alarm about youth radicalisation?
Youth deradicalisation experts, the AFP and ASIO are calling for a societal approach to tackling rising threats, as the AFP warned of a 'tsunami' of youth crime hitting the country, due to rapid online radicalisation.
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Helen Haines has both legs amputated | ABC News Top Stories
The husband of independent MP Helen Haines says she has now had both her legs amputated after she was struck by a Toyota LandCruiser outside her electorate office on Monday. Phil Haines says his wife is alive and that is the most important thing for his family. The man accused of striking her…
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Husband speaks of 'fighter' Helen Haines and her long recovery
Independent MP Helen Haines remains in a critical condition in the Alfred Hospital, and her husband says she has had both legs amputated after the alleged attack. The man accused of the attack, Brendan Nugent, has appeared in the Wangaratta Magistrates Court, where no application for bail was…
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Helen Haines' alleged attacker Brendan Nugent faces court
The man accused of repeatedly ramming independent MP Helen Haines has faced court in Wangaratta. Brendan Nugent did not speak or enter a plea, and court documents show police have also charged him over cannabis cultivation and possession. His lawyer has revealed his client has a neurological...
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Is AI behind job cuts at NAB and the big banks?
National Australia Bank has become the latest Australian bank to announce job cuts, saying it will shed about 2,500 people. The bank blames challenging economic conditions and a sharp drop in home lending, while more than 7,000 banking jobs have been axed across the sector. Experts say artificial...
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Brendan Nugent to face court, charged over Helen Haines attack | ABC News Top Stories
Police have laid charges over the attack that critically injured federal MP Helen Haines. The attack has also prompted calls for a review into security arrangements of parliamentarians. This comes as Australia's domestic security agency reveals it has disrupted four major terrorism threats since...
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What have Russel Brand's accusers told the jury in his rape trial?
The jury in Russell Brand's criminal trial in London has now heard evidence from all six accusers. Mr Brand, who's 51, is on trial for three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault relating to six women over a 10-year period from 1999 to 2009. He's…
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What we know about the attack on Helen Haines
Shock waves are still reverberating through the community of Independent MP Helen Haines after a horror attack on Monday. The 65-year-old has lost a leg after being rammed by a car outside her electorate office in Wangaratta in north east Victoria and remains in a Melbourne hospital in a critical...
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Suspect's parents condemn attack on MP Helen Haines as 'unfathomable' | ABC News Top Stories
Independent MP Helen Haines is fighting to keep both legs after being pinned between two cars in an attack that's prompted fresh concerns about political violence in Australia. A parent has given evidence in Alan Jones's sexual assault trial, describing changes she noticed in her teenage son…
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Is online abuse fuelling real-world violence against politicians?
Threats and harassment against Australian politicians have been rising for years, and the alleged attack against Independent MP Helen Haines has brought that danger into sharp focus. Senior figures including ministers, MPs, and security chiefs are now speaking out about the scale of the problem,...
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What we know about the attack on Helen Haines
Indi MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition in a Melbourne hospital after being "attacked" near her electorate office in Wangaratta, north-east Victoria. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is leading cross-party condemnation of the incident, as he reveals counter-terrorism police are...
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Federal MP Helen Haines loses leg after car attack | ABC News Top Stories
Indi MP Helen Haines has lost a leg after undergoing surgery following a car attack outside her electorate office. Federal authorities and politicians say the attack comes as they face more public threats. Helen Haines' supporters have been laying tributes and describing her as a much-loved local...
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Why protests are igniting across Europe
A wave of protests is sweeping parts of Europe, with people voicing their discontent about a range of social issues linked to the rising cost of living. It's leading to violence in the streets and some regions are imposing curfews as authorities try to restore calm. But upcoming elections across...
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Will Australia ever have universal mobile coverage?
Australia has just passed laws requiring mobile coverage almost anywhere in the country, including remote areas currently outside the mobile map. The new rules would rely on low-Earth-orbit satellite technology to deliver basic calls and texts, but there are real questions about cost, funding…
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Jacqui Lambie hits after being mocked in One Nation cartoon | ABC News Top Stories
Senator Jacqui Lambie's speaking out after a One Nation cartoon mocked her for discussing a health condition she's linked to her time in the Defence Force. A New South Wales police lawyer has told an inquiry the force was working in a complex environment on the night of a Sydney protest that's…
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Are we measuring Australia's productivity the wrong way?
Australia's productivity problem is a familiar story, but there's a growing argument that the way we measure it is flawed. As the economy shifts away from manufacturing toward health, education, and care work, researchers say the official figures aren't capturing the full picture. The…
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What is Jordon Steele-John saying about allegations against him?
The Greens have been in crisis management for days over reports of allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women by WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John. The Senator's denied the allegations, and has now blamed the public fallout on party "factionalism".
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ABC News Top Stories delivers the biggest breaking news and headlines from Australia and around the world, updated throughout the day.Get fast, trusted coverage of politics, business, extreme weather, and major national events from the ABC's newsroom direct to your podcast feed. Whether you're catching up on the morning's top headlines or need a quick update between meetings, ABC News Top Stories gives you the essential news of the day.You can also hear the biggest stories of the day explained in-depth in just a few minutes.Follow now for daily Australian news briefings from the ABC, Australia's most trusted news source.
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