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Saturday 24 October 2026 · daily · 618 stories

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Australia · ABC

Mayor told staff member to 'lose some weight', misconduct probe finds

23 Oct 11:19

A regional mayor has denied multiple allegations that she bullied and undermined council staff, arising from an independent investigation.

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Australia · ABC

Gone in less than six minutes: Watch as floodwaters swallow four-wheel drive

For the first few seconds, it doesn't look like a life-and-death situation. But within minutes, the four-wheel drive is under water.

24 Oct 06:38

Australia · ABC

In the wreckage of World Cup blowouts, hope is where you find it

Tonga's win over Lebanon kicked off what's expected to be a lopsided weekend in the Rugby League World Cup but there's still something to be gained amid the blow-outs.

24 Oct 06:37

Australia · ABC

Weekend washout for most states as storm season intensifies

Rain and storms are forecast to extend across more than half the country this weekend as two separate weather systems collide over the east.

24 Oct 06:32

Australia · ABC

Melania Trump brokers Oleshky ceasefire as Starshield row continues

The White House announces the US first lady helped broker a local ceasefire on humanitarian grounds in the Ukrainian town as Washington sends mixed messages on Starshield.

24 Oct 06:24

Australia · ABC

'Full picture' missing from Kumanjayi Little Baby review, advocates say

First Nations advocates say the Webb review into Kumanjayi Little Baby's case does not capture the "full picture" of health, housing and justice failures. Now they're urging the NT government to work with them.

24 Oct 06:17

Australia · ABC

Young Indonesians say they feel 'complicit' in voting for Prabowo

As Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto marks two years in office, public discontent is growing over the government’s handling of disasters and the high cost of living. This week, students and civil society members took to the streets.

24 Oct 06:09

Australia · ABC

How Helen Haines gave a queer student artist hope

'No matter if you disagree, you've still got to respect each other', young artist says.

24 Oct 05:59

Australia · Canberra Times

A promise kept - a Canberra daughter's last gift to her father

Dr Allan Hawke's daughter Stephanie has finished a heartfelt project for her beloved dad.

24 Oct 05:30