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  • Politicians across spectrum pay tribute to Helen Haines in parliament | ABC News Top Stories

    October 26, 2026 · 2 min

    Politicians across the political spectrum have been paying tribute to Helen Haines, as the federal parliament sits for the first time without the Independent MP. Meanwhile the Victorian Premier has condemned a threat against one of his…

  • Why are working families struggling to buy food?

    October 25, 2026 · 4 min

    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…

  • Can Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership survive Israel's elections?

    October 25, 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  • What are the allegations against Meghan Markle's dad?

    October 24, 2026 · 4 min

    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…

  • Sydney finally gets a second airport, but where's the control tower?

    October 23, 2026 · 4 min

    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…

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  • Could a vaccine stop melanoma deaths?

    October 23, 2026 · 3 min

    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…

  • Snowy Hydro 2.0 costs have doubled again, will the project go on?

    October 23, 2026 · 4 min

    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…

  • Why are hosts angry with new Airbnb rules?

    October 22, 2026 · 4 min

    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…

  • If the AI boom goes bust, what happens to our super?

    October 22, 2026 · 5 min

    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…

  • Is Snowy 2.0 still worth it after years of cost blowouts?

    October 22, 2026 · 4 min

    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…

  • Will Trump become a lame duck after the US midterms?

    October 22, 2026 · 4 min

    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…

  • Would parents know if their child was being radicalised online?

    October 22, 2026 · 4 min

    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…

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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.