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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.

  1. 58m ago

    Secret Erin Patterson evidence could cause 'massive publicity', court says | ABC News Top Stories

    Victoria's highest court has ruled that a secret piece of evidence in the Erin Patterson murder case can't be made public, because it would cause "massive publicity" and could interfere with the administration of justice. The secret piece of evidence was due to come out last year in the high-profile mushroom murder trial, but the court ruled it inadmissible, and then suppressed the evidence from being published after Patterson was found guilty. Last week, Patterson lost an appeal to Victoria's highest court, but the suppression remained in place, in case she mounts a High Court challenge. The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority has apologised after being forced to shutdown its website during VCE exams because of a security breach. A hacker yesterday posted an expletive-riddled message on the site, claiming to have downloaded and sold hundreds of copies of an exam. The Authority has called in the police but says it's confident no VCE papers were accessed or released. The joyful mother of a missing Victorian teenager found in dense bushland in the state's east says her son will be "grounded for life". 17-year-old William was spotted by a search helicopter in a dried out creek bed this morning, almost a week after he went missing. He disappeared on Friday while on a camping trip at Walhalla East, about 180 kilometres east of Melbourne. His mother Elizabeth Barkley says her son is in good health but will have to put any future camping trips on hold.

  2. 1h ago

    How are soaring fares and axed routes impacting the regions?

    For those living in the regions and wanting to fly they need to have deep pockets. A scathing interim report from the Productivity Commission has revealed regional flights were 173 per cent more expensive than major city routes - during the in the two years to 2025. It comes as Qantas has announced 850 jobs to be outsourced and regional routes being axed. So what does it mean for those living in the regions?

    How are soaring fares and axed routes impacting the regions?

  3. 5h ago

    Why has the Finnish embassy gone viral?

    The Finnish Embassy in Canberra was temporarily closed for one day this week for a planning day. When they announced it on their social media, it went surprisingly viral, with lots of people expressing their disappointment. So what were the posts and why did they go so nuts?

    Why has the Finnish embassy gone viral?

  4. 6h ago

    Will outback Australia become a destination for AI data centres?

    With the US tightening its approach to AI infrastructure, Australia's regulatory environment is making it an increasingly attractive destination for projects like this one. A proposal to build a massive data centre in WA's Kimberley region is drawing concern from local environmentalists over its potential impact on the area's water and landscape. The key sticking point is gas, specifically where it would come from and whether fracking could ever be part of the picture.

  5. 9h ago

    Can the new Congress force Trump to end his Middle East war?

    It's been just over a week since the midterm elections delivered a political shock in the US, handing control of Congress to the Democrats. But as Australians continue to pay high prices at the pump, it's left many wondering can this new Congress pressure President Donald Trump into ending the war in the Middle East? Experts say while the Democrats have a few tools at their disposal, it all boils down to the political pain the president can withstand.

    Can the new Congress force Trump to end his Middle East war?

  6. 10h ago

    Are banks doing enough to support struggling mortgage holders?

    Home loan approvals have hit a record low, and at the same time the big banks are reporting more customers falling months behind on their repayments. Whether the drop in approvals is a warning sign or a welcome shift toward first home buyers depends on who you ask. Bank executives are also facing a parliamentary inquiry, where the pressure on struggling mortgage holders is expected to be a key focus.

  7. 11h ago

    Can David Jones workers find jobs after store closures?

    David Jones is in receivership, with half of its 38 stores set to close by the end of the year and thousands of jobs potentially at risk. Suppliers are also now scrambling to prove their debts as creditors, with some owed hundreds of thousands of dollars and uncertain whether they'll see any of it back.

    Can David Jones workers find jobs after store closures?

  8. 22h ago

    Why Usman Khawaja has cancelled some interviews about his book

    Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has cancelled some media interviews about his newly released autobiography after being grilled over some of his claims on the ABC's 7.30 program. In his book, Khawaja maintains the whole Australian Test team knew sandpaper was being used to affect the ball, but fast bowler Mitchell Starc has again denied he knew anything about the scandal. Cricket Australia is refusing to reopen its investigation, so will the pressure on Pat Cummins and other 2018 players to respond keep building?

    Why Usman Khawaja has cancelled some interviews about his book
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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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  • Channel
    ABC News
  • Creator
    ABC Australia
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    250
  • Rating
    Clean
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