As of November 4, 2026, Australia has 15 top stories from 2 local news outlets on the Global News Map.
- Foster carer couple accused of shocking grooming and child abuse — The Sydney Morning Herald
- Freed Hong Kong activists face 'punishment with no end date' — ABC News
- ‘Rip your jaw off’: The lengths Stephen Graham went to for his killer new role — The Sydney Morning Herald
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The Sydney Morning Herald1h ago
A regional Victorian couple who fostered seven children over the past five years face charges of horrific child abuse, which has raised concerns about the welfare of Victoria’s most vulnerable children.
ABC News1h ago
Criminal records are making it harder for some activists in Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests to rebuild their lives.
The Sydney Morning Herald1h ago
The celebrated Brit actor gives good psycho but it’s how he gets there that is surprising.
ABC News1h ago
The High Court of Australia has determined rideshare company Uber owes payroll tax in NSW, in a decision likely to spark reaction from the broader gig economy.
The Sydney Morning Herald1h ago
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ABC News1h ago
AI removes barriers to game development, including the need to be able to read, write and code.
The Sydney Morning Herald1h ago
A piece of debris found six kilometres from the crash site could provide vital clues to what caused the catastrophic accident.
ABC News2h ago
Investigators say plane parts found kilometres from a crater caused by a deadly plane crash may reveal more about the final moments on board.
The Sydney Morning Herald1h ago
From Abdul El-Sayed’s headline showdown in Michigan to unexpectedly tight races in red states like Texas and Kansas, we track all the key races live.
ABC News2h ago
The design software giant says growth has slowed for the first time in a decade and it needs smaller, more empowered teams.
The Sydney Morning Herald1h ago
An Indian tourist was killed and at least two others were injured when the two aircraft crashed while trying to land on Mount Everest.
ABC News2h ago
Experts say there is a "plethora" of social media content about the hormone, which is often unhelpful in explaining why it’s essential.
The Sydney Morning Herald1h ago
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ABC News2h ago
Conservationists are thrilled by the discovery of a new location of the critically endangered Bonville leafless orchid, which was previously known to exist at only one place in Australia.
The Sydney Morning Herald1h ago
Wegovy’s GLP-1 weight loss tablet has been approved in Australia for the first time, expected to lead to a surge in demand for the sought-after peptide which could hit the market by the end of this year.