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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.
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- Yesterday1 min
Sydney boy in serious condition after shooting inside home | ABC News Top Stories
An 11-year-old boy has been shot in the face and neck inside a home in Sydney's north west. Police were called to a property in Norwest at around five o'clock after reports of a shooting. Paramedics treated the boy at the scene he's expected to be transferred to Westmead Children's Hospital in a serious condition. Consumer advocates are welcoming a recommendation for the triple-zero service to be taken out of the hands of telcos. A long-running Senate inquiry into problems plaguing the Triple Zero system has made 11 recommendations, including a new national authority to answer triple zero calls and mandating domestic roaming. Telstra currently operates the function but the inquiry is recommending that it should be nationalised to avoid further crises. And Australia's population is expected to reach almost 40 million by 2066 which is lower than previously forecast due to a falling fertility rate. The latest Intergenerational Report report, which was released today, has found an ageing population will put greater pressure on Australia's economy over the next 40 years. From 2060-61 onwards, deaths are projected to outpace births in Australia.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.
- Yesterday3 min
Sharks under scrutiny after fatal attack at Perth's Sorrento beach
Authorities in WA have given up on trying to capture the shark responsible for a killing a man on Friday. It happened at Sorrento beach in Perth and the 63-year-old ocean swimmer was attacked by a suspected three-metre long Great White shark. It's again raised questions about how humans should deal with the risk that comes with entering the water.
- Yesterday3 min
Why Albanese's so keen for a seat on the UN Security Council
Anthony Albanese has launched Australia's campaign for a two-year seat on the United Nations Security Council in 2029 and 2030.The Prime Minister named artificial intelligence and climate change among the issues Australia wants a voice in shaping, and said the campaign would be modest in cost.Only Australia and Finland have nominated for the two available seats, with a secret ballot in mid-2028.So what does a seat actually get you, when five permanent members hold a veto?
- Yesterday2 min
Trial begins for alleged murderer of Sydney couple
The trial of a former police officer accused of murdering Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies begins today.It is alleged Beau Lamarre-Condon shot the pair with his service firearm inside Mr Baird's shared terrace in Sydney's east in 2024.He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder and one of aggravated break and enter.
- 2 days ago4 min
Are we doing enough to prevent domestic violence?
Three women have died in what police believe are family and domestic violence-related incidents in New South Wales on the weekend. Domestic violence support groups are warning that this time of year can also be a dangerous one... with AFL and NRL grand finals approaching.
- 3 days ago1 min
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- 3 days ago3 min
Trump bans several media outlets for reporting 'FAKE NEWS!'
US President Donald Trump is again lashing out at the media, banning a number of outlets from the White House.
- 4 days ago4 min
Labor's immigration crackdown explained
Plans to detain and deport visa overstayers, and cut down backpacker and student visa numbers are among the key pillars of Labor's new plan to reduce net migration.How will it work and what will it mean for hopeful migrants and the industries that rely on them?
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