Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue
By Heather Stewart in Bangkok

Chancellor says government will study responses to public consultation, with airports being ‘big part of jobs and growth’

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/16/healey-pro-growth-heathrow-third-runway-burnham

#Heathrowthirdrunway #Heathrowairport #Airlineindustry #Business #JohnHealey #AndyBurnham #Airtransport #UKnews #Transport #London #Transportpolicy #Environment #Politics #TheGuardian #HeatherStewartinBangkok

Farmers frustrated as locust control costs add up
By Petra Oates and Angus Verley

With harvesting about to start on record crops, farmers in Victoria's north-west are scrambling to control rising locust numbers and unhappy at what they say is a lack of state government support.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/victoria-farmers-frustrated-as-locust-control-costs-add-up/107275734

#AgriculturalPestControl #Farmers #RuralandRemoteCommunities #PestsDiseasesandControlMethods #PetraOates #AngusVerley

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars
By Associated Press and Agence France-Presse

Disgraced music mogul moved to Pennsylvania prison after reports of perks and fight injuries at New Jersey lockup

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/oct/16/sean-diddy-combs-moved-new-prison

#SeanDiddyCombs #USprisons #Hiphop #UScrime #USjusticesystem #Pennsylvania #NewJersey #USnews #TheGuardian #AssociatedPress #AgenceFrancePresse

Battling Gloucester hold champions Bordeaux to kick off Champions Cup in style
By Robert Kitson at Kingsholm

Gloucester 36-36 Bordeaux Bègles

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/16/gloucester-bordeaux-european-champions-cup-rugby-match-report

#ChampionsCup #Gloucester #BordeauxBgles #Rugbyunion #Sport #TheGuardian #RobertKitsonatKingsholm

Coral overharvesting on Great Barrier Reef investigated by regulator
By Angela Heathcote

The investigation comes as the coral harvesting industry on the reef is facing increased pressure from environmentalists.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/qld-coral-harvesting-concerns-great-barrier-reef/107260912

#FishingandAquacultureIndustry #AngelaHeathcote

Two sisters and one piano working wonders at dementia village

Min Luo and her sister, Fei Shan, played piano for a friend with dementia and discovered the positive impact it had on him. They then decided to share their talents with other dementia patients.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/musical-sisters-play-for-dementia-patients/107273816

#AlzheimersandDementia #Music #BrainandNervousSystem

'Insufficient' relief for businesses affected by Civic construction
By Jade Toomey

A review of Canberra's night life has found the ACT government should consider stronger relief for businesses affected by construction work in the city and establish a dedicated Night-Time Economy Commissioner.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/act-insufficient-relief-businesses-affected-civic-construction/107277900

#Businesses #StateandTerritoryGovernment #JadeToomey

Donald Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia out after less than week

Katie Zacharia has become the subject of ridicule and controversy, prompting Donald Trump to reconsider her appointment.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/donald-trumps-new-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-out-after-less-than-week/qpe0t1e18

#World #SBS

Bystander who killed Oregon shooter identified as father of girls at elementary school
By Gabrielle Canon

Kaylub Giamanco, who was reportedly driving home when he heard gunshots, ‘not seeking recognition’, family says

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/16/bystander-parent-oregon-school-shooting

#Oregon #USschoolshootings #USnews #WestCoast #TheGuardian #GabrielleCanon

Family of US man who died on Six Flags ride question if death was preventable
By Marina Dunbar

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after reportedly ‘passing out’ and falling off Goliath rollercoaster in Georgia

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/16/family-six-flags-georgia-rollercoaster-death

#Georgia #Atlanta #USnews #Themeparks #TheGuardian #MarinaDunbar

Widespread flying fox deaths a 'disaster' for forest ecosystems
By Piper Duffy

Along the east coast of Australia, grey-headed flying foxes are being found dead and malnourished. Without their nightly pollination, experts say it could spell disaster for forests and other animals.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/sat-nsw-regs-flying-fox-deaths-impact-on-forests/107269636

#Conservation #Animals #EnvironmentalImpacts #Environment #Birds #PiperDuffy

Dees dismantle Tigers to seal AFLW finals series berth

Melbourne has secured a spot in the AFLW finals series after dismantling Richmond with ease in Pride Round.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/melbourne-defeats-richmond-in-aflw-pride-round/107278264

#AFLWomens #AustralianRulesFootball #Sport

Grandfather's HQ Kingswood keeps family memories alive
By Caroline Horn

Almost 500,000 of the HQ Kingswoods were made across Holden's Australian factories from 1971 to 1974. A South Australian family's heirloom is now being dusted off for the Bay to Birdwood historical rally.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/hq-kingswood-keeps-family-memories-alive/107232676

#CarEnthusiasm #CarolineHorn

The hearts hoping to create lasting impact at Sculpture by the Sea
By Tamsyn Buckle

More than 60 hearts, representing women killed in domestic violence incidents, are among the artworks at what is considered the world's biggest outdoor sculpture competition.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/sydneys-sculpture-by-the-sea-celebrates-30-years/107277040

#ArtsFestivals #Sculpture #InstallationArt #TamsynBuckle

Jillaroos lived up to their end of the bargain, but fans need to follow
By Amanda Shalala

The Jillaroos showed why they're the favourites to win a fourth-straight Rugby League World Cup in a big opening win over Samoa, but a small crowd in Sydney has left them urging fans to show up and support women's sport.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/jillaroos-samoa-rugby-league-world-cup/107277782

#RugbyLeague #Sport #AmandaShalala

After four attempts, woman's dying wish to see brother finally granted
By Olivia Mason

Critically ill Anna Rochford who lives with a rare and excruciating bone condition has been granted her final wish — to reunite with her brother.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/adelaide-womans-dying-wish-granted-visa/107273868

#DeathandDying #FederalGovernment #Immigration #OliviaMason

Copper thefts leave Perth roads in darkness and cost taxpayers millions
By Samantha Goerling

More than 100 kilometres of major roads and paths across Perth remain dark without street lighting because organised crime groups are selling lucrative stolen copper on the black market.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/copper-thefts-perth-roads-cost-taxpayers-millions/107276214

#Crime #UrbanDevelopmentandPlanning #Police #CrimePrevention #MiningandMetalsIndustry #SamanthaGoerling

Invasive fire ants return to organic farms not treated for 14 months
By Brandon Long

Treatment on export-certified organic farms was paused in August 2025 after genetically modified ingredients were discovered in the baits used to treat nests.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/fire-ants-reinfest-untreated-organic-farms/107274380

#Biosecurity #AgriculturalChemicals #Exports #BrandonLong

From kitsch decor to extinct chains, new book revisits classic eateries
By Larissa Ham

A sophisticated 70s restaurant with hot-pink light shades and the all-you-can-eat smorgasbords of the suburbs are among the Melbourne institutions revived in a new coffee table book.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/old-vintage-melbourne-captures-classic-dining-institutions/107184506

#HospitalityIndustry #History #Books #LarissaHam

Proteas urged to wear down Australia's bowling machines in second Test

South Africa's batting failures in Durban lead to changes for second Test as Proteas set themselves to put more overs into Australia's pacemen in Gqeberha.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/proteas-urged-wear-down-australias-bowlers-in-second-test/107278752

#Cricket #Sport