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ABC News Top Stories

ABC Australia
Australia
Artificial Intelligence
Donald Trump
Reserve Bank Of Australia
Inflation
Superannuation
Melbourne
One Nation
Helen Haines
Sydney Swans
Smart Glasses
Anthropic
Jordon Steele-John
Anthony Albanese
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Covid-19
Sydney
CTE
Tupac Shakur
Queensland

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... more

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Donald Trump's Republican Party has lost control of both houses of Congress at the US midterms, with Democrats flipping Senate seats in Texas, Ohio, Kansas, Iowa, Maine and the Carolinas.

A US politics expert from the University of Sydney says wides... more

Canva's one of Australia's most celebrated tech success stories.

But it's announced it's cutting more than 1,200 jobs, or about 22 per cent of its global workforce.

Experts say it's not an isolated case as AI reshapes the tech industry.

Choice has handed out its annual Shonky Awards, and this year Ticketek, Ticketmaster, and Virgin Australia are among the businesses in the firing line.

The consumer group is accusing the ticketing giants of fleecing fans through dynamic pricing and ... more

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Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 494 ratings
  • Love the longer stories

    Some really great changes the past few months with longer stories in the feed now. Great pod to quickly catch up on what’s happening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ml3lack
    Australia3 months ago
  • Great news coverage and excellent perspective.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JohnAS
    6 months ago
  • Kid rated

    Me like it especially for a kid that like politics and economics and the deelleeff person that said it is only on apple that’s wrong because it is also Spotify

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob Steve7
    Australia10 months ago
  • No longer updates

    Good podcast but it no longer updates on my car podcast app “Tune-In”. No longer updates online either. Only way to get is through Apple which I hate using.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    deelleeff
    Australia2 years ago
  • Amazing, just what we need!

    Such a good way to listen to the latest news - keeps me up to date, reliable and the hosts are great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katylilygrace
    Australia2 years ago

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Listener feedback highlights quick, reliable updates and strong guest expertise.
A few reviews note inconsistent availability across apps or delays in postings.
Some listeners appreciate the mix of news with in-depth policy context.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#250
United States/News/Daily News
Spotify
#35
Australia/News
Spotify
#191
Australia/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#247
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#14
Australia/News/Daily News
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#47
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Will Trump become a lame duck after the US midterms?
Q: So looking into that crystal ball, what does Kyle Condick think the chances are that the Democrats could also flip the Senate?
Karl Kondik says Republicans had seemed likely to retain the Senate for much of the cycle, but the races have worsened for them and they are now in real danger of losing both chambers.
Is Snowy 2.0 still worth it after years of cost blowouts?
Q: Does the Coalition still support the project?
The Coalition representative says they have not yet been briefed on the report and will examine it, including its funding model and grid connection.
Who's in the wrong amid the Kelly Clarkson bird dispute?
Q: So who's in the wrong here?
Velvet Winter calls Clarkson's post misguided, saying her celebrity reach helped mobilize fans and direct hostility toward a worker and the store.
The fallout after data centre company Firmus axes its planned ASX float
Q: Why was the Firmus IPO pulled by the end?
The IPO was pulled due to a combination of market volatility, an overly ambitious growth plan, and rising debt costs, which together made it unlikely to raise a satisfactory amount for the offering.
Why are French high school students protesting?
Q: What is happening in France?
The country is seeing a nationwide student protest movement over underfunded and deteriorating schools, with demonstrations expanding from Paris to many towns, concerns about resources, staff shortages, and the broader political context of education funding.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ABC News Top Stories

What is ABC News Top Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise daily briefing that covers major headlines from Australia and around the world, with quick updates on politics, business, weather, and breaking events. Episodes frequently feature expert commentary from public health, policy, and technology fields, plus in-depth takes on ongoing stories such as health labeling debates, housing policy, and global politics. The format tends to blend fast, itemized news with context from subject-matter guests, giving listeners both the latest developments and sharper explanations that help inform decisions for professionals tracking current events. A noteworthy strength is the inclusion of diverse expert perspectives (public health, academia, industry, and government) to balance reporting with policy... more

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2. Shmuel Rosner
3. Nadav Eyal
4. Tamir Ohlone
5. Hussein Talbi
6. Misty Jenkins
7. Dennis Barnes
8. Christy McBain

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