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1. Flexible school enrolments soar as families consider classroom alternatives ABC News (Australia) · 11 Nov 2026

   Enrolments at Queensland's independent special assistance schools have increased sevenfold over the past decade.

2. Dave Grohl pays tribute to Beaconsfield miner Todd Russell amid energetic Sydney show Nine · 11 Nov 2026

   The Foo Fighters frontman had a special bond with Todd Russell and Brant Webb – and on the day of Russell’s death, he played the ballad he wrote for the pair.

3. ‘Whether or not we accept it, we can vote’: Loke tells Melaka to use ballot box to convey feelings on Najib’s house arrest Malay Mail · 11 Nov 2026

   MELAKA, Nov 11 — Fresh from resigning from the federal Cabinet, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has urged voters in Melaka who are aggrieved by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest to channel their dissatisfaction through the ballot box in Saturday’s state election.…

4. Abando returns to Gilas as debuting Boatwright banners new FIBA roster Rappler · 11 Nov 2026

   MANILA, Philippines – For the first time since the 2023 FIBA World Cup, high-flyer Rhenz Abando makes his return to Gilas Pilipinas as he rounds out the final-12 roster for the 2027 World Cup Asian qualifiers’ fifth window in Seremban, Malaysia on November 27 and 29. Hinted as an unnamed surprise…

5. Disaster warning systems race to keep pace with galloping climate risks SPH Media · 11 Nov 2026

   LIMA/KATHMANDU/ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 11 - Twice a day during the rainy season, Raquel Izarra climbs to the roof of her home in the eastern Lima suburb of Santa Inés Bajo and measures how much rain has fallen using a homemade gauge, before sending the data to the authorities using WhatsApp.

6. Breaking: Significant number of David Jones stores set to close ABC News · 11 Nov 2026

   David Jones's receiver is set to close a significant chunk of the retailer's department stores.

7. Indonesia targets full waste management by 2029, ends open dumping Antara · 11 Nov 2026

   Indonesia aims to establish comprehensive waste management by 2029 and end open dumping, with the Environment Ministry ...

8. David Walliams faces investigation over alleged sexual assault of 15-year-old girl Nine · 11 Nov 2026

   The Little Britain comedian and best-selling children’s author is facing a police investigation after he was accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old schoolgirl.

9. Brenda Song Says She Was ‘Overworked’ and ‘Underpaid’ on ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,’ Recalls Fainting on Set: I Thought, ‘Am I Having a Panic Attack?’ Variety · 11 Nov 2026

   Brenda Song recently revealed that she felt she was “overworked” and “underpaid” while starring on “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.” The “Running Point” actress opened up about her experience working on the Disney Channel sitcom while appearing on her former co-star Dylan Sprouse’s and co-host…

10. First day of Russia-Ukraine-U.S. peace talks were constructive, Zelenskyy says CBS News · 11 Nov 2026

    Trilateral peace talks between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia are underway in Abu Dhabi, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressing positivity following day one of negotiations on Tuesday. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman has more.