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Ex-Sydney church turned LGBT nightclub ordered to 'cease offensive trading' Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The LGBTQIA+ venue said it was exploring its legal options after being issued with a breach of lease notice just days after opening at a former Sydney church.
Australia's wine grape crush plummets to lowest in more than 25 years Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Australian wine grape production has fallen to its lowest amount in more than 25 years as the industry adjusts to a combination of depressed market conditions.
Broncos losing streak makes finals hopes virtually an impossible task Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Brisbane must reach 13 wins to have any chance of playing finals in 2026, but even that wasn't enough for them in 2022 and may not be again this year.
Mayor admits to misconduct then attempts to block council's questions Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The mayor of Cairns has been told to apologise to her community after admitting to three acts of misconduct.
New Zealand reports first H5N1 bird flu case Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The deadly virus was detected in a brown skua seabird near Wellington, although authorities say there is not yet any evidence of mass mortality or impacts on poultry.
ICE suspends vehicle stops after two deadly shootings Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement orders its officers to suspend most vehicle stops after agents fatally shot two men six days apart during stops in Maine and Texas.
Diarrhoea-inducing Cyclospora outbreak spreads across US Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The US CDC is investigating thousands of possible cases across 34 states, as officials track down the source of the outbreak.
An alias and a dead man's name: Former ATO executive charged with fraud Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Former assistant tax commissioner Nick Petroulias has been charged with multiple fraud offences, accused of obtaining financial advantage by deception and using false documents.Â
Darwin man busted with 110,000 cigarettes, 330kg of tobacco pleads guilty Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A Darwin tobacconist has pleaded guilty to tax evasion after police busted him with more than 330 kilograms of tobacco labelled as Chinese tea and 110,000 illegally imported cigarettes.Â
Australian lamb the focus of US trade commission review Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The United States International Trade Commission is investigating sheep meat imports, including from Australia, as American farmers struggle.
Why the England-Argentina rivalry is one of the ugliest in football Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
England's World Cup semifinal clash against Argentina is the latest chapter in a sporting rivalry that dates back 60 years to an ill-tempered quarterfinal, featuring cheating, violence and redemption.
Trump beats his own record for strategic backflips on Iran Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Donald Trump's actions this week have only confirmed he has run out of options and is now engaged in a simple war of wills, and calculations on who will run out of munitions first, with an enemy that he has underestimated from the start.
Police investigate attempted sexual assault of Melbourne dog walkers Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Police are investigating after two women reported that a man attempted to assault them before the dogs they were walking chased him away.
Deputy premier wants power to forcibly acquire land for private sector projects Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A private project to build a 1.8 kilometre cable car connecting Airlie Beach to a mountain in a national park could be subject to new laws that critics say will allow for government land grabs.
Bid to make daylight saving time permanent passes US house Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
If the bill becomes law, it will eliminate the need for states to change the clock twice a year.
Intent questioned over boy who 'took a knife to a fist fight' Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The prosecution allege the school boy stabbed a fellow student six times during a pre-arranged fight.
Primary teacher played kissing game with student, jury hears Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Former Gippsland teacher stands trial over continued sexual abuse of primary school student in the 90s
'They hate us and we hate them': England-Argentina semi will come with extra feeling Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
It is one of the biggest rivalries in men's World Cup history, and while the teams may downplay the history, England and Argentina fans are ready for another iconic showdown.
Suppression order lifted on child abuse content producer in Victoria Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A man covertly filmed women and children at a Mildura home and used AI to create explicit content.
Labor takes a stand on data centre rules and AI copyright Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The prime minister unveils Labor's plan for new AI national standards, warning Australia has a narrow window to set AI's "social licence".
News from the BBC World Service
Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17 - but they can opt out Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The government also wants 'addictive' app features such as auto-play and infinite scroll to be set to be disabled. Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports. England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966. Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster. Briton's Iran jail sentence extended by two years, family says Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested on spying charges last January while passing through Iran on a motorcycle journey. After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains. Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate. Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday. Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days. Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The cost of heating oil spiked following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices. I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever. A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it? Spain into World Cup final with victory over France Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas. Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals. Will Scots back the Three Lions against Argentina - or is it 'anyone but England'? Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 As England progress, possibly to a final, some Scottish football fans are making tricky decisions about where their loyalties lie. I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace. Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months. Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected? Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed. Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath' Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?
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