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News from the ABC Australia

Father 'disgusted' over expected methanol poisoning charges
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

A Melbourne father whose daughter died from methanol poisoning in Laos has said he is "disgusted" over the charges expected to be laid.

Government keeps life-changing MS medicines on PBS amid drug pricing row
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Health Minister Mark Butler has accepted independent advice for a rapid review of MS drugs to ensure they remain available on the PBS.

Major disturbance unfolds at Perth's maximum-security prison
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

A prison officer has been injured in a major disturbance that caused significant damage at Perth’s maximum-security prison.

NZ's South Island struck by magnitude-5.9 earthquake
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

The earthquake struck 40 kilometres north of Te Anau, with the west coast of the South Island from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point, likely to be affected.

Sydney home ownership rate hits 70-year low
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Sydney is no longer affordable for most, as new data reveals the number of people who own the home they live in is the lowest it has been in decades.

NT government slammed over no-show to federal racism inquiry
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

A national inquiry into racism against First Nations people, launched after an alleged terror attack in Perth, has heard allegations of systemic racism in the Northern Territory, as the territory government comes under fire for snubbing the probe.

Alleged 'fight club' organiser arrested, SA Police say
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

SA Police have arrested the alleged organiser of a 'fight club' and reported seven other teenagers they allege were linked to videos of amateur bouts that were posted online.

Stink bomb attack planners taken to court by energy giant Woodside
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Energy giant Woodside has taken climate activists to court in a bid to unmask the conspirators behind a stink-bomb protest that forced the evacuation of its Perth headquarters.

New monkey species with orange lips discovered after years of searching
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

The monkey — colobus congoensis — is only the fifth new species of African monkey to be discovered in the past 75 years.

Geelong win over Saints soured by injury to star Holmes
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Geelong beats St Kilda at Kardinia Park to kick off round 19 of the AFL, but the injury list gets longer with a concerning leg issue for Max Holmes.

Federal MP and staffer injured in boating accident
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Tasmanian police say a man fell from an oyster barge when it hit a sandbar and was briefly trapped. Member for Barker Tony Pasin says he and a staffer were injured and now receiving medical treatment, but it is not clear who fell from the barge. 

'Reece Walsh was unbelievable': Broncos keep season alive with upset win
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has been described as "unbelievable" by Penrith's coach after leading the Broncos to an upset win on Thursday, ending an eight-match losing streak and keeping their slim finals chances alive.

Ambulances arriving late to lower-priority patients, SA opposition says
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Data obtained by the South Australian opposition shows fewer ambulances are arriving on time to priority 3 and 4 patients.

Delay in revealing theft of medical data labelled 'unacceptable'
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Cybersecurity experts have questioned why Partnered Health took more than three weeks to reveal it had been the victim of a data breach.

Aboriginal death in custody confirmed at privately-run NSW prison
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

A 21-year-old Aboriginal man has died at the privately-run Clarence Correctional Centre in northern NSW.

Report finds Brisbane has country's best nightlife — if it's Thursday
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

The Queensland capital outranks every other city for Thursday nightlife trade, a report finds.

Public art lightning rod 'blue blob' turns one
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

The blue sculpture that's been the subject of love, loathing, debate and international headlines for googly eyed-vandalism has made it to its first birthday relatively unscathed.

Police investigate drone footage after suspected underworld hit
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Drone footage that reportedly captured a suspected underworld hit in Sydney is under investigation and "concerning", a senior NSW Police officer says.

BHP staff down tools for historic strike in Western Australia
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Workers at the mining giant's operations in Port Hedland have walked off the job in one of the most significant industrial disputes to hit the resources sector in a quarter of a century.

Terrorists using AI to build weapons and plan attacks, report finds
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

A report finds AI systems can be tricked into coaching extremists how to make bombs and plan attacks.



News from the BBC World Service

Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs routinely for secondary school-aged people to better protect them.

UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.

Feeling gutted? Five ways to cope with England's World Cup defeat
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

After England’s loss, fans and experts share their tips for managing the disappointment.

Why you should care about the third-place play-off between England and France
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off.

MI5 court evidence based on lies, report says
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Senior MI5 figures were criticised in the report by deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring.

US strikes oil tanker with missiles as it enforces new Iran blockade
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.

Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.

TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.

Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.

British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.

How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan explores a Lionel Messi masterclass.

England broke our hearts but it was always about more than football
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Supporting England in the World Cup connects me to people in ways few other sporting events do.

Sir David Beckham consoled by Victoria after heartbreaking World Cup defeat
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

The former England captain and his wife Victoria have been regular fixtures in footage from the matches.

'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Yamal's incredible first meeting
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny

Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.

'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.

The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026

The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.

Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.



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