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News from the ABC Australia

At least 17 dead in Kyiv as Zelenskyy calls for more air defences
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was also badly injured when his car exploded, according to Russian reports.

Artists from remote Australia among winners at prestigious fashion awards
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

A unique partnership between a remote Northern Territory women's centre and an art studio in India has been recognised at in this year's prestigious National Indigenous Fashion Awards.

WA's NAPLAN results trigger 'concern' for year 3s
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Western Australia's NAPLAN results show 40 per cent of year 3 students are struggling with numeracy, but year 9 students are out-performing the national average in every category this year.

Murder accused to remain in custody as lawyers struggle to find suitable bail location
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

A 20-year-old man charged with murder will remain in custody for at least another month after the Northern Territory Supreme Court again adjourned his bail application because lawyers were unable to find a suitable location.   

Kids' outdoor program halted as council raises safety concerns
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

The Mount Barker District Council has ordered Forest School SA to immediately cease activities citing "significant concerns".

'Gone down like a lead balloon': Ex-FA boss on FIFA's World Cup backflip
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

David Gallop was Football Australia CEO when Gianni Infantino took over the FIFA presidency from the corruption-stained run of Sepp Blatter, he says Infantino's World Cup proposal stank.

Australia's coach says no tour match ahead of India Test series
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Australia's Test side will opt for a training camp rather than tour matches when they play India in a five-match series next year, according to coach Andrew McDonald. 

Police confirm 'no surviving occupants' after ute, car engulfed in flames
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Authorities say the crash on the Stuart Highway, near Marrakai, claimed the lives of everyone involved, and "appears to have been a high-speed head-on collision", with both vehicles catching fire.

Hip hop artist-turned-novelist wins Miles Franklin award
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Malaysian Australian author Omar Musa has taken out the Miles Franklin Literary Award with his second novel, Fierceland, set between Malaysian Borneo and Sydney.

Rescue helicopter contract in jeopardy after parliamentary inquiry
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

NSW Ambulance is being urged not extend contracts with Northern New South Wales Helicopter Rescue Services unless it is satisfied with ongoing workplace safety.

Tony Modra medical record probe expands to extra staffer
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Another staff member is being investigated for allegedly inappropriately accessing the private medical records of AFL legend Tony Modra, SA Health says.

'Needs a Valium': Brother of former NSW premier fronts corruption inquiry
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

The brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet says he undertook factional work while on the clock for another MP in his first appearance before a corruption inquiry.

Hawks' Wizard looking to pull off Coleman medal shock
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Swans recruit Charlie Curnow remains the frontrunner to win this year's Coleman medal for top goal-kicker, but the 170cm Nick Watson is still a chance to pull off a shock feat.

Gold Coast pub assault victim in coma as accused refused bail
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Police allege Haami Makiroa Burns Prescott approached Ross Burckhardt in the car park of the Coomera Boathouse Tavern on Sunday and punched him in the face. 

Labor MP Luke Gosling set to be prosecuted for assault by Commonwealth DPP
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions is set to take over the case against Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling, to avoid a perceived conflict of interest within the Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions.

Australia's largest contiguous sheep station sold to Adelaide businessman
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Nearly 1.3 million hectares of the South Australian outback has been bought by billionaire Adelaide businessman Charlie Shahin, whose family founded the OTR petrol station and convenience store network.

When this photo was posted online the racist commentary began
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

A national inquiry into racism, hate and violence towards First Nations people has come to Hobart to hear from the state's Aboriginal groups and people with lived experience of racism.

'Forever left wondering': Families of missing people struggle without answers
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

For more than a decade, Cathy Wood has searched for answers about her father's disappearance. She is one of thousands of Australians living with the pain of an unresolved loss.

'Bitumen bandits' scam family out of almost $10k
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

A Riverland businessman says he has paid for a very expensive lesson after falling victim to a bogus work crew that fleeced him and wrecked his driveway.

Driver dies after crashing into truck in front of police cars
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Police say a driver who died after colliding with a truck at Appin was about 50 metres in front of two police vehicles using lights and sirens.



News from the BBC World Service

Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, injured on Scottish industrial estate
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

A 35-year old man is due in court in connection with the death of Minnie Merriman, who was found injured on Monday.

Anthropic AI used fake profiles to target people in hack - then hid the evidence
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.

Ex-MP urges Tories to block council candidate jailed for antisemitic abuse against her
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.

Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.

What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.

Traitors star Joe Marler to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

The former rugby star will be known as Mauler when the fourth series airs in 2027, the BBC confirmed.

Russia strike kills 21 as Ukraine says it needs more missile interceptors
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.

Misconduct proceedings against officer who shot Chris Kaba dropped
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Sir Mark Rowley welcomes the IOPC's decision but calls the accountability process "disgraceful".

Pakistan restricts international media reporting
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.

Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

The player only realised he binned the life-changing ticket after family told him the numbers he played for years had been drawn.

The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

From flip flops to fisherman's sandals: How to look after your feet this summer
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.

The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.

Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.

'I was addicted to porn while training for the Olympics'
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

A former Team GB diver says he was addicted to online adult content for more than half of his life.

Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh.

Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.

Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

A terminally ill patient was offered the drugs by a stair lift salesman claiming they could shrink tumours.

Blogger Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream
Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026

Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.



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