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News from the ABC Australia

Man says he didn't want to disappoint Alan Jones after alleged robe request
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

A man accusing Alan Jones of historical indecent assault has told a court he followed the broadcaster's alleged direction to have a shower and come out in a robe because he did not want to disappoint Mr Jones.

What we heard in powerful testimony from witnesses at NDIS inquiry
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

A Senate inquiry into the proposed NDIS shake-up was told the government must stamp out rorting, while avoiding cuts that could put participants in unsafe environments and cause carers to burn out. Here are the key takeaways from the six days of hearings.

Doctors step up in bid to tackle Qld's 'hidden waiting lists'
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Queensland's peak medical body has taken matters into its own hands to try and address the ballooning "waiting list to get on the waiting list".

Hundreds of golden retrievers compete in regional SA
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Nearly 300 golden retrievers have taken over a small town in South Australia's Barossa Valley for a national competition.

Breaking: Royal show scraps bird and poultry exhibits amid rising H5 cases
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Next month's Royal Adelaide Show will be without bird and poultry exhibits for 2026 amid the state recording the largest number of flu cases in the country.  

Meta ordered to pay $806m to address 'public nuisance' and child harm claims
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $US567 million ($806 million) to address harms to young people from its platforms.

Sea drones and explosive-laden robots to help de-mine Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Even with a range of high-tech equipment such as underwater drones and helicopter-mounted lasers, clearing the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mine threats will be a painstaking and challenging process. 

First images show Moon's fresh crater after stray rocket impact
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

A South Korean satellite has captured the first pictures of the Moon's fresh crash scene caused by a stray SpaceX rocket, showing noticeably darker terrain.

Athletes go missing after Commonwealth Games
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Scottish Police are investigating after four members of the Ugandan boxing team reportedly failed to return home.

Elizabeth Young wants the system that 'killed' her daughter fixed
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

The mother of a Bondi Junction stabbing victim has joined with six mental health organisations to pressure the NSW government for a better response to the April 2024 deaths of six people.

Dogs coach says he would have signed concussion waiver to keep playing
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge gives his view on concussion in the AFL following revelations of Geelong putting a waiver into a player's contract.

Victoria moves to tighten rules for councillors eyeing parliament
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Legislation has been proposed to provide clarity to Victorian councillors looking to run in a state or federal election.

Prominent queer figure facing backlash for Geelong Liberal candidacy
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

One of Geelong's most prominent LGBTQIA+ figures is facing backlash from the queer community, after being announced as a Liberal candidate for the upcoming state election.

Council decides to sell off farm donated 'in good faith' to community
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Boyup Brook locals say they were blindsided by the shire's decision to sell off a beloved farm donated to the community more than four decades ago.

Some of rugby league's truest believers await the NRL in Perth
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

This weekend marks the final NRL game in Perth before the city has its own team in the big league and as the beginning of forever looms, rugby league in the west is ready for its close-up.

Man shot in chest and car found alight in Sydney's south-west
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

A man is in stable condition after being shot twice in the chest in Sydney's south-west.

Le Court wins Tour de France Femmes stage as Reusser keeps overall lead
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Kimberley Le Court of Mauritius emerges victorious in a reduced sprint to win stage six of the Tour de France Femmes, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead with three stages remaining.

NRL and AFL 'saturated' with gambling and alcohol sponsors, report finds
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Every NRL and AFL club has an alcohol sponsor this season while every NRL and five AFL clubs are sponsored by gambling companies, a new report has found.

Country cafe mounting costly battle to retain beloved barista
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

A Taiwanese barista's employer is trying to secure a visa for her to stay in Australia, but the cost may put it out of reach.

Queensland Audit Office criticises Townsville council rail yard project
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

The audit office finds governance and reporting weaknesses in a council-owned company, which was created without approval from the Queensland treasurer.



News from the BBC World Service

Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

An outage in Manchester caused delays and cancellations, with services expected to be affected throughout the evening.

Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.

Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

The arrests follow disorder linked to anti-immigration protests in the Norfolk market town.

Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.

Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.

Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

Village sees 50 days without rain during summer heatwave
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Wisley in Surrey has recorded no rain for 50 consecutive days - with little rain on the horizon as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains.

Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Greece after his wife gave police 'key' details
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.

Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

UK papers: 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'
Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

The Conservatives' social housing plans and Westminster City Council's pub proposals lead Friday's papers.

Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car?
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026

Jason Arday’s resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys.



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