News from the ABC Australia
Strikes at the country's largest port this weekend could cost millions Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
As unions begin 48 hours of industrial action at BHP's operations in Port Hedland, what makes the mammoth export facility so critical to Australia's economy?
Ashton Hurn can’t distance herself from Liberal Party’s internal problems forever Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The opposition leader says South Australians are not interested in the internal machinations of the Liberal Party. That does not mean they're not significant, writes state political reporter Thomas Kelsall.
AFL issues Cats a 'please explain' over defender's concussion contract Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Geelong is finally issued a 'please explain' over its controversial concussion contract with premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij.
Deliberately misleading party name approved for Victorian election Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
A political party with a deliberately misleading name has been successfully registered for the Victorian election, aiming to redirect left-wing votes towards parties on the right.
In a town families are moving to, an important health service has departed Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Amid a baby boom, mothers in the outback town of Longreach say they have lost access to allied health help for post-birthing issues, with the nearest option now hundreds of kilometres away.
After 67 years, Brisbane's Centenary Pool to close for major Olympic upgrade Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Almost 70 years of fun in the sun remembered as Centenary Pool shuts its doors for Olympic redevelopment.
Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69 Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Award-winning British musician and producer William Orbit, whose projects included Madonna's Ray Of Light, has died.
Landowners still rebuilding a year after deepest snowfall in 'living memory' Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
"A disaster in slow motion" is how an orchardist describes last year's snowstorm on the New South Wales Northern Tablelands. He says the clean-up is moving at the same pace.
Vulnerable community members push for Census recognition Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has sent field officers to services helping people without permanent homes to ensure everyone can be counted in Tuesday's Census.
From Chicken Fried to Kiwi sledge: How Aussies won historic Olympic gold Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
It may be 10 years since Australia won gold in women's rugby sevens at the Rio Olympics, but the impact of the victory will be felt for generations to come.
Cory Doctorow thinks Australia should be worried about digital sovereignty Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Cory Doctorow says the AI revolution promised by tech bros isn't inevitable but the bursting of an AI bubble is. He wants to remind us another future is possible.
US yen intervention blindsides Europe, puts global economy on alert Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Global economic policy now seems at the mercy of an exceptionally casual approach to information, scribbled on a notepad, awaiting an update on Scott Bessent's to-do list.
Albanese returns to a gambling debate ready to catch fire Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The explosive evidence heard at a two-day inquiry into Labor's proposed crackdown on wagering advertising has proved a watershed moment for the increasingly friendless bill.
I was hacked. Here's the real story and what's happening next Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
ABC business reporter David Taylor was hacked on X and warns how easily it could happen to you.
Payments and fabrication claims: Inside week one of Alan Jones's trial Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Alan Jones sat impassively, legs crossed, with a notebook and pen in hand as the first of six male complainants began testifying this week in his indecent assault trial.
What is the 'singles tax' and is it real? Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The singles tax has nothing to do with the ATO, it's the extra people pay when they can't split costs like rent, internet, insurance and other household bills the way couples can.
Heavy rain forecast for south-east states triggers flood alert for 10 areas Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
A powerful winter cold front will cause a broad band of rain and strong winds to sweep across southern Australia during the coming days.
Grief-stricken mother of star footballer reveals AFL executive phone call Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
West Coast Eagles star Adam Hunter's grieving mother Joanne Brown says AFL executive Laura Kane reached out to her, but the phone call was "too little, too late".
'Once-in-a-lifetime' discovery found in a cave hidden beneath a paddock Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
There are very few places on Earth that remain untouched and unseen by humans. For true explorers, the final frontier is not a distant speck in the sky, it is the underground realm beneath our feet.
As Trump swings between extremes, the Iran war has metastasised Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The Middle East conflict isn't just widening, it's highlighting more vulnerabilities in the region.
News from the BBC World Service
Police failings revealed as sex offender left free to murder and attack women Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Simon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits. Serial sex offender guilty of murdering two women and raping third Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Simon Levy, from Tottenham, was left free to kill due to a string of police and court blunders. Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 No arrests were made at the time and the investigation was closed. Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire. Spain to impose border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from neighbouring Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa president Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup. Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on? Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993. Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead. US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 "Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's majority said. Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and spoke frankly on his father's declining health. Cambridge to review process for hiring senior academics after Jason Arday resignation Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Prof Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework". Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69 Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Tributes are paid to the musical "genius and pioneer", who also worked with All Saints, Pink and U2. How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact. Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be that easy. Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham's first big test as PM Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The prison overcrowding crisis presents the new PM with a dilemma for which there are only unpalatable choices. Why there's a row about standing up while drinking in central London Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Westminster Council has more licensed venues than anywhere else in the UK - and it thinks 'vertical drinking' should be curbed. 'Like a bus seat back in the day' - new Wales kit leaves fans divided Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Some are claiming the new home football shirt is the worst in Wales' history. 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. Six-hour train services between London and Stirling running with no toilets after fault Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Services have been stopping for longer at stations to allow passengers to get off and use toilets on platforms. England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month.
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