News from the ABC Australia
'Pattern of missteps': Football bodies launch stunning Infantino rebuke Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026
Two of football's major bodies launch stinging rebukes of FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed privatisation ploy.
One final clean sweep proves Aussie track stars are the real deal Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026
Abbey Caldwell, Jess Hull and Claudia Hollingsworth's podium sweep of the women's mile to close the Glasgow athletics program marked a coming of age for the once and future stars of Australian athletics.
Why Eastern Rosellas is the perfect earworm Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026
Eastern Rosellas by seven-year-old Miles and his dad Joel Phillips is the perfect song you can't get out of your head. Experts in stage and academia say the ingredients are all there.
Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80 Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026
Vincent Pastore is best remembered for portraying Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in The Sopranos.
Fifth-generation farm at a standstill due to contamination Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026
The future of Kate Tucker’s family farm looks as murky as its waterways, which face a raft of contamination issues, but poor environmental regulation has left her with few options.
Riders sent flying in spectacular crash as Aussie avoids carnage to medal Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026
One rider was stretchered off the track and others required medical attention after a spectacular crash during the men's 10km scratch race.
Sports car built for high-octane Hollywood film up for grabs Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026
A 1968 Chevrolet Camaro which featured in The Fast and Furious franchise's seventh film is up for sale and on display to prospective buyers in the Adelaide Hills.
'Owner has no other option': Increase in cars abandoned on Canberra roads Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026
Tow truck operators say they are being called to more abandoned vehicles across Canberra — and while the government aims to resolve cases within nine days, officials say investigations often take four to six weeks.
Man critically injured during Melbourne car theft Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026
A man in his 60s was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by his own car as it was being stolen in Melbourne's north-east.
The new wave of working women taking up golf Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026
While golf may have traditionally been a male-dominated sport, women are being inspired to find their own ways to enjoy the game.
Advocate fears people could 'die waiting' for NDIS appeals Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026
Appealing NDIS decisions is already difficult, but advocates fear it is about to become even harder for "incredibly vulnerable" people.
Trump and Iran exchange threats on further strikes Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026
Iran says any aggression by the US and Israel will be met with a proportionate response.
Alex Antic’s long quest for Liberal Party influence reaches crunch time Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026
After years building a power base within the SA division, the right-wing senator is the frontrunner to become the Liberal Party’s state president. It could have wide-ranging implications for Angus Taylor and Ashton Hurn.
Mob rule and underworld links discussed in extended CFMEU inquiry Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026
The inquiry heard accusations that police had failed to "enforce the law" during aggressive union disputes.
To prove how easy it is to buy unregulated peptides the ABC organised a deal Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026
The injectable drugs have not been approved for use in Australia but are advertised widely on social media.
UTI led to Sydney woman's death three days after giving birth Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026
Gia Lam gave birth to her son and was dead three days later. A coronial inquest found her death was preventable. Her family are now breaking their silence.
James Cook University students fight to save study week Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026
Students are hopeful they can overturn a university's controversial decision to scrap study vacation week before exams.
Denny completes 68-year first to claim discus gold for Australia Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026
Australia's Matt Denny becomes the first man in 68 years to defend his discus gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Victoria's tobacco kingpin is in jail, but violence still grips the state Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026
Kazem Hamad, once dubbed one of the most dangerous wanted men in the world, is now behind bars. But the violence on Victorian streets has continued unabated.
Granny Grommets connect women far beyond the waves Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026
When 70-year-old Annie Milne started a Granny Grommets group in her small northern New South Wales town she was "inundated" by older women eager to make friends and step out of their comfort zone.
News from the BBC World Service
EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026 There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta. A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino? Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 The pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president? Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics. Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard. Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026 The renowned mountaineer was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019. Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row defends his work Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026 Prof Jason Arday admitted errors in his work but said he was not a liar after attracting criticism online. Emotional Kerr delivers moment Glasgow 2026 has waited for with men's mile gold Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 There were no pacers and no wave lights. This was a Saturday night scrap - Glasgow rules - and Josh Kerr wasn't going to let anyone beat him in that fight. I had a vasectomy in my 20s after the trauma of my sons' births Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 As the number of young men having vasectomies rises, BBC News spoke to two about why they chose to have the snip. Does Love Island UK need to pull the US version for a chat? Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 Fans, commentators and an ex-Islander reflect on what the dating series could do to draw in more viewers again. Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more. Spider-Man fans hail Brand New Day as Holland's best yet Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 Spider-Man fans are full of praise for Tom Holland's latest web-slinging performance. Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massive Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026 The governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform. The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80 Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 Pastore, who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report. The Papers: Chancellor 'warns' supermarkets and 'own goal' Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 John Healey's vow to crackdown on grocery "price gouging" and the Fifa World Cup scandal dominate Sunday's front pages. Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to Mali Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 The ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show. Peak District's rebrand deal brings in cash - but also criticism Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 After the Peak District signed a brand deal with Skoda, could other national parks follow suit? US urges its citizens in Middle East to be ready to leave in case of escalation Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026 It comes as US media report that America and Israel are planning an intense round of strikes against Iran. Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports. How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight fire Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026 As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness. 'I'm Mandy Burnham' - Quaker chaplain is lookalike for new prime minister Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Emma Roberts is is "leaning into" the comparisons and has changed her name to "Mandy Burnham" on TikTok.
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