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News from the ABC Australia

The world of model railways and the folk who build them
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

With 50 model railway layouts on display, the upcoming Goulburn Model Expo is something railroaders look forward to, especially for those who focus on what lies either side of the train tracks rather than what's on them. 

Can the Liberals topple Victoria's government at the state election?
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The Victorian state election is less than 100 days away. With One Nation's popularity riding high, how might the Coalition wrest power from Labor?

Victorian premier vows to open 10 free dental clinics
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Ben Carroll vows to create seven free walk-in dental clinics in metropolitan Melbourne and three in regional Victoria if he wins the November election. 

CFMEU inquiry lays bare alleged link between bikie gangs and construction sites
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The latest block of hearings into the Queensland branch of the CFMEU focused on the Comanchero motorcycle gang's alleged attempts to muscle its way into the state's construction sector.

Guilt and isolation: Genocide survivors on adjusting to life in Australia
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group, have lived in mainly Buddhist Myanmar for centuries, where they have suffered killings, forced evictions and other atrocities.

Residents gear up to keep McDonald's out of 'slow' town
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Advocates for Goolwa's eateries and heritage attractions say the site of a former automotive repair business has been targeted for the town's first fast-food outlet. 

Russell claims pole for Dutch F1 sprint as Piastri set to start fourth
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

George Russell jokes about feeling lighter now he's no longer carrying around an engagement ring as he claimed pole for the Dutch sprint race.

Winter nears its end as temperatures begin to warm across Sunshine State
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The change of season is near, with above-average temperatures offering those across Queensland a chance to abandon their winter woollies for yet another year.

A year on from Dezi Freeman shootings, Porepunkah moves forward
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Businesses say the region has "almost fully recovered" after lockdowns affected tourism following the Dezi Freeman police shootings in the Victorian High Country town, but, as the community moves forward, the incident is by no means forgotten.

Why these people believe in 'freak' Tadej Pogačar's victories
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

As Tadej Pogačar continues to mop up cycling's biggest accolades and most controversial record, one former doper believes he has found the answer to his success: he is just a "freak". 

Why Wallaroos are connected by 'family' bond as they play 100th Test
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

As the Wallaroos prepare for their 100th Test, past and present players reflect on the journey and challenges to reaching this milestone.

Australia is on track for wettest El Niño on record
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

El Niño is synonymous with drought in Australia, but another rainband is lining up to soak the nation this week.

'Shameful': Australia, UK, Canada slam Israel over probe into aid killings
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Australian Zomi Frankcom, three Britons, a dual US-Canadian national, a Pole and a Palestinian died in a drone strike in Gaza in 2024.

Labor is finding ways to fight One Nation's unrelenting fickleness
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Pauline Hanson has a knack for jettisoning positions no longer deemed politically useful without blowback but Labor is getting more deliberate about how it fights a fickle One Nation.

Israel's impunity has been virtually unaffected by collective concern
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Even the United States is now criticising Israel's ongoing settler violence in the West Bank as Benjamin Netanyahu, once the "Trump whisperer", becomes the Trump ignorer. 

Fiddler on the Roof features an usher turned actor in starring role
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Ellen Ebbs has made her main stage debut in Fiddler on the Roof at Theatre Royal Sydney, where she previously cleaned the stalls and made cocktails as an usher.

Claudia Karvan on The Secret Life of Us finale that was never filmed
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The legendary Australian actor talks religion, the chance of a Secret Life of Us reboot and what it was like growing up under a spotlight.

Batteries send power prices up in midnight charging mystery
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Australia is leading the world in the adoption of batteries big and small. But in one state, storage is fuelling some perverse and pricey outcomes.

Once-famed 'Bloods culture' dead as scandal highlights respect issue
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The Swans scandal is creating a greater conversation around the AFL's handling of allegations of violence against women and its lack of a "no-fault stand-down" policy.

'The impact is huge': Business grasp scale of skilled visa 'pause'
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Business leaders hope the current visa settings will be in place for 'a very short time', given the visa decision wait time blow out.



News from the BBC World Service

Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case.

Girl, 6, dies days after Shoreham sea tragedy killed three family members
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

She is the fourth person to die after her family got into difficulty in water in Shoreham.

Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.

Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.

Watch: How 'strongest' El Niño could affect weather around the world
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The powerful natural climate phenomenon, that is developing over the Pacific Ocean, is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warned.

Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.

Supreme Court temporarily unfreezes Trump ballroom construction
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The temporary order will allow the $400m (£297m) to continue while the high court mulls a final decision on the case.

Murder investigation after wildfire uncovers body in park
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

A post-mortem examination revealed the remains belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45.

Watch: UK marks first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Survivors of terror attacks gathered today at the first annual National day for Victims and Survivors of terrorism.

Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.

One killed in sword attack at Swedish school
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested.

How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.

Steve Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.

Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.

A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.

Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving.

Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers.

Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.

The town whose council wants migrants to move in
Posted on Friday August 21, 2026

Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.



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