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News from the ABC Australia

ICAC asks former uni chief how he made 'an error of that magnitude'
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

An incoming vice-chancellor was providing input into a university review before his consulting firm later secured millions of dollars of related work, the ICAC has heard.

'Faeces, urine and dirt': Piggery owners in court on animal cruelty charges
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Five co-owners of an Adelaide Plains piggery are collectively accused of ill-treating their animals, including allegedly failing to ensure the animals had "adequate and appropriate living conditions".

Security staff intervene during bottle shop robbery
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Security staff restrain a suspect during an alleged assault and robbery at a bottle shop in Hobart's north.

Controversial report calling for NSW DPP to be replaced condemned
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The inquiry into children's identity protection was called in October last year, but has focused almost solely on the leaking of the story to media.

'Completely unimaginable': Man critically injured in robot vacuum fire
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The family of a Perth man critically injured when a robot vacuum caught fire at his home say their lives have been "turned upside down" by the "horrific" incident.

Eighteen-year-old football player in critical condition after apartment fall
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Less than 24 hours after completing the Gold Coast half marathon an 18-year-old man has been left fighting for life after falling from an apartment complex.

'My role model': Younger brother speaks after death of Melbourne footballer
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The younger brother of footy player and teacher Nathan Fitzgerald, who died last night, has described him as a "gentle, wonderful" soul who cherished his family.

Brisbane runner 'hesitant' to report harassment ordeal
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

A Brisbane mother says police can improve the way they respond to harassment complaints after she was followed by a car during her morning run.

Officer filmed punching man was using 'approved manoeuvre', police say
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

NSW Police say an officer filmed repeatedly punching a man in the back of the head on in Western Sydney on Monday night was using an "approved manoeuvre".

Year 11 and 12 students should be forced to study maths, review says
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

A committee has found students in the ACT should study maths through to the end of year 12 to ensure they have better long-term outcomes, arguing a lack of maths understanding can exacerbate social inequality.

Prosecutors argue man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Utah prosecutors have begun presenting their case against Tyler James Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, at a week-long preliminary trial.

Remote NT MLA admits to claiming travel allowance during stays at city home
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Manuel Brown's dumping from the role comes after weeks of scrutiny over his driving record and confirmation he allowed two of his underage children to drive his personal car on an outstation.

Suspected bird flu case detected in SA but yet to be confirmed as H5
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

A suspected H5 bird flu case has been detected in a giant petrel on SA's Yorke Peninsula, but the state government says the viral load is low, with further results expected within the next 48 hours.

Blame game rages as hospital emergency department overflows
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Launceston General Hospital's emergency department was overflowing on Monday night, with the nursing union describing the scenes as "chaotic" and "unsafe" — as Tasmania's health minister blames the federal government for a lack of action. 

Accused double killer Beau Lamarre-Condon's mother granted bail
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Coleen Lamarre has been in custody since April, when she was arrested in Sydney's inner west accused of attempting to influence a key witness in her son's upcoming double murder trial.

Almost half of Qld prisoners returning to custody within two years, report finds
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The auditor-general has found Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) is not effectively planning or facilitating the rehabilitation and reintegration of its prisoners.

'Not his fault': Belgium coach consoles Balogun after World Cup controversy
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Belgium did not feel it was fair Folarin Balogun played for the US in the round of 16 match after he was given a red card in his team's previous match.

Qantas customers warned not to delete email about $105m settlement
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

More than 1 million Qantas customers are being notified they may be eligible for access to a multi-million-dollar settlement. 

Widow not told of husband's death on FIFO swing until 14 hours later
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

A Perth widow says she has been kept in the dark about the circumstances leading to the death of her husband as he worked on an offshore gas plant.

Online bookmaker Betr shifts operations from NT to Tasmania
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

With sports bookmaker Betr granted a licence to operate in Tasmania, independent MP Andrew Wilkie slams the government for "rolling out the red carpet" despite the state admitting its regulations are not up to scratch.



News from the BBC World Service

Watch: Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.

MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.

Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.

Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.

Harry begins UK visit as verdict due in privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The Duke of Sussex begins a week of charity engagements and will hear the outcome of his newspaper court battle.

Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Bennett's cause of death was not immediately clear and bandmates from her former group G.R.L say their "hearts are broken".

Comparing student loans to phone contracts 'amounted to mis-selling', MPs say
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.

Women hit fertility tipping point at 49 - even with young donor eggs
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.

Banks accused of pushing customers away from basic accounts
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.

Erika Kirk attends hearing for suspect charged with husband's murder
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The hearing will decide whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial in the shooting death of Kirk, a key Trump ally.

Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why today's ruling matters for France
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

The US World Cup dream ends in shambolic fashion - did red card saga play a part?
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.

Fans react to US loss after red card drama
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup co-hosts were knocked out of the tournament.

'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.

Watch: Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.

'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.

Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

The Papers: 'World Cup storm' and 'King puts foot down'
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The global reaction to Donald Trump's intervention in the 2026 World Cup dominates today's papers.

Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.



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